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Much like grain facilities, GEAPS is always looking to improve efficiencies. As we move closer to June 30, when memberships expire, GEAPS will be conserving paper and sending fewer letters reminding you to renew. That means that it will be more important than ever for you to renew your membership online. Dues for 2017-2018 will be $350. The GEAPS website, www.geaps.com will be getting a big upgrade this summer. It will be easier than ever to renew your membership online. You will be able to pay immediately by credit card. You can also update your personal profile, to make sure your contact information is correct in the online Member Directory and the annual print DirectaSource. Look for more information on the new website over the next couple months!

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David Krejci, strategic initiatives and governance leader

Jay Bergland, continuing education programs leader

Whitney Bey, operations services support leader

Adrianne Fjerstad-Miller, exposition production and sales leader

Chuck House, professional development programs leader

Julia Kloehn, operations and component relations leader

Brittany Labatt, tradeshow services and sales leader

Katya Morrell, professional development programs support leader

Deb Most, member and chapter services leader

Betsy Polis, conference and event services leader

Bill Pool, brand management leader

Tom Sedlacek, marketing and communications leader, editor

Kelly Stucki, member and operations services leader

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In-Grain (ISSN 0746–8008) is published monthly ($36/year, members; $48/year, non-members) by the Grain Elevator and Processing Society

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GEAPS’ vision is to be The Knowledge Resource by providing key information in these “core competencies:”

• Grain and Oilseeds Quality Management• Equipment Management• Facility and Process Engineering and Construction• Facility and Process Operations Management• Agribusiness Environment and Management Practice• Human Resources Management• Property and Casualty Risk ManagementBy 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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Network at GEAPS’ Leadership Workshop It’s time to register for GEAPS’ Leadership, Education and Networking Workshop! Our two-day summer event in the Twin Cities is July 18-19. It’s a great opportunity to gain new skills and expand your professional network with colleagues from across the country. Visit www.geaps.com for more details and to register online. With a few clicks, you could be taking steps to pursue your next career goals. Best of all, this workshop is FREE for GEAPS members!

Networking PreparationNetworking is such a big part of this workshop it’s in the title. In addition to sharing ideas with peers during education sessions, there will be an hour-long networking Happy Hour on Tuesday.

Here are some handy networking tips:• Bring plenty of business cards to share. • Have your “elevator speech” ready, a few thoughts to share about yourself and your role in

the industry.• Follow up! You will probably meet a few new colleagues. After the event, connect with

them via email, LinkedIn or with a quick phone call.

Learn from the ExpertsSpeakers this year are presenting leadership topics that will provide plenty of ideas to share.

• Kit Welchlin, president of Welchlin Communication Strategies, will help you manage tough situations at work.

• Mary Gillen, millennial speaker, XYZ University, will help you understand the Millennial perspective.

• Paul Batz, CEO and Founder of Good Leadership Enterprises, is covering leadership, excellence, positivity and more in the keynote presentation.

Time Well SpentIt may be challenging to leave work for a few days to attend this event. Here are a few ways to share the value of the workshop with your manager:

• Mention the networking. Where else can you find so many industry contacts facing the same issues as your organization? You may discover a solution you haven’t yet figured out.

• Share the connection between your organization’s knowledge requirements and the conference program.

• Talk about how participating in sessions will improve your performance and benefit the organization.

• Provide your proposed conference itinerary. The conference brochure is available on www.geaps.com.

Focus on what you will specifically bring back to the organization as return on the investment.

Remember to Register!Registration information is now available on www.geaps.com.

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EXCHANGE

Experts Needed for Exchange 2017 PresentationsAre you an expert in the grain industry? Do you know any excellent speakers who could share their talent with the industry? The Exchange Educational Programming Committee is looking for experts to present education sessions at GEAPS Exchange 2018 in Denver, Colorado.

Each year GEAPS offers over 40 hours of educational programming designed to build the skills of grain handling and processing professionals of all levels of experience.

The deadline to submit speaker applications is June 30, 2017.

Exchange 2018 Education SessionsConcurrent Education SessionsThese hour-long presentations are based on GEAPS core competencies.

Idea ExchangeThe Idea Exchange features approximately 12 participants delivering six-minute presentations. The program includes two segments:

“Small Changes….Big Impact!” highlights ideas that grain operations managers and workers put into practice to improve safety or efficiency at their facilities or enhance environmental awareness, company culture or community involvement.

“What’s New?” includes new products and services developed for grain operations during the past year.

Expo PodsThe most interactive learning opportunity at the Exchange, Expo Pods offer hands-on learning opportunities in the Expo Hall. Designed for small groups of up to 40 attendees, these sessions feature interactive presentations and equipment demonstrations. Presentations include hands-on time and question-and-answer sessions. PowerPoints are not used during the Expo Pods and commercialism is strictly prohibited. The 2018 Expo Pod theme is grain cleaning.

If you or a peer is interested in donating your skill and expertise to speaking at Exchange 2018, fill out the speaker application on www.geaps.com, or contact Katya Morrell at [email protected] for more information. The committee will make final decisions on speakers later this summer.

GEAPS is Looking for Speakers for the Following Topics:Grain and oilseed quality management

• Organics - handling, design changes• Aeration - calculating static pressure/airflow - advanced, in-depth session, shrink, design• Oilseeds• Grain cleaning - new equipment• Ethanol byproducts

Human resources management• How to make your company more attractive to employees, for example, hiring and generational needs• Identifying/understanding addiction/dealing with addiction/facing employee issues that are highly controversial

Agri-business environment and management practice• Being a good neighbor/community relations• Environment - what you may or may not know


Four Maintain Credentials at Exchange 2017Nine grain industry professionals with credentials from the GEAPS/Kansas State University Credentialing Program earned continuing education units (CEUs) at Exchange 2017, including four who earned a full unit to maintain their certification. Congratulations to: Cory Falke, Beachner Grain Inc, Great Plains Chapter Barb Grove, Farmway Cooperative, Great Plains Ben Torell, Heartland Co-op, Mid-America Hobart Stutt, River Valley Cooperative, Great River

Anyone who earns a credential from GEAPS and K-State must earn a full CEU, the equivalent of 10 additional hours of training, every three years to maintain the certification.

Credentials Earners on Maintaining CertificationBoth Hobart Stutt and Barb Grove recently spoke with In-Grain on their continuing education and efforts to maintain credentials.

Why was it important for you to maintain your credential? HS: It is important for me to maintain my credentials for many reasons. I have invested a lot of my time completing the courses. More importantly, following through with CEUs helps to keep me informed with changes happening in our industry. At times it would be easy to become complacent and not continue to learn. The credentialing program helps give me the drive to get out and learn something.

BG: My field of study in college was not in the grain industry. The credentialing program offered me the educational background to go along with the industry experience I have gained over years. Having put the time into the credentialing program, I feel it is paramount to keep it up for my career path and to continue gaining knowledge.

How easy was it to earn the full CEU? HS: Completing the CEU process was painless. First step attend the seminars that offer a CEU and relevance to my needs. Sign in and within a day the quiz is on your computer. Complete the quiz and send it in. The whole process doesn’t take long at all.

BG: There are numerous options offered to be able to earn CEUs so I found it very easy. The Exchange offered enough qualified sessions for me to complete my requirements in just a few days. I have also attended the Leadership Workshop for another opportunity, and participated in selected Grain Journal webinars that offered CEUs.

