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Exchange Educational Programming Committee Meeting (Room 2502A)

25 Feb 17
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Committee Meeting, Networking Events

Allan Tedrow, McCormick Construction Co, Chair Kirby Bradley, The Triangle Companies, Vice Chair Meeting open to all members, speakers and modera... More...

Membership Committee Meeting (Room 2504A)

25 Feb 17
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Committee Meeting, Networking Events

Ashley LeClair, The Lakeland Companies, Chair Meeting open to all members. AGENDA FEATURES: • Student Day 2017, final prep • SDPI &... More...

Chapter Resource Committee Meeting (Room 2504A)

25 Feb 17
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Committee Meeting, Networking Events

Wes O’Bannon, Farmway Cooperative, Chair Gil Garcia, CMC Industrial Electronics, Vice Chair Meeting open to all members. AGENDA FEATURES... More...

Continuing Education Program Oversight Committee (Room 2502A)

25 Feb 17
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Committee Meeting, Networking Events

Doug Forst, CMC Industrial Electronics Ltd, Chair Chris Blair, New Cooperative, Grain Operations, Subcommittee Chair Andrew Knapp, CB&I, Grai... More...

GEAPS Foundation Barbecue Extravaganza (Room Convention Center Lobby 2200)

25 Feb 17
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Companion Events, Networking Events, Special Event

Join us for a barbecue lunch that raises funds for future training options! Two GEAPS grill masters, Cory Booz and Tim Kramer, will be cooking cham... More...

Making Good Operations Great: Maximizing Operational Efficiency in your Facilities (CEU) (Room 2103)

25 Feb 17
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: CEU, Opening Workshop

Speaker(s): Bob Marlow ; Josh Mulder PE ; Mark Spindler
With the recent downturn in commodity prices, it is more important than ever to be fiscally responsible with available resources. One way to save m... More...

Kansas City Mixer (Room Marriott Hotel Barney - Allis Lobby)

25 Feb 17
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Tracks: Networking Events, Special Event

GEAPS invites all first-time and international attendees to gather together on Saturday evening before the Get-Acquainted Party for an exclusive ne... More...

Get-Acquainted Party (Marriott Hotel Imperial/Colonial Ballroom)

25 Feb 17
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Tracks: Networking Events, Special Event

Join fellow attendees at this year’s kick-off party, "A Taste of KC". The 2017 Host Advisory Council is excited to bring the best... More...

Fun Run/Walk (Room Marriott Hotel Lobby)

26 Feb 17
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

Tracks: Special Event

Start the Exchange off on the right foot and head out for a short jaunt around Kansas City. There is no fee for the Fun Run, but please note if you... More...

GEAPS Celebration (Grand Ballroom (2501))

26 Feb 17
7:30 AM - 9:15 AM

Tracks: Networking Events, Special Event

As an international professional association, GEAPS provides the finest networking opportunities and professional development programs in the grain... More...

Companion Welcome Reception (Marriott Hotel- 12th Street Room)

26 Feb 17
9:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Companion Events, Networking Events

The Host Advisory Council invites all registered companions to an interactive brunch to kick off the 2017 companion program! Enjoy some champa... More...

Idea Exchange (Grand Ballroom (2501))

26 Feb 17
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
The Idea Exchange is one of the most exciting educational opportunities featured at the Exchange. Each year a variety of companies are selected to ... More...

Student Day (Room 2502AB)

26 Feb 17
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Networking Events, Special Event

Student Day gives full-time students pursuing a post-secondary degree in a grain-related field a structured environment to meet industry profession... More...

Expo (Room Expo Hall)

26 Feb 17
11:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Exhibits open from 11:15 a.m. - 6 p.m. Expo Lunch served from Noon - 1 p.m. Complimentary buffet lunch for all attendees and companions. Part... More...

Expo (Room Expo Hall)

26 Feb 17
11:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Exhibits open from 11:15 a.m. - 6 p.m. Expo Lunch served from Noon - 1 p.m. Complimentary buffet lunch for all attendees and companions. ... More...

