Drupal Camp Vancouver

2 Part time Drupal Developers with PHP required | S.i.Systems Ltd, Vancouver, BC

grace.murphy@drupal.org — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:44:28 +0000

We have a client who is ideally looking to bolster their PHP team by adding 2 developers who have Drupal experience. The role involves developing Drupal code as well as doing some configuration.

The hours available for this contract opportunity are varied. Anywhere from 10 to 30 hours per week.
All hours can be worked from your home office, on a flexible schedule, however there will be a requirement for some business hours availability, for team meetings and client contact.

With this being a remote job, the successful candidate must have a demonstrated ability to work without supervision, and an ability to work on short deadlines.

Must haves:

A 2-year degree or diploma from an accredited educational institution
Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience
Experience working with PHP, Apache, Linux, MySQL is essential
Experience working with and extending Drupal is an asset
Experience working with .NET, Perl, Python, Java, XML, is an asset
Excellent customer service and relationship management skills
High level of professionalism and a team player
Excellent organizational skills, highly motivated and energetic
All applicants should have excellent English language communication skills; working knowledge of other languages is an advantage

If interested, kindly apply to the link provided.

Vancouver

New Northern BC Drupal Group

bermin@drupal.org — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:07:10 +0000

For all those Drupal'ers who live in the northern backwaters of British Columbia and want to remind yourselves that you are not alone, this is the group for you. http://groups.drupal.org/northern-british-columbia-user-group

Currently, existence within the group is very, very lonely. Northerners, come and introduce yourselves.

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Two Weeks to Go! Drupal Camp Alberta 2008 Updates

mwarf — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:37:00 +0000

In just two weeks, Drupal designers and developers from Alberta, BC, PEI & Montana will gather at the University of Lethbridge for Drupal Camp Alberta 2008.

In the past week - we secured our speakers & sponsors, opened registration and are expecting approx 100 attendees - many of who are holding out on registration right now :-)

If you haven't registered already, please take the time to sign up - your commitment of $30 gets you in for two days, provides you a beer, some food, and a shirt - pretty good deal, and accessible to students, and those without luxury expense accounts.

Much has happened over the past week that I'd like to share:

We dropped the sponsor rates, due to the generosity of the University of Lethbridge - they are providing top - rate facilities that dropped our facility budget a ton. We will be holding our workshops at the University's Health & Wellness Facilities in a beautiful lecture theatre and three breakout rooms.
The stand up guys at Drupal Camp Vancouver committed some surplus cash they hand on hand from their camp. What a bunch of solid guys - this helps the short term cashflow a ton!
We've decided on a t-shirt design. Breaking from tradition, we designed a shirt that follows fashion trends a little closer than Drupal trends, but we think we'll be OK (Drupal Camp, Boot Camp, Military Crest - you get the connection.
Accomodation at the University Student housing is still just $40 / person. They run it like a hotel (with towel service, etc.) in the summer months.
Speakers showed up! We've got a great lineup ranging from a 300 Drupal Multi-Site Installation Case Study, to the Services Module - by the Module maintainer himself! We've got a talk for everybody - Designers and Business types should get equal benefit from Jess McMullin's testing & taxonomy talk - as well as my theming how-to. Newbies will get a foothold on Drupal vs. Joomla! vs. CakePHP from Daniel @ image X, and developers will dive into google maps & new module overviews equally well.
We've got a code sprint recipient! Amanda Stepenko (Olympic Bobseld Hopeful) is looking for a site to raise sponsor awareness. I will create the photoshop mockup for my Zen subtheming talk, and together at the conference the codesprint participants will bring the site to life!
Birds of a Feather sessions, Networking night, Track, Gym, Hiking, Art Gallery & More at the venue.

SEE YOU THERE, Please blog, twitter, email, nudge - anything you can to do help evangelize http://www.drupalcampalberta.org!