Equipment management• Grain dryer maintenance• Basic maintenance - predictive maintenance cost savings, why do it, bearings, conveyors, ultrasonics, new technologies, predictive rather than preventative• Decreasing field maintenance and cost of wear

Property and casualty risk management• Grain theft prevention and company security• What happens when the fire marshal comes to my site? Who’s in control? Once 911 is there, who’s in charge?

Facility and process engineering and construction • Automation life cycle planning• How to make flow diagrams

Facility and process operations management • Variable frequency drives• Facility design considerations for maximum flexibility and throughput• Contractor selection criteria and managing projects• Power factor correction

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EXCHANGE

105 Association/Bin Jackers Supply4B Components LtdAbel Mfg Co IncABSAM America LLCACS ValvesADF EngineeringAg Growth International (AGI)AGRA Industries IncAGRI-associates IncAgrico Sales IncAgriMech Consulting LLCAgri-Products IncAirlanco (AGI)AIRMATIC IncA-Lert Construction/Roofing A Division of

Centurion IndAlimak Hek IncAll-State BeltingAllstate Tower IncAmerican Engineering TestingAmerican Hoist & Manlift IncAmeritrack RailAMI Consulting Engineers PAAndco ActuatorsAokin AGApex PaintingApplied Power ProductsThe Arnold CompanyArrowCorp IncASI IndustrialASM EngineeringBailey-Parks Urethane IncBaldor Electric CompanyBarnesCo IncBatterton WaterproofingBehlen Mfg CoBinMaster Level ControlsBM&M Screening Solutions LtdBolivar Contracting IncBorton LCBradbury Co IncBratney CompaniesBritespan Building SystemsBrock Grain SystemsBruins InstrumentsBRUKSBS&B Pressure Safety Management LLCBühler Inc

Bulk Conveyors IncBunting Magnetics CoBuresh Building Systems IncCalbrandt IncCAMCORP IncCarter Day/JacobsonCCS Group LLCCDG EngineersCentral Life SciencesCentral States Enterprises LLCCentral States HydrosealCharm Sciences IncChief Agri Industrial DivisionCL Smith Industrial CoClear Creek & Associates IncCleveland Gear CoCleveland Vibrator CoCMC Industrial ElectronicsCOBRA AmericaComcoCompuWeigh CorpConductix WampflerContinental ConstructionControl Chief CorporationControl Stuff IncControlled Environments Group LLCCorn Belt Testing IncCPM- Beta Raven/Crown Iron WorksCR ManufacturingCrippen Northland Superior Supply CoCrown Appraisals IncC-TEC AGC-TEC ConstructionC-TEC ElectricalC-TEC MechanicalCultura Technologies IncCustom Agri Systems IncDCLDecker Consulting and Investigations IncDegesch America IncDEKRA InsightDelux Mfg CoDesign Plast IncDICKEY-john CorpDiesel Locomotive CoDonaldson Co IncDouglas Products & PackagingDrake Inc

Eastern InstrumentsEasy AutomationEBM Construction IncEBM Mfg IncEdward J Heck & Sons CoElectro-Sensors IncEMW IndustrialEnergy Panel StructuresEntringer (AGI)EnviroLogix IncEriez Manufacturing CoThe Essmueller CoExtronFairbanks ScalesFaithful+GouldFeed & Grain MagazineFlexcoFood Protection AllianceFOSSFRAME (AGI)Frigortec LPFrisbie Construction Co IncFumigation Service & Supply IncGamet MfgGateway Building SystemsGeneral Rubber & PlasticsGeneratica SAGeopier Foundation CoGlobal Fabrication IncGraber Construction IncGrain Belt Supply CoGrain Handler USAGreConGreen Future IncGreene Galvanized StairsGreystone Construction CoGSIHafcoVacHalverson CoHanson Silo CoHarris Companies IncHayes and Stolz Industrial Mfg CoHelitech Civil Construction DivisionHetronic USAHeyl & Patterson EquipmentHi Roller (AGI)Hoffmann IncHogenson Construction Co

Honeyville Metal IncHubbell KillarkHulcher Services IncHutchinson/MayrathIBT Industrial SolutionsIEP TechnologiesImperial Systems IncThe Industrial Fumigant Co LLCIndustrial Magnetics IncInland Tarp & LinerInterstates CompaniesISNJ&D Construction IncJMI Covers LLCKahler Automation CorpKasa Controls & AutomationKBM Industrial Services IncKC Supply Co IncKelley Construction IncThe Kelly GroupKice Industries IncKnobelsdorff Electric IncKoehl Brothers IncLaidig Systems IncLambton Conveyor LtdLang Construction GroupLarson Engineering IncLawson Rigging & FabricationLCDM Corporation/TAM SystemsLegacy Building SolutionsLeMar IndustriesLewis Goetz an Eriks Company formerly

RBH Mill & ElevatorLiftco ManliftLinak US IncLMM (Law-Marot-Milpro)Lowry Mfg CoLUDECA IncLuff Industries LtdM&M Specialty Services LLCMacon General ContractorsMagik Kleener Sales IncMaljohn CoMapcon Technologies IncMarcus ConstructionMarsh & McLennan AgencyMartin EngineeringMasaba

Exhibitors Lining Up for Exchange 2018After a record-setting show last year in Kansas City, the Expo in Denver should be even bigger and better! Over 340 exhibitors have already

signed up for booths in the 290,000 square foot exhibit hall! You can see an up-to-date map of the hall at www.geaps.com/Expo18.Make plans to attend GEAPS Exchange 2018, March 24-27, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. Look for hotel and registration

information in In-Grain and www.geaps.com in the coming months!

340 companies are already signed up to exhibit at Exchange 2018 in Denver. Exchange 2017 in Kansas City had a record-setting 438 exhibitors!


Mathews CoMaxi-Lift IncMcCormick Construction CoMcPherson Concrete Storage Systems IncMechanical & Ceramic SolutionsMEGA DryersMeridian Manufacturing GroupMetro Contract Services/Fall Protection

Systems CorpMetso Minerals Industries IncMFS/York/Stormor/Brownie SystemsMid-Continent Industries IncMid-States Material Handling &

Fabrication IncMidwest Paint Service IncMitchell Mill Systems (AGI)Moeller Engineering LLCMole Master Services CorpMonitor Technologies LLCMotovarioMusselman & Hall Contractors LLCMustang Equipment LLCNarstcoNECO SolutionsNeuero IndustrietechnikNEXTTEQ LLCNightstick by Bayco ProductsNolin SteelNORD DrivesystemsNordstrong Equipment LtdNorseman StructuresNorstar Industries LtdNorwood Sales IncNuVision (AGI)Olsson AssociatesOpenLink Agribusiness Solutions GroupOPI-Integris USAPainters USA IncPenreco/CalumetPepper MaintenancePerten Instruments Inc

Peterson Structures LLCPit ExpressPMI Iowa LLCPMI Nebraska LLCPneumat Systems IncPoly-TexPrairie Land Millwright Services IncPrecision Pulley and Idler (PPI)Premier Components IncProcess and Storage SolutionsProgress Rail ServicesProgressive Products IncPTM (AGI)Puritan Magnetics IncQ-Sage IncR&C Welding Fabrication Trucking

and CraneR&R Contracting IncRail SafeRailserve IncRailWorksRapat CorpRaven IndustriesRazor TrackingREMBE IncRexnord IndustriesRice Lake Weighing SystemsRich Connell AGRI-SEARCH IncRichmond Engineering WorksRiley EquipmentRiver Consulting/Matrix PDM EngineeringRL Painting & Mfg IncRN Conveyance Co IncRolfes @ BooneRomer Labs IncRotex Global LLCSafe-Grain/Maxi-Tronic IncSafety Made Simple IncSCAFCO Grain SystemsSchenck ProcessSchlagel Inc

