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In-Grain
April 2011
Volume 31, No. 4
Grain Elevator and Processing Society
The Knowledge Resource for the World of Grain Handlng Industry Operations
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Why is Leadership So...
FRUSTRATING?
It doesn’t have to be.
Come to this summer’s
GEAPS Leadership Conference to learn more.
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EXCHANGE
GEAPS
Grain Elevator and Processing Society
http://www.geaps.com
4248 Park Glen Rd
Minneapolis MN 55416 USA
Phone (00-1) 952-928-4640; Fax (00-1) 952-929-1318
Email [email protected]
GEAPS’ vision is to be “the knowledge resource”
by providing key information in these “core
competencies:”
In an educational session at Exchange 2011.
We Need Your Help to Plan Exchange 2012
Even though Exchange 2011 only ended a few weeks ago, we’re already planning for
GEAPS Exchange 2012 in Minneapolis, Minn. This 83rd annual international technical conference and exposition will be held March 3-6.
Educational program preparation is also underway with a search for topics and speakers,
but we need your help. If you have a suggestion for a session, please send it in! At GEAPS,
we invite member participation to determine what topics to include in the educational
programming.
To submit a session topic, fill out the online survey available on GEAPS’ website by May
1, 2011. Or, you can also email your suggestions to Chuck House, staff liaison to the GEAPS
Educational Programming Committee, at [email protected].
People interested in making presentations—as well as those with good ideas for
topics—are encouraged to submit their ideas. Exchange is designed to bring practical and
relevant information to grain-operations professionals by featuring industry professionals as
speakers and presenters. Submitted education session topics will account for a large majority
of the educational programming. This is a great opportunity to influence what topics will be
addressed at the next Exchange. Your ideas are vital!
• Grain Quality Management
• Grain-Handling Equipment Management
• Handling Systems & Operations
Technology Management
• Facility Operations Management
• Agribusiness Environment &
Management Practice
• Human Resources Management
• Property & Casualty Risk Management
By providing information relevant to these seven
skill sets or knowledge categories, GEAPS aims to
meet the needs of grain industry professionals and
to help them successfully perform their jobs.
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The Process
Preliminary topics are selected by GEAPS’ Educational Programming Committee in May
and final program decisions are made in the fall.
To be considered, topic suggestions must be received by May 1, 2011.
Entries should include:
• A brief description of the session topic including what information should be covered
and a suggested title
• If you are suggesting a presenter for your topic, you must include background information including name, company affiliation and title, street address, phone number, and email
address
Selection of Presentations
Members of GEAPS’ Educational Programming Committee will evaluate programming
ideas in seven areas:
• Grain-Quality Management
• Grain-Handling Equipment Management
• Handling Systems & Operations Technology Management
• Facility Operations Management
• Agribusiness Environment & Management Practice
• Human Resources Management
• Property & Casualty Risk Management
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Executive Vice President
Adrianne Fjerstad
Manager, Member Services Sales
Tami Greenwood
Chapter Services and Safety Awards Coordinator
Laura Hietala, editor
Manager, Marketing and Communications
Chuck House
Manager, Professional Development
Julia Kloehn
Manager, Chapter Services
Gabrielle Lindberg
Member Services Sales Coordinator
Amy McGarrigle
Manager, Member Services & Information
Melissa Serres
Manager, Meeting Services
Jason Stones
Manager, Member Services and Publications
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MEMBERSHIP
Coming Soon to GEAPS’ Website… (drumroll please…)
The Membership Toolkit!
Developed from extensive and strategic discussion at the 2010 July Leadership Conference, this toolkit serves to guide YOU by offering practical solutions to common challenges.
Sections include:
Inform
Top Five Answers to “Why Should I
Become a GEAPS Member?”
– Includes tips on how to communicate the value of GEAPS’
programs and services
Recruit
Top Six Ways to Recruit Members
– Highlights tried-and-true strategies for outreach on
many different levels
Retain
Top Five Ways to Engage and
Retain a Member
– Features simple steps to establish relationships and
strengthen the community aspect
A GEAPS Membership Toolkit
Watch your email inbox and GEAPS’ website for the toolkit!
