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A new initiative may take one of many forms, but to have a reasonable chance of success, it must start with a solid, well-defined idea.  A well-defined idea gives rise to discussion on its merits.  This raw idea can come from any participant or team of participants, and may undergo very little, if any, review.  In this early stage, the only substance is likely to be a thought on a mailing list or web page.

A new initiative may take one of many forms, but to have a reasonable chance of success, it must start with a solid, well-defined idea.  A well-defined idea gives rise to discussion on its merits.  This raw idea can come from any participant or team of participants, and may undergo very little, if any, review.  In this early stage, the only substance is likely to be a thought on a mailing list or web page.

If they seek to have the initiative supported by others within Sugar Labs, the contributors should present their idea to the relevant contributors for review and feedback. They should also prepare and maintain a mission statement, vision statement, and implementation roadmap.  That information should be updated to reflect the outcome of any discussions or feedback.

If the initial proponents seek to have the initiative supported by others within Sugar Labs, they should present their idea to other contributors experienced in the affected areas, for review and feedback. They should

also prepare and maintain a mission statement, vision statement, and implementation roadmap.  This documentation should be updated to reflect the outcome of any discussions or feedback.

A general mission statement will cover the following:

A general mission statement will cover the following:

* A list of '''immediate''' ''requirements'' to establish the project

* A list of '''immediate''' ''requirements'' to establish the project

* A '''short-term''' ''strategy'' for the formation and governing of the project

* A '''short-term''' ''strategy'' for the formation and governing of the project

* A '''mid-term''' ''outlook'' of how the project will be made a permanent fixture of the Fedora Project

* A '''mid-term''' ''outlook'' of how the project will be made a permanent fixture of Sugar Labs

* A '''long-term''' set of ''goals'' to make the project a true success

* A '''long-term''' set of ''goals'' to make the project a true success

== Special Interest Groups (SIGs) ==

== Special Interest Groups (SIGs) ==

An SIG is the incubatory stage of life for a new project.  At this point, you should have a solid plan, and the appropriate members of the community should be ready to support the new project and see to

An SIG is the incubatory stage of life for a new project.  At this point, you should have a solid plan, and the appropriate members of the community should be ready to support the new project and see to its success.

its success.

If your idea involves the support of existing groups within Sugar Labs, it is a good idea to seek input from any supporting bodies before you form a SIG.

If your idea involves the support of existing groups within Sugar Labs, it is a good idea to seek input from any supporting bodies before you form a SIG.

A SIG earns official project status through successful accomplishment of objectives that warrant more prominence in Sugar Labs.  If contributors request it, the parent project or the Sugar Labs Oversight Board  will evaluate the SIG's progress reports and make a determination of readiness for this stage.  At this point, it may be

A SIG earns official project status through successful accomplishment of objectives that warrant more prominence in Sugar Labs.  If contributors request it, the parent project or the Sugar Labs Oversight Board  will evaluate the SIG's progress reports and make a determination of readiness for this stage.  At this point, it may be

branded with the Sugar Labs name and  promoted to the full status of a Fedora project.  It can join the ranks of the most valuable initiatives currently leading Sugar Labs.

branded with the Sugar Labs name and  promoted to the full status of a Sugar Labs project.  It can join the ranks of the most valuable initiatives currently leading Sugar Labs.

To reach this stage, the initiative must demonstrate long-term viability.  This means it must have a full governing strategy, possibly including an election or selection scheme.  It must also have a demonstrated following, up-to-date and well-maintained materials, full communication strategies and a documented process of operations. Projects at this stage are expected to provide regular progress reports and to maintain an active state.

To reach this stage, the initiative must demonstrate long-term viability.  This means it must have a full governing strategy, possibly including an election or selection scheme.  It must also have a demonstrated following, up-to-date and well-maintained materials, full communication strategies and a documented process of operations. Projects at this stage are expected to provide regular progress reports and to maintain an active state.