SCAA Drops USBC Regional Competitions - Page 2

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canuckcoffeeguy wrote:SCAA has released a statement in light of the uproar. Looks like they're rethinking things
It will be a major focus of our annual meeting in Atlanta this weekend. Don't expect an instant solution, but the process will begin.
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canuckcoffeeguy wrote:SCAA has released a statement in light of the uproar.
...and an apology. http://dailycoffeenews.com/2015/06/29/s ... ouncement/
Tomorrow came sooner than expected.

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As has been said so many times, it's always easier to beg forgiveness than to ask permission...
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Marshall wrote: especially since makers of consumer products have not seen the value in sponsoring the events.
And this is a surprise?

The USBC has been increasingly consumer unfriendly since about 2009. This is the downside of the drive to turn barista-ing into a profession --- the top of a profession isn't chosen in public competition.

The good news is that here now is a new category of profession where this is very possible: the reality show profession: chefs, decoy carvers, models, dress designers, tattoo artists, realtors, and a long list others have competitive reality shows which draw audiences and sponsors. Why not baristas?
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another_jim wrote:The good news is that here now is a new category of profession where this is very possible: the reality show profession: chefs, decoy carvers, models, dress designers, tattoo artists, realtors, and a long list others have competitive reality shows which draw audiences and sponsors. Why not baristas?
"Master Barista" -
Combined with visits to farms growing the featured coffees, "up close and personal" visits to the shop where a competitor works, types of beverages, how-tos, top ten [fill in here], coffee history, etc. I LIKE IT!

It could replace the Kardashians. Of course, a weekly show of my dogs XXX could do that!
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Iron Barista - it's a real thing, you can google it.
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Randy G. wrote:, coffee history, etc. I LIKE IT!

It could replace the Kardashians. Of course, a weekly show of my dogs eliminating waste could do that!
Thank you. I howllllllled.

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There's an international reality show Barista & Farmer, but I've only found short clips to play when I've checked, not really viewer friendly (or I'm missing something)

http://www.baristafarmer.com
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A half-hour 2015 Barista & Farmer Youtube video was released today for those interested.
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canuckcoffeeguy wrote:SCAA has released a statement in light of the uproar. Looks like they're rethinking things
I received a member email about it on Monday with the following closing paragraph: "It's an ongoing and sometimes challenging process, but we are committed to finding a sustainable way to continue to support the USBC as an important venue for celebrating the craft of coffee preparation. We are eager for your feedback, and communications should be sent to events@scaa.org. We are listening."