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GEAPS In-Grain | January 2015 – 9
8-11
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9pm
8pm
7pm
6pm
5pm
4pm
3pm
2pm
1pm
NOON
11am
10am
9am
7-11
Get-Acquainted Party
(meeting times vary)
•Exchange Educational
Programming
•Chapter Resource
•Distance Education Program
Oversight
•Membership
1-5 Committee Meetings
Directors Meeting
8am International Board of
7am
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
open evening
MONDAY
open evening
315-415 Concurrent Sessions
•How Electrical Codes Apply in a Grain Elevator
•Steel Grain Bin Management
•Rail Infrastructure Update
Chapter Leader Workshop
430 -530 Concurrent Sessions
•Site Prep for Large Grain Storage
•Inventory Management
•Post Harvest Pest Treatment
145-230
Expo Ed Pods
Noon-1
Expo Lunch
EXPO 2015
1030 -1115
Expo Ed Pods
945-3
845-945 Concurrent Sessions
•FSMA Update
•Dust Explosion Hazard Assessment
•Demolition
730 -830 Concurrent Sessions
•Do Safety Incentives Really Work?
•Electrical Efficiency in Grain Facilities
•Contractor Selection, Safety and Management
7-930 Associate Members/Board Mtg
For Companion Program
details, see page 17.
Welcome Reception
in the Expo Halls
430 -6
EXPO 2015
1215-6
1-2
Expo Lunch
Idea Exchange
“What’s New?”
1030 -Noon
Opening Workshop
“Electrical Safety for Grain
Processing Facilities”
7-10
Club GEAPS
830 -11
President’s Reception
and Banquet
6-830
315-445 Annual Meeting/
Member Celebration
2-3 Concurrent Sessions
•Regulatory Issues for Current Standards
•Design Build vs. Design Bid Build
•Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
EXPO 2015
945-145
1130 -1230
Expo Lunch
1030 -1115
Expo Ed Pods
845-945 Concurrent Sessions
•Why Have an Intern Program?
•Upper Mississippi River Nav System Mission: USACE
•Hazard Zones from Explosion Venting
730 -830 Concurrent Sessions
•Inspection Maintenance of Concrete Facilities
•Stairs, Ladders, Gates and Guardrails
•Haz Mon Data and Safety Culture
TUESDAY
Social/Entertainment
GEAPS Meetings
Expo
Education
Post-Con Tours
*See page 16 for details
930 -3
International Board of Directors
Meeting
9-Noon
Exchange Educational Programming
Committee Meeting
715-845
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EDUCATION
Exchange educational sessions cover a variety of topics
during the conference. The learning begins with the Opening
Workshop and the Idea Exchange on Sunday morning. On
Monday and Tuesday, you can attend a variety of hour-long
education sessions. Three of these sessions tie back to the
electrical safety theme of the Opening Workshop, while other
sessions focus on safety and management. Expo Pod sessions
in the Expo Halls provide hands-on learning experiences with
equipment. Due to the growing popularity of the program,
the Expo Pods have increased their seating this year.
Opening Workshop
Electrical Safety for Grain Processing Facilities
Sunday, Feb. 22, 7-10 a.m.
Doug Forst, president, CMC Industrial Electronics Ltd, Burnaby, BC
Josh Mulder, mgr, commercial and industrial design, Power System Engineering Inc, Prinsburg, MN
Mark Wirfs, chairman, senior electrical engineer, R&W Engineering Inc, Beaverton, OR
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), in the last 35 years there have been over 500 explosions
in grain handling facilities across the United States, which have killed more than 180 people and injured more than 675. Protect
yourself and your co-workers by learning the key components of electrical safety.
Doug Forst, CMC Industrial Electronic Ltd., will begin the session with an overview of grain dust explosions, including optimal hazard conditions, how explosions spread and how they can be prevented. Next, Mark Wirfs, R&W Engineering Inc., will introduce the
National Electrical Code and Canadian Electrical Code, as well as the ATX/IECX requirements for grain facilities in North America.
Josh Mulder, Power System Engineering, will follow with practical advice on hiring the best engineer and contractor for your electrical project. The workshop will conclude with a panel Q&A session.
Idea Exchange
Sunday, Feb. 22, 10:30-Noon
The Idea Exchange is one of the most exciting educational opportunities featured at the Exchange. Each year a variety of
companies are selected to give brief presentations on how their product or idea benefits the industry.
This year’s Idea Exchange features 13 companies with new ideas and unique products. The Idea Exchange is open to all
registered attendees.
What’s New?