Expo Grand Opening (Room CC Lobby 2300)

26 Feb 17
11:15 AM - 11:16 AM
Opening Ceremony Marcus Neal, Lansing Trade Group, 2016-2017 International president Colin McClure, PMI Nebraska, 2016-2017 Associates Board pres... More...

Companion Tour: Arabia Steamboat and Nell Hills (Room Departs from Lobby 2200)

26 Feb 17
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Companion Events, Networking Events

Ticket required. Buses load at 12:45 p.m. to depart at 1:00 p.m. from the CC lobby 2200 entrance. Our first stop at the Steamboat “Ara... More...

Welcome Reception (Room Expo Hall)

26 Feb 17
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Special Event

This Expo Hall event is open to everyone – all registered attendees, exhibitors and companions. Enjoy beverages and appetizers while you... More...

Student Day Social Event (Room Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame (off-site))

26 Feb 17
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Tracks: Networking Events, Special Event

The evening networking event will allow students to interact with each other and grain industry professionals in a casual environment. The Colle... More...

Associates Board of Directors Meeting (Room 3501AB)

27 Feb 17
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Committee Meeting

Colin McClure, PMI Nebraska, 2016-2017 Associates Board president GEAPS Associates Board Meeting 7– 8:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... More...

Avoiding Issues with Practical PLC Maintenance (Room 2505AB)

27 Feb 17
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Expo, Operations

Speaker(s): Josh Coder
Are you tired of being a button pusher? Attend this session to learn about Programmable Logic Controller [PLC] automation within the grain and othe... More...

Choosing Storage Options Part I: Concrete vs. Steel Bins (Room 2504AB)

27 Feb 17
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Expo, Operations, Special Event

Speaker(s): Joshua Munson ; Michael Blough
You need to add storage, but how do you choose which material to build with? Joshua Munson, President, and Michael Blough, Project Engineer, will e... More...

Effects of GMOs on Ethanol Production and Byproducts (Room 2502AB)

27 Feb 17
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Idea Exchange, Processing

Speaker(s): Lyndon Jones
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are a polarizing topic in mainstream media. In this session, learn if and how GMO products affect ethanol and... More...

Preventing Loss with Construction Quality Control Plans (CEU) (Room 2503AB)

27 Feb 17
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: CEU, Operations, Student Day

Speaker(s): Ryan Michalek
It is surprising how often new construction grain bins show up in property claims loss data. In this session, Ryan Michalek, a Risk Management Prop... More...

Arc Flash: So you thought your Motor Control Center (MCC) was safe? (CEU) (Room 2503AB)

27 Feb 17
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: CEU, Companion Event, Operations, Property and Casualty Risk Management

Speaker(s): Terry Keenan CHST
So you think your Motor Control Center (MCC) room is a safe work environment? Think again! Learn about the real hazards of arc flash that may be lu... More...

Choosing Storage Options Part II: Temporary and Bulk Storage (Room 2504AB)

27 Feb 17
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Expo, Facility and Process Operations Management, Operations, Property and Casualty Risk Management

Speaker(s): Bob Graverholt PE
Many sectors of the grain handling industry are experiencing a significantly increased need to hold onto more product and for longer periods, meani... More...

NFPA 652 and 61: Changes that Impact the Grain, Feed and Processing Industries (Room 2505AB)

27 Feb 17
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Equipment Maintenance, Expo, Operations

Speaker(s): Craig Froehling
National Fire Protection Association [NFPA] 652- Standard on the Fundamentals of Combustible Dust is a newly revised standard released in 2016 to p... More...

The Importance of Training in Retaining Employees (CEU) (Room 2502AB)

27 Feb 17
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: CEU, Expo, Opening Workshop, Operations

Speaker(s): Molly Crowe SPHR
Understanding the work force in the Ag industry can be complex. This session will discuss the state of the current work force, recruitment of new e... More...

Companion Tour: Kansas City Yesterday and Today (Room Departs from Lobby 2200)

27 Feb 17
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Companion Events, Networking Events

Ticket required. Buses load at 8:45 a.m. to depart at 9 a.m. from the CC lobby 2200 entrance. This full day adventure will introduce you to ... More...

