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International 2007-2008 Board OfficersThe International Board is responsiblefor the development, evolution andimplementation of GEAPS’ StrategicPlan. The International Board directs andoversees pursuit of GEAPS’ Mission—thedevelopment and delivery of programsand services that anticipate and respondto the needs of GEAPS’ members.International officers are the principalstewards of GEAPS assets and resources.Mike Myrick, PresidentMark Daniels, First Vice PresidentMark Tourangeau, Second Vice PresCharles Dietrich, Third Vice PresTim Sullivan, TreasurerTom Price, Board ChairDavid Krejci, Secretary,Executive Vice PresidentThe Andersons Ethanol LLCCHS IncFarmers Cooperative SocietyEMW IndustrialWest CentralJames Richardson IntlThe Harrington CoHoosierMinneapolisSiouxlandCanadian PrairiesGreater IowaCanadian PrairiesGEAPS staffInternational 2007-2008 Board DirectorsJeffrey Caskey (term ends 2008)Mark Fedje (2010)Stephen Ginter (2009)Craig Jones (2010)Gary Kearn (2009)Mike Kiel (2008)Rick Krier (2008)Ben Lackey (2010)Bill Lyster (2010)Tracy Peterson (2010)Gregory Rowe (2009)Robert Schutte (2008)The Scoular CoGeneral Mills IncChief Agri-Industrial DivTramco IncThe Scoular CoThe Andersons IncWestern Iowa CooperativeRiceland Foods IncAg Partners LLCDeBruce Grain IncPerdue AgriBusinessUnited OilIntermountainMinneapolisGreater NebraskaGreat PlainsGreat PlainsSeawaySiouxlandMid-SouthGreater IowaGreater NebraskaMid-AtlanticIntermountainAssociates 2007-2008 Board of DirectorsThe Associates Board, aselected by GEAPS Associatemembers, represents theinterests of Associate membersin the pursuit of GEAPS missionthrough the achievements ofthe general objectives.Robert Schutte, PresidentStephen Ginter, Vice PresidentCraig Jones, SecretaryMark Dohnalek, Ex Officio(Immediate Past President)Van Buchanan (2008)Scott Chant (2009)David Drake (2010)Bo Fisher (2010)Gary Geist (2008)Deborah Good (2010)Jeany Hesse (2008)Kathy Reading (2010)Larry Roth (2008)Steve Schmitt (2009)Gary Vaughn (2009)Ray Vrtiska (2006)Staff Liason: David KrejciUnited OilChief Agri-Industrial DivTramco IncMill & Elevator Supply/Rubber, Belting & HoseRubber, Belting & Hose/Mill & Elev. SupplySafe-Grain/Maxi-Tronic IncDrake IncMaxi-Lift/Dura-BuketKings Valley IndustriesBrock Grain SystemsIntegra Plastics IncSeedburo Equipment CoInterSystemsT E IbbersonUnion Iron Works IncInterSystemsIntermountainGreater NebraskaGreat PlainsKansas CityGreat PlainsSeawayGreater NebraskaNon-chapterNon-chapterCornbeltSiouxlandCornbeltHoosierMinneapolisGreater IowaMid-AmericaMarketing Oversight CommitteeThe Marketing Oversight Committeeprovides direction and executiveleadership support for GEAPS’ strategicmarketing plan development andimplementation to achieve the priorityobjectives set by the InternationalBoard.The goal of the strategic marketingplan is to increase and sustain graincompany support for operationsemployee membership andinvolvement in GEAPS’ programs andvolunteer leadership service.24 – GEAPS In-Grain | March 2008International Board ChairTom Price, Chair James Richardson Intl Canadian PrairiesInternational PresidentMichael Myrick The Andersons Ethanol LLC HoosierInternational 1st Vice PresidentMark Daniels CHS Inc MinneapolisInternational TreasurerTimothy Sullivan West Central Greater IowaAssociates Board PresidentRobert Schutte United Oil IntermountainAssociates Board Vice PresidentStephen Ginter Chief Agri-Industrial Div Greater NebraskaMembership Committee ChairRick Krier Western Iowa Co-op SiouxlandChapter Resource Committee ChairJay Tuggle T&W Construction Inc Michigan/So OntarioEducational Programming Committee ChairPatrick GreerCanadian PrairiesStaff LiaisonBob Petersenwww.geaps.com