Bühler Inc – Intake Aspiration Walls
CCS Group LLC – Facility Inspections, 3-D Reinforcement Scanning
Central States Hydroseal – Injection Hose Kit
FOSS – EyeFoss
Fumigation Service & Supply – Fumigation Scrubbers
The Industrial Fumigant Company LLC – SenesTech
Integrated Environmental Solutions – SonicAire 2.0
Koehl Bros Inc – Fall Prevention Burner Entry System
Lakeland Companies - Extron – Extron Bin Temperature System
Mack Robotics LLC – Bin Bot
Prairieland Millwright – BinGator Sweep
Sioux Steel Co – Dust Suppression Hopper
Sioux Steel Co – EXTRAC Dual Paddle Sweep
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Expo Pods
Monday, Feb. 23 and Tuesday, Feb. 24
Expo Pods offer the most interactive education
at the Exchange. These sessions are designed for
smaller groups, to foster discussion and allow for
hands-on opportunities with equipment.
This year there will be 12 pod sessions on basic
maintenance issues. Some of the featured
equipment include motors, dryers and manlifts.
Pod discussions will focus on problem recognition,
troubleshooting and safe handling techniques.
Pod 1:
Pod 2:
Pod 3:
Pod 4:
Monday, Feb. 23
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Winches and Fairleads
Scott Thelen and Chris
Baudhuin, Thern Inc
Monday, Feb. 23
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Motors
Douglas McCallum, Baldor
Electric Co
Monday, Feb. 23
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Hazmon Systems
Mark Spindler, The Lakeland
Companies
Monday, Feb. 23
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Airlocks
Cem Brinckley, Rotary Airlock
LLC
1:45-2:30 p.m.
Belts and Splices
Angela Field, Applied Power
Products and Kevin Finnegan,
Flexco
1:45-2:30 p.m.
Aeration
Scott Hanson, Airlanco (AGI)
1:45-2:30 p.m.
Dryers
Wes Peterson, Custom Dryer
Service LLC
1:45-2:30 p.m.
Manlifts
Gary Sondgeroth, PMI LLC
Tuesday, Feb. 24
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Rails and Ties
Mike Eldridge, Ameritrack Rail
Tuesday, Feb. 24
10:30-11:15 a.m
Gear Boxes
Joe Kolonko, Rexnord
Industries
Tuesday, Feb. 24
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Dust Systems
Tom Miller and John Gates,
Donaldson Company Inc
Tuesday, Feb. 24
10:30-11:15 a.m.
Grain Cleaners
Clarence Heckert, Carter Day/
Jacobson
Students Can Network, Get To Know
Grain Industry Employers at Exchange 2015
Student Day participants at Exchange 2015 will have the
opportunity to learn about careers across the grain industry
from presentations, round table discussion groups with grain
company leaders, and time to network with more than 350
industry suppliers in the Expo. Exhibiting companies interested
in talking with students about career opportunities at their
company will display a “Student Day Expo Ambassador” sign in
their booths for easy identification.
including vice president of operations and engineering for the
domestic and international grain handling facilities, helps him
to provide working solutions to challenges facing grain and
bulk commodity handling facilities.
Student Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday,
Feb. 23. The program will include an industry overview from
Jim Voigt, JFV Solutions Inc. Voigt is a Lifetime member and
past International president. His 38-year grain industry career
includes 28 years at ADM where he held various positions,
Students and faculty participating in Student Day receive a
complimentary three-day Exchange registration which allows
full participation in Student Day, the Expo and all educational
programs.
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Round table speakers include representatives from Ag Partners,
Bunge Milling, Cargill, Farmway Cooperative, Michigan Ag
Commodities, Perdue Agribusiness, Kansas State University and
more.
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EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
These hour-long sessions were developed by the EPC from suggestions submitted by industry
professionals about topics important to today’s industry. Find more detailed descriptions of
these sessions on GEAPS' website, www.geaps.com.
AGR IB U S INE S S E N V IR ONME N T A ND M A N AGE ME N T P R AC T ICE S
Contractor Selection, Safety and Management CE
Terry Keenan, corporate safety director, McCormick Construction Co, Greenfield, MN
Hiring the right contractor can be difficult. Be confident in your choice by learning how to evaluate a contractor’s
experience and safety record.
Rail Infrastructure Update
John Miller, group vice president agricultural products, BNSF Railway Co, Fort Worth, TX
This session will provide an overview of the challenges, opportunities and future of transporting grain shipments by
rail across the United States.
FAC IL I T Y OP E R AT ION S M A N AGE ME N T
Demolition
Art Moeller, president/CEO, Moeller Engineering LLC, Ankeny, IA
Learn how to develop a successful demolition plan, from pulling permits and notifying the railroad, police and fire
department, to disposing waste and restoring the site.