Expo (Room Expo Hall)

27 Feb 17
9:45 AM - 3:00 PM
Exhibits open from 9:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. Expo Refreshment Break served from 9:45 – 10:15 a.m.  SPONSOR: Buresh Building Syste... More...

Expo (Room Expo Hall)

27 Feb 17
9:45 AM - 3:00 PM
Exhibits open from 9:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. Expo Refreshment Break served from 9:45 – 10:15 a.m.  SPONSOR:  Expo Lun... More...

Air Curtain Fan Applications (Room POD 4)

27 Feb 17
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Opening Workshop, Registration

Air curtain fan applications are a proactive solution that helps to prevent fugitive dust from accumulating on overhead structures. In this session... More...

Baghouse and Filter Media options (Room POD 2)

27 Feb 17
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
During this Pod session, participate in a discussion that will focus on grain industry applications of baghouse filter options and understand the d... More...

Measuring Air: How and Why (Room POD 1)

27 Feb 17
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
In this session, learn how to use an air measuring kit to measure the static pressure and velocity pressure of your system. We will be using a smal... More...

Point of Use Dust Collection for Grain Dump Pits (Room POD 3)

27 Feb 17
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
This practical Pod session will include the live demonstration of a point of use dust collector.  Participants will have an opportunity to wal... More...

Meet the Speakers (Room CC South Lunch Lounge)

27 Feb 17
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: Networking Events

Follow up with speakers in the South Lunch Lounge. Ask questions about their presentations, and engage in more technical conversations to address i... More...

Air Curtain Fan Applications (Room POD 4)

27 Feb 17
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Idea Exchange, Opening Workshop, Property and Casualty Risk Management

Air curtain fan applications are a proactive solution that helps to prevent fugitive dust from accumulating on overhead structures. In this session... More...

Baghouse and Filter Media options (Room POD 2)

27 Feb 17
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
During this Pod session, participate in a discussion that will focus on grain industry applications of baghouse filter options and understand the d... More...

Dust System Design (Room POD 1)

27 Feb 17
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Many dust collection system are not currently operating to design standards; they have been changed or added to over the years.  In this sessi... More...

Point of Use Dust Collection for Grain Dump Pits (Room POD 3)

27 Feb 17
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Property and Casualty Risk Management, Registration, Special Event

This practical Pod session will include the live demonstration of a point of use dust collector.  Participants will have an opportunity to wal... More...

Chapter Leader Workshop and CLASC Meeting (Room 3501EF)

27 Feb 17
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Committee Meeting

Chapter Leader Workshop: Survey Says: Come on down to the Chapter Leader Workshop for this year's "Family Feud". Test your GEAPS k... More...

Grain Preservation Through Aeration (Room 2505AB)

27 Feb 17
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Agri-Business Environment and Management Practice, Opening Workshop, Operations, Registration, Shuttle

Speaker(s): Kevin Miles
A discussion about aeration might seem kind of dry, but what happens if your grain isn’t? In this session, explore available aeration system ... More...

Material Handling Equipment: Determining Selection & Design Criteria (Room 2504AB)

27 Feb 17
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Facility and Process Operations Management, Opening Workshop, Operations, Student Day

Speaker(s): Patrick Clark Ph.D.
During this session, learn the proper design and selection criteria for material handling equipment with the intention of improving operational eff... More...

Rescue Workers and the Grain Industry: Learning to Communicate, Educate & Coordinate (Room 2502AB)

27 Feb 17
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: Expo, Grain and Oilseed Quality Management, Operations, Property and Casualty Risk Management

Speaker(s): Jason Holland
Do you know who can protect and save you at your facility? This session will teach how to determine the capabilities of emergency response agencies... More...

Top 5 Things You Didn't Know About LED Lighting (CEU) (Room 2503AB)

27 Feb 17
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Tracks: CEU, Expo, Operations, Property and Casualty Risk Management, Special Event

Speaker(s): Jaron Vande Hoef PE, LEED AP
There are many common misconceptions about LED lighting in grain handling facilities. This session will discuss these apprehensions and will explor... More...

