GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY: Web Pro Community Challenge

The World Organization of Webmasters (WOW), a non-profit professional association, has teamed up with the Adobe Corporation to conduct the first international Web Pro Community Challenge, to be announced at Adobe MAX in Chicago, IL, October 1-3, 2007. WHAT IS IT? The Web Pro Community Challenge (http://www.webprochallenge.org) is an opportunity for industry professionals to give something back to the community by designing, developing and promoting a fully functional web site and/or web application for a designated non-profit organization. The idea is very similar to the Flex CodeJam that was run as part of 360Flex - Seattle, where a group of developers got together for a code-a-thon to build an application for a non-profit organization (more info at: http://www.flexcodejam.org/). WHO ARE WE SUPPORTING? The Challenge is supporting two charities: Say Yes to Green; http://sayyestogreen.org/ and Direct Relief International, http://www.directrelief.org/. The SayYesToGreen.org initiative Statement of Work surrounds a complete makeover that includes elements of Web site design, development and business. The SayYesToGreen.org initiative is an international effort to educate the population about energy saving tips and resources. The Direct Relief International's Statement of Work surrounds a Flex Based Multimedia Annual Report which will be used within their website. Since 1948, Direct Relief International has worked to improve the quality of life for people in need. Direct Relief provides medical assistance to improve the quality of life for people victimized by poverty, disaster, and civil unrest at home and throughout the world. According to Charity Navigator (http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=3626) this charity is rated 4 out of 4 stars, and your contribution in time will help this charity grow in the future. HOW TO GET INVOLVED Grab a couple of friends or co-workers and join other web professionals in giving something back by signing up your team of 3 to participate at http://www.webprochallenge.org/enter-now.html! Also, feel free to take a tour of the challenge web site (http://www.webprochallenge.org) for more information