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In-GrainGrain Elevator and Processing SocietyThe Knowledge Resource for the World of Grain Handlng Industry OperationsNovember 2009Volume 29, No. 11www.geaps.comRegistration Opens Nov. 18for first GEAPS-KSUCourses of 2010Opening WorkshopProfessional Developmentfor the Next Generation...page 5NEW! GEAPS 530Quality Management Systems forBulk Materials Handling OperationsGEAPS 540Safety Management of Grain &Processing Facilities...pages 8-9Show Your Support for GEAPS and Become anExchange 2010 Sponsor...pages 6-7

IN-GRAINGive In-Grain ToA Friend And Earn$20 Off Your NextMembership RenewalFollowing the success of the 2009 GiveIn-Grain program, GEAPS is once again offeringfree trial subscriptions of In-Grain tofriends and coworkers of current members.In exchange for referring new readers, youreceive $10 off your membership for eachof the first two friends you register.If you have a friend or coworkerwho you’d like to better acquaint withGEAPS—and with distance education,the Exchange, and all of our other greatprograms—spread the word.In-GrainGrain Elevator and Processing SocietyThe Knowledge Resource for the World of Grain Handlng Industry OperationsGET READYFOREXCHANGEHow it works:1) Fill out the form on this page with the information of up to two people you’d liketo give a free trial subscription to (up to two referrals per person). You can also downloadthe form at www.geaps.com.2) Mail, fax or e-mail your form to Stephanie Nero by Friday, Nov. 20 (contact informationis on the form).3) Receive up to $20 off your next membership renewal with GEAPS.I,GEAPS MEMBER,would like to send a three-month trial subscription of In-Grain to:...page 3EXPO 2010Free Trial Subscription to In-GrainISSOLD OUT!Expo Hall Mapson pages 7-9Leadership Nominees Needed:Do You Know the Next GEAPS Leaders?...page 14September 2009Volume 29, No. 9www.geaps.comGEAPSGrain 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 29, No. 11November 2009In-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 USANAMEMAILING ADDRESSCITY, STATE/PROV.ZIP/PC, COUNTRYE-MAILPHONEEMPLOYERSend to Stephanie Nero at GEAPS: 4248 Park Glen Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55416Fax: (952)929-1318; stephanien@geaps.com2 – GEAPS In-Grain | November 2009GEAPS 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

INDUSTRY NEWSU.S. OSHA Reminds Grain Handling Facility Operators of RequiredSafety Measures to Protect WorkersU.S. Department of Labor (DOL) OccupationalSafety and Health Administration (OSHA)Washington, D.C. — After a recent increasein the number of workers killed while performinggrain handling operations such as loading,emptying and cleaning storage bins, the OccupationalSafety and Health Administration isreminding employers and workers of availableresources and OSHA standards that identifyhazards and offer solutions to prevent fatalities.OSHA’s Grain Handling Facilities standardincludes a requirement that employers provideworkers entering bins or tanks with appropriatepersonal protective equipment such as full bodyharnesses for easier removal in the event of anemergency. Providing proper protection and notallowing workers to walk or stand in productspiled higher than waist high, reduces the risk ofworkers sinking and suffocating.Recent incidents involved workers in grainhandling facilities who died from falls, suffocationand entanglement in equipment. Whilesuffocation and falls are the leading causes ofdeath at these facilities, fatalities can also occurfrom electrocutions, fires and explosions.“These deaths could have been preventedif proper safety measures were used,” said actingAssistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA JordanBarab. “Employers are responsible for knowingwhat hazards exist in their workplaces andensuring that workers are not exposed to risksthat could result in injury or death.”The standard also requires that employersdevelop an emergency action plan that protectsworkers from fires and other emergencies, andmaintain a housekeeping program that controlsdust accumulation.USDA Researchers Register Six New Aflatoxin-Resistant Corn LinesU.