Vancouver

Drupal Camp Alberta 2008

mwarf — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:37:38 +0000

DCA08 is unlike any corporate conference you've ever attended - and for good reason. Focusing on "Drupal" - an open source content management system and application framework, DCA08 is a low-cost, highly collaborative "unconference" held in at the University of Lethbridge, in Southern Alberta, Canada.

Gone are the days of sponsored vendor presentations and for-profit registration fees. Our peer taught, volunteer-run sessions will by heavy with "doers", and light on the "talkers".

Join us July 3 & 4 from 8am - 5pm both days (Networking event on July 3rd)

Official Website: http://www.drupalcampalberta.org

REGISTRATION WILL HAPPEN ON THE OFFICIAL SITE (Don't signup here) Thanks!

Registration is now open at http://www.drupalcampalberta.org/event/drupal-camp-alberta-2008

Vancouver

Drupal Camp Alberta 2008

mwarf — Mon, 26 May 2008 17:42:25 +0000

After a short discussion with the powers that be at the University of Lethbridge, I have full approval to host Drupal Camp Alberta 2008 in June or early July.

Our facilities are top notch http://www.uleth.ca/conference/ (open WIFI, theatres, breakout rooms, entertainment and fitness facilities, AND campus housing summer rentals) - so we are going to take the bull by the horns and spread the word.

I know the organizers for DCV08 put it together at the speed of light, we are going to follow suit.

Site coming soon with a call for speakers! If you'd like to present, participate and network your butt off - let me know!

Vancouver

Drupal Profiles follow up and discussion of setting up client sites on a VPS/Reseller hosting

ccalnan — Wed, 14 May 2008 01:59:38 +0000

I really enjoyed the install profile talk that Boris gave on Saturday about install profiles and how they can make everyone's life a lot easier. But I think there were still a couple of things I felt I missed and was wondering if anyone could help clear them up.

1. Boris placed the themes and modules folders inside the Profile folder and said something to the effect that if you install the site using the profile Drupal remembers that your modules and themes are in that folder, is that correct, or did I miss something?

2. Based on the Bryght SVN of their profile it also appears that you can symlink these folders back to their counterpart folders in root. So the modules and themes are actually not linked in the /html/sites folder at all but that the profile manages them. Is this the best way to do that?

That's just two of the small questions that have been bugging me since that talk.

I've been pulling out my hair trying to figure out how to set up a new VPS for clients that would enable me to update all the sites as easily and quickly as possible. I've had a look here http://drupal.org/node/39807 and most of it makes sense, however they don't mention install profiles and that's what I want to use.

So I made some chicken scratches which I have attached seems like that didn't work - another link here and was wondering if anyone could help decipher the best way to do this. Bear in mind that it might be safer and easier to symlink the files within the /home/username/public_html folder (as discussed in other posts), but for now this is what I came up with.

The idea is to store the drupal core, themes, modules and profiles not in the user account, and in this configuration I also store the sites not in the user account, can this work?

Will the multisite setup work if the sites folder is not within the public_html folder but doubly symlinked?

Any discussion/help greatly appreciated.

Oh and well done to the awesome team who put last weekend's events together, I got more out of 4 sessions that I have out of forums, books and just winging it in the last 6 months.

Vancouver

Staging & Deployment Slides up from DrupalCamp Vancouver

heyrocker — Mon, 12 May 2008 22:04:10 +0000

I've uploaded the slides for my presentation on staging & deployment from this weekend.

http://heyrocker.com/drupal/content/drupalcamp-vancouver-staging-deploym...

Thanks so much to all the dcv08 organizers, and to everyone who came to my talk. It was really great and I look forward to further discussions!

See some of you at DrupalCamp Seattle!

Vancouver

DrupalCamp Seattle 2008 Details and Event Signup

GregoryHeller — Wed, 07 May 2008 23:09:00 +0000

We've set up an event node here on g.d.o for people to signup for the seattle drupalcamp. All information will eventually be posted on this node.

Here is the short of it (as you may know):
June 27, 28 10am to 5pm
Youngstown Arts Center (site of last year's camp), its about 5 miles south of downtown.

Find out more and signup, space is limited right now to 80 people.

