>>> [!note] Migrated issue <!-- Drupal.org comment --> <!-- Migrated from issue #3506607. --> Reported by: [jdleonard](https://www.drupal.org/user/80902) >>> <h2>Google Doc</h2> <p>You might find the <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BPApsqJonIKK4FF5KJ1bIefX2XjLLze61BNMIHo9bl8/edit">Google Doc</a> for this meeting (from which the notes are copied) to be easier to consume and to include additional detail (e.g. comments) not present in this issue. If this meeting hasn't happened yet, find and add to the agenda in this doc anytime before the meeting.</p> <h2>Who is here?</h2> <p> Include your Drupal.org username in parenthesis if you have one. </p> <ul> <li>JD Leonard (jdleonard)</li> <li>Martin Anderson-Clutz (mandclu)</li> <li>Andr&eacute; Angelantoni (aangel)</li> <li>Bob Snodgrass (bsnodgrass)</li> <li>Barbara Errickson (barbarae)</li> <li>Vinmayi Swamy (vinmayiswamy)</li> <li>Steven Ayers (stevenayers)</li> </ul> <h2>What Topics Should We Discuss? / Notes</h2> <p> Feel free to add to this agenda in advance of the meeting. </p> <ul> <li><strong>Meeting recording and AI transcription<br></strong></li> <ul> <li><a href="https://fathom.video/share/Hbv-wNT2sk-psG_wzCzuVCoQ6tZaYriv">View Recording (56 mins)</a></li> </ul> <li><strong>Introductions: Who are you and what did you do last summer?<br></strong></li> <ul> <li><strong>Andr&eacute;</strong>: Idaho Backcountry Discovery Route on a motorcycle trip with five others</li> <li><strong>Steven</strong>: Installed an asphalt driveway</li> <li><strong>Bob</strong>: Traveled to Santa Fe, NM, and Decorah, IA for a college reunion with long-time friends</li> <li><strong>Barbara</strong>: Drove to Santa Fe from Austin area, spent time with family and friends</li> <li><strong>Vinmayi</strong>: Gardening at home with mom, growing veggies and sunflowers</li> <li><strong>Martin</strong>: Attended Drupal Camp Ottawa and GovCon for the first time</li> <li><strong>JD</strong>: Family trip to Steamboat, Colorado</li> </ul> </ul> <h2>Agenda Topics</h2> <h4><strong>1. Proposal Discussion: Prioritizing Features for MVP 1.0</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Initial focus on attracting <strong>Drupal local associations/user groups</strong> to adopt Member Platform</li> <li>Followed by organizations that we can influence or that would adopt it based on features</li> <li>Discussion around determining <strong>what to work on and when</strong></li> <li>Alternative proposals or <strong>prerequisites</strong> for defining the initial roadmap</li> </ul> <h4><strong>2. MVP Definition and Feature Prioritization</strong></h4> <ul> <li><strong>Core features <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y9W67Sm8sut373-61vbyRlw_vFyhBEiPL2d0fteWpV4/edit?usp=sharing">proposed</a> for MVP 1.0:</strong></li> <ul> <li><strong>Member Tracking</strong> (basic membership management)</li> <li><strong>Event Registration</strong></li> <li><strong>Email communication</strong> (MailChimp integration first, possible future alternatives)</li> <li><strong>Localization</strong> (UI text and necessary fields)</li> <li><strong>Permissions and roles setup</strong></li> <li><strong>Basic Infrastructure Setup (CI/CD, automated testing, deployment workflow)</strong></li> </ul> <li><strong>Discussion on Email Communication:</strong></li> <ul> <li>Some members preferred a built-in email system (Simple Mail or native Drupal email handling)</li> <li>Others emphasized integrating with <strong>MailChimp first</strong> for reliability and ease of adoption</li> <li>Decision: <strong>MailChimp Sync will be prioritized for MVP 1.0</strong>, with built-in email sending considered for future releases</li> </ul> </ul> <h4><strong>3. Recipes vs. Distributions Debate</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Discussion on whether Member Platform should be built using:</li> <ul> <li><strong>Recipes:</strong> A set of installable configurations without long-term update dependencies</li> <li><strong>Distributions:</strong> A more structured, upgradeable system with bundled features</li> <li><strong>Hybrid Approach:</strong> Core modules that manage dependencies, with recipes for easier installation</li> </ul> <li>Discussion appeared to lean towards <strong>recipes over distributions</strong> due to lower maintenance effort and more flexibility for early adopters</li> <li>Key consideration: SaaS model implications and ensuring long-term support for small nonprofits</li> <li>Discussion around potential for Member Platform to integrate or fork from OpenSocial - Decision to drop/abandon</li> </ul> <h4><strong>4. Identifying Early Adopter Groups</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Suggested groups for early testing and adoption:</li> <ul> <li><strong>Austin Drupal Users Group</strong></li> <li><strong>Drupal NYC</strong></li> <li><strong>BADCamp</strong></li> </ul> </ul> <h2>Action Items</h2> <p> &#9989; <strong>Tidy up MVP definition document</strong> and share in Slack for feedback<br> &#9989; <strong>Validate MVP features with target organizations</strong> (Drupal user groups, nonprofits)<br> &#9989; <strong>Reach out to Drupal NYC, Austin Drupal Users Group, and BADCamp</strong> to discuss adoption<br> &#9989; <strong>Discuss CRM vs. Contacts module</strong> in the next meeting </p>