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Comment by Sam Jones on June 25, 2009 at 12:47pm

Wow, already we have an apartment available for use in a great part a town. This generous offer is from Rob at Fernwood Coffee. He is giving up is flat for the weekend for a couple or two friends who need the space to stay.
If you are thinking about coming but can't afford the accommodation, let me know at
sam@2percentjazz.com

Comment by Sam Jones on June 25, 2009 at 12:29pm

We are looking for as many volunteers as possible. All volunteers will receive special aprons, shirts and maybe something special from Reg Barber. International volunteers are welcome (even from Vancouver). Some jobs that need to be done are:
Machine cleaners,
Busser,
Runner,
Driver,
Security,
Information
and many others......
Please shoot me a contact name and email soon if you are wanting to help. There will be great volunteer gack to be had and the respect and admiration of everyone involved.
post or email me at
sam@2percentjazz.com

Comment by Sam Jones on June 25, 2009 at 12:28pm

Hi everyone this is a request for billets. If you are able to share your home with visitors during the competition please let us know. This is to lower the cost for out of towners and to help develop a closer knit coffee community. Please respond if you need billiting or if you are able to provide it.
You may respond on this form or contact me directly at
sam@2percentjazz.com

Comment by Stickman on June 20, 2009 at 8:00am

I love the idea of the grinder comp! and I'll do what I can on the volunteer side.
Extra-curricular stuff could include organized junkets to roasteries, cafes, and stuff that are both easily-found and off the beaten track...Maybe with a hired mini-bus?
Some of the nicest things about this part of the world are the scenery and the people so let's show the participants around as though they were our family - which they really have become for many of us...I love you, man. Yeah, I love you, man. No man, I really LOVE you, man.

Comment by Ben Cram on June 19, 2009 at 10:50pm

I'm looking forward to getting involved on the volunteer side. I'm also in on the grinder comp. Sounds like fun. As far as extra curricular activities our roastery is fairly central and could accommodate alot of people.

Comment by Sam Jones on June 19, 2009 at 6:07pm

thanks Geir. I was thinking that what ever grinders we get the right tools must be provided, but just the basics. ie; adjustable wrench and multi driver. If there is anything special about it that must be provided. Thanks Geir you are the equipment king.

Comment by geir oglend on June 19, 2009 at 5:59pm

I'm in on the volunteers part and the grinder comp. I will supply a grinder or two. I will name the grinder brand closer to the comp as that will make the field more even??

Comment by Sam Jones on June 19, 2009 at 1:03pm

There will be a meeting for interested volunteers comming up soon. Keep checking and the time and place will be announced ASAP.

Comment by Logan Gray on June 19, 2009 at 9:52am

Hello everyone I just wanted to add my excitement about the event being in Victoria. Lets work hard to make this the best barista competition to ever hit the west coast. Also Kathleen will be competing from Discovery shes totally pumped as well.

Comment by Sam Jones on June 19, 2009 at 8:16am

Anyone interested in a grinder competition?
You must take apart a grinder so that the burrs are on the counter then put it back together and pull the best shot you can with an undisclosed coffee. This will be judged on time, cleanliness and quality of shot. Any suggestions on how to run a fun competition like this one? Anyone interested in throwing their hats in or a grinder maybe (Geir)?

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