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.
The internet clubs are a great way to sample different beans but if a person prefers to not drink alone, they can start a group of like minded people. The group can be made up friends, neighbors, coworkers, a school group, professional group, the possibilities are endless. The main force is going to be an appreciation of coffee.
A good idea is to determine if there will be topics other than coffee focused on at the meetings. Perhaps there is a special charity, educational goal, or social concern that everyone agrees to talk about and work on at your meetings. Discuss this and have an agreement at the first get together.
Also, agree on the size the group can grow to or remain at. If a large group is the goal, then it might be wise to elect officers and one or two main contact persons. In addition, the group might want to have a monthly newsletter to keep members current on what the group is doing and what they have achieved.
A specialty cafe, church or community hall may be place to hold meetings if the group wants to grow to a large size. Otherwise, if the desire is to keep it smaller and on a more intimate scale, rotating to each others home will probably work best.
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.
One positive to any size group is the very real possibility of purchasing products at a group discount. If there is a particular flavor that everyone likes, buy it in bulk at a discount. Heck, get some tee-shirts printed with a logo. Make it fun.
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.
The internet clubs are a great way to sample different beans but if a person prefers to not drink alone, they can start a group of like minded people. The group can be made up friends, neighbors, coworkers, a school group, professional group, the possibilities are endless. The main force is going to be an appreciation of coffee.
A good idea is to determine if there will be topics other than coffee focused on at the meetings. Perhaps there is a special charity, educational goal, or social concern that everyone agrees to talk about and work on at your meetings. Discuss this and have an agreement at the first get together.
Also, agree on the size the group can grow to or remain at. If a large group is the goal, then it might be wise to elect officers and one or two main contact persons. In addition, the group might want to have a monthly newsletter to keep members current on what the group is doing and what they have achieved.
A specialty cafe, church or community hall may be place to hold meetings if the group wants to grow to a large size. Otherwise, if the desire is to keep it smaller and on a more intimate scale, rotating to each others home will probably work best.
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.
One positive to any size group is the very real possibility of purchasing products at a group discount. If there is a particular flavor that everyone likes, buy it in bulk at a discount. Heck, get some tee-shirts printed with a logo. Make it fun.
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