Genome Sciences Centre Espresso Club

The club is open to GSC all employees.

Want to Join?

$40 joining fee, which covers your first month of beans. Afterwards, $10/month for bean levy. You have limitless use of both machines (BCCRC and Echelon).

how to pay

Pay by e-transfer to martin.krzywinski@gmail.com.

need a demo?

To get a personal introduction and a free beverage, contact Martin Krzywinski (Echelon) or Stephanie McInnis (BCCRC).

need beans?

Check Martin's office (Echelon 523) — bottom shelf of bookcase opposite to desk.

Take care not to confuse caf and decaf bags.

check your account

Check your account status and peruse Club finances.

going away?

If you're away for more than a month at a time, let me know and I'll suspend your account for the duration of your absence.

Club History

The club was started in July 2004 with funds from about 20 GSC employees who wanted a local alternative to great coffee — even better coffee. With matching funds from Netapp, we bought a Rancilio Silvia and Rocky grinder and were quickly enjoying dark creamy shots.

Over time, the club's membership grew and we expanded to two locations: BCCRC and Echelon. We now use the Rocky Giotto at BCCRC (7th floor) and the Rancilo Epoca ST1 at Echelon (5th floor).

Cost history

Jul 2004 $5/mo

Nov 2006 $7.50/mo

Jul 2012 $10/mo

Nov 2013 $15/mo

Jan 2023 $10/mo

Club Contacts

Echelon Martin Krzywinski (Echelon 523)

BCCRC Nicole Knoetze

601 West Broadway Stephanie McInnis