Design Build vs. Design Bid Build
Brian Utoft, associate/senior designer, VAA LLC, Plymouth, MN
Alex Westlind, Mechanical Engineering Manager, The Weitz Company, Minneapolis, MN
Which construction method is right for you: Design Build or Design Bid Build? Take a close look at the pros and cons of
each approach to make the best choice for your next building project.
Electrical Efficiency in Grain Facilities OW
Dr. Robert Fletcher, associate professor of mechanical engineering, Lawrence Technical University, Southfield, MI
Discover ways to reduce grain handling electrical operation and aeration costs through electrical use monitoring and
the utilization of new motor control systems.
CE
These sessions earn continuing
education credit for attendees
who have earned a credential
through the GEAPS/Kansas State
University Credentialing Program.
For more information about
credit earned or the Credentialing
Program, visit the GEAPS website.
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These sessions complement the
topic of the Opening Workshop,
electrical safety.
Inspection and Maintenance of Concrete Facilities CE
Cheyenne Wohlford, president & CEO, CCS Group LLC, Seward, NE
From inspection to repair, there are many things to consider in the maintenance of a concrete facility. Learn the basics of
concrete inspection and repair, including when and how to repair cracks, what materials to use and what codes to consider.
Regulatory Issues for Current Standards OW
Jess McCluer, director, safety and regulatory affairs, National Grain and Feed Association, Washington, DC
Stay current on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies that impact the grain handling
industry by attending this session.
Site Preparation for Large Grain Storage
Scott Renaud, professional engineer, Fox Engineering Associates Inc, Ames, IA
Your company needs to build a new facility and has found the exact location. What happens next? This session will
discuss first steps — before construction actually begins.
Steel Grain Bin Management CE
Kirk Nelson, director of marketing & sales, Behlen Mfg Co, Columbus, NE
Working effectively with steel grain bins requires a lot of knowledge, big-picture thinking and attention to detail. This
session will cover the fundamentals of steel grain bins, from installation, to operation, to maintenance.
Upper Mississippi River Navigation Mission: USACE
Rob Davinroy, chief of the Applied River Engineering Center, US Army Corps of Engineers, St Louis, MO
This session will discuss the Regulating Works Project and the continued operations and maintenance of our locks
and dams, which is a major factor in providing the nation with a safe and dependable river navigation channel which
continues to be a significant value over a century after its inception.
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GR A IN H A NDL ING E QUIP ME N T M A N AGE ME N T
Hazard Zones from Explosion Venting CE
Geof Brazier, chairman, BS&B Pressure Safety Management LLC, Tulsa, OK
Explosion venting is the most widely deployed combustible dust safety technology. Learn how to achieve the full safety
benefit through precise calculation, planning and controlled installation.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Applications in the Ag Industry
Dennis Bowman, extension educator commercial agriculture, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL
See video of a grain elevator shot from an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and learn how UAV’s can be used in the grain
industry.
GR A IN QUA L I T Y M A N AGE ME N T
FSMA Update and Pathway Forward
Matt Frederking, VP regulatory affairs, Ralco Nutrition Inc, Marshall, MN
Learn about the latest Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) developments and how your company should prepare
for them.
Inventory Management at the Next Level CE
Dr. Charles Hurburgh Jr, professor of agriculture and biosystems engineering, Iowa Grain Quality Initiative, Iowa State
University, Ames, IA
This presentation will be a by-the-numbers assessment of the cost and benefits of managing inventory more precisely
at the balance point.
Post Harvest Pest Treatment
Spencer Walse, research chemist, USDA-ARS, Parlier, CA
Research on alternative post harvest pest control strategies continues to show promise as the environmental and health
concerns are constantly being reviewed. This session will present research into ways of reducing reliance on fumigation
as a stand-alone tool for pest management in the grain industry.
H A NDL ING S Y S T E M S A ND OP E R AT ION S T E CHNOL O GY M A N AGE ME N T
Dust Explosion Hazard Assessment CE
Vahid Ebadat, CEO, Chilworth North America, Princeton, NJ
Minimize the risk of dust explosions at your facility by learning how to identify, assess, eliminate and/or control dust
explosion hazards in your facility.
Using Hazard Monitoring Data to Develop a Culture of Safety
Douglas Forst, president, CMC Industrial Electronics Ltd, Burnaby, BC
Does your organization have a culture of safety? Learn how to use data collected from modern hazards monitoring
systems to reduce accidents and improve safety at your facility.
HUM A N R E S OUR CE S M A N AGE ME N T
Do Safety Incentives Really Work?