Schumacher Elevator CoSchustScrew Conveyor CorpSeedburo Equipment CoSEW-EurodriveShore Measuring SystemsSidney Mfg CoSiemens Industry IncSioux Steel CoSlatercom - WCDS-M Enterprises IncSMA LLCSMI & Hydraulics IncSoles Enterprises IncSolvaySpecialty Industries IncSpringland MfgSt Louis Screw & BoltStewart & Stevenson - Rail KingStructural Restoration IncStueve Construction LLCSubsurface Constructors IncSudenga Industries IncSukup Mfg CoSun Magnetic Sys-Tech Co LtdSuperior Grain EquipmentSuperior IndustriesSuperior Lidgerwood MundySyntron Material Handling LLCTandem Products Inc/Rhino Hyde® DivTapco IncTE Ibberson CoTeam Power SolutionsTemputech IncThern IncThompson Automation and

Specialty ServicesTMI Coatings IncTMSA - Tecnologia Em Movimentação SATodd & Sargent IncTom-Cin Metals Inc

Tornum ABTrackmobile LLCTramco (AGI)Transco IndustriesTranSystems CorporationTriple/S Dynamics IncTritech Fall ProtectionTSGC Inc dba Tri-States Grain

Conditioning IncUnion Iron (AGI)Universal IndustriesUPIVAA LLCValmont CoatingsVaro Engineers IncVector ConstructionVEITVertical Software IncVigen Construction IncVIS (AGI)VortexWarrior Mfg LLCWear-Concepts IncThe Weitz CoWellman EnterprisesWest Side Salvage IncWesteel (AGI)Western AgWestern States Design & BuildWestrup IncWintech International LLCWL Port-Land Systems IncWoofter Construction & Irrigation IncWorldWide Electric CorporationYargus Manufacturing IncYounglove Construction LLC

List as of May 8, 2017.

Are you interested in a booth for Denver? Call GEAPS' sales team today, at (763) 999-4300, or email [email protected].


EDUCATION

Representatives of GEAPS’ International Executive Committee, Continuing Education Program Oversight Committee, executive and professional development programs staff met with leaders from strategic partner Kansas State University (K-State) April 19 in Manhattan, Kansas. Held every spring since 2008, the partners meeting is an opportunity to review and advance development of the continuing education and credentialing programs, and identify new opportunities for continual improvement. The main focus this year was working on a scope of work and work plan for 2017-18. The group also discussed two new courses available later this year, and the upcoming launch of the Hands-On Training (HOT) Program. For Chris Blair, New Cooperative, Greater Iowa Chapter, Continuing Education Program Oversight Committee chair, it was his first time attending the meeting. “Going into this meeting, I knew the relationship between GEAPS and K-State was very strong,” Blair said. “The one thing I picked up on in this meeting is the amount of passion both GEAPS and K-State have for producing quality education for the industry.” GEAPS International President Marcus Neal, Lansing Trade Group, Kansas City, added that it’s important for the group to gather in person every year to assess the current state of the program and the partnership. He said the primary objective is always continual improvement of the program and sustaining the commitment and strength of the partnership. “Getting together face-to-face gives us an opportunity to accomplish a lot in a very short amount of time,” Neal said. “One area we talked more about this year was the direction and priority for pursuing opportunities to collaborate with other K-State grain science and industry stakeholders to expand the scope and reach of our program.” Blair agreed that the amount of work accomplished was very impressive. “It goes to show how strong GEAPS is as an organization,” Blair said. “With the help of GEAPS and K-State staff, and of course all of the outstanding GEAPS member volunteers, I am very excited for these programs heading into the future.”

GEAPS, K-State Meet to Advance Continuing Education, Credentialing Programs

Works in Progress from GEAPS and Kansas-State University

GEAPS and K-State are working on a number of new continuing education programs, including:

• Three new courses (two in 2017)• Two course updates• HOT Program

Look for updates on all of these programs in In-Grain and on www.geaps.com.

Grain Science and Industry Advisory Council Meeting

In addition to the partner’s meeting, GEAPS is represented on the K-State Grain Science and Industry Advisory Council, which met April 20-21. The council represents the collective interests of industry stakeholders. GEAPS Executive Vice President David Krejci, council chair, and International President Marcus Neal represent GEAPS. The primary objective of advisory council meetings is to ensure continual improvement and strategic alignment of the department and the collective best interests, evolving and emerging needs of industry stakeholders. Council meetings are a forum for open dialogue among industry stakeholder leaders, department administration, faculty and students. These meetings help achieve clarity and consensus about department strategic direction and priorities to help guide department decision making.

The following organizations are represented on the council: AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CEREAL CHEMIST INTERNATIONAL [AACCI]AMERICAN BAKERS ASSOCIATION [ABA]AMERICAN FEED INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION [AFIA]AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF BAKING [AIB]AMERICAN SOCIETY OF BAKING [ASB]BAKERS NATIONAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION [BNEF]BAKING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS AND ALLIEDS [BEMA]GRAIN ELEVATOR AND PROCESSING SOCIETY [GEAPS]INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF OPERATIVE MILLERS [IAOM]KANSAS CORN COMMISSIONKANSAS GRAIN AND FEED ASSOCIATION [KGFA]KANSAS GRAIN SORGHUM COMMISSIONKANSAS SOYBEAN COMMISSIONKANSAS WHEAT COMMISSIONNATIONAL GRAIN AND FEED ASSOCIATION [NGFA]NORTH AMERICAN MILLERS ASSOCIATION [NAMA]


Equipment for the Hands-On Training (HOT) Program has begun to arrive at Kansas State University. The program will take place on campus in the Hal Ross Flour Mill, with the first

course scheduled to take place in December. Registration for the first course is expected to open in July at www.geaps.com.

GSI has donated its patented InterSystems 3i RollerFLO™ enclosed belt grain conveyor to the program, part of an equipment donation valued over $100,000.

“We are pleased to support this important training that GEAPS and K-State are providing to the industry,” said Lance Brown, GSI global learning and development director. “We’re also excited about the opportunity for K-State students and faculty to work on a daily basis with InterSystems brand equipment.”

The mill is undergoing several upgrades to accommodate the program. The facility is installing upgraded electrical wiring and a specifically-designed concrete pad for mounting the equipment.

If you are interested in supporting the HOT Program, GEAPS and K-State are still looking for financial donations.

HOT Program Equipment Arriving at K-State

HOT Program DonorsThe following manufactures and vendors have graciously contributed to the hot program:

5 STAR• GSI Group LLC• Sukup Manufacturing Co.

4 STAR• RNC Material Handling Equipment• Lambton Conveyor Ltd

3 STAR• 4B Components Ltd.

1 STAR• Safe-Grain/Maxi-Tronic• CMC Industrial Electronics

Other Donations• Grain Journal• Screw Conveyor Corp


EDUCATION

Members Leverage Industry Experience, Academic Knowledge to Develop New Process Flow Diagrams Course The GEAPS/Kansas State University (K-State) Distance Education Program will offer a new course on process flow diagrams in July. GEAPS 610: Interpretation of Process Flow Diagrams was designed entirely by GEAPS members. The course will teach participants how to interpret and use process flow diagrams, and how they are applied in various grain and processing facilities.

