The author, Ray Paik, is excited to join the Cube.js community and contribute to its growth. He has already seen significant contributions from community members and wants to improve communication within the community. To achieve this, he proposes two initiatives: streamlining communications on Slack by adding new channels for announcements and introductions, which will help make it easier for members to navigate discussions and connect with each other. Additionally, Ray plans to hold regular community calls starting in November to facilitate synchronous conversations among community members. These calls will provide opportunities for discussion on various topics of interest and encourage community members to suggest potential topics for future calls.