• Saturday Sunday
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    4/12/13 – CP394 BGA Level Examiner Training & Certification



    • Location: 204A
    • RG Price: $140.00
    • SCAA Price: $140.00
    • Non-Member Price: $240.00
    • Target Audience:
    • Spanish Translation: no
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    • BGA This class counts for certification.
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    • Time(s) on 4/12/13:
      • 9:00AM – 12:00PM 
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    • This is the education and training program for those examiners who will be delivering CP190.
    • Presenter 1: Dan Streetman,Vice President of Wholesale/Green Coffee Buyer, Irving Farm Coffee Roasters
      Dan Streetman splits time between New York City and Millerton, New York overseeing wholesale operations, coffee buying, and quality control for Irving Farm Coffee Roasters. In addition to his role at Irving Farm, Dan has been an active volunteer for the SCAA since 2007 and currently serves as a USBC Head Judge and Chair of the BGA.
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    4/12/13 – CB100 Seed to Cup



    • Location: 203
    • RG Price: $95.00
    • BGA Price: $95.00
    • SCAA Price: $95.00
    • Non-Member Price: $165.00
    • Target Audience:
    • Spanish Translation: no
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    • Time(s) on 4/12/13:
      • 9:00AM – 11:30AM 
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    • A fundamental skill of any specialty coffee professional is to be able to identify key points and explain the journey coffee from seed to cup. The class surveys the custody of coffee, from farmer to barista. It is a required class for the BGA Level 2 Certificate and the Roasters Guild Level 1 Certificate (starting 2013 in place of RP206 & RP207).
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    4/12/13 – CP103 Customer Service



    • Location: 204B
    • RG Price: $45.00
    • BGA Price: Complimentary
    • SCAA Price: $45.00
    • Non-Member Price: $100.00
    • Target Audience:
    • Spanish Translation: no
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    • BGA This class counts for certification.
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    • Time(s) on 4/12/13:
      • 9:00AM – 10:15AM 
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    • Outstanding customer service is a critical component of creating the specialty coffee experience. In this course, students will discuss customer service strategies with a focus on the specialty coffee barista but relevant for all members of the specialty coffee community. Students will be prepared to identify common steps of customer service, including differentiating between good and bad service, and discuss strategies to improve customer service interactions. This is a required class for Barista Guild of America – Level 1. PRICE: BGA: Complimentary, SCAA/RG: $45 NON-MEM: $100
    • Presenter 1: Trevor Corlett, CEO & Co-Founder, MadCap Coffee
      Trevor is CEO and co-founder of Madcap Coffee Company and currently lives in the Washington, DC area heading up Madcap’s expansion project. He is also currently serving as the Vice Chair of the Barista Guild of America, is a SCAA lead instructor, an editorial advisor for Barista Magazine and an accomplished barista competitor.
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    4/12/13 – CP201 Grind Dose Tamp Extract



    • Location: 205 AB
    • RG Price: $140.00
    • BGA Price: $140.00
    • SCAA Price: $140.00
    • Non-Member Price: $240.00
    • Target Audience:
    • Spanish Translation: no
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    • BGA This class counts for certification.
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    • Time(s) on 4/12/13:
      • 9:00AM – 12:00PM 
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    • This class gives intermediate level baristas in depth exerience and techniques of the espresso grinder, dosing and tamping. Baristas are given hands-on experience under the guidance of an SCAA Instructor to test and taste the impact and affect on espresso shots of dosing weight, distribution, and settling. This is a required class for Barista Guild of America Certification – Level Two. This is a required class for Barista Guild of America Certification – Level 2. Required Prerequisites: CP101 – Introduction to Espresso Part 1 & CP102 – Introduction to Espresso Part 2. PRICE: SCAA/RG/BGA: $140 NON-MEM: $240
    • Presenter 1: Lorenzo Perkins, Director of Education, Cuvee Coffee
      Lorenzo Perkins is currently serving as a member of the Barista Guild of America Executive Council. After spending nearly a decade as a production barista and in store trainer, he now produces baristas as Cuvee Coffee’s Director of Education in Austin, TX. He still makes coffee, too. Sometimes, people like it.
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    4/12/13 – CP103 Customer Service



