[BAILOPAN]

Exolent: The process for getting any code into the tree is the same whether or not you are an "official" developer:
* Post a bug report.
* Attach a patch, explain what it is.
* Ask a qualified peer to review it (me, sawce, DS)

Once a patch gets r+'d (positive review), a developer will check it into the source tree. I will gladly give anyone commit access once they have a few patches under their belt.