When 10,000 coffee people from around the world are coming to your town, they expect you to throw a party for your friends. I was responsible for pulling together a group of sponsors to help fund the party, then planning, promoting, and executing the party. Over 600 people attended, had their picture taken with Rhett Butler and Scarlett O’Hara, enjoyed a great selection of good food from three different caterers, listened to both live music and a DJ, and of course, imbibed.