My father-in-law works at Music Center of the Northwest a non-profit music school for children of all ages. Being a non-profit their offices don’t get the technological upgrades of most companies. They just recently got network access and some newer computers. But, they’re still relying on one Access database file to hold all their operating information (Students, teachers, scheduling) and they have to sneaker net it around the office - though now I imagine they might copy it across the network. Maybe.

I’m chomping at the bit to get in there and design a database and client for them. I’ve also just had the thought that they might be able to use an Asterisk box as well since right now they’ve got to remember to turn on an old answering machine when ever they’re out of the office.

So we’ll see if I can get that setup for them. At the moment they’re buried in doing fund raising so they don’t have time to have me come in and take a look at what they need.

Also, if you’re in the Seattle area and are interested in music lessons for you or your kids (should you have them) get in touch with them. They’ve got good programs and teachers. Out toddler even went to a music together program they have. Now he ‘Rock’s Out’ to Nine Inch Nails with us in the car. =)

I don’t know what all is going to be needed or when I can do it.. but.. if you’ve got the non-profit bug like me feel free to drop me an email and I’ll see what we can do for them.