    • Location: 204B
    • RG Price: $45.00
    • BGA Price: Complimentary
    • SCAA Price: $45.00
    • Non-Member Price: $100.00
    • Target Audience:
    • Spanish Translation: no
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    • BGA This class counts for certification.
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    • Time(s) on 4/12/13:
      • 10:45AM – 12:00PM 
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    • Outstanding customer service is a critical component of creating the specialty coffee experience. In this course, students will discuss customer service strategies with a focus on the specialty coffee barista but relevant for all members of the specialty coffee community. Students will be prepared to identify common steps of customer service, including differentiating between good and bad service, and discuss strategies to improve customer service interactions. This is a required class for Barista Guild of America – Level 1. PRICE: BGA: Complimentary, SCAA/RG: $45 NON-MEM: $100
    • Presenter 1: Allen Leibowitz
      TBA
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    4/12/13 – CP190 BGA Level 1 Certification Test (FOR THOSE THAT HAVE COMPLETED ALL LEVEL 1 COURSEWORK ONLY)



    • Location: 205 AB
    • RG Price: $70.00
    • BGA Price: $45.00
    • SCAA Price: $70.00
    • Non-Member Price: $90.00
    • Target Audience:
    • Spanish Translation: no
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    • BGA This class counts for certification.
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    • Time(s) on 4/12/13:
      • 12:30PM – 1:30PM 
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    • The first test on the path of BGA Certification, the BGA Certification Level 1 Exam evaluates practical and theoretical knowledge of a barista at the most basic level. Based on several elements of the BGA Certification Level 1 curriculum, completion of these classes is recommended, but not required. CP190 is a two-part timed exam consisting of a hands on practical test and written test. Recommended Prerequisite: CP151 – Introduction to Coffee Brewing & Extraction, GE103 – Introduction to Cupping, CP101 – Introduction to Espresso Part 1, and CP102 – Introduction to Espresso Part 2. Required Prerequisite: CP103 Introduction to Customer Service (must be taken to achieve certification – can be taken during the Expo anytime). PRICE: BGA: $45, SCAA/RG: $70 NON-MEM: $90
    • Presenter 1: Dan Streetman,Vice President of Wholesale/Green Coffee Buyer, Irving Farm Coffee Roasters
      Dan Streetman splits time between New York City and Millerton, New York overseeing wholesale operations, coffee buying, and quality control for Irving Farm Coffee Roasters. In addition to his role at Irving Farm, Dan has been an active volunteer for the SCAA since 2007 and currently serves as a USBC Head Judge and Chair of the BGA.
    • Presenter 2: Trevor Corlett, CEO & Co-Founder, MadCap Coffee
      Trevor is CEO and co-founder of Madcap Coffee Company and currently lives in the Washington, DC area heading up Madcap’s expansion project. He is also currently serving as the Vice Chair of the Barista Guild of America, is a SCAA lead instructor, an editorial advisor for Barista Magazine and an accomplished barista competitor.
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    4/12/13 – CP190 BGA Level 1 Certification Test Out (FOR THOSE THAT WISH TO TEST OUT OF LEVEL 1 COURSEWORK)



    • Location: 205 AB
    • RG Price: $245.00
    • BGA Price: $195.00
    • SCAA Price: $245.00
    • Non-Member Price: $295.00
    • Target Audience:
    • Spanish Translation: no
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    • BGA This class counts for certification.
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    • Time(s) on 4/12/13:
      • 12:30PM – 1:30PM 
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    • The first test on the path of BGA Certification, the BGA Certification Level 1 Exam evaluates practical and theoretical knowledge of a barista at the most basic level. Based on several elements of the BGA Certification Level 1 curriculum, completion of these classes is recommended, but not required. CP190 is a two-part timed exam consisting of a hands on practical test and written test. Recommended Prerequisite: CP151 – Introduction to Coffee Brewing & Extraction, GE103 – Introduction to Cupping, CP101 – Introduction to Espresso Part 1, and CP102 – Introduction to Espresso Part 2. Required Prerequisite: CP103 Introduction to Customer Service (must be taken to achieve certification – can be taken during the Expo anytime). PRICE: BGA: $195, SCAA/RG: $245, NON-MEM: $295
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    4/12/13 – CP290 BGA Level 2 Certification Test



