Some folks have only one cup of java in the morning to get their day started, while others sip it all day long. There are many flavors, roasting techniques, and recipes for the growing numbers of Connoisseurs to enjoy. There is a reason coffee clubs are sprouting all over the world.
There are well known manufactures and subscription services that a person can find on the internet offering a flavor of the month or discounts for membership. In addition there is a bonus of other goodies for joining. Some of these items are a brewing stations, travel mugs, carafe, and a free half pound bag.
However, if you crave more company, then gather with others that share your enthusiasm. The people that make up the group is just important as that first cup in the morning. Decide if you want to open it up to everyone in your work group, where you live or worship, go to school, or open to the public by putting up notices on public boards and on social media. The one thing everyone should have in common is an appreciation of coffee.
Why is everyone meeting other than for the coffee or is that the only reason. Discuss and decide what the goals of the club are going to be. There may be a desire to perform charity work, get involved in social events, garden together, or just talk about the neighbors. Seriously, if the only reason is to learn more about the java beans, roasting, and brewing, then that is an ample enough reason. There is a lot to learn on that topic.
Topics to discuss and be agreed upon should also be the number of members the group will be comfortable with. Decide if it is going to be a small intimate group or grow to much larger numbers. There may also be a need to elect officers, a contact person, and someone to write and distribute a newsletter.
Some people like to keep their groups intimate and for them rotating the meetings at the home of a different member each month will probably work best. It may be fun to even meet every other meeting at a different shop. Get out and try the varieties available. If the group is going to go big, then find a hall, of coffee shop that will welcome regular meetings.
Just imagine the fun it will be for everyone to share a cup with another group in a different country over a video chat. Due to the options now available on the internet clubs all over the world can get to know one another.
Another option for your group to consider is to go big, really big. Set up goals and the focus the group will take, then announce on social media. The group can make specialized groups of people the focal point of membership. Some specialized groups to attract are educators, executives, techies, just to name a few because there is an endless list of groups with an affection for the brew. Charge tickets and have a speaker, manufacture, shop owner, bean roaster, just someone associated with coffee or the interest of the group.
Have fun with this idea. Do things together, go on a day trip to taste a different blend or brew. Sure, the coffee is an important part of the gathering but so are the people you get to know and meet.
There are well known manufactures and subscription services that a person can find on the internet offering a flavor of the month or discounts for membership. In addition there is a bonus of other goodies for joining. Some of these items are a brewing stations, travel mugs, carafe, and a free half pound bag.
However, if you crave more company, then gather with others that share your enthusiasm. The people that make up the group is just important as that first cup in the morning. Decide if you want to open it up to everyone in your work group, where you live or worship, go to school, or open to the public by putting up notices on public boards and on social media. The one thing everyone should have in common is an appreciation of coffee.
Why is everyone meeting other than for the coffee or is that the only reason. Discuss and decide what the goals of the club are going to be. There may be a desire to perform charity work, get involved in social events, garden together, or just talk about the neighbors. Seriously, if the only reason is to learn more about the java beans, roasting, and brewing, then that is an ample enough reason. There is a lot to learn on that topic.
Topics to discuss and be agreed upon should also be the number of members the group will be comfortable with. Decide if it is going to be a small intimate group or grow to much larger numbers. There may also be a need to elect officers, a contact person, and someone to write and distribute a newsletter.
Some people like to keep their groups intimate and for them rotating the meetings at the home of a different member each month will probably work best. It may be fun to even meet every other meeting at a different shop. Get out and try the varieties available. If the group is going to go big, then find a hall, of coffee shop that will welcome regular meetings.
Just imagine the fun it will be for everyone to share a cup with another group in a different country over a video chat. Due to the options now available on the internet clubs all over the world can get to know one another.
Another option for your group to consider is to go big, really big. Set up goals and the focus the group will take, then announce on social media. The group can make specialized groups of people the focal point of membership. Some specialized groups to attract are educators, executives, techies, just to name a few because there is an endless list of groups with an affection for the brew. Charge tickets and have a speaker, manufacture, shop owner, bean roaster, just someone associated with coffee or the interest of the group.
Have fun with this idea. Do things together, go on a day trip to taste a different blend or brew. Sure, the coffee is an important part of the gathering but so are the people you get to know and meet.
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