SCAA Board of Directors Meeting to Be Aired Via Live Web Cast
Immediately following SCAA’s annual leadership summit (to be held in Houston, the 2011 site for our annual Exposition), the Board of Directors along with Council Chairs, will meet to review and discuss major projects as well as related activities and progress. This will provide members with an opportunity to learn about the many projects SCAA …
The SCAA is Looking to Hire a Volunteers Coordinator
SCAA is hiring for an available position of Volunteers Coordinator.Start Date: October 15 2010 Hours: variable, increases as 2011 Event approachesTravel required: 7 days in Houston for EventJob DescriptionSCAA Volunteers CoordinatorReports to: Director of Professional DevelopmentDirect Reports: noneSummaryThe SCAA Volunteers Coordinator is responsible for recruiting, training, and managing volunteers for and at SCAA events. The …
It’s Your Chance To Be Featured in The Chronicle!!
Want to be seen by our 2,000+ members? We’re looking to feature YOU, our members, Facebook fans and Twitter followers in our new section called Caffe Breve. All you have to do is answer a question we pose each month for a chance to be selected for the issue! Send us pictures if you have …
Check out the new Roasters Guild Website!
We are proud to announce that we’ve just launched the new Roaster’s Guild website. It looks better than ever and we invite you to visit and learn more about this great group of professionals. Click to be redirected to the Roasters Guild websiteThe newly revamped Roasters Guild website features sections about the guild’s history, membership, …
Los Angelenos del Café Meetings Bring Great Coffee Talk to LA
If you’re in the LA area and are looking for a night of good food, good conversation, and of course good coffee, then you should check out the Los Angelenos del Café dinners being hosted by former SCAA president and all around great guy, Tim Castle.Tim Castle, of Castle & Co, is a man who …
Attend the South West Regional Skill Building Workshop!!
The SCAA is proud to present our South West Regional Skill Building Workshop at our very own coffee lab in Long Beach, California. We’re inviting everyone to come and learn about the art and science of specialty coffee from our distinguished master presenters. We’ll all going to be there and we hope you will be, …
Coffee Enthusiast Tours Hawaii’s Specialty Coffee Houses
We’re pleased to announce that several SCAA members were mentioned in a recent article which artfully talks about the thriving coffee culture in the world famous Kona Coffee corridor.The big island of Hawaii is known worldwide for its quality coffee beans and rich cultural heritage. For the last 40 years the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival …
Peace Coffee: A Coffee Story from Bean to Cup
Minneapolis based roasters Peace Coffee are embarking on a new venture. In an effort to unite the major facets, Peace Coffee is opening a new shop using quality grown, house roasted beans, and prepared by expert baristas.In a recent article for the “Simple, Good, and Tasty” blog, writer Lee Zukor details how SCAA member Peace …
Prima Coffee to Host Barista Bash 003
SCAA member Prima Coffee is hosting their Barista Bash on September 17th. Kentucky are fans, make sure you RSVP on the facebook page soon! The event will feature brewing demos, latte art competition, free coffee, and a chance to win a BGA membership!!For more information about the event, visit: http://prima-coffee.com/bash003
Be Seen: Advertise in the 2011 SCAA Attendee Brochure
Click here to download the full brochureWant to be seen by thousands of SCAA Event attendees prior to the show? For the first time ever, we are offering the attendee brochure as a bonus issue of our popular magazine The Chronicle. Every SCAA member receives the hardcopy in the mail and the online version will …
Heads Up On the World Barista Championship
The World Barista Championship (WBC) is the preeminent international coffee competition. The organization, founded by the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe and the Specialty Coffee Association of America, focuses on promoting excellence in coffee, advancing the barista profession, and engaging a worldwide audience with an annual championship event that serves as the culmination of local …
SCAA Seeks New Part-Time Event Coordinator
The SCAA is currently searching for an event coordinator to work primarily on signage and other operational logistics for our Expo & Symposium. Please, local applicants only.Job DescriptionCoordinate all signage for annual trade show, including amassing key information and logos, creating copy and ordering, proofing and approving final materials. Use excel and on-line show decorator …