AGM of Scai is scheduled to take place in September 03.Exact date and venue will be intimated to all the Members well in advance to facilitate their attending the meeting.

It is proposed to organize "Roasters' Guild" in Bangalore.Watch this space for more information in the near future!

Delegates from SCAA - Speciality Coffee Association of America, numbering about 30 are expected to visit India between 1st February & 10th February 04.

Scai will have the pleasure of hosting them at the Members' estates at Chikmagalur and Coorg.

Scai will also draw their itinerary and assist them to make their stay memorable and useful.

Core Committee had nominated the following for organizing their visit:

• Mr.Ashok Kuriyan : Chairman - SCAA Field Visit 2004
• Jacob Mammen: Coordinator - Chikmagalur Region
  
• M.K.Sanyal : Coordinator - Coorg Region

IBC - 2004 - India Barista Championship 2004 will be held in February 2004 to synchronise with SCAA visit.

Mr.D.M.Purnesh has been retained as Chairman for this event.

The Website of Scai will be formally launched during AGM.