Want a free stay in one of the best hotels in Atlanta and a full conference pass to this year's SCAA Annual Trade Show and Convention? CoffeeGeek, 1st Line Equipment and the SCAA team up to host a writing competition that awards this over $1,400 prize to a talented writer! NB: Deadline extended to March 21, 2004!
MarkPrince Moderator Joined: 19 Dec 2001 Posts: 5,462 Location: Vancouver, BC Expertise: Professional
Espresso: KvdW Speedster Grinder: Compak K10 WBC Vac Pot: A bit too many Drip: Clive Coffee Drip Stand Roaster: Hario Glass Retro Roaster
Posted Wed Feb 18, 2004, 7:59am Subject: Re: Write Your Way to the SCAA!, Contests
Some short followups
If you're intending to write something, could you either mention it in this thread, or email me at info@coffeegeek.com - I want to get a sense of how many possible entries we'll have for this competition.
Second, please use this thread to seek out people you may want to interview or get opinions from (ie, home roasters, I'm looking for quotes!)... you can also of course use the other forums suited for your topic if you choose.
IMAWriter Senior Member Joined: 4 Jul 2002 Posts: 5,475 Location: Brentwood, TN Expertise: I live coffee
Espresso: Nothing at the moment Grinder: Vario-W,Preciso-Esatto/KyM... Vac Pot: Adcraft SS, Yama 8 cup Drip: Brazen.Chemex, Hario, Clever... Roaster: Behmor 1600, CO/UFO combo
Posted Thu Feb 19, 2004, 7:57pm Subject: Re: Write Your Way to the SCAA!, Contests
Hi..whoever wrote the following quoted section from the contest description was probably just a touch tired. The quote..."Everyone except for immediate employees and volunteers for CoffeeGeek and their immediate families are eligible for submitting an entry." How about eliminating 2 of the "for's", rearranging a bit and we get..."Everyone other than CoffeeGeek employees, volunteers, and their immediate families are eligible to enter." Just my contribution to the cause...and... IBAWriter! :-) Best of luck (and inspiration) to all! Rob Jason
MarkPrince Moderator Joined: 19 Dec 2001 Posts: 5,462 Location: Vancouver, BC Expertise: Professional
Espresso: KvdW Speedster Grinder: Compak K10 WBC Vac Pot: A bit too many Drip: Clive Coffee Drip Stand Roaster: Hario Glass Retro Roaster
Posted Mon Feb 23, 2004, 11:24pm Subject: Re: Write Your Way to the SCAA!, Contests
Hey, I have a huge update. The SCAA is donating a full conference pass ($465 value) to the winning author. This gets you into almost everything save for the Friday Intensives and skill building workshops. It's a huge addition to this competition!
The main page has been updated. The prize for the winning article is now valued at over $1,400!
Mark...you are most welcome....with your schedule, it's amazing you're able to think, let alone type! I think I'll sit this one out, but I'm looking forward to reading all the terrific articles to come.... Rob J
Posted Tue Feb 24, 2004, 9:25pm Subject: Re: Write Your Way to the SCAA!, Contests
Wow Mark that's a great addition to the prize. Now all you need to add is airfare for two from anywhere in North America (say, for instance, Edmonton) ;-)
This contest could produce some great results. I'm particularily interested in the idea Karnin is exploring. We, I, drink coffee daily without more than a brief thought as to where the coffee is produced or what the farmers and their families go through to provide us with a quality indulgence.
It's articles such as "Above and Beyond - Grower Relationships" organizations such as "CoffeeKids", your efforts on this site and people such as Karnin who understand our societies' priviledged position that keep these issues influential in the decisions we make daily regarding where we spend our money, time and energy.
While I am still debating if I have anything worthwhile to contribute to this contest, I am anticipating some challenging and educational reading ahead.
Mark - Peace to you and your family in this difficult time.
Karnin Senior Member Joined: 2 Jul 2003 Posts: 72 Location: Denver Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: mmm mm good Drip: Ok, I gave in Roaster: "Elmer" the heat gun (yes, I...
Posted Thu Feb 26, 2004, 2:08pm Subject: Re: Write Your Way to the SCAA!, Contests
I must say, writing this article is probably more rewarding than if I were to win the prize! It is amazing what a little forced creativity and research will do for one's passion. I hope everyone else involved is enjoying the challenge as much as I am. Best wishes! -Christina (And a special thanks to everyone in the forums who are refining my position on ethics in the industry in relation to my article topic [see general coffee discussion "consumer education"])
hopkin Senior Member Joined: 30 Jan 2004 Posts: 125 Location: Vancouver, Canada Expertise: Professional
Espresso: Synesso Grinder: Robur E Vac Pot: Hario Drip: Clover
Posted Thu Feb 26, 2004, 4:47pm Subject: Re: Write Your Way to the SCAA!, Contests
I think this article contest will be a great boost for coffeegeek's content. To make the this even more effective, perhaps additional prizes for second, third place etc be offered. There must be a whole stack of neat toys laying around the coffeegeek offices that could be given away to contestants that put in great efforts. Be there not only one winner.
It is also true however that publishing alone is award enough.
MarkPrince Moderator Joined: 19 Dec 2001 Posts: 5,462 Location: Vancouver, BC Expertise: Professional
Espresso: KvdW Speedster Grinder: Compak K10 WBC Vac Pot: A bit too many Drip: Clive Coffee Drip Stand Roaster: Hario Glass Retro Roaster
Posted Thu Mar 11, 2004, 9:23am Subject: Deadline Extension for the Writing Competition
Just a quick note... I've extended the deadline on this competition until March 21, 2004, due to me needing some time off for the family situation.
Also note - right now, I have only three submitted entries - your odds of winning this great prize look pretty good right now if you submit an article!
Symbols: = New Posts since your last visit = No New Posts since last visit = Newest post
Forum Rules: No profanity, illegal acts or personal attacks will be tolerated in these discussion boards. No commercial posting of any nature will be tolerated; only private sales by private individuals, in the "Buy and Sell" forum. No cross posting allowed - do not post your topic to more than one forum, nor repost a topic to the same forum. Who Can Read The Forum? Anyone can read posts in these discussion boards. Who Can Post New Topics? Any registered CoffeeGeek member can post new topics. Who Can Post Replies? Any registered CoffeeGeek member can post replies. Can Photos be posted? Anyone can post photos in their new topics or replies. Who can change or delete posts? Any CoffeeGeek member can edit their own posts. Only moderators can delete posts. Probationary Period: If you are a new signup for CoffeeGeek, you cannot promote, endorse, criticise or otherwise post an unsolicited endorsement for any company, product or service in your first five postings.
= No New Posts since last visit 