docs: add membership application template for community roles

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/departure.md

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+---
+name: Departure Notice
+about: Formal notice for community members leaving the Dragonfly project
+title: "Departure Notice: [Your Name]"
+labels: ["departure", "community"]
+---
+
+This template is designed to help community members formally announce their departure from the Dragonfly project. We understand that circumstances change, and we want to ensure a smooth transition while maintaining the project's continuity.
+
+**Please fill out the relevant sections below. This helps us:**
+
+- Ensure proper handover of responsibilities
+- Maintain project continuity
+- Update community records
+- Recognize your contributions
+
+## Basic Information
+
+**Name**:
+**GitHub Account**: @
+**Current Role(s)**: <!-- e.g., Maintainer, Approver, Member -->
+**Date of Notice**: <!-- YYYY-MM-DD -->
+**Effective Departure Date**: <!-- YYYY-MM-DD -->
+
+## Reason for Departure (Optional)
+
+Please provide a brief explanation if you're comfortable sharing:
+
+- [ ] Career change/new job responsibilities
+- [ ] Personal commitments
+- [ ] Shift in technical interests
+- [ ] Time constraints
+- [ ] Prefer not to say
+- [ ] Other: <!-- Please specify -->
+
+## Handover Responsibilities
+
+Please check all that apply and provide details where necessary:
+
+### Technical Responsibilities
+
+- [ ] Code review assignments
+- [ ] Ongoing pull request ownership
+- [ ] Feature development leadership
+- [ ] Bug triage responsibilities
+- [ ] Documentation maintenance
+- [ ] Other: <!-- Please specify -->
+
+### Administrative Responsibilities
+
+- [ ] Repository access/permissions that need to be revoked
+- [ ] Meeting facilitation roles
+- [ ] Community management duties
+- [ ] Release management responsibilities
+- [ ] Other: <!-- Please specify -->
+
+## Future Involvement (Optional)
+
+- [ ] I would like to remain as a casual contributor when time permits
+- [ ] I would like to be contacted for major project decisions
+- [ ] I prefer a clean break with no future involvement
+- [ ] I'm open to returning in the future if circumstances change
+- [ ] Other: <!-- Please specify -->
+
+## Additional Notes
+
+<!-- Any additional information you'd like to share with the community -->
+
+---
+
+## For Maintainers Only
+
+**Checklist for processing this departure:**
+
+- [ ] Remove repository access and permissions
+- [ ] Update team memberships
+- [ ] Reassign ongoing responsibilities
+- [ ] Update documentation/contacts
+- [ ] Announce in maintainer meeting if appropriate
+- [ ] Send thank you message
+
+---
+
+## Next Steps
+
+After submitting this issue:
+
+1. **Maintainer Review**: The maintainer team will review this notice and coordinate the transition
+2. **Access Removal**: Repository access and permissions will be updated within 1 week
+3. **Community Notification**: If you're comfortable, we may announce your departure in community channels
+4. **Handover**: We'll work with you to ensure smooth handover of responsibilities
+
+## Contact Information
+
+If you have questions about the departure process:
+
+- **Maintainer Group**: <dragonfly-maintainers@googlegroups.com>
+- **Community GitHub**: <https://github.com/dragonflyoss/community/issues>
+- **Slack**: #dragonfly channel in CNCF Slack
+
+---
+
+*Thank you for your contributions to the Dragonfly community. Your efforts have helped make the project better, and you will always be welcome back.*

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/nominate.md

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+---
+name: Nomination Process
+about: Nominate a candidate for a community role
+title: "Nomination: [Candidate's Name] for [Role]"
+labels: ["nomination", "community"]
+---
+
+Use this template to nominate a candidate for a community role (e.g., Member, Approver, Maintainer).
+
+<!-- Placeholder: Provide any additional context or description about this nomination. -->
+
+## Nomination Title
+<!-- e.g.: Member/Approver/Maintainer Nomination for @username -->
+
+## Nominator Information
+
+- **GitHub ID**: <!-- Your GitHub username -->
+- **Name**: <!-- Your full name -->
+- **Role in Community**: <!-- Your current role (Member/Approver/Maintainer) -->
+
+## Nominee Information
+
+- **GitHub ID**: <!-- Nominee's GitHub username -->
+- **Name**: <!-- Nominee's full name -->
+- **Email**: <!-- Nominee's email address -->
+- **Company/Organization**: <!-- Nominee's current organization -->
+- **Position Applied For**: <!-- Member / Approver / Maintainer -->
+
+## Nomination Period
+<!-- e.g.: 2025-07-01 to 2025-07-07 (must be open for 7 days) -->
+
+## Requirements for the Nominee
+
+- [ ] Nominee's GitHub account has 2FA enabled
+- [ ] Nominee has attended at least one biweekly community meeting
+- [ ] Nominee has a history of contributions (code, reviews, issue discussions)
+- [ ] Nominee is actively involved in at least one Dragonfly project or subproject
+- [ ] Nominee has read and agrees to the Dragonfly [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/dragonflyoss/community/blob/master/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md)
+- [ ] Nominee has read and understands the Dragonfly [Community Ladder](https://github.com/dragonflyoss/community/blob/master/COMMUNITY_LADDER.md)
+- [ ] Nominee has read and understands the Dragonfly [Community Membership Guidelines](https://github.com/dragonflyoss/community/blob/master/COMMUNITY_MEMBERSHIP.md)
+
+## Nominator's Checklist
+
+- [ ] I have discussed this nomination with the nominee, and they have agreed to be nominated
+- [ ] This nomination will be brought up for discussion in a community meeting
+- [ ] I confirm the nominee meets all the requirements listed above
+
+## Nominee Background
+
+### Technical Background and Experience
+<!-- Please briefly describe the nominee's technical background and professional experience -->
+
+### Open Source Contribution Experience
+<!-- Describe the nominee's most significant open source contributions and roles they have taken -->
+
+### Contributions to Dragonfly
+<!-- List the nominee's contributions to Dragonfly (PRs, issues, documentation, bug fixes, etc.) with specific links -->
+
+### Technical Skills
+<!-- Describe the nominee's strongest technology stack and expertise -->
+
+### Community Involvement
+<!-- Describe the nominee's experience in community management, collaboration, or governance -->
+
+## Nomination Justification
+
+### Why This Candidate
+<!-- Explain why this candidate is being nominated and what makes them a good fit for the role -->
+
+### Future Plans and Expectations
+<!-- Outline the nominee's plans and goals for the community if accepted -->
+
+### Values and Cultural Fit
+<!-- Describe how the nominee aligns with the community's values of inclusiveness, collaboration, and open source principles -->
+
+## Endorsements (Optional)
+<!-- List any maintainers who endorse this nomination -->
+
+---
+
+**For more information, please refer to our Community Guidelines and Code of Conduct**: <https://github.com/dragonflyoss/community>