ScholarshipsGEAPS Accepting Scholarship ApplicationsHAROLD REESE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPAPPLICATION FORMThe Harold Reese Memorial Scholarship is intended to promote interest in the study of grain-handlingoperations for career purposes. Any person interested studying grain-handling operations ina post-secondary program may apply. Applicants need not be GEAPS members. Any amounts allocatedwill be paid directly to the accredited educational institution, for tuition and books only. Theapplication is due by May 1, 2008 at GEAPS, 4248 Park Glen Rd, Minneapolis, Minn. 55416. It may alsobe e-mailed to chouse@geaps.com; or faxed to (952)929-1318.Name:Address:Phone: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:email:Percent of college financing provided by you or your family:Your educational background:(use seperate sheet if necessary)(use seperate sheet if necessary)On separate sheet, please describe why you are interested in pursuing a grain-handling/operationscareer, and what your professional goals are. Also please describe any grain industry or relatedwork experience that you may have, as well as your outside interests and activities.GEAPS is currently accepting applicationsfor its two scholarship programs.One, for the study of grain-handling operations,recognizes the contributions of formerInternational President Harold Reese. The other,for the study of foreign languages, is named inhonor of former International President HenryKaufmann.GEAPS has offered both of the scholarshipsfor the past several years.For both Reese and Kaufmann Scholarships,funds will be paid directly to the academicinstitution with the stipulation that they be usedonly for tuition and books.Applications for calendar year 2008 mustbe completed and submitted by May 1. GEAPSExecutive Committee will review the applicationsand award scholarships based on qualifications.For more information, contact Chuck Houseat GEAPS, (952)928-4640; chouse@geaps.comThe Harold Reese Memorial ScholarshipReese Scholarships are intended to promoteinterest in the study of grain-handlingoperations for career purposes.The Reese scholarship will offer scholarshipsto selected applicants pursuing post-secondaryprograms in grain-handling operations.Both GEAPS members and non-members arewelcome to apply.Reese, who worked for 25 years at BungeCorp., was GEAPS president in 1995-96. In 1998,he was named a “Member of Distinction,”GEAPS’ highest honor for members.The Henry H. Kaufmann Memorial ScholarshipThe purpose of the Kaufmann scholarshipis career enhancement, and funds willbe awarded only to full-time agribusinessprofessionals who want to study a languageother than their native one. The scholarshipswill apply to tuition, books and fees only, ataccredited institutions. Students at non-U.S.institutions may apply, but only if their collegeor university’s language program is formallyaffiliated with an accredited U.S. school.Selection criteria may include the candidate’scommitment to career goals, thecase made by the candidate for the proposedcourse of study and an endorsing letter by thecandidate’s supervisor. Non-GEAPS membersare welcome to apply.Kaufmann was GEAPS International presidentin 1975-76 and treasurer for four yearsthereafter. In 1973, he was named “Memberof Distinction.”In conjunction with his widow, Mrs.Marianne Kaufmann, GEAPS will review applicationsand determine scholarship amounts,based on monies available and individualqualifications.Applications are available from GEAPS,and at request from Mrs. Kaufmann atma-ka@comcast.net.HENRY H. KAUFMANN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPAPPLICATION FORMThe purpose of the Kaufmann Memorial Scholarship is to provide tuition aid to full-time agribusinessprofessionals who wish to study a foreign language to enhance their careers. The aid may alsocover the costs of books required for the language course. Scholarship applications for the 2008calendar year will be accepted through May 1, 2008.Name:Address:Employer:Employer’s address:Length of service with employer:Language to be studied:Position:Name of school or institution providing instruction:Date studies will commence:Amount of funding requested:In up to 200 words, on a separate paper, please describe your business career to date and explain whyyou feel that the knowledge of a second language would help you achieve your career goals.Applications should be mailed to GEAPS, 4248 Park Glen Rd, Minneapolis, MN, 55416. It may also be e-mailed to chouse@geaps.com; or faxed to (952)929-1318 .www.geaps.com GEAPS In-Grain | March 2008 – 25
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