[Imc-alternatives] Welcome Michael, glad you're here

[Dwight Hines]

I'm in St. Augustine, Florida and I have been away from the list.
IT's good to get back.  centuries ago, I went to school in Phila and
it was always a treat when we went iinto the country to get good food
and see friends in Lancaster.
Say hello to the Brubakers for us.
d

>  Hey everyone,
>
>  My name is Michael Hodgson, I live in Lancaster (though from WA state
>  originally). I posted to the list a few days ago, but did not see anything
>  come through, and since I seem to be having trouble receiving list emails
>  lately (but hopefully that is over) I will send this again.
>
>  I have a basic knowledge of HTML and CSS, but not much experience (yet)
>  with various programming languages. I am interested in learning, and will
>  take on some projects, such as learning PHP to better prepare myself for
>  learning Drupal, but this will need to wait till I pass my certification
>  exam in OT. Still, I am a great communicator, have been an activist and
>  organizer for some time, and I have great ideas and insight (incite as
>  well). In Lancaster we have been gearing up to start our own IMC for at
>  least the past year now, officially. We are currently searching for
>  knowledgeable local folks in open-source programming languages, and we
>  basically are inspired greatly by the intentions of the alternatives
>  project, and want to do something along the same idea. So, we do have one
>  person specifically experienced in Drupal in our collective, and if it
>  means convincing him to join alternatives to get your site up, and then
>  migrate the package to us with modifications, that can work also. I know
>  some website designers locally willing to dedicate time to non-profit
>  adventures and I can talk to them too. Looking forward to working on this
>  ambitious and exciting project.
>
>  Oh, branding--I think keeping it IMC-Alternatives is perfect, and fitting
>  since everyone is coming to know it that way.
>
>  Peace,
>
>  Michael
>