    • Location: 205 AB
    • RG Price: $70.00
    • BGA Price: $45.00
    • SCAA Price: $70.00
    • Non-Member Price: $90.00
    • Target Audience:
    • Spanish Translation: no
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    • BGA This class counts for certification.
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    • Time(s) on 4/12/13:
      • 12:30PM – 1:30PM 
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    • The BGA Level 2 Certification Test consists of a written test and practical (hands-on) exam based on principles and learning objectives from the Level 2 classwork. Students must complete all classwork for Level 2 and have completed requirements for Level 1 Certification in order to attempt the Level 2 Test. Required Prerequisites: Barista Guild of America L1 Certification, CP201 Grind, Dose, Tamp Extract, CP202 Espresso Bar Efficiency & Workflow, CP203 Latte Art, CP204 Espresso Machine Preventive Maintenance. Plus, one of the following: RP206 Basics of Coffee Farming, LECTURE ”Seed to Roaster” or ORIGIN Attend an SCAA Origin Trip. PRICE: BGA: $45, SCAA/RG: $70 NON-MEM: $90
    • Presenter 1: Dan Streetman,Vice President of Wholesale/Green Coffee Buyer, Irving Farm Coffee Roasters
      Dan Streetman splits time between New York City and Millerton, New York overseeing wholesale operations, coffee buying, and quality control for Irving Farm Coffee Roasters. In addition to his role at Irving Farm, Dan has been an active volunteer for the SCAA since 2007 and currently serves as a USBC Head Judge and Chair of the BGA.
    • Presenter 2: Trevor Corlett, CEO & Co-Founder, MadCap Coffee
      Trevor is CEO and co-founder of Madcap Coffee Company and currently lives in the Washington, DC area heading up Madcap’s expansion project. He is also currently serving as the Vice Chair of the Barista Guild of America, is a SCAA lead instructor, an editorial advisor for Barista Magazine and an accomplished barista competitor.
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    4/12/13 – CP190 BGA Level 1 Certification Test (FOR THOSE THAT HAVE COMPLETED ALL LEVEL 1 COURSEWORK ONLY)



    • Location: 205 AB
    • RG Price: $70.00
    • BGA Price: $45.00
    • SCAA Price: $70.00
    • Non-Member Price: $90.00
    • Target Audience:
    • Spanish Translation: no
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    • BGA This class counts for certification.
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    • Time(s) on 4/12/13:
      • 1:30PM – 2:30PM 
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    • The first test on the path of BGA Certification, the BGA Certification Level 1 Exam evaluates practical and theoretical knowledge of a barista at the most basic level. Based on several elements of the BGA Certification Level 1 curriculum, completion of these classes is recommended, but not required. CP190 is a two-part timed exam consisting of a hands on practical test and written test. Recommended Prerequisite: CP151 – Introduction to Coffee Brewing & Extraction, GE103 – Introduction to Cupping, CP101 – Introduction to Espresso Part 1, and CP102 – Introduction to Espresso Part 2. Required Prerequisite: CP103 Introduction to Customer Service (must be taken to achieve certification – can be taken during the Expo anytime). PRICE: BGA: $45, SCAA/RG: $70 NON-MEM: $90
    • Presenter 1: Dan Streetman,Vice President of Wholesale/Green Coffee Buyer, Irving Farm Coffee Roasters
      Dan Streetman splits time between New York City and Millerton, New York overseeing wholesale operations, coffee buying, and quality control for Irving Farm Coffee Roasters. In addition to his role at Irving Farm, Dan has been an active volunteer for the SCAA since 2007 and currently serves as a USBC Head Judge and Chair of the BGA.
    • Presenter 2: Trevor Corlett, CEO & Co-Founder, MadCap Coffee
      Trevor is CEO and co-founder of Madcap Coffee Company and currently lives in the Washington, DC area heading up Madcap’s expansion project. He is also currently serving as the Vice Chair of the Barista Guild of America, is a SCAA lead instructor, an editorial advisor for Barista Magazine and an accomplished barista competitor.
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    4/12/13 – CP190 BGA Level 1 Certification Test (FOR THOSE THAT HAVE COMPLETED ALL LEVEL 1 COURSEWORK ONLY)



    • Location: 205 AB
    • RG Price: $70.00
    • BGA Price: $45.00
    • SCAA Price: $70.00
    • Non-Member Price: $90.00
    • Target Audience:
    • Spanish Translation: no
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    • BGA This class counts for certification.
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    • Time(s) on 4/12/13:
      • 2:30PM – 3:30PM 
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    • The first test on the path of BGA Certification, the BGA Certification Level 1 Exam evaluates practical and theoretical knowledge of a barista at the most basic level. Based on several elements of the BGA Certification Level 1 curriculum, completion of these classes is recommended, but not required. CP190 is a two-part timed exam consisting of a hands on practical test and written test. Recommended Prerequisite: CP151 – Introduction to Coffee Brewing & Extraction, GE103 – Introduction to Cupping, CP101 – Introduction to Espresso Part 1, and CP102 – Introduction to Espresso Part 2. Required Prerequisite: CP103 Introduction to Customer Service (must be taken to achieve certification – can be taken during the Expo anytime). PRICE: BGA: $45, SCAA/RG: $70 NON-MEM: $90
    • Presenter 1: Dan Streetman,Vice President of Wholesale/Green Coffee Buyer, Irving Farm Coffee Roasters
      Dan Streetman splits time between New York City and Millerton, New York overseeing wholesale operations, coffee buying, and quality control for Irving Farm Coffee Roasters. In addition to his role at Irving Farm, Dan has been an active volunteer for the SCAA since 2007 and currently serves as a USBC Head Judge and Chair of the BGA.
    • Presenter 2: Trevor Corlett, CEO & Co-Founder, MadCap Coffee
      Trevor is CEO and co-founder of Madcap Coffee Company and currently lives in the Washington, DC area heading up Madcap’s expansion project. He is also currently serving as the Vice Chair of the Barista Guild of America, is a SCAA lead instructor, an editorial advisor for Barista Magazine and an accomplished barista competitor.
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    4/12/13 – CP190 BGA Level 1 Certification Test (FOR THOSE THAT HAVE COMPLETED ALL LEVEL 1 COURSEWORK ONLY)



