[Linux-aus] MemberDB is a great short term solution, but we need a broader rethink

[Michael Cordover]

On 16 January 2015 at 14:39, Kathy Reid <kathy at kathyreid.id.au> wrote:
> While this is a great short term solution, I think we should (in parallel)
> discuss and debate a MemberDB replacement, likely something like CiviCRM.
> This is a bit more work and effort, but I think would have good long term
> returns, and address the pressing need for targeted member communications.

On this, I think it would be useful to do some project scoping - not
just around membership, but around all of the web-based systems we are
thining of upgrading. I know there's also been talk of a zookeepr
upgrade/rewrite. There are also probably other needs we should be
considering: other LA events, potential lobbying/other LA activities,
grants, Mailman 3 integration, Hurd compatibility etc etc etc.

The first step here would be wishlisting *everything*, and then
scoping it down into actual projects, then commencing work. Strategic
planning, yo.

Michael