Lew Lefton of Decatur Makers writes in…

This coming weekend, Decatur High School student Duncan Trotter is putting on a hackathon called HackDecatur http://touchred.github.io/hackdecatur/

This will be a two day gathering of programmers, designers, techologists and creative problem solvers working on software solutions to help local businesses.  It will be held at the Decatur Rec Center, July 5 and 6 from 9-3 both days.

Decatur Makers is helping him get the word out. Here’s how you can help.

• * If you are a software developer, designer, technologist, etc. and you are curious/interested, please register at http://touchred.github.io/hackdecatur/\
• * If you are a local business owner and have an idea of a problem you would like solved, reach out to 
•   Traditionally, there are bounties put on the various problems that arise at a hackathon. If you suggest a problem, please include a bounty (cash, merch, whatever) that lets people know how important the problem is to you.
• * Trotter also needs donations of drinks, snacks, and even additional bounties/prizes to keep the hungry hackers working.  He said it would be great if you could provide cash, gift cards, or other things to support the hackathon participants.  Again, reach out to 

Please feel free to spread the word to any interested communities and thanks in advance for your support!

Lew Lefton writes in…

The world traveling Decatur High School Band and Drill Team (www.decaturband.org) is on
a Tuba Quest.  We’re raising funds for new instruments, and we have submitted an entry
in the Clorox “Power A Bright Future” Contest. We’re now competing for $20,000 and you
can help us by clicking to vote for our entry:

http://clorox.promo.eprize.com/brightfuture/gallery?id=2970

In order for your online vote to count, you’ll need to register:

http://clorox.promo.eprize.com/brightfuture/go_to_register

You only have to register once (by providing your first and last name, email address,
and birth date) but you can vote every day until November 1, so as the say in Chicago
“Vote early and vote often”.

Please help spread the word and thanks for your support of our young musicians!

Past President of Decatur High School’s School Leadership Team, Lew Lefton, writes in…

This fall, there are two parent positions open on the DHS SLT. Initially, there was a deadline of August 6, 2010 for applications, but that deadline is being extended to make sure anyone who is interested has an opportunity to apply.

If you have a child at the high school, this is a great way to be involved. If you are interested in being on the ballot, you are encouraged to submit the following to the DHS office or via email to Lauri McKain (lmckain@csdecatur.net):

1. A short biographical sketch or résumé (including, name, contact information, relationship to the School (e.g., ages/grades of kids), occupation/background, any other relevant information).
2. A brief statement of why you are interested in serving on the SLT.

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