GEAPS’ Continuing Education Program Oversite Committee (CEPOC) oversees planning and development of all distance education program

courses. Af ter evaluating proposed courses and asking any questions needed to clarify scope or content, the group votes whether or not to move ahead with development, and appoints a task force.

Fred Fairchild, professor emeritus, K-State, led GEAPS 610’s course development task force. Fairchild has been involved in the program for many years, and this is the sixth course he has overseen. While he’s been retired for the last few years, Fairchild has 30 years of experience

in the industry designing and building grain handling, storage and processing facilities. He also spent nearly 20 years as faculty at the K-State Department of Grain Science and Industry.

According to Fairchild, the course is important because every grain facility has some kind of process flow. He added that flow diagrams show how materials move through the plant, and what happens to

them on-site. He worked with GEAPS staff on the course syllabus, outlining goals, lectures and target audiences.

“We put this together for people to understand what happens in the processing plant they are working for,” Fairchild said. “One of the challenges we faced was how much content should be in the course, and how detailed should it be.”

Determining the appropriate level of detail was also a challenge for collaborators from Iowa State University. Dr. Charlie Hurburgh served on the course creation task force, while Connie Hardy and Kortney Wagner are each teaching lectures.

According to Dr. Hurburgh, Iowa State University’s contributions included background material on various types of wet processing and how to numerically do a mass balance on processing operations.

Fred Fairchild

Kortney Wagner Dr. Charlie Hurburgh Connie Hardy


GEAPS 610: Interpretation of Process Flow Diagrams Course Planning Task Force:

• Fred Fairchild, Kansas State University, team leader

• Dr. Charlie Hurburgh, Iowa State University

• Jeff Roumph, WD Patterson Co., Inc.• Mike Dooley, Bay State Milling• Shawn Thiele, Kansas State University • Brandi Miller, Kansas State University• Janet Arneson, GEAPS staff • Chuck House, GEAPS staff

Instructors:• Fred Fairchild, professor emeritus, Kansas

State University• Allan Tedrow, sales executive, McCormick

Construction Co.• Dr. Alok Singh, proposal engineer, WL

Port-Land Systems, Inc.• Jason Watt, Buhler instructor of milling,

Kansas State University• Connie Hardy, extension program

specialist, Iowa State University• Kortney Wagner, graduate student, Iowa

State University

Lectures:• Introduction: Flow Diagram Purposes

and Functions• Capabilities, Limitations and Plant Safety• Flow Diagrams for Grain Handling Functions• Flow Diagrams for Feed Processing• Flow Diagrams for Grain Dry Milling• Flow Diagrams for Wet Process Separations• Investigating Equipment Requirements• Mass Balance: Quantity In Equals

Quantity Out• Working With an Example• Drawing a Flow Diagram

REGISTRATION INFORMATIONCourse DatesJuly 17-Aug. 18

Registration DatesJune 6-July 11

Cost$685 for members$895 for non-members

“That’s probably the basic key to understanding whether a process is in control or not is whether the mass balances work out in the right places and they all add to 100 percent,” Hurburgh said. “If they don’t, somewhere along the line someone better be taking a look and doing something about it.”

Wagner’s lecture covers mass balances, and she divided it into two parts.

“I wanted the first part of the lecture to help participants understand mass balances in general, and where and how they can be used,” Wager said. “The second part goes through specific examples. My goal was to make this lecture useful in real life settings, without getting lost in calculations.”

Hardy added that the lecture on mass balances would provide an understanding that what goes into processing grain must come out somewhere, and that there is money to be made or lost in understanding the process.

For Hardy, the biggest challenge involved covering very broad topics in a short amount of time.

“My job is to talk about wet process separations,” Hardy said. “Those involve all the major grains, and are really applicable to corn and soybeans. My lecture was broader and it was more of a description and not quite as quantitative, but it should help people envision what happens to grain as it’s processed.”

According to Trina Adams, distance education coordinator, K-State, the universities play an important role during course creation, ensuring courses meet industry standards and align with best practices.

“During the creation process, K-State reviews course planning documents,” Adams said. “Then we work with instructors to develop drafts of material outlined in the course syllabus. After receiving final drafts, we ask a peer reviewer to examine materials and suggest improvements. After this process, we make sure the content and any additional required products fit into the learning management system.”

Each course takes a tremendous amount of time and effort to produce. Contributors each have their own reasons for dedicating their time, talent and energy to the program.

Dr. Hurburgh and Hardy are both long-time GEAPS members who were excited to help develop the course. Hardy said it’s a pleasure to contribute something that will help those in the industry. Wagner’s lecture will help her progress towards a master’s degree. Fairchild works on the program because he enjoys sharing his knowledge, and helping grain industry workers do their jobs more efficiently.

In addition to teaching four of the lectures and narrating a fifth, Fairchild will remain involved with the course after it opens this summer. He will serve as a facilitator, a role he fills for every course he has designed. It allows him to work with the participants to make sure they understand the material, while connecting them with other industry experts for questions.

GEAPS 610 will include animations done by Comco, going beyond anything currently used in the program. Comco designs and builds electrical control and automation systems for companies that operate in the grain, animal feed, mining and material handling industries.

GEAPS 610 includes 10 lectures and will take roughly 10 hours to complete. Registration opens June 6.


GEAPS 500: Introduction to Grain Handling Operations CE: Credential in Grain Operations ManagementThis course serves as an introduction to the key purposes,

equipment and processes of grain-handling facilities with an emphasis on safety. Rick Gregg, Providence Grain Solutions, Non-Chapter, took the course in 2015.

“I was very interested in seeing what topics would be covered and how much detail would be provided in an introductory course,” Gregg said. “I found it to be very thorough and sufficient for orientating new recruits. I now have a resource I can recommend for new staff to participate in. It has freed me up, knowing that we have a reliable training option for new employees.”

GEAPS 510: Grain Facilities Planning and Design I CE: Credential in Grain Operations ManagementThis course covers the key factors and information needed to build

new facilities or modernize existing structures. Lectures cover facility types and capacities, storage structures, equipment, layouts and site selection. At the end of the course, participants will lay out a simple facility.

Jeff Malek, CGOM, Rahr Malting Co, Minneapolis, took the course in April 2015 to work towards a credential.

“I have always had an interest in how grain facilities are designed,” Malek said. “I also thought it could help me learn different ways we could improve our facilities. The information from this course has helped me tremendously. It has allowed me to make better decisions on what should or could be changed to make our facility more efficient.”

GEAPS 550: Materials Handling I CE: Credential in Grain Operations ManagementThis course is the first in a three-part series and focuses on

the properties and flow characteristics of grains and other dry bulk materials. Students will be able to determine various material characteristics and their effect on the selection and sizing of bins, spouting and screw conveyors. George Alexopoulos took the course last year to learn more about the design aspects of grain handling and storage equipment.

“This information helps me as a mechanical design engineer especially in the area of chute and hopper design,” Alexopoulos said. “I have definitely benefited from my studies and consult the course material whenever I need to refresh my memory. I feel that the course was well worth every cent.”

GEAPS 610: Interpretation of Process Flow DiagramsThis brand new course focuses on interpretation, use and creation

of process-flow diagrams, especially in grain-handling and grain-processing facilities. It will discuss the purposes, benefits and limitations of flow diagrams, and then investigate how diagrams depict processes in facilities devoted to grain-handling, feed processing, grain dry

milling, and wet-process separation. At the end of the course, students will be required to develop their own relatively simple flow chart.

