Talking Drupal TD Cafe #014 - AmyJune and Avi - Navigating Community, Safety, and Accessibility
Feb 12, 2026
AmyJune Hineline, a Linux Foundation certification community architect and longtime camp organizer, and Avi Schwab, MidCamp founder and event organizer, talk community organizing, safety, and accessibility at large events. They recall camp traditions, discuss community working group processes, health and safety planning, accessibility challenges, and tools for supporting new organizers and inclusive event practices.
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Rafting Conversation Turned Into A Client Lead
- A casual rafting trip at DrupalCamp became a business lead conversation.
- Avi met a first-time attendee during carpool/rafting, connected him to sales, and months later that became a real contract.
Two Dollar Bills As A Community Icebreaker
- AmyJune brings stacks of $2 bills to events as an icebreaker and tipping strategy.
- She withdraws two straps (~400 bills) for camps, uses them for tips and photos, and they prompt stories and conversations at counters and shows.
Two Dollar Bills Became A Breadcrumb Trail
- $2 bills created a breadcrumb trail that helped attendees find AmyJune at a hotel game night.
- A tip jar with $2 bills led Dwayne McDaniels to ask if 'a blonde with a floral print dress' was there, pointing to AmyJune's recognizable presence.