My Starbucks Rewards Program Changes

Starting October 16th, the following changes will take place:

Rewards will be loaded directly to your card and you will get an email when you receive one. No more waiting for postcards.
Your free drink reward will be valid on food as well.
Gold members will earn a free drink or food reward with every 12 stars instead of 15.
Starbucks will no longer offer syrups and soy milk on the house, nor will they offer a free Tall beverage when you buy a bag of whole bean coffee.

You can read all the details HERE.