Courses are open to anyone, even if they are not a GEAPS member or a student enrolled at K-State. For more information about the courses or to register, please visit www.geaps.com, contact Katya Morrell at [email protected] or call (763) 999-4300.

EDUCATION

New Course on Process Flow Diagrams Available in JulyGEAPS and Kansas State University are offering four courses through their award-winning Distance Education Program in July. These online courses run from July 17 – Aug. 18, and registration closes Tuesday, July 11.

Registration Information Course Dates July 17-Aug. 18Registration Dates June 6-July 11Cost $685 for members $895 for non-membersRegister online or download a registration form at www.geaps.com.

Save Money with Volume Discounts The GEAPS/Kansas State University Distance Education Program is a great way to train grain industry professionals of all experience levels. To make the program more accessible for large groups of employees, GEAPS offers discounts to companies that purchase coupon blocks of registrations through the Volume Discount Program. Blocks are available in four sizes and offer up to a 20 percent savings on the member price for courses. Coupons can be used by anyone in the company, whether they are a GEAPS member or not. Each coupon in a block is good for one registration in a regularly scheduled course or a course on-demand, and coupons are valid for three years after purchase.

BLOCK A / 10-29 registrations5 percent off the $685 member rate

BLOCK B / 30-49 registrations 10 percent off the $685 member rate

BLOCK C / 50-99 registrations 15 percent off the $685 member rate

BLOCK D / 100+ registrations 20 percent off the $685 member rate

Volume discounts lock in the price for three years. For more information or to purchase a block of registrations, contact Katya Morrell at [email protected] or call (763) 999-4300.


Registration is open for the National Grain and Feed Association’s (NGFA) and Grain Journal magazine’s CONVEY 2017, a newly redesigned operations and regulatory compliance conference and trade show for the grain handling, processing, milling and feed industries. CONVEY, a successor to the former NGFA-Grain Journal Safety Conference, will focus annually on key regulatory compliance, safety and operational issues that are vital to facility managers and their key employees. A significant focus of CONVEY ’17 will be on the Trump administration’s regulatory philosophy and policy changes affecting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Environmental Protection Agency. Key operations issues affecting the industry and prudent safety practices to maintain safe and operationally efficient facility operations also will be addressed. Several breakout sessions, structured in a way that allows attendees to customize their experience around three tracks – Safety, Grain Quality, and Operations – also offer the opportunity to earn Continuing Education Credits (pending approval by Kansas State University KSU). Marcus Neal, director of facility operations at Lansing Trade Group, LLC, and GEAPS International president, is featured in one of these sessions. This year’s conference, to be conducted July 24-26 at the Westin Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri, also will include the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health, as well as several sessions on specific OSHA regulations and interactive sessions covering inspections. In addition to opportunities to engage with industry leaders about emergency preparedness, automation and employee retention, CONVEY ’17 also will cover best practices on how to comply with the most far-reaching law to hit the feed industry – the Food Safety Modernization Act. CONVEY ’17 includes a 75-exhibitor trade show, which offers ample time to explore the latest product offerings and meet with colleagues. Registration for CONVEY 17 is available online at www.ngfa.org.

NGFA and Grain Journal introduce Convey ’17 – a new operations and regulatory compliance conference

Are you looking to get more involved in GEAPS? Do you want to connect with other GEAPS members from all over North America? Would you like to help improve GEAPS and engage our members? GEAPS Membership Committee is looking for volunteers!

What Does the Membership Committee Do?The committee provides direction for and oversight of GEAPS’ member development plans and programs, including: member recruitment, retention and engagement. That means you will play a role in reaching out to students and non-members throughout the grain handling and processing industries. You will also help determine how we recognize the best recruiters in the organization and honor the most remarkable chapters.

The Committee is involved in the following programs: • Student Day at GEAPS Exchange • Recruitment Awards • Outstanding Chapter award and Chapter Cup

Why Should I Volunteer?Members volunteer for committees for a number of reasons. Some are looking for a way to give back to the industry and to GEAPS, others are looking to expand their professional network or build leadership skills. Serving on a committee can be rewarding, both personally and professionally!

What Kind of a Time Commitment is Required?The committee meets via conference call four to six times a year. They also meet in person twice, the Saturday before the Exchange and at the GEAPS Leadership Education and Networking Workshop. Committee members are also asked to be liaisons with chapter leaders to help with member retention.

If you are interested in participating contact Deb Most at [email protected] or come and meet the Membership Committee at the GEAPS Leadership, Education and Networking Workshop on July 18 at a.m.

Build Skills and Expand Your Network on the Membership Committee!


ELECTIONS

It is time to elect new leaders for the International and Associates boards. Nominations committees for each board have identified a number of qualified candidates, and voting will take place online. All active Regular and Associate members will receive a link to an online ballot with voting instructions via email in April. The deadline to vote is Thursday, June 1.

The International and Associates Board nominations committees have identified 15 candidates to consider for Board leadership this year. Six members are running for three open positions on the International Board, and eight members are running for four positions on the Associates Board. The following pages include profiles of all candidates.

GEAPS will announce both election results at the Annual Meeting on Wednesday, July 19, at GEAPS Leadership Education and Networking Workshop in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

International Board Vacancies Three director spots on the International Board become available annually. International Board candidates will fill positions currently held by Barbara Grove, Farmway Cooperative, Great Plains; Jeff Jones, MKC, Great Plains; and Kris Smelzer, MillerCoors, Intermountain.

Many incumbent directors will continue to serve on the board, including: Chris Blair, New Cooperative, Greater Iowa; Jacob Elder, Perdue AgriBusiness, Mid-Atlantic; David Hoffman, Ag Producers Cooperative; Tri-State, David Marr, Michigan Ag Commodities, Michigan/So Ontario; Steve Myers, Bunge Milling, Kansas City; and Robert Taylor, Cargill, Minneapolis.

Steve Myers, Bunge Milling, Kansas City and current International Board director is running unopposed for the position of second vice president. If elected, Myers will be on track to become International president in 2019-2020.

Incumbent officers who will continue to serve for 2017-2018 are Marcus Neal, Lansing Trade Group, Kansas City, as International board chair,

Barb Kraft, Landus Cooperative, Greater Iowa, as president, and Robert Taylor, Cargill, Minneapolis, as first vice president.

Associates Board Vacancies Four director seats will open on the Associates Board as well. Associate member candidates will fill positions currently held by Todd Morey, Airlanco (AGI), Kansas City; Bill Pickell, The Lakeland Companies/Control Assemblies, Minneapolis; Wade Spencer, Maxi-Lift Inc, Great Plains; Ed Zdrojewski, Grain Journal, Cornbelt.

Incumbent Associate Board directors who will continue to serve are: Ross Carlson, Chief Agri-Industrial Div, Minneapolis; Regan Heaton, SCAFCO Grain Systems, Inland Empire; Janice Kantola, Premier Components, Michigan/So Ontario; Eric Kelley, JMI Covers LLC, Tri-State; Vincent Marze, WL Port-Land Systems Inc, Seaway; Art Moeller, Moeller Engineering LLC, Greater Iowa; Pete Mueller, Fumigation Service & Supply, Cornbelt; and Greg Van Sickle, TSGC, North Iowa.

Incumbent Associates Board officers who will continue to serve are Associates Board President Colin McClure, PMI Nebraska Inc., Greater Nebraska, as immediate past president, Cheryl Lansink, Comco, Siouxland, as president; and Darren Zink, 4B Components Ltd, Hoosier, as vice president.