We will notify you when it is available for access.
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GEAPS In-Grain | April 2011 – 3
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
Leading the Mission: The Pursuit of GEAPS’ Full Potential – Who’s Job Is It?
GEAPS 2011 Leadership Conference, July 12-14
Leadership Doesn’t Need to be Hard! (And No, We’re Not Kidding)
Let Cynthia D’Amour, Author of The Lazy Leader’s Guide to Outrageous Results, Show You How to Effectively Lead!
Leadership is… Well, Frustrating!
We all know the feeling — You try to push forward a new initiative or create a new group, but no one else is on
board, or maybe they’re on board, but want to put forth a less than minimal effort. Whatever the scenario, leadership
often feels empty and nothing short of frustrating. You want to give up, but don’t! Although leadership has its challenges, there are strategic, tried and true tactics that you can implement to engage others in leadership.
Why You Should Care: Individual Success
Now that you realize how easy leadership can be if you understand the strategies, you’re probably asking yourself,
so why should I care?
As a GEAPS member, you’ve already invested in your future by taking the initiative to join. But what you get out
of your membership is completely up to you and leadership is no different. GEAPS’ volunteer leadership pushes forth
new initiatives that directly affect each member, whether it is Exchange programming, distance education, or chapter
guidelines. So if you really want to drive the success of your future, involvement in GEAPS leadership is the way to do it.
Think about it: What better way to promote your own success than launching new initiatives for relevant continuing
education and professional development that you yourself find valuable?
All GEAPS
members who
Why GEAPS Cares: Organizational Success
There are countless reasons as to how volunteer leadership benefits you, but now you’re asking, what’s in it for
GEAPS?
Step up. Pass the torch. Carry the banner. All these leadership phrases describe a need for continuous, yet fresh
leadership progression and GEAPS is no exception. With the need for leadership on both the chapter and International
levels, there is a reoccurring cycle to engage and develop well-qualified future leaders. As previously mentioned,
GEAPS needs its volunteer leadership to help members grow professionally by proposing solutions to industry-wide
issues. Without our members, we could propose relevant topics based on current events, but only with the help of
volunteer leadership can we develop programs and services that address every facet of an issue.
Think about it: Volunteer leaders who want to strengthen their careers and better serve their employers are what make
GEAPS successful.
want to pursue
a successful
future are
welcome (and
encouraged) to
attend!
Why Your Employer Should Care: Company Success
Okay, the benefits keep coming on all fronts, but now you’re thinking, what’s in it for my employer?
Progressive leadership training in a separate, but work-related setting? Opportunities for continual growth and
management experience? While at an extremely minimal cost? Participating in GEAPS’ volunteer leadership is all these
and more! As highlighted in a Wall Street Journal article, “Nonprofit Training for Profitable Careers,” studies show that
employees who participate in volunteer leadership gain management experience that most corporations couldn’t
provide over an extensive period of time, if at all. Volunteer leadership is especially important to younger, perhaps
newer employees who need opportunities to hone their leadership and management skills, so that as they advance
in their careers, they’ll have a head start on the types of skills needed for higher positions. And with that accelerated
preparation, they are given opportunities to sharpen the very skills that make them valuable to their employer at a
faster speed than they could achieve within the company itself.
Think about it: Your volunteer leadership will promote your individual success and the success of GEAPS, while making
you a more valuable employee and promoting the success of your employer company.
*Please note
that there is no
fee to attend.
(Just in case you’re missing the common theme, volunteer leadership
is a WIN on all levels! It is a potential key to success…)
Think Strategic Plans and Envisioned Futures Sound Boring? Think Again!