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural ResearchServiceWashington, DC — Six new inbred maizelines with resistance to aflatoxin contaminationhave now been registered in the UnitedStates by the Agricultural Research Service. ARSplant pathologist Robert Brown and colleagueAbebe Menkir, with the Ibadan, Nigeria-basedInternational Institute of Tropical Agriculture,developed the lines.Brown works at the Food and Feed SafetyResearch Unit in the ARS Southern RegionalResearch Center in New Orleans, La.The new lines are resistant to aflatoxins,which are toxins produced by the fungusAspergillus flavus after it infects agriculturalcommodities such as corn. Contamination ofcorn with aflatoxins causes financial losses forgrowers and is a potential health hazard to animalsand humans.Found in soil, on crops and in air, A. flavusinfects susceptible crops before harvest, so hostresistance is a widely explored strategy to eliminateaflatoxins. The collaborators first screenedand then combined the top aflatoxin-resistantlines found in the United States with those foundin Central and West Africa.Brown has also used a highly effectiveand rapid “kernel screening assay” to separateresistant seeds from non-resistant ones. Thesix lines have demonstrated good resistanceagainst aflatoxin accumulation in the researchers’laboratory and field tests.The six maize lines have been described inthe Journal of Plant Registrations. Seeds of thelines are being maintained at the ARS NationalCenter for Genetic Resources Preservation inFort Collins, Colo.After being certified “disease-free” forpublic release, the germplasm can be used inpublic or private breeding programs to developaflatoxin-resistant corn lines for growers bothnationally and internationally.ARS is a scientific research agency of theU.S. Department of Agriculture. Read moreabout this research—which supports the U.S.Department of Agriculture priority of ensuringfood safety—in the October 2009 issue of AgriculturalResearch magazine.Poly Bag Technology Achieves Wider Adoption in Corn Belt as On-Farm Grain Storage OptionThe Progressive Farmer – DTNOMAHA, Neb. — Low-cost grain storagebags, developed in South America, are becomingpopular in the U.S. as corn planting increasesin areas where grain storage is in short supply.Terry Twiestmeyer of Grain Bag Systemsin Grand Island, Neb., said Argentina was thehotbed of the technology. “There was a lack of[grain] storage, not enough trucks. Farmers therefound they could bag grain in the field, allowingcombines to stay running.”The plastic bags are filled with a funnelhopper on top of a chute. Grain is loaded intothe funnel hopper by a combine or grain cart,and an auger on the bagger packs the graininto the bag.Twiestmeyer said growers can bag 24,000to 26,000 bushels an hour. “It’s a solution forguys with big 12- and 16-row combines,” to keepcombines rolling without waiting for trucks.“Bagging grain right in the field saves money onhauling which will pay for the bags.”Complete systems sell for $50,000 to$60,000. Many dealers, and farmers who ownbaggers, are leasing or renting systems to loadand unload grain for about 25 cents per bushel,including the bag.Bags are 200 to 300 feet long and are openon both ends. Widths are from eight to 10 feet,with capacities from 7,000 to 15,000 bushels.Material is typically nine millimeters thick,resistant to ultraviolet light, and designed fora single use.Bill Harrell, with Delta Grain Bag Systems inMonette, Ark., said grain bagged dry will last fora year, if kept sealed. It’s important to check bagsfor punctures and not forget about it as weatherchanges, he said.Chris Finck, with Show-Me Shortline Companyin Centralia, Mo., which distributes theArgentine Richiger grain-bagging system,stressed that moisture and temperature gohand in hand. “(The) cooler the grain going inand the lower the moisture the longer it willstore. For long-term storage put corn in at 15percent (moisture). Other system sellers saidcorn up to 22 percent moisture will keep for sixto eight months.”Finck said he’s seen interest grow yearlysince the bagging system was introduced in2007. “We sold them initially in outlying areaslike cotton. Now the Midwest is taking noticebecause they work and bins are expensive.Interest is strong and we have seen a significantuptick in sales.” He said adoption in Midweststates has been slower because many growershave bins. Corn there also often is harvested athigher moisture, making drying and cooling inbins more essential than in the west.Harrell, who distributes the Akron system,also saw interest start with cotton farmers shiftingto grain due to commodity prices. He nowhas sold units in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, theCarolinas and Texas.CorrectionThe article titled “GEAPS, NGFA Meet With OSHA on Sweep Auger Policy” in the October2009 issue of In-Grain was reprinted courtesy of the National Grain and Feed Association.www.geaps.com GEAPS In-Grain | November 2009 – 3