GEAPS Elections: Place Your Online Vote Quickly and Securely Whether you are a Regular member or an Associate, casting your vote for GEAPS leaders is easy!

You will receive an election email in April. The email will contain a link to vote in the election.

• Open the email and click on the survey link • Enter the password supplied in the email • Follow the instructions and cast your vote

It’s that easy to cast your ballot and make a difference!

Vote for International and Associates Board Leaders

DEADLINE:JUNE 1


CANDIDATE FOR 2017-2018 INTERNATIONAL 2ND VICE PRESIDENTSTEVE MYERS, Bunge Milling, Kansas City Mr. Steve Myers is an elevator superintendent at Bunge Milling, Atchison, Kansas. He joined GEAPS in 2008 and has served in International and chapter leadership. Steve currently serves on the International Board of Directors, International Executive Committee, Membership Committee and is a director for Kansas City. He has also volunteered on the Exchange Host Advisory Council and as a Student Day speaker. In 2013, he was named a Chapter Member of Distinction. Outside of GEAPS, Steve helped Bunge supply all local EMS stations with grain-entrapment rescue tubes.

“I really enjoy being on the International board. Working with all the different committees and seeing the effort everyone puts into their role as committee members is truly amazing. To be involved in making GEAPS a better organization is very rewarding.”

CANDIDATES FOR 2017 INTERNATIONAL BOARD DIRECTOR ELECTIONSTEELE BOYD, Riceland Foods, Mid-South Mr. Steele Boyd is director of commodity operations at Riceland Foods, Inc. in Stuttgart, Arkansas. He joined GEAPS in 2011 and has served in chapter leadership. Steele currently serves as secretary/treasurer of Mid-South.

“Conservation, quality and safety are key parts of the future of grain-related operations. I have a strong interest in and aptitude for discovering new and innovative ways to strengthen these goals. As an International Board director, I will bring years of agricultural experience and a dedication to the future leadership of grain-related operations.”

SCOTT BRITTINGHAM, CGOM, GQM, PCRM, Mountaire Farms, Mid-Atlantic Mr. Scott Brittingham is grain manager at Mountaire Farms in Harrington, Delaware. He joined GEAPS in 2004 and has served in International and chapter leadership. Scott currently serves as treasurer of Mid-Atlantic and was recognized as Chapter Member of Distinction in 2011 and 2014.

“Having earned a certification and two specialist credentials from GEAPS, and having assumed a leading role in the our chapter’s outreach to FFA students, I feel I have a unique perspective to offer as GEAPS continues to expand its programs and influence as the knowledge resource for the grain handling and processing industry.”

BARBARA GROVE, CGOM, GQM, Farmway Cooperative Inc, Great Plains Ms. Barbara Grove is a quality systems manager/assistant grain operations manager at Farmway Cooperative Inc, Beloit, Kansas. She joined GEAPS in 2010 and has served in International and chapter leadership. Barbara currently serves as a member of the International Board of Directors, the Exchange Educational Programming Committee, and as president of Great Plains. She has also volunteered as a moderator at Exchange and as a program speaker at GEAPS chapter and Kansas Grain and Feed Association events. Outside of GEAPS, she is a member of Women in Agribusiness, Rotary, and Leadership Mitchell County-Kansas Leadership Council.

“I fully believe in GEAPS core purpose of being the knowledge resource for the world of grain handling and processing operations. Whether it be with the International Board of Directors, Exchange Educational Programming Committee, local chapter or my company, developing and educating our employees is a big focus for me. I feel the Board has great strategic plans in place to continue moving forward and finding the best avenues for our members, and I am fully committed to advancing these plans.”

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JEFF JONES, MKC, Great Plains Mr. Jeff Jones is director of southern operations at MKC in Newton, Kansas. A GEAPS member since 2013, he has served in International and chapter leadership. Jeff currently serves on the International Board of Directors and as treasurer of Great Plains. He has also volunteered on the Chapter Leader Advisory Support Council, Exchange Host Advisory Council, as a Student Day speaker and as a moderator. Outside of GEAPS, Jeff serves on the Hutchinson Community College Ag. Advisory Board.

“As a current board member the past two years, I am honored to promote GEAPS as the leader in grain knowledge and professional development for the grain handling and processing industries. I am committed to working as an International Board director the next three years alongside my fellow elevator and grain processing experts. As the state of agricultural changes daily, it will be imperative to be in the forefront of current and future concerns and upcoming regulatory issues.”

PHILIP KELLY, CGOM, Louis Dreyfus Company, Gulf South Mr. Philip Kelly is general superintendent at Louis Dreyfus Company in Port Allen, Louisiana. A GEAPS member since 1999, he has served in chapter leadership. He currently serves as president of Gulf South and was named GEAPS’ top recruiter for 2016 by recruiting 13 new members. Outside of GEAPS, he serves on the North American Export Grain Association Grades and Inspection Committee New Orleans LA Port Range Subcommittee.

“It has been my pleasure to work in the grain industry for just over 33 years. It is my desire and commitment to continue the work GEAPS has done to help create that enthusiasm and share it with current and upcoming generations of grain handling professionals.”

KRIS SMELSER, MillerCoors, Intermountain Mr. Kris Smelser is the MT/WY regional manager for MillerCoors, Power, Montana. He joined GEAPS in 2006 and has served in International and chapter leadership. Kris currently serves on the International Board of Directors and Chapter Resource Committee (CRC).

“I have had the privilege to be part of some exciting changes being part of the CRC and would like the opportunity to see the changes through as an International Board director.”

CANDIDATES FOR 2017 ASSOCIATES BOARD ELECTIONTODD MOREY, Airlanco (AGI), Kansas City Mr. Todd Morey is a sales manager at Airlanco in Falls City, Nebraska. A GEAPS member since 2010, he has served in International and chapter leadership. He currently serves on the Associates Board of Directors and Exchange Educational Programming Committee (EPC).

“Serving on the Associates Board and EPC has been a fantastic and rewarding experience. I want to continue to serve GEAPS in its mission of being THE knowledge resource for the grain industry. I will continue to put in the time and effort needed to perform these tasks.”


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PERRY NETTLES, Food Protection Services, Mid-SouthMr. Perry Nettles is vice president of operations at Food Protection Services in Bay, Arkansas. A GEAPS member since 2011, he has served in International and chapter leadership. He currently serves on the Chapter Resource Committee and as first vice president of Mid-South.

“I have been involved in the grain industry from farm to fork for the past thirty years, with a food safety pest management focus. I share that knowledge with the industry by presenting at the Mid-South Chapter, Exchange, other industry associations, universities, high schools and state pesticide recertification classes.”

BILL PICKELL, The Lakeland Companies/Control Assemblies, Minneapolis Mr. Bill Pickell is vice president, general counsel at The Lakeland Companies/Control Assemblies in Plymouth, Minnesota. A GEAPS member since 2010, he has served in International and chapter leadership. He currently serves on the Associates Board of Directors and on the Continuing Education Program Oversight Committee.

“As GEAPS’ programs continue to expand, we will be addressing a variety of complex strategic and governance issues that impact all members. My emphasis is on providing insight and perspective to board deliberations based on my professional credentials and experience.”

WADE SPENCER, Maxi-Lift Inc., Great Plains Mr. Wade Spencer is a sales engineer at Maxi-Lift Inc., Hutchinson, Kansas. A GEAPS member since 2009, he has served in International and chapter leadership. He currently serves on the Associates Board of Directors.

