Does Your Community Shine in Bad Times?
I've built several communities and been a part of many others during the course of my career, including some that have nothing to do with software and technology. Unfortunately, two communities I've been a part of have recently suffered devastating losses. Not long ago, I wrote about my friend Greg Junell , and what he meant to a community of college kids who've now grown up and gone on to do many amazing things. Just this past Saturday, my Cal Fire community lost an amazing member in the line of duty, Chief Rob Van Wormer . He was the head of the fire prevention battalion at the Cal Fire Santa Clara Unit, which includes the group I volunteer with - the Volunteers in Prevention (VIPs). The chief was a vocal and strong supporter of our volunteer team, and the many functions we perform for the department, including emergency radio communications, fire lookout staffing, public education programs, and media center operations (fielding calls during a major fire). My B