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   Velda

   May 05, 2026

   I missed this one, so this is a summary of the summary, but hopefully it’s fine!

   May 1, 2026

   https://gatherpress.org/event/gatherpress-weekly-huddle-122

   ### **0.34 Progress**

   * Recent merges landed and John’s plugin compatibility work is moving along
   * Goal is to push 0.34 into Beta 1 within the next 1–2 weeks
   * Remaining 0.34 focus areas:
   * Block patterns for RSVP and other blocks
   * Abstracting shadow taxonomy logic to support more post types
   * After Beta 1 ships, Michael will ask Chris and Sean to test on their sites and offer patches as needed
   * Michael will keep testing against WordPress 7 RC1 and update the supported version after 7.0 ships

   ### **Google Maps API**

   * Jeff’s PR is close, but hybrid and terrain views aren’t supported by the current embed API
   * Plan: comment out (don’t remove) hybrid/terrain for now and clean up the draft PR for merge with limitations noted
   * Implement API key functionality next
   * Static maps to be explored before any larger JavaScript refactor (likely a future version)
   * Jeff will prototype static map options, take notes, and open a GitHub discussion to gather input

   ### **.org Integration**

   * Dion’s wrapper builds on top of GatherPress using APIs, filters, and hooks — no core fork
   * Patricia watched the latest demo; Jeff will review Dion’s 2-minute video after the call
   * Plan is to focus on shipping 0.34 and advancing the integration before doing broader community outreach
   * Patricia floated podcasts/interviews to raise awareness once there’s more to show

   ### **GatherPress.org Site Cleanup**

   * Submodule-based plugin updates on GatherPress.org caused fatal-error risk and need to be undone
   * Jeff will:
   * Open a PR to revert the submodule update implementation
   * Coordinate with Mervyn to disable and remove the related GitHub Actions and submodules for GatherPress / GatherPress Alpha
   * Move the relevant repo out of WingmanWP into the GatherPress org as private
   * Michael will create the private repo under the GatherPress org and grant Jeff and Mervyn access

   ### **Gravity Forms Switch**

   * Jeff and Mervyn will swap the existing Gravity Forms setup on GatherPress.org for a new form option
   * Old forms get replaced; site stays functional through the switch

   ### **Meetup Tool Direction**

   * Decision to keep the meetup tool intentionally simple — many organizers aren’t technical
   * Tool is limited today but sits on GatherPress’s infrastructure, so it can be refined later
   * Jeff confirmed Mary is fully supportive of GatherPress; no extra persuasion needed
   * Once 1.0 lands, the team will need to tackle technical debt and backwards-compat considerations

   ### **Fluent Integration Idea**

   * Patricia is interested in integrating GatherPress with FluentForm and Fluent CRM for community events
   * Michael suggested starting a GitHub discussion to scope it out — could be a companion plugin or core feature
   * Patricia will open the discussion

   ### **Carson’s Plugins**

   * Carson is working on an ICS importer and a calendar plugin
   * Michael is considering pulling pieces into GatherPress core down the road

   ### **Recurring Events**

   * Targeted for 0.35 — Michael will start planning and possibly some early implementation

   ### **WordPress 7.0**

   * Jeff will be listed as a core contributor for 7.0 thanks to his work on the AI-related WSOD fix

   ### **Other**

   * John is updating his WordPress.org login/username to “John Mack” and will send the update to Michael for team credit
   * Michael will add John to the team credit list once the new info is in
   * Patricia is preparing a lightning talk and will drop the link in chat for team review

   ### **Next Steps**

   * Jeff: clean up the Google Maps PR (comment out hybrid/terrain, add API key support) and prototype static maps
   * Jeff: revert submodule updates on GatherPress.org and coordinate cleanup with Mervyn
   * Jeff: help swap Gravity Forms on GatherPress.org for the new form option
   * Jeff: review Dion’s 2-minute integration video and share feedback
   * Michael: create private GatherPress.org repo under the GatherPress org and grant Jeff/Mervyn access
   * Michael: ship 0.34 Beta 1 in the next 1–2 weeks (block patterns + shadow taxonomy)
   * Michael: continue WP 7 RC1 testing and update support status after release
   * Michael: ping Chris and Sean to test Beta 1 once it’s out
   * Michael: start planning recurring events for 0.35
   * Michael: add John to team credit once updated .org info arrives
   * Patricia: open a GitHub discussion for Fluent Community/CRM/Forms integration ideas
   * Patricia: share lightning talk link in chat
   * John: update WordPress.org login/username and send new details to Michael