This conference will keep attendees engaged and ready to develop leadership strategies without getting
overwhelmed. (Don’t worry—Cynthia will keep you on the edge of your seat!) These sessions will not only benefit
GEAPS and GEAPS members—industry professionals, but member employers as well. GEAPS’ International Board
developed the 2011 July Leadership Conference to focus on understanding how GEAPS can more efficiently and
effectively advance, implement and evolve its future. This may sound simple, but a significant amount of thought and
preparation goes into leadership success planning, development and engagement, and we need YOU to be a part of it!
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G E A P S
L E A D E R S H I P
CO N FE R E N C E
M I N N E A P O L I S , M I N N E S OTA
J U LY 12-14
CO N FE R E N C E
S C H E D U L E
The Big Picture
July 12 (Afternoon)
In this first session, you’ll get a birds-eye view of GEAPS’ next steps and how it will affect professionals in the industry. You’ll be led by meeting facilitator Cynthia D’Amour, MBA, and author of The
Lazy Leader’s Guide to Outrageous Results. Cynthia will explain exactly what’s going on with today’s
members and will teach you specific strategies to engage your volunteers more effectively. You no
longer will need to do it all—instead, you will know how to build your bench of future leaders.
“ Tr ying to get people
to volunteer has proved
dif f icult . We ne e d to
identif y leadership
Next Steps
July 13 (Morning)
You will join forces to apply what you learned and identify specific steps needed to maintain
GEAPS’ strong core foundation of leadership. We’ll explore what can be done at all the chapter and
International levels—and get clarity on who should be doing what to get better results and create
a more enjoyable experience.
strategies for effectively
engaging members to
step up and volunteer for
positions.”
Action Plan Creation
July 13 (Afternoon)
We will pull together all you’ve learned, along with the ideas you generated, to create a specific
action plan for GEAPS. We will prioritize ideas and identify potential gaps in what needs to be done
from here on out. By the time we are done, everyone present, at all levels, will know what their next
steps will be.
– Jim McCarthy,
Superintendent, Cargill
International Board of Directors Meeting
July 14
The International Board of Directors meeting holds its summer meeting as part of the Leadership
Conference. All GEAPS members are welcome to attend.
Come ready to roll up your sleeves, dig into GEAPS’ future and learn new strategies you can
start using immediately. This fast-paced, yet fun experience will have a major impact on you, your
career and the future of GEAPS.
Meet
Cynthia
D’Amour
Leadership strategist Cynthia D’Amour is the president of People
Power Unlimited, LLC and the author of seven books including The Lazy
Leader’s Guide to Outrageous Results and How to Turn Generation Me
Into Active Members of Your Association. In addition to print media,
Cynthia also blogs at Cynthiadamour.com. She has served more than 67
total years on boards and recruited more than 250 members. Cynthia
specializes in working with associations that want to engage volunteers
to achieve better success. She is a frequent speaker at leadership events,
has served on the American Society for Association Executive’s research
committee and is founder of the Chapter Leaders Playground—an online
community for volunteer leaders from across organizations.
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GEAPS In-Grain | April 2011 – 5
EDUCATION
GEAPS, K-State Offering Four Distance-Ed Courses
Plus a Grain-Quality Management Course in Spanish…
As of early April, approximately 120 grain-industry professionals from five countries were
honing their job skills in three distance-education courses developed by GEAPS and Kansas
State University.
The GEAPS/K-State partnership will soon be offering five more courses, including one in
Spanish. Registration is now open for all of them.
“Our expanded distance-education schedule reflects the grain industry’s commitment
to professional development and education,” said Mike Kiel, chairman of the GEAPS/K-State
distance education committee. “GEAPS members have been asking for more courses more
often, and we are delivering.”
Two of the courses, with a registration deadline of April 18, start April 25. They are:
• GEAPS 525 – Management of Insect Pests in Stored Grain, a new course, and
• GEAPS 540 – Safety Management for Grain Facilities, offered previously
Two more courses, with a registration deadline of May 27, begin June 6. They are:
• GEAPS 524 – Grain Drying, also new, and
• GEAPS 521 – Aeration System Design and Fan Operational Management
The Spanish-language course, APOS 520, is a Latin American version of the GEAPS/K-State course, “Grain Quality Management.”
