In-Grain - GEAPS

MEETINGS2010 Leadership ForumContinues to Focus on Attractingand Engaging the Next GenerationTuesday-Thursday, July 13-15, Minneapolis, MNThe 2010 GEAPS Leadership Conference will take place July 13-15 near GEAPS InternationalHeadquarters in Minneapolis, Minn. While details are still taking shape, make sureto mark these dates on your calendar! More information, including hotel and registrationdetails, will be available soon.The strategic focus of the Leadership Conference, particularly the Leadership Forum, thecore event of this annual gathering of GEAPS leaders and volunteers, will focus on attracting,engaging and retaining the future generation of grain operations professionals throughGEAPS programs and services. This topic is a continuation of the 2008 and 2009 LeadershipForum discussions.The Leadership Conference has three primary components:Chapter Leader WorkshopTuesday, July 13, 1-5 p.m.The Chapter Leader Workshop is organized and hosted by the Chapter Resource Committeeto discuss chapter leadership and program operations needs and available resources.More information about the workshop will be sent in April to all chapter officers and directors.Leadership ForumWednesday, July 14, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.Every year, Forum participant tackle GEAPS’ most compelling strategic challenges. The2010 Conference Forum will further advance work-in-progress initiatives in response to thisimportant issue:“How can GEAPS better attract and engage the next generation of grain industry operationsmanagers to programs, services and volunteer leadership?”The “next-generation challenge” is one of the most important and complex issues facingGEAPS. Advancing development of GEAPS’ response to this challenge will help ensure thatGEAPS is and remains a relevant and valuable professional development resource for ourindustry.International Board of Directors MeetingThursday, July 15, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.The International board of directors holds its summer meeting as part of the LeadershipConference. All GEAPS members are welcome to attend.The Leadership Forum at the 2009 Leadership Conference.2 – GEAPS In-Grain | April 2010GEAPSGrain Elevator and Processing Societyhttp://www.geaps.com4248 Park Glen RdMinneapolis MN 55416 USAPhone (00-1) 952-928-4640; Fax (00-1) 952-929-1318Email info@geaps.comGEAPS’ vision is to be “the knowledge resource”by providing key information in these “corecompetencies”:• Grain Quality Management• Grain-Handling Equipment Management• Handling Systems & OperationsTechnology Management• Facility Operations Management• Agribusiness Environment &Management Practice• Human Resources Management• Property & Casualty Risk ManagementBy providing information relevant to these sevenskill sets or knowledge categories, GEAPS aims tomeet the needs of grain-industry professionals, andto help them successfully perform their jobs.In-GrainVolume 30, No. 4April 2010In-Grain (ISSN 0746–8008) is published monthly($36/year, members; $48/year, non-members) bythe Grain Elevator and Processing SocietyPeriodicals postage paid at Minneapolis MN.POSTMASTER: Send address change to In-Grain,4248 Park Glen Rd., Minneapolis MN 55416 USAGEAPS StaffDavid KrejciExecutive Vice PresidentAdrianne FjerstadManager, Member ServicesChuck HouseManager, Professional DevelopmentJulia KloehnManager, Chapter ServicesKarin MaidaSafety AwardsAmy McGarrigleManager, Member Services & InformationStephanie Nero, editorManager, Marketing and CommunicationsJason StonesManager, Member Services and PublicationsJuli WagnerManager, Administration & Meeting Serviceswww.geaps.com