Conveyor Belt Splicing Best Practices (Room 2504AB)

27 Feb 17
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Facilities Maintenance and Design, Facility and Process Operations Management, Opening Workshop, Operations

Speaker(s): Kevin Finnegan
Most facilities have belts to splice, but disaster can strike if it isn’t done correctly. In this session, become familiar with advanced spli... More...

Creating and Maintaining Your Safety Culture (Room 2502AB)

27 Feb 17
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Grain and Oilseed Quality Management, Operations, Registration

Speaker(s): Marc McClure
Every company has a safety culture, but is it strong, healthy and maintainable? This session will discuss how to initiate the process of creating a... More...

Energy Management:  Making Financial Savings a Reality (CEU) (Room 2503AB)

27 Feb 17
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: CEU, Committee Meeting, Concurrent Education Session, Facility and Process Engineering and Construction, Opening Workshop, Operations

Speaker(s): Syd Panzer
Learn how to save money by managing your energy usage. Review operation strategies and automation options that may affect your energy bills. Mee... More...

Pest Management: Alternative Protectants and Application Systems (Room 2505AB)

27 Feb 17
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Facilities Maintenance and Design, Grain and Oilseed Quality Management, Human Resources Management, Operations

Speaker(s): John Mueller
Grain managers in exporting countries across the world share a similar need- to maintain grain quality by protecting it from infestation of insects... More...

Leveraging the Power of Recognition (CEU) (Room 2502AB)

28 Feb 17
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: CEU, Concurrent Education Session, Equipment Maintenance, Operations, Property and Casualty Risk Management, Systems and Operations Technology Management

Speaker(s): Don Groover
Are you recognizing your employees for good safety practices or rewarding them for outcomes? In this session, learn how to achieve maximum benefits... More...

OSHA & EPA Regulatory Updates (Room 2505AB)

28 Feb 17
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Facilities Maintenance and Design, Facility and Process Operations Management, Operations, Property and Casualty Risk Management

Speaker(s): Jess McCluer
This session will provide an update on emerging regulatory issues within the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environme... More...

Practical Impacts of the Food Safety Modernization Act on Grain Handlers (Room 2503AB)

28 Feb 17
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Committee Meeting, Concurrent Education Session, Facility and Process Engineering and Construction, Operations

Speaker(s): Charles Hurburgh
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is one of the largest reforms in food safety laws in over fifty years and has had a major impact on the gr... More...

Upgrading Concrete Facilities & Life Cycle Planning (Room 2504AB)

28 Feb 17
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Agri-Business Environment and Management Practice, Concurrent Education Session, Operations

Speaker(s): Gregg Blaszak PE
I’m cracking up and it’s not funny! Learn to structurally strengthen, waterproof and spall repair your silo. Meet the Speakers: J... More...

Choosing Grain Bin Support for Soft Soils (CEU) (Room 2503AB)

28 Feb 17
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Agribusiness Environment and Management Practice, CEU, Concurrent Education Session, Facility Operations Management, Operations

Speaker(s): Charles Allgood PE
Soft soils can be a foundational nightmare. Attend this session to gain insights on geotechnical explorations, soil reports and analyses, and groun... More...

Crisis Management: Are you ready? (Room 2502AB)

28 Feb 17
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Concurrent Education Session, Facilities Maintenance and Design, Grain and Oilseed Quality Management, Operations, Quality Management

Speaker(s): Lani Jordan
Have you ever had to handle or be part of a team during a crisis at work? Attend this session to hear the Director of Corporate Communication at CH... More...

Dust in the Wind: Medical Implications of Inhalations in the Grain Industry (CEU) (Room 2504AB)

28 Feb 17
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: CEU, Concurrent Education Session, Facility Operations Management, Operations, Process Flow Operations

Speaker(s): Clayton Cowl MD
There are many short and long term medical implications from dust and other inhalations in the grain industry. This session will discuss causes, tr... More...