EXCHANGEExchange 2010Three Months To GoHave you marked your calendar yet for Exchange 2010 in Wichita? With theExpo Hall sold out and room blocks at our host hotels open, it’s time to startthinking about your plans join us Feb. 20-23.What will await you in Wichita? On the following pages, you’ll find newdetails on the 2010 Opening Workshop-this year about professional developmentand the next generation-as well as a complete menu of sponsorship opportunitiesfor your company. And be sure to read all about the Exchange 2010 socialprogram, including our Wild West-themed Get-Acquainted Party.If you’re looking for information on Exchange 2010 that was featured in arecent issue of In-Grain, remember you can find what you’re looking for onlineanytime at www.geaps.com, your complete Exchange 2010 resource.EXCHANGE EXTRASGet-Acquainted PartySaturday, Feb. 20, 7–11 p.m., Hyatt Regency Wichita Grand Eagle BallroomThe GEAPS Exchange 2010 kicks off Saturday, Feb. 20, with a western twist on thetraditional annual Get-Acquainted Party. Just after sundown, mosey on into the HyattBallroom where all travel-weary trail hands can belly up to the bar to wash down thetrail dust and grab some western-style vittles at the dinner buffet.Take a load off while listening to the toe-tapping Diamond W. Wranglers and clapyour hands as you are entertained by the famous Dixie Lee Dancing Gals, known fortheir high-stepping, petticoat-twirling ways. If you’re feeling lucky, venture over to thehigh-stakes “Kansas Hold ‘em” poker table (we’re not in Texas anymore).If you think you’re trail material, show those city slickers what’s what and head tothe Corral and hop onto “Brutus,” the best bucking, kicking and spinning mechanicalbull in the country. Or try your hand at electronic calf roping atop “Victor,” our life-sizestationary horse. Get your lassos ready!Sign up for the Get-Acquainted Party when Exchange registration opens next month.Admission includes two drink tickets, full dinner buffet, games and entertainment perperson. The party is included in the Delegate and Guest Full Registrations.President’s Banquet and Club GEAPSTuesday, Feb. 23, 6–11 p.m., Hyatt Regency Wichita Grand Eagle BallroomExchange 2010 will wind down with some well-deserved fun at the President’sBanquet and Club GEAPS. Exchange attendees and guests will begin the evening withcocktails outside the ballroom (beverage coupons provided with Banquet ticket) beforeheading inside to join GEAPS officers for dinner and the evening’s entertainment.Following the Banquet, Exchange 2010 will end on a high note with Club GEAPS, acasual event including desserts, live music and conversation. Grab a dessert (or two!)and enjoy the music while winding down another great Exchange with your friendsat GEAPS.Sign up for the President’s Banquet when Exchange registration opens next month.Banquet are tickets included in Delegate and Guest Full registrations and can also bepurchased separately at registration. Club GEAPS does not require a ticket and is open toall Exchange 2010 attendees and guests.4 – GEAPS In-Grain | November 2009KSU: Grain Science Lab TourWednesday, Feb 24, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.Kansas State University has been an importantparticipant in the great tradition of grain science since1905, when it set up a small-scale mill in the corner ofa chemistry laboratory, which led to the Departmentof Milling Industries. With the addition of a feed curriculumin 1951; a baking program in 1963; and finallya commitment to all aspects of grain science, processing,and utilization in 1966, the program evolved intothe distinguished Grain Science and Industry program.Today, this program has a long-standing reputation ofexceptional students, global industry influence andcutting-edge research.The Grain Science and Industry program at KansasState University is the only program of its kind in theUnited States, and during Exchange 2010 you’ll getthe chance to take a closer look at the teachings andresearch at the Grain Science laboratory facility and howit is changing the face of the grain industry.Transportation will be provided from the HyattRegency Wichita to Manhattan, Kan., where you’ll tourthe facilities, have lunch and get an in-depth updateof current research. You’ll arrive back at the HyattRegency Wichita no later than 6 p.m. If you are interestedin attending, be sure to schedule your hotel andair accordingly.www.geaps.com

