diff --git a/.github/issue_template.md b/.github/issue_template.md
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@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+
+[//]: # "Please remove these comments"
+[//]: # "Provide a general summary of the issue in the Title above"
+
+## Environment Details
+* Helidon Version:
+* Helidon SE or Helidon MP
+* JDK version:
+* OS:
+* Docker version (if applicable):
+
+----------
+
+## Problem Description
+[//]: # "Describe the bug in detail highlighting current behavior vs expected behavior"
+[//]: # "State if the problem is easily reproducible or happens intermittently"
+[//]: # "Include stack traces or command outputs"
+
+## Steps to reproduce
+[//]: # "Step by step instructions to reproduce the problem"
+[//]: # "Provide sample code/application if relevant"
+
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
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+
+# Contributing to Project Helidon
+
+We welcome your contributions! There are multiple ways to contribute.
+
+## Discussion
+
+Join as at [#helidon-users](https://join.slack.com/t/helidon/shared_invite/enQtNDM1NjU3MjkyNDg2LTFkZTM4NmI3OWUyNjUxYWQ5Njc0NGNiMzY3MTZiZmMwNzAxYmI4YzUzOWNkNzNlZTEwNDRkZGU4YzMzZjhkNTE) and participate in discussions.
+
+## Issues
+
+If you hit a bug or have an enhancement request then file a [GitHub issue](https://github.com/oracle/helidon/issues). When filing a bug remember that the better written the bug is, the more likely it is
+to be fixed. Please include:
+
+1. Version of Helidon
+2. Whether you are writing a Helidon SE or MP application
+3. OS
+4. Version of Docker or Kubernetes or other sosftware if it's relevant to your issue
+5. Steps to reproduce
+
+## Code
+
+We welcome code contributions, but we need the contributor to sign the
+[Oracle Contributor Agreement (OCA)](https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/community/oca-486395.html)
+first.
+
+The process:
+
+0. Sign the [OCA](https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/community/oca-486395.html)
+1. Fork the repo
+2. Fix an issue or create an issue and fix it
+3. Create a Pull Request that fixes the issue
+4. Watch your PR for pipeline results. If there are failures then fix them.
+5. We will review your PR and merge as appropriate.
+
+## Code of Contact
+
+Follow the [Golden Rule](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Rule). If
+you'd like more specific guidelines see the
+[Contributor Covenant Code of Conduct](https://www.contributor-covenant.org/version/1/4/code-of-conduct.html)
+
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -34,15 +34,6 @@ Latest documentation and javadocs are available at <https://helidon.io/docs/late
 
 See Getting Started at <https://helidon.io>.
 
-## Bugs and Feedback
-
-Issues are currently tracked in GitHub, see <https://github.com/oracle/helidon/issues>
-
-## Communication
-
-* Slack: [#helidon-users](https://join.slack.com/t/helidon/shared_invite/enQtNDM1NjU3MjkyNDg2LTFkZTM4NmI3OWUyNjUxYWQ5Njc0NGNiMzY3MTZiZmMwNzAxYmI4YzUzOWNkNzNlZTEwNDRkZGU4YzMzZjhkNTE)
-* Twitter: [@helidon_project](https://twitter.com/helidon_project)
-
 ## Downloads / Accessing Binaries
 
 There are no Helidon downloads. Just use our Maven releases (GroupID `io.helidon`).
@@ -92,13 +83,16 @@ but a couple are handy to use on your desktop to verify your changes.
 * `copyright.sh`: Run a full copyright check
 * `checkstyle.sh`: Run a full style check
 
-## Contributing
+## Get Help
 
-We are just getting started, so bear with us while we get the project up and running.
-We'll have more details about contributing shortly. 
+* Join us on Slack: [#helidon-users](https://join.slack.com/t/helidon/shared_invite/enQtNDM1NjU3MjkyNDg2LTFkZTM4NmI3OWUyNjUxYWQ5Njc0NGNiMzY3MTZiZmMwNzAxYmI4YzUzOWNkNzNlZTEwNDRkZGU4YzMzZjhkNTE)
 
-We do know that for a pull request to be merged we need the contributor to sign the
-Oracle Contributor Agreement first. See
-https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/community/oca-486395.html
-for details.
+## Get Involved
 
+* Learn how to [contribute](CONTRIBUTING.md)
+* See [issues](https://github.com/oracle/helidon/issues) for issues you can help with
+
+## Stay Informed
+
+* Twitter: [@helidon_project](https://twitter.com/helidon_project)
+* Blog: [OracleDevs on Medium](https://medium.com/oracledevs/search?q=helidon)
diff --git a/etc/copyright-exclude.txt b/etc/copyright-exclude.txt
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--- a/etc/copyright-exclude.txt
+++ b/etc/copyright-exclude.txt
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 .exe
 .gif
 .gitignore
+.github/
 .ico
 .jar
 .jks
@@ -22,6 +23,7 @@
 jaxb.index
 /MANIFEST.MF
 /README
+/CONTRIBUTING.md
 /NOTICE.txt
 /LICENSE.txt
 /copyright.txt