    • Location: 205 AB
    • RG Price: $70.00
    • BGA Price: $45.00
    • SCAA Price: $70.00
    • Non-Member Price: $90.00
    • Target Audience:
    • Spanish Translation: no
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    • BGA This class counts for certification.
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    • Time(s) on 4/12/13:
      • 3:30PM – 4:30PM 
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    • The first test on the path of BGA Certification, the BGA Certification Level 1 Exam evaluates practical and theoretical knowledge of a barista at the most basic level. Based on several elements of the BGA Certification Level 1 curriculum, completion of these classes is recommended, but not required. CP190 is a two-part timed exam consisting of a hands on practical test and written test. Recommended Prerequisite: CP151 – Introduction to Coffee Brewing & Extraction, GE103 – Introduction to Cupping, CP101 – Introduction to Espresso Part 1, and CP102 – Introduction to Espresso Part 2. Required Prerequisite: CP103 Introduction to Customer Service (must be taken to achieve certification – can be taken during the Expo anytime). PRICE: BGA: $45, SCAA/RG: $70 NON-MEM: $90
    • Presenter 1: Dan Streetman,Vice President of Wholesale/Green Coffee Buyer, Irving Farm Coffee Roasters
      Dan Streetman splits time between New York City and Millerton, New York overseeing wholesale operations, coffee buying, and quality control for Irving Farm Coffee Roasters. In addition to his role at Irving Farm, Dan has been an active volunteer for the SCAA since 2007 and currently serves as a USBC Head Judge and Chair of the BGA.
    • Presenter 2: Trevor Corlett, CEO & Co-Founder, MadCap Coffee
      Trevor is CEO and co-founder of Madcap Coffee Company and currently lives in the Washington, DC area heading up Madcap’s expansion project. He is also currently serving as the Vice Chair of the Barista Guild of America, is a SCAA lead instructor, an editorial advisor for Barista Magazine and an accomplished barista competitor.
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    4/12/13 – GE103 Introduction to Cupping



    • Location: 210C
    • RG Price: $140.00
    • BGA Price: $140.00
    • SCAA Price: $140.00
    • Non-Member Price: $240.00
    • Target Audience:
    • Spanish Translation: no
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    • BGA This class counts for certification.
    • RG This class counts for certification.
    • Q Designed to assist with preparation for Q certification exam.
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    • Time(s) on 4/12/13:
      • 9:00AM – 12:00PM 
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    • Cupping is the Specialty Coffee Industry’s standard for coffee evaluation. Using the SCAA Cupping Protocols and evaluating three flights of coffee, students are introduced to the methods and language of objective professional coffee evaluation. Required Prerequisite: CB100 Seed to Cup Lecture. This class can be applied for credit for Barista Guild of America Certification – Level 1. This class can be applied for credit in the Roasters Guild Certification Program: Level 1. This class is also recommended as a training class for coffee professionals interested in preparing for the SCAA/CQI Q-Grader Test. PRICE: SCAA/RG/BGA: $140 NON-MEM: $240
    • Presenter 1: Lydia Ianetti, Counter Intelligence Manager, Counter Culture
      Lydia Troxler Iannetti loves coffee, people, and teaching people about coffee. For nearly 10 years, she’s been fortunate enough to do so at North Carolina-based Counter Culture Coffee. In her role as Counter Intelligence Manager, Iannetti oversees the cutting-edge coffee education program accessible at Counter Culture’s regional training centers in Atlanta, Asheville, Boston, Chicago, Durham, Philadelphia, NYC and Washington, D.C.
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    4/12/13 – CP290 BGA Level 2 Certification Test