OPENING WORKSHOPExchange 2010 Opening Workshop:Professional Development for the Next GenerationIn line with popular Exchange educational session topics inrecent years—as well as the theme of the 2009 Leadership Conference—theOpening Workshop at Exchange 2010 in Wichita will focuson developing the workforce. The morning-long session, kicking offthe Wichita Expo and education program, will focus specifically ondeveloping the next generation of leaders at your company. And,marking a change from recent years, the 2010 Exchange EducationalProgramming Committee has hired Jim Doyle, a professional speakerand leadership consultant, to present the workshop.The session will begin with an overview of how young professionalsoperate in the working world. What impact does the “feel”of a workplace have on them? How important is the relationshipbetween employee and boss? Doyle emphasizes the importance oftaking time in the hiring process to choose employees who fit in withyour company on multiple levels and will be better resources over thecourse of their careers.The next portion of the seminar will focus on finding people whopossess attributes you need for long-term success, as well as examiningyour own leadership style to see how you fit into the equation.Are you a leader or a manager? How do you engage your workers?How can getting to know your employees make them better andmore efficient on the job?The Opening Workshop will also teach you to engage youremployees and assess them for strengths and weaknesses; establishtrust in a working relationship; create a leader development programto identify candidates for promotions; and, finally, create a positiveworkplace environment of workers who go the extra mile.About The SpeakerJim Doyle is a workforceconsultant whospecializes in enhancingperformance in severalareas of leadership andteamwork. His mission asa consultant is “to developtomorrow’s leaders, andthe teams on which theyserve.”Doyle began his professionalcareer as a salesconsultant for Bayer, alarge clinical diagnosticscompany, in 1966. He laterserved as Director of International Training, where his duties soonencompassed technical as well as management and leadershipskill training. In 1990, after 24 years in the corporate world, Doylestarted his own consulting and training business.While Doyle’s business is headquartered in Elkhart, Ind., hehas done consulting and workshop assignments with over fourhundred clients in all parts of the world including Brazil, China,India, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, France, Italy, the U.K.,Mexico, Germany and 40 states in the U.S.Jim and his wife, Mary Ellen, have been married 45 years andhave four adult sons and nine grandkids.HOTELSThe GEAPS room block at the Exchange 2010host hotel has already sold out, but there are stillrooms available at the GEAPS special rate at theBroadview Hotel and Courtyard by Marriott at OldTown. Please contact the hotel directly and besure to ask for the GEAPS Exchange special rate. Andif you arrive on Saturday, Feb. 20, complimentaryshuttle service from the airport to the hotel willbe provided by the Exchange 2010 Host AdvisoryCouncil. Otherwise, shuttles to Exchange hotelscan be arranged by calling the specific hotel.If you have any questions regarding Exchange2010 hotels, please contact Juli Wagner at (952)928-4640 or juliw@geaps.com.Hyatt t Regency Wichita ita (Exchange HostHotel)400 W Waterman an St,Wichita, KS67202Phone (316) 293-123434wichita.hyatt.com ita.hyhyatatt.t.com – key code“g-geap”geapBroadview Hotel400 W Douglas St, Wichita, KS 67202Phone (800)-362-2929 or (316)-262-5000www.broadview-hotel.com - key code “GEAPS”Courtyard by Marriott at Old Town820 E Second St, Wichita, KS 67202Phone (316) 264-5300$129Single/Double plus taxsold OUT$110Single/Double plus tax$110Single/Double plus taxwww.geaps.com GEAPS In-Grain | November 2009 – 5

EXCHANGEExchange 2010 is coming—rustle up some speed and join us.It’s that time of year—the leaves are changing color, harvest time iscoming to a close, and the countdown to Exchange 2010 in Wichita hasbegun. Year after year, GEAPS puts together exceptional sponsorshipopportunities, and 2010 will be no exception. And the success of the GEAPSExchange in recent years, combined with our exciting new sponsorshipoptions for 2010, adds up to more sponsorship value than ever before:• Exchange 2008 in Omaha boasted the highest attendance numbers in27 years (2,380) and shattered all previous records for number of exhibitorsand booth spaces.• Exchange 2009 in St. Louis broke the record for number of boothspaces for a second year in a row, and boasted the largest education programin the event’s history, with 50 speakers and over 30 hours of educationalcontent. Exchange 2009 was also the first GEAPS Exchange to sell out duringthe previous year’s advance booth sales.These successes have firmly established the GEAPS Exchange as themust-attend annual conference and expo in the grain handling operationsindustry. Becoming an Exchange sponsor comes with the prestige of knowingyour company is associated with the best this industry has to offer.Who attends the GEAPS Exchange? They’re the people you want toconnect with most at all levels of the industry. They’re passionate aboutbecoming informed about new technologies to help them do their jobsbetter and more safely. The people you want to know your company byname. They’re loyal to GEAPS, and they pay attention to who supports theirbig event. And they come out in the thousands to take advantage of ourannual convention and expo.GEAPS Exchange sponsorship is synonymous with prestige, visibility andnetworking, and our 2010 sponsorship options have been carefully selectedto reflect those ideas. This is your chance to show your support for a valuedorganization and make a lasting impression with the thousands of professionalsin your target market.Below is a selected list of Exchange 2010 sponsorship opportunities.Additional opportunities are on page 7.