The course begins May 30; the registration deadline is May 9.
All of these courses contain approximately ten lectures (each about an hour in length) and run for five weeks. Lectures for the
Spanish-language course are on CDs. All of the other courses will be offered online. Registration fees are $515 for GEAPS members and
$750 for non-members.
At right is a brief description of each course. For more details, go to www.geaps.com, or contact Chuck House of GEAPS staff, chuck@
geaps.com, (952) 928-4640.
Congratulations, Graduates!
Please join us in recognizing the following individuals for completing “GEAPS 530: Quality Management Systems,” and “GEAPS 453:
Elevator Equipment Maintenance,” offered Jan. 10-Feb. 11 from the GEAPS/K-State Distance Education Program. Each student listed
below has successfully completed course requirements and earned one continuing education credit, plus a certificate of recognition,
from Kansas State University.
GEAPS 530 Graduates
Dick McClure, Heartland Co-op
Larry Clemons, Farmway Cooperative Inc
Calvin Diehl, Farmway Cooperative Inc
Fritz Friemel, AGP Grain Mktg Inc
Barbara Grove, Farmway Cooperative Inc
Alan Mowery, AGP Grain Mktg Inc
Jim Mendlik, Hansen-Mueller Co
Larry Gilbert, Knappen Milling Co
Heather Youngblood, Farmway Cooperative Inc
GEAPS 543 Graduates
Sam Baker, Milledgeville Farmers Elevator Cooperative
Darryl Betz, ConAgra Foods
Zachary Beversdorf, ConAgra Foods
Eric Brandenburger, South Dakota Wheat Growers
David Brown, Cargill Inc
Mary Carper, Zeeland Farm Services Inc
Chris Colosimo, Richardson International Ltd
Mike Dillon, Farmers Grain Co
Brian Dunekacke, ConAgra Foods
Leonard Fontaine, Alliance Grain Terminal Ltd
Robert Hawkins, TCR Systems
Joshua Hellebust, ConAgra Foods
Ryan Hendryx, CLD Pacific Grain LLC
Mitch Hutchinson, CLD Pacific Grain LLC
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Jim Johnson, West Central
Robert Johnson, RW Mercer Co.
David Lewis, Richardson International Ltd
Joe Neville, Hansen-Mueller Co
Blake Rasmussen, ConAgra Foods
Jim Rossman, Kokomo Grain Co Inc
Eben Rossouw, South Dakota Wheat Growers
Ron Roy, Trupointe
Charles Schmitz, Frito-Lay Inc
Ryan Schuyler, Schuyler Farms Limited
Doug Sowers, Stewart Grain Co
Christopher Strauss, Cargill GOSCNA
Joseph Swithin, Prairie Central Cooperative Inc
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Cou r s e s Cu r r e n t l y O p e n fo r Reg ist r at io n
Course Dates: Apr. 25 – May 28
Registration Deadline: Apr. 18
GEAPS 525 – Management of Insect Pests
GEAPS 540 – Safety Management
This course covers practical non-chemical and
chemical methods of insect control in grain. It’s intended
to enhance the knowledge and skills involved in making
timely pest-management decisions, while protecting
grain quality and the environment. The course was
developed specifically for grain-facility superintendents
and managers; professionals responsible for grain-quality
management, pest management, fumigation and protectants; students; and others with a professional interest in
managing insect pests in grain.
This safety-management course is designed to help
minimize the most significant worker safety and health
risks in the grain industry. The primary audience of this
course will be operations management staff and/or the
individuals responsible for worker safety and health
training.
Course Dates: June 6 – July 8
Registration Deadline: May 27
GEAPS 524 – Grain Drying
This course, offered for the first time, teaches the
basic principles of grain drying and effects on end-use
quality, capacity and energy efficiency. It will also familiarize students with available grain dryer types and their
utilization for drying specific grain types. It’s designed for
grain-facility owners/operators; elevator superintendents;
location or regional managers; maintenance personnel
with dryer maintenance and repair duties; grain dryer
manufacturers, distributors and technical sales staff;
commercial grain producers that dry on-farm; university
students; and anyone with a professional need to learn
more about grain dryer operation.