The Benefits of Whole Chain Traceability: Implementation & Evaluation (NC-213) (Room 2505AB)

28 Feb 17
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Companion Event, NC-213

Speaker(s): Brian Adam
Have you ever heard of whole chain traceability and wondered how it might impact your operations? This session will discuss the economic benefits a... More...

Use Data to Drive Innovation (NC-213) (Room 2505AB)

28 Feb 17
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Tracks: Expo, NC-213

Speaker(s): Anton Bekkerman
The grain handling industry has an opportunity to become a leader in the growing fields of research and production data management. This session wi... More...

Expo (Room Expo Hall)

28 Feb 17
9:45 AM - 1:45 PM
Exhibits open from 9:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Expo Refreshment Break served from 9:45 – 10:15 a.m.  SPONSORS: Alimak-Hek Inc &&n... More...

Expo (Room Expo Hall)

28 Feb 17
9:45 AM - 1:45 PM
Exhibits open from 9:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Expo Refreshment Break served from 9:45 – 10:15 a.m.  SPONSORS:  Expo Lunc... More...

Dust Collection Hoppers (Room POD 3)

28 Feb 17
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Opening Workshop, Shuttle

Dust systems are used to pick up dust at grain transfer points throughout grain facilities. Adding suction keeps grain handling equipment and bins ... More...

Dustless Loading Spouts (Room POD 2)

28 Feb 17
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Dustless Loading Spouts can be used to load trucks, railcars, barges and ships in the grain industry. They are designed to raise and lower into the... More...

Magnesium Chloride for Roads (Room POD 1)

28 Feb 17
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Dust control isn’t only important inside of grain facilities; it’s a vital part of air quality outside of an elevator as well. Learn ho... More...

Mineral Oil Usage & Installation (Room POD 4)

28 Feb 17
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Tracks: Companion Event

Safety and cleanliness are some of the highest priorities in managing an efficient grain elevator. During this Pod session, learn how mineral oil a... More...

Meet the Speakers (Room CC South Lunch Lounge)

28 Feb 17
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tracks: Networking Events

Follow up with speakers in the South Lunch Lounge. Ask questions about their presentations, and engage in technical conversations to address issues... More...

Advanced Session: Troubleshooting and Solving Problems in Dust Control Systems (CEU) (Room 2503AB)

28 Feb 17
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: CEU, Expo, Operations

Speaker(s): John Staskiewicz
Dust control systems in grain handling operations can be complex and it's often challenging to maintain peak operational efficiency. In this se... More...

How Grain Quality Affects Your Beer (Room 2505AB)

28 Feb 17
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Expo, Human Resources Management, Processing, Property and Casualty Risk Management

Speaker(s): Bob Hansen
Did you know the quality of grain affects the flavor of your beer? Bob Hansen, manager of technical services at Briess Industries Inc, will describ... More...

Interactive Grain Bin Rescue Demonstration (Room 2502AB)

28 Feb 17
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Expo Pods, Operations, Property and Casualty Risk Management

Speaker(s): Jack Volz
In this dynamic session using a simulator, learn how to safely extricate someone from a grain bin entrapment. Meet the Speakers: Join this se... More...

President's Reception and Banquet (Grand Ballroom (2501))

28 Feb 17
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Tracks: Companion Events, Networking Events, Special Event

Delicious food, great conversation and a ton of fun combine to make this closing event at Exchange 2017 highly memorable. The event will begin with... More...

Club GEAPS (Grand Ballroom (2501))

28 Feb 17
8:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Tracks: Companion Events, Networking Events, Special Event

After the banquet, attend the newly revamped Club GEAPS - “Bar GEAPS”. This event will have a brand new look and feel with a DJ and dan... More...

International Board of Directors Meeting (Marriott Hotel, Colonial Ballroom)

01 Mar 17
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Tracks: Committee Meeting

Matt Kerrigan, EGT LLC, 2016-2017 Board Chair Meeting open to all members. AGENDA FEATURES: Strategic plan, direction and priority initiatives... More...

Post Conference Tour: Beer and Barbecue (Room CANCELLED)

01 Mar 17
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Companion Events, Networking Events, Special Event

This event has been cancelled. More...