    • Location: 205 AB
    • RG Price: $70.00
    • BGA Price: $45.00
    • SCAA Price: $70.00
    • Non-Member Price: $90.00
    • Target Audience:
    • Spanish Translation: no
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    • BGA This class counts for certification.
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    • Time(s) on 4/12/13:
      • 1:30PM – 2:30PM 
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    • The BGA Level 2 Certification Test consists of a written test and practical (hands-on) exam based on principles and learning objectives from the Level 2 classwork. Students must complete all classwork for Level 2 and have completed requirements for Level 1 Certification in order to attempt the Level 2 Test. Required Prerequisites: Barista Guild of America L1 Certification, CP201 Grind, Dose, Tamp Extract, CP202 Espresso Bar Efficiency & Workflow, CP203 Latte Art, CP204 Espresso Machine Preventive Maintenance. Plus, one of the following: RP206 Basics of Coffee Farming, LECTURE ”Seed to Roaster” or ORIGIN Attend an SCAA Origin Trip. PRICE: BGA: $45, SCAA/RG: $70 NON-MEM: $90
    • Presenter 1: Dan Streetman,Vice President of Wholesale/Green Coffee Buyer, Irving Farm Coffee Roasters
      Dan Streetman splits time between New York City and Millerton, New York overseeing wholesale operations, coffee buying, and quality control for Irving Farm Coffee Roasters. In addition to his role at Irving Farm, Dan has been an active volunteer for the SCAA since 2007 and currently serves as a USBC Head Judge and Chair of the BGA.
    • Presenter 2: Trevor Corlett, CEO & Co-Founder, MadCap Coffee
      Trevor is CEO and co-founder of Madcap Coffee Company and currently lives in the Washington, DC area heading up Madcap’s expansion project. He is also currently serving as the Vice Chair of the Barista Guild of America, is a SCAA lead instructor, an editorial advisor for Barista Magazine and an accomplished barista competitor.
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    4/12/13 – RP 223_1 – Sample Roasting



    • Location: Exhibit Hall B1
    • RG Price: $140
    • BGA Price: $140
    • SCAA Price: $140
    • Non-Member Price: $240
    • Target Audience:
    • Spanish Translation: no
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    • RG This class counts for certification.
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    • Time(s) on 4/12/13:
      • 1:30PM – 4:30PM 
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    • A central part of a professional roaster’s job is to be able to evaluate green coffee for buying purposes and blending. A roaster should be able to roast green coffee for evaluation using typical sample roasting equipment, using SCAA protocol as a guide. This class provides an overview of equipment and allows practice time under the guidance of experienced roasters. This class can be applied for credit in the Roasters Guild Certification Program: Level 2. This class is also recommended as a training class for coffee professionals interested in preparing for the SCAA/CQI Q-Grader Test. Required Prerequisite: RP112 Introduction to Roasting Concepts. PRICE: SCAA MEMBER: $140, NON-MEM: $240
    • Presenter 1: Mick Kiely, Owner , Espressology
      Mick Kiely started in the coffee industry in 2006 and shortly afterwards he began roasting with Espresso expert Instaurator. Mick is now part owner of Espressology, a roasting company based in Sydney, Australia. Espressology produces coffee for expert and internationally acclaimed baristas who want to work in close partnership with their coffee roaster. In this time Mick has learned as much about coffee roasting as he possibly could, including attending every SCAA conference and roasters guild retreat he could. Mick is now a licensed Q-grader and graduated in the first SCAA Certified roaster class of 2011.
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    4/12/13 – CP290 BGA Level 2 Certification Test



    • Location: 205 AB
    • RG Price: $70.00
    • BGA Price: $45.00
    • SCAA Price: $70.00
    • Non-Member Price: $90.00
    • Target Audience:
    • Spanish Translation: no
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    • BGA This class counts for certification.
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    • Time(s) on 4/12/13:
      • 2:30PM – 3:30PM 
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    • The BGA Level 2 Certification Test consists of a written test and practical (hands-on) exam based on principles and learning objectives from the Level 2 classwork. Students must complete all classwork for Level 2 and have completed requirements for Level 1 Certification in order to attempt the Level 2 Test. Required Prerequisites: Barista Guild of America L1 Certification, CP201 Grind, Dose, Tamp Extract, CP202 Espresso Bar Efficiency & Workflow, CP203 Latte Art, CP204 Espresso Machine Preventive Maintenance. Plus, one of the following: RP206 Basics of Coffee Farming, LECTURE ”Seed to Roaster” or ORIGIN Attend an SCAA Origin Trip. PRICE: BGA: $45, SCAA/RG: $70 NON-MEM: $90
    • Presenter 1: Dan Streetman,Vice President of Wholesale/Green Coffee Buyer, Irving Farm Coffee Roasters
      Dan Streetman splits time between New York City and Millerton, New York overseeing wholesale operations, coffee buying, and quality control for Irving Farm Coffee Roasters. In addition to his role at Irving Farm, Dan has been an active volunteer for the SCAA since 2007 and currently serves as a USBC Head Judge and Chair of the BGA.
    • Presenter 2: Trevor Corlett, CEO & Co-Founder, MadCap Coffee
      Trevor is CEO and co-founder of Madcap Coffee Company and currently lives in the Washington, DC area heading up Madcap’s expansion project. He is also currently serving as the Vice Chair of the Barista Guild of America, is a SCAA lead instructor, an editorial advisor for Barista Magazine and an accomplished barista competitor.
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    4/12/13 – CP290 BGA Level 2 Certification Test