GEAPS 521 – Aeration System Design and Fan Operational Management
This course focuses on the design and operation of
aeration systems for dry grain storage structures with flat,
hopper and V-bottoms in corrugated steel bins, concrete
silos, large diameter tanks, horizontal storage structures
and outdoor piles/bunkers. The relationship between
air and grain properties, selection and sizing of fans, and
operational management for conditioning and cooling
grains is thoroughly discussed.
Course Dates: May 30 – July 1
Registration Deadline: May 9
APOS 520 – Calidad y Manejo de Granos en el Período de Pos-Cosecha
This Spanish-language course is a translated version of the GEAPS/K-State course “Grain Quality Management” adapted for
Latin American audiences. It’s being made available through GEAPS by APOSGRAN, a GEAPS-like organization based in Argentina.
The course focuses on the management and maintenance of quality grains and oilseeds, and includes lectures on quality factors
of value-added grains and oilseeds; moisture content determination; grain sampling and quality standards; quality assured
production of IP grains; relationship between air and grain properties; fan selection and operational management for drying,
conditioning and aerating grains; grain storability, deterioration and mycotoxins; insect pest identification; pest management
strategies for prevention & control; S.L.A.M. based stored grain management.
Re giste r O nline at w w w.geaps .com
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COMMITTEES
Please join us in welcoming these new committee members!
(* For complete committee lists, please visit our website, www.geaps.com.)
Chapter Resource Committee
Tim Robertson
EMW Industrial, Canadian Prairies
Exchange Educational Programming Committee
Matthew Gorton
Kirby Bradley
Eric Kelley
FOSS North America, Non-Chapter
Garden City Coop, Inc, Great Plains
Attebury Grain, Tri-State
Exchange 2012 Host Advisory Council
Jason Grahek, Co-Chair
David Olheiser, Co-Chair
Dwight Kinzer
Aleksey Kulichenko
Jonathan Marshall
Randy Mehrer
Alois Meier
Ron Purvis
Keith Simonson
Industrial Automation Engineering Inc
VAA LLC
Process Equipment & Design LLC
University of Minnesota
Faithful & Gould Inc
Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Co
Meier Sales & Engineering Inc
Bratney Companies
Riverland Ag Corp
All Minneapolis
Chapter
The 2012 GEAPS Exchange Host Advisory Council (HAC) met on April 6th at the Holiday Inn Bloomington
Airport. The HAC will assist GEAPS in coordinating social and hospitality offerings at GEAPS Exchange 2012 in
Minneapolis.
In attendance were (counter-clockwise from front right): David Olheiser, Dave Stark, Jason Grahek, Dwight
Kinzer, Bill Pickell, Al Meier, David Krejci (GEAPS staff ) and staff liaison Melissa Serres (behind camera).
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EDUCATION
GEAPS Accepting Applications for Reese and Kaufmann Scholarships
HAROLD REESE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
through May 1
APPLICATION FORM
The Harold Reese Memorial Scholarship is intended to promote interest in the study of grainhandling operations for career purposes. Any person interested in studying grain-handling
operations in a post-secondary program may apply. Applicants need not be GEAPS members. Any
amounts allocated will be paid directly to the accredited educational institution, for tuition and
books only. The application is due by May 1, 2011, to GEAPS, 4248 Park Glen Rd, Minneapolis, Minn.
55416. It may also be e-mailed to [email protected]; or faxed to (952) 929-1318.
Name:
Address:
Phone:
email:
Employer (if applicable):
Name of school providing instruction:
Name, title and phone of advisor at institution:
Description of courses to be taken:
(use seperate sheet if necessary)
Date studies will commence:
Percent of college financing provided by you or your family:
Your educational background: (use seperate sheet if necessary)
On separate sheet, please describe why you are interested in pursuing a grain-handling/operations career, and what your professional goals are. Also please describe any grain industry or related
work experience that you may have, as well as your outside interests and activities.