“My goal is to help members and prospective members become more engaged in their local chapter and convert non-members to members, and let them know the benefits that GEAPS offers. I volunteer my knowledge and services to help educate the industry by giving technical presentations which are needed across the country.”

CHERYL STORCH, Custom Agri Systems, Inc., Seaway Ms. Cheryl Storch is HR/safety/risk manager with Custom Agri Systems, Inc. in Napoleon, Ohio. A GEAPS member since 2010, she has served in International and chapter leadership. She currently serves on the Continuing Education Program Oversight Committee and as Seaway Chapter secretary/treasurer.

“I am committed to further enhance, upgrade and increase value of our educational programs, and to continue to expand the benefits members, and especially associate members, gain as a part of GEAPS on the local, national and International levels.”

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ALEX WESTLIND, The Weitz Co, MinneapolisMr. Alex Westlind is an engineering manager with The Weitz Co in Plymouth, Minnesota. A GEAPS member since 2007, he has served in chapter leadership.

“I commit to help build upon the legacy of our GEAPS community, striving for continuous improvement in our industry safety and education programs without losing sight of best practices and common sense approaches.”

REGGIE WHITE, RN-Conveyance Company Inc, Mid-Atlantic Mr. Reggie White is the president of RN-Conveyance Company Inc. in Salisbury, Maryland. A GEAPS member since 2007, he has served in International and chapter leadership. He currently serves on the Membership Committee and as Mid-Atlantic past president.

“In our local chapter, my commitment was to engage with everyone through inviting new speakers, inviting local professionals to join us for dinner and to engage with our chapter. I realize more work needs to be done and I am ready for the chance to continue to learn and give back.”

ED ZDROJEWSKI, Grain Journal, CornbeltMr. Ed Zdrojewski is editor for Grain Journal, Decatur, Illinois. A GEAPS member since 1996, he has served in both International and chapter leadership. He currently serves on the Associates Board of Directors and Continuing Education Program Oversight Committee. Ed also was recognized as a Cornbelt Chapter Member of Distinction in 2006.

“My priority is to use my experience and contacts to help Associate members contribute to furthering GEAPS’ mission to be the knowledge resource for the grain handling and processing industries.”


Chapter and committees:President-Seaway Chapter, Chapter Leader Advisory Support Council (CLASC), Seaway Chapter Grain Rescue Committee

Family: I have been married to my wife Theresa for 19 years. We have three children: daughters Briana (18) and Adrian (15), and son Robbie (11).

Position and Company: Safety and Security Director-Legacy Farmers Cooperative

Years with company: 8 years

Years in Industry: 8 years

Interesting or unique fact about your facility/company: Legacy has 16 locations spread across three counties in Northwest Ohio. Legacy services our customers in the areas of grain, agronomy, petroleum, transportation, turf and ornamental and has one retail lawn and pet store.

Past positions: Deputy Sheriff/K-9 Handler-Hancock County (Ohio) Sheriff’s Office

Education: Graduate of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy. Specialist Cer tif icate in Occupational Health and Safety from Eastern Michigan University.

Biggest influence on your career: My predecessor, Joe Hochstettler, who patiently taught me not only

the responsibilities of my current position but also to be an effective and influential leader. Joe also introduced me to GEAPS.

How has GEAPS helped your leadership skills? I feel that taking part in some of the numerous training opportunities, especially those presented during GEAPS Exchange and the Great Lakes Regional Conference has greatly increased my knowledge base in my current field.

What are three of your favorite memories from GEAPS? I really enjoyed Exchange in Omaha. I look forward to the Great Lakes Regional Conference every year because the content and people are great. I also really enjoy and take pride in helping with the Seaway Chapter Grain Rescue School every year. I feel that it is a great resource that is helping to save lives not only in our industry, but for our customers also.

What is the best advice you have received from another GEAPS member? Joe Hochstettler often told me to take advantage of any opportunity I could get to learn something new and to never stop evolving in my position.

What is one industry-wide trend affecting your company right now? How are you reacting to it? In my position I am continually striving to learn and adjust to the ever changing regulatory environment that governs our industry. I try to keep up to date on the current issues and take advantage of learning opportunities whenever possible.

MEMBERP R O F I L E

Ron Digby

GEAPS scholarships ensure that current professionals and future industry employees develop skills to keep the industry running efficiently into the future.

First, figure out which scholarship to pursue.

• The Henry H. Kaufmann Memorial Scholarship helps current industry professionals who need to learn a foreign language to advance their careers. • The Harold Reese Memorial Scholarship helps current professionals and students with financial assistance for the GEAPS/Kansas State

University Distance Education Program, as well as full-time students studying grain-related programs at other colleges and universities.

Then fill out the application on following page or at www.geaps.com by June 1, 2017.

Last year, seven Reese Memorial Scholarships were awarded, as well as one Kaufmann Scholarship.

For more information, contact Katya Morrell, [email protected], (763) 999-4311.

Your Next Assignment: Plan Your Scholarship Application

Due Date: June 1

Students studying grain-related fields or taking online courses through GEAPS/K-State Distance Education Program are eligible for the Harold Reese Memorial Scholarship. One of the recipients of the scholarship in 2014 was former Student member Saxon Ryan. Ryan was pursuing his Master of Science Degree in Industrial and Agricultural Technology at Iowa State University. He was pursuing a career in the grain industry because of the growth and change in the industry over the last few years. “I like a good challenge and the grain industry will likely always present opportunities to improve process management and safety management,” Ryan said. “I have taken courses related to risk assessment, food processing, food safety, food law and process improvement. I used the scholarship towards a toxicological course in which I learned about regulatory policies from different agencies and how risk-based decisions are made. These policies ranged from the Food Safety Modernization Act to current occupational health and safety regulations, which are all important to the industry.” Ryan originally heard about the scholarship from one of the professors in his major, Dr. Gretchen Mosher, Iowa State University, Greater Iowa Chapter. “The Harold Reese Memorial Scholarship is a useful option for students because it provides them financial support to pursue further research and study in the grain industry,” Dr. Mosher said. “Saxon is a good example of a student who has a skill set valuable to the industry, but had very little familiarity with grain handling before entering his graduate program. Providing this type of support encourages promising newcomers like Saxon to consider working in the grain industry.”

Scholarships Can Help Students Develop Valuable Skillsets

2016 Scholarship RecipientsGEAPS awarded eight scholarships last year, including the first Henry H Kaufmann Memorial Scholarship since 2002.

Kaufmann Scholarship recipient:• Britton Grinstead, Garden City Community College

Harold Reese Memorial Scholarship recipients:• Gboyega Ajiboye, Flour Mills of Nigeria, PLC, Non-chapter• Sam Cook, Kansas State University, Student member• Britton Grinstead, Garden City Community College• Brandon Gustwiller, Ohio State University, Student member• Nicholas Jamison, Iowa State University, Student member• Jeffrey Malek, CGOM, Rahr Malting Co, Minneapolis• James Sabelka, Iowa State University

Five of last year’s Reese Scholarship recipients were full-time students while two were industry professionals.

In all, Reese scholarships have been awarded to 57 recipients, including seven last year.


EDUCATION


HENRY H. KAUFMANN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPAPPLICATION 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.

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:

On a separate paper, please describe your business career to date and explain why you feel the knowledge of a second language would help you achieve your career goals.

HAROLD REESE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPAPPLICATION FORM

The Harold Reese Memorial Scholarship is intended to promote interest in the study of grain handling operations for career purposes. Any person interested in studying grain handling operations in a post-secondary program or in a GEAPS/K-State course is encouraged to apply. Any amount allocated will be paid directly to the educational institution, or to the GEAPS/K-State Distance Education Program, for tuition, books and registration fees only.