Adele Abrams, attorney & president, Law Office of Adele L Abrams PC, Beltsville, MD
Safety incentive programs have been put under the microscope. Learn how your company can promote safe behaviors
without encouraging the underreporting of recordable injuries.
Why Have an Intern Program?
Wyatt Ross, undergraduate student, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Today’s intern is tomorrow’s industry leader. Learn how to build an internship program from the ground up, including
recruiting students, creating training plans and optimizing the internship experience, for the student and for your
organization.
P R OP E R T Y A ND C A S UA LT Y R I S K M A N AGE ME N T
How Different Electrical Codes Apply in a Grain Elevator OW
Steve Reed, vice president, KASA Controls & Automation, Salina, KS
If you are building a new grain elevator or redesigning/expanding an existing structure, you will be dealing with the
complexity of electrical codes. This session will present an overview of the different electrical codes and provide tips on
how to ensure compliance, reduce risk and maximize safety.
Stairs, Ladders, Gates and Guardrails: Best Practices for Safe Access
Julie Waltz, safety consultant, RCI Safety, Horton, KS
Slips and falls from walking surfaces, stairs and ladders continue to be a leading cause of accidents in our industry and
often result in serious injuries and even fatalities as well as OSHA citations. Learn how to protect your employees by
providing safe access to all areas in your grain facility.
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GEAPS Events
Annual Meeting and Member Celebration
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 3:15-4:45 p.m.
Join fellow attendees and companions at GEAPS’ Annual Meeting. The meeting is packed
with information, highlighting milestones accomplished during the year, progress made
on strategic initiatives and plans for the coming year. It’s the best place to learn everything
that is going on and planned for GEAPS.
The Member Celebration recognizes the 2014 Safety Award recipients and members and
industry professionals who have worked to advance their careers by earning credentials
through the GEAPS/Kansas State University Distance Education Program. The Member
Celebration is also the home for the final drawing of the 10 $100 winners in the Expo Lotto.
You must be present to win the cash!
GEAPS Committee and Board Meetings
Your chance to make a difference—for your career, your profession
and the industry.
Most of the groups that govern or oversee GEAPS programs and services will meet at
some point during the Exchange. All of these meetings are open to GEAPS members. If
you are not already participating as a leader in the organization, come and see for yourself
what it takes to step up and make a difference.
The following groups will meet at the Exchange (see page 9 for schedule):
•International Board of Directors
•Associates Board of Directors
•Exchange Educational Programming
Committee
•Membership Committee
•Chapter Resource Committee
•Distance Education Program Oversight Committee
Chapter Leader Workshop
Cracking the Credentials Code
Monday, Feb. 23, 3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Do your chapter members have questions about the GEAPS/Kansas State University
(K-State) Distance Education and Credentials programs? This year’s Chapter Leader
Workshop is designed to “crack the code” and get you the information you need to
answer questions like:
• Why should I earn a credential?
• How do I start earning a credential?
• How do the classes work?
• How much time do the courses take?
• How many courses do I have to complete to earn a credential?
• Why should my chapter care?
This workshop will help you think about how to grow your skills and strengthen your
chapter through participation in GEAPS/K-State Distance Education and Credentials
programs.
The Chapter Leader Workshop is presented by the Chapter Resource Committee at
the Exchange every year. It is the only educational session dedicated solely to improving the overall chapter experience.
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NETWORKING
Get-Acquainted Party
Saturday, Feb. 21, 7-11 p.m.
This year’s Exchange kick-off party captures the heart of St. Louis with jazz-themed events
and décor. Spend an evening sampling a variety of foods, listening to music and visiting
an on-site photo booth to capture the moment. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to
network with others and catch up with good friends.
Kevin Bilchik, a local singer and songwriter, will entertain the party with soulful rhythms on
his acoustic guitar. With a repertoire ranging from upbeat rhythm and blues to reflective folk
and country songs and a few minor-key tunes, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Admission includes two drink tickets per person and an exciting array of food and entertainment. The party is included in the delegate and companion full registrations and can also be
purchased à la carte.
President’s Banquet and Club GEAPS
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 6-11 p.m.
Exchange 2015 concludes with an evening of socializing, dining and laughter. The evening begins with a cocktail reception followed by a gourmet dinner with your fellow attendees and companions. Beverage coupons will be provided with purchase of a
banquet ticket.
Following dinner, entertainment begins with a hilarious, high-energy progressive percussion duo, the Bucket Boys. This unique
duo creates all their music using only buckets, bin lids, pots, pans and street signs to bang out extraordinary beats. The Bucket Boys
have been seen on America’s Got Talent and performed in Times Square, the Illinois State Fair and several international locations.