HENRY H. KAUFMANN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION FORM
The purpose of the Kaufmann Memorial Scholarship is to provide tuition aid to full-time agribusiness professionals who wish to study a foreign language to enhance their careers. The aid may
also cover the costs of books required for the language course. Scholarship applications will be
accepted through May 1, 2011.
GEAPS is currently accepting applications for its annual scholarships to
further the careers of both established
grain industry professionals and those
just entering the industry. The GEAPS
International Executive Committee has
set a total funding allocation of $3,000
for the Kaufmann and Reese scholarships
for 2011. The application deadline for
each scholarship is May 1. For additional
information, contact Chuck House; (952)
928-4640, [email protected].
The Next Generation: All students
interested in studying grain-handling
operations in a post-secondary program
are eligible to apply for the Harold Reese
Memorial Scholarship, named for former
GEAPS President and Member of Distinction Harold Reese. Both GEAPS members
and non-members are welcome to apply.
Professional Development for
Industry Employees: The purpose of the
Henry H. Kaufmann Memorial Scholarship
is career enhancement. The Kaufmann
scholarship awards funds to full-time agribusiness professionals who want to study
a language other than their native one.
The scholarships will apply to tuition,
book and fees only, at accredited institutions. Students at non-U.S. institutions
may apply, but only if their college or
university’s language program is formally
affiliated with an accredited U.S. school.
Name:
Address:
Employer:
Employer’s address:
Length of service with employer:
Position:
Language to be studied:
Amount of funding requested:
Name of school or institution providing instruction:
Date studies will commence:
In up to 200 words, on a separate paper, please describe your business career to date and explain why
you feel that the knowledge of a second language would help you achieve your career goals.
Applications should be mailed to GEAPS, 4248 Park Glen Rd, Minneapolis, MN, 55416. It may also be emailed to [email protected]; or faxed to (952) 929-1318 .
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MEMBERSHIP
Are You Getting Your Value?
Chapter
Corner
Colin McClure, PMI LLC, Greater Nebraska,
Chapter Resource Committee Member
Do you purchase something on a regular basis, but not take advantage of what you are buying? Not likely.
When you joined GEAPS, you or
your employer paid membership dues.
So what are you doing with that membership?
I asked another seasoned GEAPS
member why he belongs to GEAPS. His
answer was “for professional development.” I am sure that when he first
joined, like myself, that was not his
reasoning. It is my current answer, but
only after years of experience. Today,
professional development is the reason
I am still in GEAPS after 25+ years.
Colin McClure
GEAPS has given me the opportunity
to interact with people in the industry
and has provided me with networking
opportunities that I could not have had anywhere else. That said, those
opportunities did not happen overnight.
I encourage you to attend chapter meetings whenever you can
and invite nonmembers to attend with you—maybe your boss or coworkers. (Chapter tours and special topic meetings are great opportu-
nities to do this.) Casual outings expose new people to what GEAPS has
to offer in a safe, nonthreatening environment.
I also encourage you to take advantage of educational programs
and webinars. These are great opportunities to learn something new,
share ideas and meet new people.
GEAPS is an organization that relies on volunteers, and since there
has been an expense involved in your membership, I encourage you
to get involved on some level. On the local level, inform your chapter
leaders that you are interested in helping out wherever you can. We are
not all great speakers, planners, or leaders, but we all have talents that
can help make are local chapters better. Volunteer leaders are busy, so
make sure they know you have an interest in becoming involved. GEAPS
wants YOU to in leadership!
I encourage all members to get involved as much as possible. You
will find that your volunteer time has a large return investment in terms
of the time and money spent.
New Members
Welcome these new members who joined GEAPS recently.
