OceanicSociety.org - Phase 2 opportunity for CINDUG

CINDUG members,

CINDUGer Phil Roberto has a potential group project which we could use as a means to gather, teach, learn AND gain some income for the group.

Phase Two of the Oceanic Society web site is about to get underway. This internationally recognized non-profit (based in San Francisco) needs Drupal help. As Phil's first Drupal project (constructed with toothpicks, bubble gum and aluminum foil) it is in dire need of an upgrade to Drupal version 6 and the latest CiviCRM, some CCK/Views magic and more. There is even some talk of interest by west coast neighbor Google to apply some brain power to help where they can in the realm of geo-tracking migration routes.

The Oceanic Society works in the ocean deep but as a non-profit has shallow resources. Phil is proposing that if the CINDUG group will commit to a set amount of hours he will not draw a wage, but rather align with the group effort, submit an invoice based on those combined hours and let CINDUG get paid. We can start building a CINDUG treasure chest which we can use to host bigger events, bring speakers in, t-shirts, etc.

If (and this is the important part) a solid response from committed folks comes back Phil would like to work to draw up very definite chunks of the project which we could apply ourselves to in code sprints. We could gather in groups with experienced Drupalers leading/demonstrating to the less experienced. There is work to be done no matter what your Drupal skill level is. Sounds like a great way to learn CCK/Views and other Drupal magic, gather with friends and get some good work done for a great cause - yes?

With all that said, I would like to hear back from anybody interested in taking part in this project asap -- either reply below, or hit my contact form link.