Nominations Open for the Barista Guild Leadership Council!
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 8 - October 4 to the Barista community.
Submit a nomination using this form.
The 2021-2023 election timeline is as follows:
Nominations: September 8 to October 4, 2021
Slate Announced: November 1, 2021
Petition Period: November 1 - 15, 2021
Voting: November 22 to 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 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.
Ideal BGLC candidates will:
Be very well connected to and within the barista community.
Ideally already have experience in organizing (online) activities and events for baristas and/or local communities.
Be passionate about sharing knowledge and insights on barista topics and coffee in general.
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
The BGLC is working on a project-based style to realize and manage activities and events. This means ideally each nominee already brings 2-3 ideas to the leadership council which they’d like to realize and get started on.
You’ll be expected to lead on your project ideas, manage them with common project management tools and by gaining support within the BGLC realize your ideas with a wider group, which can also consist of, baristas who are looking for volunteering opportunities within the BG.
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 Election 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 8 to October 4. 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