Canadian Prairies
John Ilg
Mid-America
Kurt Schaecher
sponsored by Jim Chamberlain
Cherokee Strip
Jason Butel
sponsored by Stan Miller
Paul Johnson
Minneapolis
Matthew Gorton
sponsored by John Rossol
Golden Triangle
Pat Gathman
Non-Chapter
Ron Calloway
John Renteria
Great Plains
Paul Drache
Shane Shimic
Siouxland
Lanny Hustedt
Hoosier
Jonathan Pounds
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CHAPTER NEWS
Cornbelt
In a partnership with the Grain and
Feed Association of Illinois, the Cornbelt
Chapter co-sponsored a Grain Operations
Conference in Decatur, Ill. Topics included
an update from OSHA regarding regulations,
lockout/tagout procedures, electrical safety,
concrete and steel grain bin structural safety,
and a demonstration on grain bin rescue.
This conference drew nearly 150 people from
the grain handling industry in Illinois.
Golden Triangle
Seaman’s Center, Por t of Houston,
in Houston, Tex., hosted the Golden Triangle Chapter’s November 18th meeting.
Twenty-three members and guests were in
attendance to listen to a representative from
the Federal Grain Inspection Service speak
on grade issues within the Texas milo crop.
Remaining as a chapter, election results were
as follows: Jim McCarthy as president, Mark
Berry as vice president, Stephanie Clark as
secretary/treasurer, and Billy Friend on the
board.
The Golden Triangle Chapter held its
March 10th meeting at the Port of Houston
in Houston, Tex. Fif teen members and
guests were in attendance to listen to Jim
Shelton, OSHA, speak on the topic of special
emphasis grain handling. The chapter will
hold elections in June or keep the offi cers
from the November election until next June.
Great Plains
The Great Plains Chapter held its March
7th meeting at Martinelli’s Restaurant in
Salina, Kan. Sixty-five members and guests
were in attendance to listen to Kris Lenoch,
Assistant Area Director of the OSHA Wichita
Office, speak on the local emphasis program
for grain handling facilities. This program’s
purpose is safety and health—protecting
workers. Members reviewed the process
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and criteria for these inspections and the
August 4, 2010 letter from David Michaels
concerning bin entry. After the presentation,
there was a discussion within the group on
GEAPS Exchange, the scholarship deadlines
and upcoming meetings.
Greater Nebraska
The Greater Nebraska Chapter held its
March 15th meeting at the Howard Johnson
Hotel in Grand Island, Neb. Twent y-six
members and guests listened to Dave Drake
of Drake Inc, speak on concrete structural
repair and maintenance. Dave’s presentation
included slides on concrete restoration and
related problems to be aware of in concrete
tanks.
Gulf South Chapter
On March 17, the Gulf South Chapter held
its meeting at the Belle Terre Country Club
in LaPlace, La. Twenty members and guests
listened to C-K and Associates speak on air
and water permits. Following the presentation, there was a discussion on the changing
requirements for air and stormwater compliance at facilities. In addition, attendees also
enjoyed a St. Patrick’s Day feast.
Mid-America Chapter
The Mid-America Chapter held its March
28 meeting at DeBruce Grain in Fremont, Neb.
Seventeen members and guests listened to
Tom Malek, of Country Pride Coop, and Paul
Schreck, of Nationwide Insurance, speak on
confined space and bin entry training. This presentation included training and hands-on bin
entry demonstrations at the DeBruce facility.
Oregon Trail
On March 16th, the Oregon Trail Chapter
met at the Platte River Inn in Ogallala, Neb.
Deon Carriere, Sioux Steel Co, gave a presentation on the new Daay Bin Paddle Sweep.
In addition, Richard Murphy addressed the
OSHA inspection at the Frenchman Valley
Coop in February and the Coop Council
meeting concerning criminal penalties
proposed by OSHA. At this meeting, 33
members and guests were in attendance for
the officer election. Results were as follows:
Richard Murph as president, John Witt as
secretary/treasurer and Laurie Schmitt as
director.