    • Location: 205 AB
    • RG Price: $70.00
    • BGA Price: $45.00
    • SCAA Price: $70.00
    • Non-Member Price: $90.00
    • Target Audience:
    • Spanish Translation: no
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    • BGA This class counts for certification.
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    • Time(s) on 4/12/13:
      • 3:30PM – 4:30PM 
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    • The BGA Level 2 Certification Test consists of a written test and practical (hands-on) exam based on principles and learning objectives from the Level 2 classwork. Students must complete all classwork for Level 2 and have completed requirements for Level 1 Certification in order to attempt the Level 2 Test. Required Prerequisites: Barista Guild of America L1 Certification, CP201 Grind, Dose, Tamp Extract, CP202 Espresso Bar Efficiency & Workflow, CP203 Latte Art, CP204 Espresso Machine Preventive Maintenance. Plus, one of the following: RP206 Basics of Coffee Farming, LECTURE ”Seed to Roaster” or ORIGIN Attend an SCAA Origin Trip. PRICE: BGA: $45, SCAA/RG: $70 NON-MEM: $90
    • Presenter 1: Dan Streetman,Vice President of Wholesale/Green Coffee Buyer, Irving Farm Coffee Roasters
      Dan Streetman splits time between New York City and Millerton, New York overseeing wholesale operations, coffee buying, and quality control for Irving Farm Coffee Roasters. In addition to his role at Irving Farm, Dan has been an active volunteer for the SCAA since 2007 and currently serves as a USBC Head Judge and Chair of the BGA.
    • Presenter 2: Trevor Corlett, CEO & Co-Founder, MadCap Coffee
      Trevor is CEO and co-founder of Madcap Coffee Company and currently lives in the Washington, DC area heading up Madcap’s expansion project. He is also currently serving as the Vice Chair of the Barista Guild of America, is a SCAA lead instructor, an editorial advisor for Barista Magazine and an accomplished barista competitor.
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    4/12/13 – GE153 Introduction to Le Nez du Café: Aroma of Coffee



    • Location: 208
    • RG Price: $140.00
    • BGA Price: $140.00
    • SCAA Price: $140.00
    • Non-Member Price: $240.00
    • Target Audience:
    • Spanish Translation: no
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    • RG This class counts for certification.
    • Q Designed to assist with preparation for Q certification exam.
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    • Time(s) on 4/12/13:
      • 9:00AM – 12:00PM 
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    • The Le Nez Du Café aroma kit for coffee has been used for years to examine a student’s ability to recognize and categorize common aromas found in coffee. This course will demonstrate the proper use of the Le Nez du Café aroma kit. Proper use of the kit can train you to utilize the industry’s common language for aroma, and aid in your aroma recognition skills. This class is limited to 25 students, so sign up early! It can be applied for credit in the Roasters Guild Certification Program. This class can be applied for credit in the Roaster Guild Certification Program – Level 1. This class is also recommended as a training class for coffee professionals interested in preparing for the SCAA/CQI Q-Grader Test. PRICE: SCAA/RG/BGA: $140 NON-MEM: $240
    • Presenter 1: Trish Rothgeb, Owner/Roaster, Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters
      Trish Rothgeb is owner/roaster of Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters of Redwood City, CA. She began her coffee career as a barista in the late 80’s and has been roasting for more than 20 years. An avid traveler in coffee growing regions, she currently teaches cupping and roasting to coffee professionals worldwide. Trish is a licensed Q Grader and instructor for Coffee Quality Institute’s Q Grader program. She is a credentialed SCAA instructor, served on the Roasters Guild Executive Council, the WBC Board of Directors, and was a founding member of the BGA.
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    4/12/13 – Roasters Guild Level 1 Certificate Test Out



