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+# Open Source Security Foundation Member Participation Guide
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+Welcome to OpenSSF\! Our comprehensive guide simplifies the onboarding process for new members, ensuring a seamless transition into our community. Use this list to access exclusive programs, engage with industry peers, and fully leverage your organization’s membership benefits right from the start.
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+For our existing members, thank you for your ongoing support\! This list will help you stay actively involved and ensure your organization utilizes all the resources and opportunities available to you as an OpenSSF member.
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+## Membership Overview
+- [ ] Review the OpenSSF Membership Hub page, as well as the [OpenSSF New Member Welcome](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZQ7WjNH5fQL7qvpFN3jTFt-iQHqPpUc5of_azQc8iic/edit#slide=id.gc84c2d290f_0_126) and [OpenSSF Community Membership](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1yiAGkDwxTSHFsjlrx4fMdfpeb5LSW064lQZMN9n9F5M/edit#slide=id.g254aa5f1c0a_0_0) slide decks.
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+- [ ] Log into the [OpenSSF Member Support Desk](https://helpcenter.linuxfoundation.org/en/). Membership contacts receive invitations to join the Member Desk during onboarding. [Reach out](mailto:[email protected]) for assistance\!
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+- [ ] Confirm your membership contacts in the [LFX Organization Dashboard](https://myorg.lfx.dev/). Your organization admins are able to make changes to these contacts. If you need assistance, please submit a [Member Support Desk ticket](https://helpcenter.linuxfoundation.org/en/).
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+- [ ] Review your member listing on the [OpenSSF Landscape](https://landscape.openssf.org/). If any updates need to be made, please submit a ticket in the [OpenSSF Member Support Desk](https://helpcenter.linuxfoundation.org/en/).
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+- [ ] Submit your contribution for the next OpenSSF new member press release to [OpenSSF Marketing Team](http://[email protected]). We’ll reach out to you as part of onboarding. (New members only)
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+- [ ] Check out the OpenSSF Membership FAQ to find answers to common membership questions.  
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+## Subscribe to OpensSF Communications
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+- [ ] Join OpenSSF’s [Slack](https://app.slack.com/client/T019QHUBYQ3) channel. We’ll also send your contacts an invitation during onboarding.   
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+- [ ] Review OpenSSF’s [public mailing lists](https://lists.openssf.org/g/main/subgroups). We’ll add your member contacts to the private Member and Marketing lists during the onboarding process.  
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+- [ ] Subscribe to [OpenSSF communications](https://openssf.org/#newsletter) for foundation updates, event info, and the latest community news.  
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+## Membership Benefits and Programs
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+- [ ] Access your Linux Foundation [training benefits](https://openssf.org/training/) by submitting an OpenSSF Member Support [ticket](https://helpcenter.linuxfoundation.org/en/).  
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+- [ ] Review OpenSSF’s [Blog Program guidelines](https://openssf.org/community/blog-guidelines/) and submission process.  
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+- [ ] Submit a posting to the [OpenSSF Job Board](https://openssf.jobboard.io/) (Members get free featured posts. [Reach out](http://[email protected]) for assistance.)  
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+## Participate
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+- [ ] Display the [OpenSSF Membership Logo](https://github.com/ossf/artwork?tab=readme-ov-file#openssf-artwork-and-logos) on your website.   
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+- [ ] Sponsor an upcoming OpenSSF [event](https://openssf.org/events/). [Reach out](http://[email protected]) with questions\!  
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+- [ ] Review the OpenSSF [Public Events Calendar](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/r?cid=czYzdm9lZmhwNWk5cGZsdGI1cTY3bmdwZXNAZ3JvdXAuY2FsZW5kYXIuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbQ).  
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+- [ ] Attend the OpenSSF Marketing Committee meeting. [Reach out](http://[email protected]) for assistance\!  
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+- [ ] Attend the OpenSSF biweekly [Technical Advisory Council](https://github.com/ossf/tac?tab=readme-ov-file) meeting. Add the [meetings](https://openssf.org/getinvolved/#calendar) to your calendar\!  
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+- [ ] To learn more about how to get involved, visit the [OpenSSF Get Involved](https://openssf.org/getinvolved/) page for more ways to participate in the community.
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