WHY ASCA MEMBERSHIP?
One of the key benefits to ASCA membership is entry to the specialty coffee industry events and competitions. Membership is in fact a pre-requisite.
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP
COFFEE ENTHUSIAST
· Ideal for those not involved in the specialty coffee industry.
· E-newsletter subscription
· Free entry to all unticketed ASCA events.
· Limited access to ASCA web site
· No voting rights
· No access to compete in competitions
Duration: 12 months (automatic renewal)
COFFEE PROFESSIONAL
· Ideal for those income is derived from making coffee.
· E-newsletter
· Free entry to all unticketed ASCA events
· Access to the Barista Guild/Roasters Guild community groups
· 1 membership Vote; *note: only one vote in the name of the primary holder will be allowed at General or Special Meetings
· Compete: Competition entry cost is additional to membership
· Judge: Judging Fees are additional to membership
Duration: 12 months (automatic renewal)
For individuals who are actively working in the specialty coffee industry, or interested in getting involved.
COMPANY MEMBERSHIP
SMALL COMPANY/CAFE
· Ideal for 6 or less employees, both cafe’s and small to medium companies
· E-newsletter subscription
· Free entry to all unticketed ASCA events
· Access to the Barista Guild page
· Register 1 FREE staff member
· 1 membership Vote; *note: only one vote in the name of the primary holder will be allowed at General or Special Meetings
· Compete: competition entry cost is additional to membership
· Judge: Judging Fees are additional to membership
· Business Listing in ASCA Company Directory – Including Name, Address, Phone and Email listing
· Submit your Business details to the Corporate Directory List
Duration: 12 months (automatic renewal)
MEDIUM COMPANY
· Ideal for 15 or less employees
· E-newsletter subscription
· Free entry to all unticketed ASCA events
· Access to the Barista Guild page
· Register 2 FREE staff members
· 1 membership Vote; *note: only one vote in the name of the primary holder will be allowed at General or Special Meetings
· Compete: Competition entry cost is additional to membership
· Judge: Judging Fees are additional to membership
· Executive Listing in ASCA Company Directory – Including Logo, 25 word company blurb, Name, Address, Phone and Email listing
· Submit your Business details to the Corporate Directory List
Duration: 12 months (automatic renewal)
LARGE COMPANY
· Ideal for 15 or more employees
· E-newsletter subscription
· Free entry to all unticketed ASCA events
· Access to the Barista Guild page
· Register 4 FREE staff members
· 1 membership Vote; *note: only one vote in the name of the primary holder will be allowed at General or Special Meetings
· Compete: Competition entry cost is additional to membership
· Judge: Judging Fees are additional to membership
· Executive Listing in ASCA Company Directory – Including Logo, 50 word company blurb, Name, Address, Phone and Email listing as well as click through to company URL
Duration: 12 months (automatic renewal)
For companies of all sizes such as growers, importers, roasters, cafes, coffee bars, charities, training schools, distributers, technical support, publishers, consultancy etc.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Besides supporting your industry and strengthening our profession, your membership entitles you to:
- Enter ASCA Regional Coffee Championships – the only pathway to competing at Nationals and then the World Coffee Championships in a variety of disciplines!
- Build your skills by becoming an ASCA-accredited coffee judge, and entitlement to World Judge Qualification
- Exclusive access to regular skill building coffee workshops with world class personnel, including Judges Workshops, WCC-certification and more
- Connect with coffee growers, roasters, and baristas around the country through the Barista Guild and Roasters Guild events, and internationally through our direct relationships with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) and World Coffee Competitions (WCC).
- Improving peer to peer knowledge and staff expertise
- Exclusive access to, and discounts on, ASCA Partners and Sponsors products and services