Contribute session ideas

Victoria

Drupal Camp Codesprint - Fearless City

humble — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:56:34 +0000

FearlessCity - an arts and events portal for the Downtown Eastside - will be the subject of Drupal Camp's codesprint. The event will be held from 6-9pm on Friday at Delicados - 510 West Hastings St.

The site is currently in alpha state and I'm hoping that we can move it to a solid beta state as part of Drupal Camp.

The codesprint will have two foci - the first (for coders) will be to add as many ways for mobile-generated content to reach the site as possible. The other (for themers) will be the creation of a mobile-friendly black-on-white theme for the site.

Two random draws will be held for a membership in the Vancouver Open Network Initiatives Cooperative, including a FreeTheNet.ca wifi mesh node, from amongst all of those participating.

Food will be provided (but you'll be responsible for your own drinks.)

Many thanks and I look forward to seeing you there,

Scott

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Drupal Camp Vancouver has a new home

daveo — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 03:40:20 +0000

The rag-tag band of volunteers is steadily working to wrangle Drupal Camp Vancouver into a knowledge-sharing fest of unparalleled fun. First there was an idea, then we chose a date, set up a Drupal Group, now there is a location and finally a website.

Anyhow, this is a notice that DrupalCampVancouver.org is alive and slowly percolating up with the relevant details and useful information including Sponsor info (and checklist), Volunteer info (and organizer props), and the important Call for Speakers.

'Tis a busy time for all (including many involved with Open Web this week) so volunteers are important to spread the work around. Big thanks to those who've signed on so far. Have a bit of time? Be sure to Contact the organizers to help out (no big deal eh) and see ya at DrupalCampVancouver.org.

Photo Old Timey Dave on Flickr

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Quick Status Update - March 29

torelad@drupal.org — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:40:41 +0000

Hey everyone!

A quick status update to let y'all know where we're at.

If you've put your name on the wiki as a volunteer and no one has contact you yet, don't worry, we will!

We'll soon have a conference website
Scott Morgan has volunteered to be our t-shirt wrangler
Mike Cantelon is helping with the website (between Open Web and work commitments)
We have a money management angel (thanks Raincity!)
Sponsorship is firming up nicely
Still trying to get locations 100% nailed down

Interesting discussion with Mack Hardy about barn raising:

To work properly we need a fully rounded team (IA/graphics/theming/backend), could we assemble one?
How do we find an organization that is a good fit to the event?
(For example, we wouldn't want to build a site for an organization and then leave them high and dry after the event because they needed coaching on how to use their new site)
Would creating a new feature or doing a make-over for an existing site be a better idea?
Would creating a non-profit install profile be a better idea?
Will people be interested in a barn raising if it keeps them away from presentations?

Side note: Congratulations to Mack as he prepares for his honeymoon!!!

Wanted Immediately:

Graphic Designers come on down! We need a cool event logo
Party/event organizers wanted for a Thursday night social and other potential mixers

Have a cool idea you haven't seen and you're willing to manage it? Yell out!

Updated: That's Scott Morgan, not Steve. (Sorry Scott)

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Drupal Camp Vancouver - Getting involved

daveo — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:04:54 +0000

The hounds of Drupal Camp Vancouver are unleashed and the event is already generating great interest. Along with Ariane and Dale, we've formed an organizing committee to kick things off and now encourage you to earn your Drupal community stripes by helping out.

Here's how:

Join this Drupal Camp Vancouver group - easy right
Blog about the event, tell your friends, tell your spouse you won't be home cause you are geeking out
Choose a task to head up or assist with (note your choice and skillz on the wiki)
Encourage your boss to sponsor Drupal Camp Vancouver (pledge your support on wiki) - if you are a boss, go directly to wiki and kick down some cash and encourage your wisest employees to sign-up and present when the time comes

Note: We do need some sponsorship scratch to pay space deposits etc. so if you are convinced of the benefits of sponsorship and are ready to write a cheque, please contact my organizing colleague, Dale or Ariane. {Special Thanks to the early signers of the declaration Social Signal, Affinity Bridge, Raincity Studios, happyfrog.ca, Strutta ...} Someone ping Sun and ask for money too please.

