South Central Regional Barista Competition-January 2010
The next stop on the map for the RBC is Austin, Texas for the South Central competition. Hosted by Cuvee Coffee, the SCRBC will take place at the Downtown Sheraton hotel January 7-10th, 2010.If you live in the area, or just need a better than average excuse for a road trip-mark your calendars. We’re only …
From Better to Best-The 2010 SCAA Expo
In case you hadn’t noticed, the SCAA has had it’s own “Extreme Makeover” over the past year. We’ve welcomed new staff members, overhauled our main website, launched the Member Portal, embraced new technologies, and we just launched our new and much improved Exposition website.The best feeling in the world is when a member gets excited …
Now accepting applications for the SCAA Sustainability Award
This award acknowledges individuals, businesses and organizations that have created innovative projects to expand and promote sustainability within the coffee world while inspiring others to initiate similar endeavors. The application process is now open, and the deadline for submissions is January 29, 2010. To read more about the history of the award, criteria, SCAA’s participation …
Do you use Facebook to find information on coffee?
We are going to be adding polls to our SCAA Facebook page to gather information from our fans for future Chronicle issues. But we need your help! If we can get enough people to participate, we will be publishing our results in upcoming issues. Our current poll asks: Do you use Facebook to find information …
SCAA Southeast Skill Building Workshop-Thanks Batdorf & Bronson
I came across this wrap up of our recent SESBW in Charlotte NC (hosted by Dilworth Coffee) on the Batdorf & Bronson website. Thanks for the great review, and for participating in the workshop Chandler and Aaron!
The SCAA is seeking a Director of Professional Development
The SCAA is currently seeking a qualified individual to oversee our Professional Development Department. The position requirements are as follows: Position Overview: Directs and oversees the development and implementation of professional development initiatives for the Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA). Essential Responsibilities: 1. Develop goals, strategies, and philosophy for the professional development objectives of …
SCAA Members-Be on the lookout for your new Membership Cards!
Who gets one? ALL Members- SCAA Member companies and their registered staff, Roasters Guild members and Barista Guild of America members. What is different about these cards? As the organization that is committed to provide professional success, it is only necessary we provide our members with a professional card. A card they are proud to …
Big Opportunities for Small Budgets
Want to be seen at the 22nd Annual SCAA Exposition, but are concerned you can’t afford to sponsor? We understand that everyone’s budget is different, and we’ve created packages that gives everyone the opportunity to have their brand recognized at the show. Sponsors receive the scaa logo (left) to proudly display to their customers, as …
And the Winner is…..
Congratulations to Mike Marquard of Kaldi’s Coffee for taking first place at the recent Midwest Regional Barista Competition! Mike hails from the host shop, and has claimed his spot in the semi-finals round of the USBC which will be held at the 22nd Annual SCAA Exposition in April 2010.The second through sixth place winners of …
Midwest RBC Streaming Live!
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SCAA Industry Brief: Ethiopian Commodity Exchange
IntroductionSCAA was invited by the Ethiopian Commodity Exchange (ECX) to attend a working session to enumerate and discuss proposed strategies for specialty coffee trading through the ECX. The meeting was held in Addis Ababa on October 22 and 23 and included representatives from SCAA, CQI, ECX, the Ethiopian coffee trade, and other stakeholders representing a …
Justice prevails-SCAA finally gets closure
The Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) announced today that former Chief Operating Officer, Scott Welker, has been sentenced to federal prison for embezzling in excess of $465,000.00 from the association. Welker’s sentence includes a 33 month jail term to begin in January, 2010, three years of probation following release from custody, and a restitution …