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+## Description:
+**Related issue (if applicable):** fixes #<!--apprise issue number goes here-->
+
+## New Service Completion Status
+<!-- This section is only applicable if you're adding a new service -->
+* [ ] apprise/plugins/Notify<!--ServiceName goes here-->.py
+* [ ] setup.py
+    - add new service into the `keywords` section of the `setup()` declaration
+* [ ] README.md
+    - add entry for new service to table (as a quick reference)
+* [ ] packaging/redhat/python-apprise.spec
+    - add new service into the `%global common_description`
+
+## Checklist
+<!-- The following must be completed or your PR can't be merged -->
+* [ ] The code change is tested and works locally.
+* [ ] There is no commented out code in this PR.
+* [ ] No lint errors (use `flake8`)
+* [ ] 100% test coverage