    • Location: 205 A/B
    • RG Price: $- Complimentary
    • BGA Price: $100.00
    • SCAA Price: $100.00
    • Non-Member Price: $225.00
    • Target Audience:
    • Spanish Translation: no
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    • Time(s) on 4/12/13:
      • 12:30PM – 1:30PM 
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    • Experienced professional Roasters can meet the requirements for Roaster Certification in the Roasters Guild Level 1 by passing the tests for GE151, RP104, RP110, RP112, RP206, RP207, and RP208. (all seven tests will be available at this time). Licensed Q-Graders do not need to take the GE151 test. Complete credit for RP206 & RP207 is given in conjunction with the candidate visiting an origin country and filling out this form: http://bit.ly/TtjOtr . Please be aware that passing these tests is only part of the full RG Level 1 Certificate. The complete requirements can be found here: http://bit.ly/SqrkEJ . ALSO NOTE: The RG Level 1 Certificate Test Out option is available only through December 31, 2013. After that, class attendance will be required. PRICE: RG: Complimentary, SCAA//BGA: $100 NON-MEM: $225
    • Presenter 1: Ildi Revi, Education Manager, SCAA
      Education Manager, SCAA
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    4/12/13 – GE153 Introduction to Le Nez du Café: Aroma of Coffee



    • Location: 208
    • RG Price: $140.00
    • BGA Price: $140.00
    • SCAA Price: $140.00
    • Non-Member Price: $240.00
    • Target Audience:
    • Spanish Translation: no
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    • RG This class counts for certification.
    • Q Designed to assist with preparation for Q certification exam.
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    • Time(s) on 4/12/13:
      • 1:30PM – 4:30PM 
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    • The Le Nez Du Café aroma kit for coffee has been used for years to examine a student’s ability to recognize and categorize common aromas found in coffee. This course will demonstrate the proper use of the Le Nez du Café aroma kit. Proper use of the kit can train you to utilize the industry’s common language for aroma, and aid in your aroma recognition skills. This class is limited to 25 students, so sign up early! It can be applied for credit in the Roasters Guild Certification Program. This class can be applied for credit in the Roaster Guild Certification Program – Level 1. This class is also recommended as a training class for coffee professionals interested in preparing for the SCAA/CQI Q-Grader Test. PRICE: SCAA/RG/BGA: $140 NON-MEM: $240
    • Presenter 1: Rocky Rhodes, Owner/Consultant, International Coffee Consulting Group
      Rocky has been immersed in the coffee industry since 1997. After learning to roast, retail, and prepare the beverage it became clear that there was a hole for the coffee professional. After Volunteering and assisting Ted Lingle to Teach a Q-Grader Class, Rocky decided to commit to the education of the coffee community at large. With that, ICC was founded.
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    4/12/13 – GE303 Triangulation Cupping



    • Location: 210C
    • RG Price: $140.00
    • BGA Price: $140.00
    • SCAA Price: $140.00
    • Non-Member Price: $240.00
    • Target Audience:
    • Spanish Translation: no
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    • RG This class counts for certification.
    • Q Designed to assist with preparation for Q certification exam.
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    • Time(s) on 4/12/13:
      • 1:30PM – 4:30PM 
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    • Triangulation is a specialized skill in cupping that sharpens a cupper’s ability to differentiate coffees blindly. Triangulation is an essential skill for developing consistent and objective palate memory. According to the SCAA and CQI protocol for triangulation, students triangulate three flights of coffee, with discussion in between flights. The correct answers are revealed at the conclusion of the class. This class can be applied for credit in the Roasters Guild Certification Program: Level 1. This class is also recommended as a training class for coffee professionals interested in preparing for the SCAA/CQI Q-Grader Test. PRICE: SCAA/RG/BGA: $140 NON-MEM: $240
    • Presenter 1: Dorothea Hescock, Total Quality Manager, Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA
      Dorothea is the Total Quality Manager at the Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA manufacturing facility in Suffolk, VA Her coffee experience includes green coffee expertise, quality management, product development, operations & continuous improvement. Dorothea has volunteered for the SCAA since 2006 & is currently a Lead Cupping Instructor & an active member of the Professional Development Committee, chairing the Skill Building Sub-Committee.
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    4/12/13 – RP 110 – Introduction to Roasting Equipment