I am leaving to Mexico for vacation funtimes in about an hour so try not to break the Interwebs while i am gone ;-) Go Drupal Campers! and thanks for your support.

PS Out of towners are very welcome, we'll set up some crash space and hotel info-sharing closer to the time!

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Sponsor Info - Drupal Camp Vancouver

daveo — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 02:54:12 +0000

What is Drupal Camp Vancouver

Drupal Camp Vancouver is a volunteer-organized, peer taught, multi-track conference focused on the open source content management system. The event will bring experts and rookies alike from all facets of web communications including developers, info architects, designers and themers, as well as entrepreneurs, marketers and non-profit groups. In a collaborative environment, the participants will share knowledge, establish best practices and learn new techniques. Additionally, the event will be an opportunity to celebrate the bustling Vancouver Drupal development community with some social events.

What we need

Approx. $5400 Based on 80-90 attendees (attendee could be expanded ~ money and space permitting)

Your Cash (for sure) - For $500 (more for big companies like Sun Microsystems) and we'll spread your message of open source solidarity with vigor and enthusiasm to a group of web-savvy, social-media making, technology revolutionaries

Your Time (maybe) - There are a variety of tasks for eager and talented people to organize and execute. Consider signing up or encouraging a skilled employee to help distribute the load.

Where it goes

Venue: $1200 Friday, $1000 Saturday = $2200
Food: 90 X 2 lunches X $6 = $1000
Coffee/Bevvies: $300
Wi-fi/Elec - included in venue
T-Shirts 90 X $10 (eco-friendly t-shirts) = $900
Kick off Party = $1000

If lots of sponsors pony up, we'll have a better kick-off party to start things off with a buzz on Thursday night - think of the fabulous marketing benefits of drinking with Drupalists!

Details

Date: May 9-10, 2008
Where: Friday sessions at SFU Wosk Centre for Dialouge (Hasting and Seymour) ~ Saturday sessions at Workspace (21 Water St., Gastown)
Who:You and about 89 other people (first come, first served - stay tuned for registration mid-April)
How Much: about $20 ... probably* - that'll get you 2 lunches and a eco-friendly t-shirt (*subject to change pending sponsors contributions)

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Vancouver Drupal Camp - It's a Go! Join the Group and Lend a Hand

daveo — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:56:48 +0000

After significant discussion, wondering and mustering, a rag-tag team of volunteers has stepped up to wrangle Vancouver Drupal Camp.

Details: {See Attention all Drupal Enthusiasts}

Date: May 9-10, 2008
Where: Friday sessions at SFU Wosk Centre for Dialouge (Hasting and Seymour), Saturday sessions at Workspace (21 Water St., Gastown)
Who:You and about 80 other people (first come, first served - stay tuned for registration mid-April)
How Much: About $20 probably* - that'll get you 2 lunches and an eco-friendly t-shirt (*subject to change)

Next Steps

Join - Vancouver Drupal Camp Drupal Group - it's a Wiki for maximum plan-ability

Sponsor - Kick down the bread to make it happen! More sponsor cash equals more fun for Drupal geeks! Pledge your financial support on the Wiki and reap the rewards

Volunteer - Yeah, we're all busy, step up and share the load - Sign up on the Wiki for a prestigious title which fits your skillz

Presenters - We're not ready for this part yet but start considering your pitch to educate the assembled masses on either a development, design, or biz/marketing track

See ya at Camp!

Daveo, Ariane, and Dale
The VanDrupalCamp Tugboats

Vancouver

Drupal Camp Vancouver 2008 - May 9-10

Ariane — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 01:48:24 +0000

Attention all Drupal Enthusiasts - Vancouver Drupal Camp is May 9-10

Briefly

A group of volunteers is assembling the masses for the inaugural Vancouver Drupal Camp on May 9 and 10th (Friday & Saturday) 2008. The event will feature multiple tracks of peer-taught edu-tainment at two downtown Vangroovy locations.

