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Permalink Reply by Bel Townsend on February 10, 2008 at 1:26pm

Handbags and make up, obviously. *grin*

Permalink Reply by Mary Dally-Muenzmaier on February 11, 2008 at 6:12am

Indeed, accessories and face powder should take their rightful place in our top ten discussion categories, but, seeing as we’re so unbelievably smart, we should probably keep that as our little secret, no? ;)

Permalink Reply by Kris Mena on February 11, 2008 at 9:18am

Is this group affiliated with the SCAA Women in Coffee group?

Permalink Reply by Mary Dally-Muenzmaier on February 11, 2008 at 9:56am

Um, I'm not really sure. Best to ask Andi, who started the group.

http://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/AndiCTrindle

Permalink Reply by Andi C. Trindle on February 12, 2008 at 8:23am

Hi to all,

We are not directly affiliated with the International Women's Coffee Alliance (IWCA), which is what I think you're probably talking about? I'm currently president of the IWCA, though, and one thing we haven't been able to do as a largely volunteer non-profit is to get a form started where women in coffee can connect and support each other in the industry . . . and beyond. This seemed like a perfect way to start connecting and conversing.

Of course, I didn't really have a particular question or conversation in mind. . . . I guess I am curious to know what women in coffee need/want in general, though. The IWCA has an excellent board with many great ideas and are we are making solid progress, but we haven't yet really connected with the broader industry to ask what type of support women might want.

Any ideas? Any things that would be helpful to support each other?

Best wishes,
Andi

Please forgive any small typos caused by the necessity of using voice dictation.

Permalink Reply by Kris Mena on February 18, 2008 at 8:18am

Andi,

Thanks for the answer. I was wondering what the connection was between this group and the IWCA. I've been roasting for our business in Nashville for a little over a year and think it would be great to connect with other women who are roasting. I don't know if this is the best forum for that, but I look forward to the SCAA conference to meet other women in the industry.

Permalink Reply by Andi C. Trindle on February 19, 2008 at 8:25am

Hi Kris and other women roasters on this thread,

Hopefully, we can use this as a forum for you to connect up with other women roasters. I know there are at least a few signed up so far, so you could probably shoot any questions or comments you have around and see what kind of response you get.

I think this will only be as active and effective as we make it.

Will you come to the breakfast at the SCAA? That's a great way to meet and connect with a large group of women in coffee.

Best wishes,
Andi

Please forgive any small typos caused by the necessity of using voice dictation.