Following the banquet, the fun continues with Club GEAPS. This year, the Exchange 2015 Host Advisory Council selected FatPocket,
a group known as the Midwest’s premier dance band. In addition to bringing the funk, they bring the fun. With stunning suits and
moves that can’t be touched, FatPocket throws down favorite after favorite, funkifying everyone from Michael Jackson to Herbie
Hancock, Prince to Chicago, and Rick James to James Brown. Don’t forget your dancing shoes!
Banquet tickets are included in delegate and companion full registrations and can be purchased à la carte. Club GEAPS does not
require a ticket and is open to all Exchange 2015 attendees and companions.
Fun Run/Walk
Welcome Reception
Everyone wants to start the Exchange
off on the right foot, so partake in a little
cardio and get energized for the event.
Meet up with other fitness enthusiasts
and head out for a short jaunt around St.
Louis. There is no fee for the Fun Run, but
please note if you’re attending by marking this event on the registration form.
This event in the Expo Halls is open to
everyone — all registered delegates, exhibitors
and companions. Enjoy a beverage and an
appetizer or two while you stroll through the
trade show. The Welcome Reception is a great
opportunity to network, do business or walk
the halls with other attendees as the first day
of the Expo comes to a close.
Sunday, Feb. 22, 6 a.m. start
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Sunday, Feb. 22, 4:30–6 p.m.
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POST-CONFERENCE TOURS
Anheuser-Busch Beermasters Tour
Wednesday, Feb. 25 (Limit 10 per tour)
Tour 1: 9:30 -11:30 a.m. | Tour 2: 11:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
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St. Louis Baseball
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of baseball history in
St. Louis and tour the home of the 2013 National League
Champion Cardinals, Busch Stadium. Tours include stops
at the Redbird Club, the press box, the Cardinals Club, the
Cardinals’ dugout and other unique areas of the ballpark.
After the stadium tour, enjoy lunch at Ballpark Village and
then wrap up your tour with a visit to the St. Louis Cardinals
Hall of Fame, featuring one of the largest collections in all of
Major League Baseball.
Visiting the Anheuser-Busch brewery
has always been a favorite stop for
visitors of St. Louis, but the Beermaster
Tour takes it to a whole new level. This
tour provides a behind-the-scenes
look of the brewing process and ends
with your guide tapping one of the
finishing tanks to give you a sample
of the freshest of beers. After the tour,
you will sample a variety of beers and
receive a personalized Beermaster
certificate.
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Handcrafted Beers of St. Louis
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1-3 p.m.
This tour starts at Schlafly Bottleworks, St. Louis’ largest locally-owned
independent brewery. Schlafly opened its doors in 1991 as the first
new brewpub to open in Missouri since Prohibition. Brewing roughly
fifty unique styles of beer each year, Schlafly has a beer for every
palate, and this visit includes a 45-minute sampling of beers. The tour
continues at 4 Hands Brewing Company, where you will learn about
the brewery and enjoy four of their beers in a guided tasting.
Hotels
GEAPS has reserved room blocks and obtained
special conference rates for Exchange attendees
at several hotels near America’s Center in St. Louis,
Mo. Unfortunately, many of the hotels listed are
already sold out over peak conference nights,
and may not be able to provide accommodations
through the entire conference. Check back with
hotels periodically; rooms will likely become
available closer to the event as attendees finalize
their travel arrangements. Please make your
reservation by Thursday, Jan. 29, to take advantage
of the GEAPS rate.
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE SPACE (as of early January):
Hyatt Regency St Louis at the Arch
315 Chestnut St, (888) 421-1442, $166/night for standard rooms
Complimentary shuttle service provided to/from America's Center
CURRENTLY SOLD OUT OVER PEAK DATES (check back for availability):
• Renaissance Grand
• Magnolia Hotel
• Embassy Suites St. Louis - Downtown
• Drury Inn & Suites Convention Center
Transportation
Catch a free ride on the St. Louis Light Rail!
The Exchange 2015 Host Advisory Council is providing complimentary MetroLink transit tickets to attendees flying into the St. Louis
International Airport for the Exchange. Tickets provide a free one-way pass from the airport to downtown and a downtown trolley ride.
If you plan on flying into St. Louis on Saturday, Feb. 21, from noon to 7 p.m. or Sunday, Feb. 22 from 7:30 a.m. to noon, stop by the GEAPS
Welcome Kiosk at the airport baggage claim to pick up your light rail ticket and other helpful St. Louis material.
Other transportation options from the airport are provided by taxicabs, rental cars and airport shuttles. A taxi fare from the airport to
downtown St Louis is approximately $35.
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