    • Location: 203
    • RG Price: $140
    • BGA Price: $140
    • SCAA Price: $140
    • Non-Member Price: $240
    • Target Audience:
    • Spanish Translation: no
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    • RG This class counts for certification.
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    • Time(s) on 4/12/13:
      • 1:30PM – 4:30PM 
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    • There are many types of roasting systems that vary by manufacturer (patented or proprietary systems), heat application system, and expected operator performance. This class presents different pieces of equipment found in roasting facilities. By surveying roasting equipment throughout history, participants observe the roles roasters have played in the development of the craft of roasting. In addition, studying the sophistication of equipment throughout the years summarizes how engineers of the past solved problems. By reviewing what worked and what needed to be changed, roasters look at the process of roasting from a different angle than the usual direct, hands-on methods. PRICE: SCAA MEMBER: $140, NON-MEM: $240
    • Presenter 1: Bruce Mullins
      TBA
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    4/12/13 – CP151 & CP152 Introduction to Coffee Brewing & Extraction, Parts 1 & 2



    • Location: 210A
    • RG Price: $240.00
    • BGA Price: $240.00
    • SCAA Price: $240.00
    • Non-Member Price: $440.00
    • Target Audience:
    • Spanish Translation: no
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    • GCT This class counts for certification.
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    • Time(s) on 4/12/13:
      • 9:00AM – 4:30PM 
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    • CP151: This class is the foundation for all coffee brewing and is essential for any newcomer to the coffee industry. Coffee professionals need to have a strong knowledge of the principals governing optimum brewing methods and must be able to brew coffee to SCAA’s vetted standards. CP151 provides this critical instruction and practice. This is a required class to become a Certified Golden Cup Technician. After a 90 minute break, students return for CP152. CP152: Continues to explore the six essential elements of coffee brewing, both through mechanical and manual brewing methods. Please note: This class must be taken in conjunction with CP151 and does not exist as a stand-alone class. PRICE: SCAA/RG/BGA: $240 NON-MEM: $440
    • Presenter 1: Cody Kinart, Alterra Coffee
      TBA
    • Presenter 2: Rusty Angell, Field Correspondent, Bunn
      Since 2006 Rusty has held numerous positions in the coffee industry including barista, café manager, and customer service and training specialist for a roaster. Today he is the BUNN Field Correspondent. In addition to his experience, Rusty is a BGA Level 2 Certified Barista.
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    4/12/13 – GE151 Introduction to Green Coffee Grading



    • Location: 204A
    • RG Price: $140.00
    • BGA Price: $140.00
    • SCAA Price: $140.00
    • Non-Member Price: $240.00
    • Target Audience:
    • Spanish Translation: no
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    • RG This class counts for certification.
    • Q Designed to assist with preparation for Q certification exam.
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    • Time(s) on 4/12/13:
      • 1:30PM – 4:30PM 
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    • This class combines studying and using the SCAA Arabica Green Coffee Defect Handbook with hands-on exercises, to introduce students to SCAA Grading Standards. Focusing on the physical evaluation of green coffees, students learn to use the handbook, discuss cause and effect of the identified defects, and what necessitates testing and evaluation of green coffee. (This is not a cupping class. Students in GE151 are encouraged to take GE204 Defect Cupping, offered on Friday 1:30- 4:30 following this class). This class can be applied for credit in the Roasters Guild Certification Program: Level 1. This class is also recommended as a training class for coffee professionals interested in preparing for the SCAA/CQI Q-Grader Test. PRICE: SCAA/RG/BGA: $140 NON-MEM: $240
    • Presenter 1: Robert Stephen, Senior Trader, Interamerican Coffee
      Rob Stephen is the Senior Trader at InterAmerican Coffee -Boston. InterAmerican provides specialty grade green coffee and also coffee-related training services through Coffee Solutions, our sister company. He is a Q grader, Q grader instructor, SCAA Past President and a frequent presenter at SCAA events. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Coffee Kids, a non-profit organization that seeks to improve the lives and livelihoods of coffee-growing families.
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    4/12/13 – SC310 – Science Seminar on Coffea Genetics: History, Research, and Why it Matters to You



    • Location: 204B
    • RG Price: $140.00
    • BGA Price: $140.00
    • SCAA Price: $140.00
    • Non-Member Price: $240.00
    • Target Audience:
    • Spanish Translation: no
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    • Time(s) on 4/12/13:
      • 1:30PM – 4:30PM 
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    • This special science seminar will serve as an introduction to population genetics relating to the Coffea genus. The seminar will be geared towards upper level and experienced coffee professionals wishing to deepen their understanding of the biology of specialty coffee. Concepts such as genotypic and phenotypic variation, population migration, natural selection, and genetic drift will be explained. We will cover the history of C. arabica genetics and understand how this has led to current vulnerabilities in the specialty coffee industry. Present day cultivars will be reviewed. Finally, we will introduce current research and efforts to address genetic restriction in C. arabica. Required Prerequisites: RP206 or equivalent and at least 2 years working in the coffee industry.