Nominations Open for BGLC 2019-2021
Dear Barista Guild members,
The BG Leadership Council is now accepting nominations for new leaders passionate about the barista community and experienced in (online) activity and event planning. This year, the BG Leadership Council has five (5) open positions to serve from 2021-2023.
Nominations are open from September 1 - October 4 to the entire barista community. Submit a nomination using this form. We welcome all nominations - please read below to find out more about skills nominees should bring to the BGLC.
The 2021-2023 election timeline is as follows:
Nominations: September 1 to October 4, 2021
Slate Announced: November 1, 2021
Petition Period: November 1 to 15, 2021
Voting: November 22 - December 6, 2021
(only Barista Guild members in good standing are eligible to vote.
New Leadership Announced: December 10, 2021
What are the responsibilities of a member of the BG Leadership Council?
Promote SCA Strategic Objectives, Values, and BG Purpose and Guiding Principles.
Determine strategic objectives and activities following the BG’s mission and vision which are following the SCA strategic plan.
Advocate for the Barista community and its members within SCA, and represent SCA to the Barista community and its members.
Attend regular monthly meetings of the BGLC at a time specified by the Chair and the wider team
Adhere to general meeting and event attendance requirements and protocols as detailed in BG Rules of Procedure.
Follow the SCA Code of Conduct
Ideal BGLC candidates will:
Be passionate about topics and themes that are relevant to the Barista community
Be passionate about sharing knowledge and coffee in general
Has experience organizing (online) events and/or groups either through the BG or within their local communities. We need people who are ready to jump in and get work done.
Work as a barista or work closely with baristas as their main source of income.
Be a good communicator with a tendency towards diplomacy. We don’t always agree on the BGLC, and we need people who are able to discuss controversial topics with respect for various beliefs and cultural differences.
Project-based working style
Within the BGLC we work on a project-based style to realize ideas and activities. You’ll be expected to have ideas and advocate for them to get support from the rest of the leadership council.
You’ll also drive projects forward with common project management tools and methods to help make your ideas become reality. Asking for support and gaining more support from actively involving further volunteers from the Barista community is ideal to realize ideas in a meaningful way.
How does the BG Elections Process work?
All nominations will be reviewed by the BG Election Committee, chaired by the Immediate Past Chair Jessie May Peters (that's me), and comprised of two current BG Leadership Council members and two BG members-at-large.
Each nominee will be vetted by the Nominations Committee and a slate of nominees will be selected from the nominee pool and will be announced on November 1. Email ballots will be sent to all BG members on November 22 and the new Leadership Council members will be announced on December 10.
Ready to submit a nomination?
Nominations are open from September 1 - October 4 to the Barista community. Submit a nomination using this form. Do you have questions about the elections process or the work of the Leadership Council? Email us directly at bgelections@sca.coffee.
About the BG
The Barista Guild is a community that empowers baristas and promotes their professional growth. In addition to the SCA Core Values, we believe in the following guiding principles:
Community: The Barista Guild is a community that is inclusive, accessible, and collaborative; a community where relationships are created and nurtured.
Education: We value formal and informal education and professional development for all baristas.
Quality: Baristas connect coffee drinkers to the rest of the coffee value chain. We value specialty coffee through hospitality and preparation best practices.
If you have questions about your membership number or the elections in general, feel free to contact the membership team at membership@sca.coffee.
Thank you for participating in this important process for the BG!
Jessie May Peters
BG Immediate Past Chair
2021-2023 Election Committee Chair