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:

Date studies will commence:

Percent of college financing provided by you or your family:

Your educational background:

On a separate sheet, please describe why you are interested in pursuing a grain handling/operations career, or why you wish to take a GEAPS/K-State distance education course and what your professional goals are. Also please describe any grain industry or related work experience you have, as well as your outside interests and activities.

(use seperate sheet if necessary)

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These applications are due by June 1, to GEAPS, 4800 Olson Memorial Hwy, Ste 150, Golden Valley, MN 55422.They may also be emailed to [email protected] or faxed to (763) 710-5328.


CHAPTER NEWSThe Great River chapter met April 27 at River Gulf Grain in Bettendorf, Iowa. Dan Jamison, River Gulf Grain, spoke to ten members and guests about preventative maintenance. Following the presentation the chapter enjoyed a tour of the facility and closed the meeting with annual elections.

The Greater Nebraska chapter met April 11 at the Chicken Coop in Grand Island, Nebraska. In all, 14 members and two guests attended to listen to Brad Bousquet, CVA, discuss using technology in the workplace. Bousquet explained that CVA uses tablets to do site audits at facilities, and how it scores each location and improves safety and compliance within their companies.

The Gulf South chapter met April 7 at Cypress Lakes Country Club in Destrehan, Louisiana for their annual golf event. In all, 128 members and guests made up 32 foursome teams for the ADM-sponsored event. Several vendors prepared and served food at different holes along the course, including red beans and rice, pasta salad, grilled shrimp, fried fish, fried shrimp, fried frog legs, smoked sausages and burgers.

The Hoosier chapter met April 6 at the Potawatami Inn in Angola, Indiana for the annual Great Lakes Regional Conference. There were multiple speakers discussing a variety of topics including Quinn Schroeder, Fumigation Service and Supply, presenting on integrated pest management. This year the chapter held a charity event for “Wish For Our Heroes.” On Friday morning Polar Plunge participants gathered to take a run down the hill at the Inn, into Lake James. A donation was made for each person that went into the lake.

The Mid-Atlantic meeting in April had a record 39 attendees

Bob Braun receiving his 10 year pin

The Mid-Atlantic chapter met April 11 at Heritage Shores in Bridgeville, Delaware. Hank Cotney, Perdue AgriBusiness, spoke to 29 members and 10 guests about the Food Safety Modernization Act. The chapter also recognized longevity members and awarded them with GEAPS membership pins. The recipients included: Bob Braun, Phil Mullin, Jim Sanger and John Walston.

The Siouxland chapter met April 10 at the Golden Corral restaurant in Sioux City, Iowa. Brad Droegmiller, Baldon-Dodge, spoke to 14 members and four guests about selecting and maintaining bearings. Droegmiller’s presentation was hands-on, showing attendees how to properly grease and maintain bearings. He also discussed which bearings suited which types of environments best.

John Walston receiving his 10 year pin

The Hoosier chapter met in April for the Great Lakes Regional Conference

The Siouxland chapter met at the Golden Corral restaurant in April

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Welcome these new members who joined GEAPS recently.Italics denote Student Members.New Members

Columbia RIverKyle Manson, Great Western Malting

Co, recruited by Ken WeaverJherad Wonders, Louis Dreyfus

Company, recruited by Kevin McNab

Canadian PrairiesCurtis Cornelsen, Norstar Ind, recruited

by Regan Heaton

CornbeltNolan Bernard, Food Protection

Services, recruited by Perry NettlesSteven Huelsmann, Design Nine Inc

Gulf SouthJason Creech

Greater IowaRory Manley

Great PlainsDolan Jamison, recruited by

Barbara GroveRich Smith, Grain Craft, recruited by

Lonnie Glen

HoosierJoey Majors, Kokomo Grain Co Inc,

recruited by Butch Hendrix

Inland EmpireJacob Cruz, The Scoular Co, recruited by

Scott Long

IntermountainJohn Carter, Western States Design &

Build

Mid-AmericaDarin Cielocha

MinneapolisPaul Killion, CHS Inc, recruited by

Greg OberleAsa Newell, Faithful+Gould, recruited

by Gregory FranzenChad Wolf, recruited by Andrew Heck

Non-ChapterBrian Adam, Oklahoma State UniversityMichael Arndt, Alva Farmers

Cooperative, recruited by Miles Peterson

Ryan Enlow, Arsee EngineersKayla Jacobsen, ISN

SeawayBrandon Fultz, Sweet Manufacturing

Co, recruited by Alicia Sweet Hupp

Free Webinar on Process Flow DiagramsDo you have a firm understanding of how materials flow through your facility? Can you calculate a mass balance? GEAPS and Grain Journal magazine are offering a free webinar to help you understand process flow diagrams in June. Look for emails from GEAPS and Grain Journal to register and add this practical presentation to your calendar.

Understanding Process Flow Diagrams and How They Are AppliedWednesday, June 7, 2017, 10 a.m. Central TimeAllan Tedrow, sales executive, McCormick Construction Co.

Process-flow diagrams provide insights about how your grain facility is operating and its efficiency. Learn about how these diagrams are created and applied.

This webinar will preview Tedrow’s lecture from GEAPS 610: Interpretation of Process Flow Diagrams, a new course from the GEAPS/K-State Distance Education Program in July.

Remember to register, and invite a coworker to learn more about these topics.

Recordings of past GEAPS/Grain Journal webinars are available at geapswebinarseries.com!


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An extensive and up-to-date calendar can be found on the GEAPS website.

C H A P T E R S

CALENDAR

CANADIAN PRAIRIES June 6, 2017Annual Golf TournamentNoonSouthwood Golf & Country ClubSt. Norbert, MB

CORNBELT June 14, 2017Annual Golf Outing12:30 p.m.El Paso Golf ClubEl Paso, IL

GREAT PLAINS August 14, 2017Golf Outing10 a.m.Sandcreek StationNewton, KS

GREATER IOWAJune 12, 2017Four Chapters Golf Outing (GRI, MAM, NIA, SXL)10 a.m. ShotgunCarroll Country ClubCarroll, IA

MID-AMERICA June 12, 2017Four Chapter Golf Outing (GRI, MAM, NIA, SXL)10 a.m. ShotgunCarroll Country ClubCarroll, IA

MID-ATLANTIC August 8, 2017Crab Feast6 p.m.Suicide Bridge RestaurantHurlock, MD

MID-SOUTHJune 27, 2017Annual Meeting11 a.m.Brinkley Convention CenterBrinkley, AR

MINNEAPOLIS June 5, 2017Golf OutingNoonHill Crest Golf CourseSt. Paul, MN

NORTH IOWA June 12, 2017Four Chapter Golf Outing (GRI, MAM, NIA, SXL)10 a.m. ShotgunCarroll Country ClubCarroll, IA

SEAWAY June 16, 2017Annual Golf Outing8 a.m.Colonial Golf ClubLima, OH

SIOUXLANDJune 12, 2017Four Chapters Golf Outing (GRI, MAM, NIA, SXL)10 a.m. ShotgunCarroll Country ClubCarroll, IA

THUNDER BAY July 6, 2017Annual Golf TournamentNoonFort William Country ClubThunder Bay, ON

TWIN PORTS June 21, 2017Annual Golf Outing1 p.m.Nemadji Golf CourseSuperior, WI

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