Dear Apache Geode PMC Members, We are standing at the edge of a major milestone—and we need your help to cross it.
As of the original deadline, we are still two binding votes short of finalizing the release. In recognition of the tremendous effort poured into this by our contributors and reviewers, we are extending the vote by 24 hours. This release is the result of months of focused collaboration: - 20+ commits - 4 release candidates - Countless hours of testing, reviewing, and refining To let this moment pass without action would be to set aside the hard work of those who have reignited momentum in our community. We owe it to them—and to the future of Apache Geode—to see this through. If you are a PMC member who has not yet voted, I urge you to take a moment and cast your vote. Your participation is not just procedural—it is a statement of support for the community, for the contributors, and for the continued vitality of this project. Let’s not allow this opportunity to stall. Let’s finish what we started—together. If you have any questions or concerns, I’m available and happy to assist. With respect and appreciation, Jinwoo Hwang (he/him/his) SAS® Research and Development http://JinwooHwang.com ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Jinwoo Hwang <[email protected]> Date: Tue, Sep 16, 2025 at 7:55 AM Subject: Project Management Committee Support Needed Today – Help Finalize the Apache Geode Release To: <[email protected]> Dear Apache Geode Community and PMC members, It has been nearly three years since our last release on October 10, 2022, and we are pleased to share that we are now on the verge of delivering a long-awaited update. Over the past five months, we’ve made more than 20 commits and produced four release candidates—a remarkable achievement that reflects the renewed energy within our community. This progress would not have been possible without the dedication of many contributors and reviewers. We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Arnout, Bryan, Calvin, Charlie, Kirk, Kishor, Leon, and Niall for your generous support and active engagement. Your efforts have been instrumental in reigniting momentum and moving the project forward. As of this morning, we are just two PMC votes away from finalizing the release. If you are a PMC member and have not yet voted, please consider doing so by 3 PM PST today. Your participation is essential to completing this milestone. More importantly, we kindly ask our PMC members to help maintain—and ideally accelerate—the momentum that the community has just rekindled. This is a pivotal moment for Apache Geode. While we’ve faced challenges due to limited active committers and documentation that has struggled to keep pace with evolving tooling and workflows, your renewed involvement can be a turning point. Active PMC engagement will not only help us close this release but also strengthen the foundation for future contributions and collaboration. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any concerns or feedback. I’d be happy to discuss and support in any way I can. Let’s take this final step together and build on the collective effort that has brought us here. With appreciation and respect, Jinwoo Hwang (he/him/his) SAS® Research and Development http://JinwooHwang.com
