August 2009: Joomla Template Design

11AM: CMS KickStart Program: Come Learn The Basics About Joomla!
At 11am, come to our monthly CMS KickStart Program on Joomla! to learn the basics on Joomla! It's great for first-timers and intermediates to get up to speed on Joomla! Presented in non-technical language, the KickStart you insights on how to get up and running, using Joomla!
Led by: Nick Martinelli from SourceBooks

 

11:50: Site Showcase - Museum Site Powered by Joomla!
This month, we'll take a look at a Chicago-based non-profit museum site. It's a Joomla-powered website created by one of our long-time members, Glen Kato.
Led by: Glen Kato

NOON: Featured Presentation: Create Your Own Joomla! Template
At noon, we welcome Phil DeKoker and Robert Nowak to demonstate how to create your own Joomla! website template. Learn how to go from Photoshop-to-HTML & CSS, in a 100% Joomla! compatible template, complete with columns, header, footer and module positions.
Led by: Phil DeKoker from Joomla Solutions Provider & Robert Nowak from Eurograf Design

1PM: After Half Hour: Networking
Stick around if you like. The "After Half-Hour" is a great time to ask the presenters further questions, as well as make business and social connections.

1:30PM: The Professional Hour
If you make a connection with a web professional, and are ready to take the next step, consider spending an hour in an initial consultation right after the meeting, with no strings attached, the Professional Hour is a convenient time to sit down and get your specific answers right away. It's Just $75, and it's done either by appointment, or on-the-spot. Contact the Professional Hour Leader, Linda Coonen for details.
Led by: Linda Coonen from the CMS Association