Tri-State
On March 8, the Tri-State Chapter met at
Dyers BBQ in Amarillo, Tex. Twelve members
and guests were in attendance to listen
to Eric Kelley and Michael Miller give an
overview of the chapter bylaws. Following
that overview, the members reviewed the
bylaws and took a vote to approve them. In
addition, members discussed the upcoming
meeting and election of officers.
Twin Ports
The Hammond Steakhouse in Superior,
Wis., hosted the March 16th meeting of
the Twin Ports Chapter. Ten members and
guests listened to Brandon Smith, security
consultant of Per Mar, speak on security
services. Attendees gave feedback on the
Ladies Night event, which had 52 couples in
attendance. In addition, attendees discussed
chapter leadership succession and how to
recruit younger members into leadership.
Lastly, Mike Kymala was honored in his
retirement after 41 years.
Vancouver
On March 17th, at the Cheers Restaurant
in North Vancouver British Columbia, the
Vancouver Chapter held its meeting. Thirtyeight members and guests listened to Mark
Metcalfe of Cimbria Canada speak on grain
cleaning in the United States versus Canada.
Members also discussed chapter business
and the upcoming Toivo Makila Memorial
Golf Tournament in June.
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CALENDAR
An extensive and up-to-date calendar can be found on the GEAPS website.
c ha p t e r s
Canadian Prairies
Greater Iowa
April 11 Out of Town Meeting, Location and time TBD
May 9 Annual General Meeting/Board Voting, Golden
Terrace, Winnipeg, MB, 5 p.m.
May 17 Personal Development & Election of Officers, Ag
Information Center, Nevada, IA, 11:30 a.m.
Greater Nebraska
Cherokee Strip
April 12 Grain Bin Safety, John Ayers, Triangle Insurance,
SPREC, Stillwater, OK, 1 p.m.
Columbia River
May 12 MPULSE Maint Management Software, Steve Brous,
Fort Vancouver Seafarers Center, Port of Vancouver,
Time TBD
Cornbelt
May 10 Tour of InterSystems Facility, Ray Vrtiska,
InterSystems, Omaha, NE, Time TBD
May 11 Annual Planning Meeting, Location and Time TBD
Great Plains
April 12 Fumigation Re-Certification, Various, Central States
Enterprises Training Facility, Salina, KS, 7:45 a.m
May 9 Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament, Location and
Time TBD
May 25 Boss’s Night, Location and Time TBD
Oregon Trail
April 20 Grain Facility Inspections, Brian Elmore, Omaha OSHA
office, Platte River Inn, Ogallala, NE, 5:30 p.m.
Social, 6:30 p.m. Meal & Mtg
Hoosier
May 18 Golf Outing, Moose Lodge, Ogallala, NE, Time TBD
May 10 Annual Meeting and Elections, Sportsman Inn,
Monticello, IN, Time TBD
Inland Empire
May 12 Golf Outing, 11 a.m., Location TBD
Intermountain
May 6 Spring Tour, Harley Davidson Museum & V Twin
Engine Plant, Milwaukee, WI, 4:15 p.m
North Iowa
May 25 GoMembership Meeting, Location and Time TBD
May 26 Annual Membership Drive, 11 a.m., Location TBD
Kansas City
May 3 Gassich Classic Golf Tournament, Falcon Lakes Golf
Course, Basehor, KS, 1 p.m.
Mid-Atlantic
April 12 Fumigation Management, Royal Fumigation,
Delaware Museum of Agriculture, Dover, DE, 4:30
p.m.
Seaway
May 10 Tour, Election of Officers, Location and Time TBD
Thunder Bay
May 26 Chapter Meeting, Da Vinci Centre, Thunder Bay,
Ontario, 6:30 p.m.
Tri-State
April 12 Officer Elections, Hoff brau , Amarillo, TX, 6:30 p.m.
Twin Ports
April 20 Chapter Meeting, Hammond Steakhouse, Superior,
WI, 5:30 p.m
May 18 Chapter Meeting, Hammond Steakhouse, Superior,
WI, 5:30 p.m
May 10 Officer Elections, Heritage Shores, Bridgeville, DE,
Time TBD
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