Certainly Vancouver has hosted many meet-ups, camps, conferences, and un-conferences around open source software topics but Vancouver Drupal Camp will be specific to the Drupal open source content management system and the first of its kind in BC. Participation is encouraged from all and many levels of ability and interests will be addressed in the inter-disciplinary schedule.

Details:

Date: May 9-10, 2008
Where: Friday sessions at SFU Wosk Centre for Dialouge (Hasting and Seymour) ~ Saturday sessions at Workspace (21 Water St., Gastown)
Who:You and about 80 other people (first come, first served - stay tuned for registration mid-April)
How Much: about $20 ... probably* - that'll get you 2 lunches and a eco-friendly t-shirt (*subject to change)

Sponsors:

More sponsor info here: {http://groups.drupal.org/node/10035}

Thanks for asking how you can make this event affordable for attendees while sharing your brand and message with a group of wise folks!

Simply put your name down, (more for big companies like Sun ;-)) and we'll spread your message of open source solidarity with vigor and enthusiasm to a group of web-savvy, social-media making, technology revolutionaries.

Lots of sponsors means a kick-off party to start things off with a buzz on Thursday night - think of the fabulous marketing benefits!

Add your name below to pledge your financial support:

Raincity Studios {http://raincitystudios.com}
happyfrog.ca {http://happyfrog.ca}
Affinity Bridge {http://affinitybridge.com}
Social Signal {http://www.socialsignal.com}
ImageX Media {http://imagexmedia.com}
Appnovation Technologies{http://appnovation.com}
NowPublic {http://www.nowpublic.com/}
Strutta {http://www.strutta.com/}
CivicActions {http://civicactions.com} contact GregoryHeller

Budget:

Vancouver Drupal Camp will require significant donations from sponsors (depending on venue) for meeting space, lunches, shirts, and an endless supply of tasty beverages {calling web-savvy Vancouver coffee companies! donate your finest beans!} enough sponsorships equals more fun for Drupalists!

Volunteers:

This is the critical part - if you have skills, commitment and tenacity and seek the warm feeling of admiration from your peers and fans, choose a prestigious title from the muster roll and sign up before someone steals your chance at glory!

Tugboats - organize the volunteers, bring vision, momentum, insanity and happiness - Dale, Ariane, DaveO (each will oversee a few other categories below to keep cats herded ;-))
Location Czar - find venue, give money, liasion with manager, rally clean up crew - {Your Name Here} (Ariane)
Sponsor Consular - rally the local Drupal business community for funds drawing from list of prospects - {Your Name Here} (DaveO, Malcolm)
Food and Bevvie Captain - find lunch and drinks for many geeks and make it arrive to location - {Your Name Here} (DaveO)
Website Chairman - manage impending Drupal-powered (or Wiki?) site for registration, scheduling and aggregating - {Your Name Here} (Dale, MikeC)
Track Principal - organize the tracks, review proposals (with a team?), schedule and inform presenters - {Your Name Here} (Ariane, MikeC)
Promotional Promoter - spread the word to possible attendees, media, sponsors, Drupal world - {Your Name Here} (DaveO)
T-Shirt Champion - source eco-friendly t-shirts and Drupal-styley design - {stmorgan (Scott)} (DaveO)
Barn-raising Neighbor - organize a project to benefit a non-profit which comes out the event - {Mack} (Dale)
Money Magnate - keep the dollars organized and funneled, deposit paid, numbers added - {Your Name Here} (Dale)

There will be plenty of opportunity to help in any of the above categories, the important thing is to declare you commitment.

This message comes to you from:

Dale McGladdery (day job = Geek Deluxe Group42)
Ariane Khachatourians (day job = "Junior Client Manager" ie. jack of all trades, Raised Eyebrow Web Studio)
Dave Olson (day job = Community Evangelist, Raincity Studios)
Mack Hardy (day job = Drupal Mechanic, Affinity Bridge)

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