• Sponsorship of the Get-Acquainted Party puts your company inthe spotlight at the popular first event at the Exchange.• Sponsoring an Expo lounge will put your company logo on a bannerabove the lounge in the Expo hall and we’ll announce your name duringbreaks and pod sessions.• The Past President’s lunch is the gathering place for our formerleaders as they share stories about GEAPS over the years and catch up withold friends.• Become a Program Book sponsor to receive either a full- or halfpagead in the official program book of Exchange 2010, which includes theschedule, educational program session details and exhibitor descriptions.• Sponsor the Educational Program to associate yourself with GEAPS’top-notch educational offerings, one of the most popular—and valued—portions of the Exchange each year. Our members consistently tell us thatthe educational sessions are a big part of what brings them to the big event.• Becoming a “Lunch On Us” sponsor ensures you’ll stand out. Helpoffset the cost of providing lunch to the delegates during the Expo andreceive a blinking “Lunch On Us” button—so everyone will know who tothank!• Sponsor the Expo Grand Opening Ceremony and be one of theselect companies to be recognized by delegates—before the Expo exhibitors!• Sponsoring the Cyber Center makes you the link between our delegatesand the Internet while they’re on the road! Your sponsorship includeshaving your company’s name as a screen saver, your company’s home pageas the re-direct page, and company name on a kiosk banner.Events available for sponsorshipGet-Acquainted Party (4 available) ...................................................................$5,000 ea.Expo Lounge (4 available) ......................................................................................$4,000 ea.NEW! Past President’s Lunch (1 available) ......................................................$3,500Welcome Reception – in Expo Halls (10 available) ........................................$2,500 ea.Expo Refreshment Break (8 available/4 in each hall) .................................$1,500 ea.Pre-General Session Refreshments – ice cream (1 available) .................$1,200*Leadership Reception (6 available) .................................................................$1,000 ea.President’s Banquet Table Centerpieces (1 available) .............................$1,000Club GEAPS (10 available) .......................................................................................$1,000 ea.Wake Up Station before sessions (6 available) ............................................$1,000 ea.Educational Session Refreshment Break (4 available) ............................$1,000 ea.Leadership Breakfast – Wed. a.m. (3 available) .............................................$ 850 ea.International Board Mtg Refreshments (1 available) ...............................$ 750Education Program (unlimited) ..........................................................................$ 600 ea.Opening Workshop Refreshments (unlimited) ...............................................$ 500 ea.Expo Grand Opening Ceremony Entertainment (2 available) .............$ 500 ea.Idea Exchange Refreshments (unlimited) ......................................................$ 300 ea.Expo Lunch (unlimited) ...........................................................................................$ 400 ea./exhibitorExpo Lunch (unlimited) ...........................................................................................$ 800 ea./non-exhibitorItems available for sponsorship**Program Book (space limited) .........................................................................$500 or $900 ea.***Cyber Center (4 available) ...............................................................................$1,200 ea.Or full sponsorship .....................................................................................$6,000Go to www.geaps.comor contact GEAPSfor detailed Exchangeevent descriptions* All sponsor company’s Exchangedelegates invited to the LeadershipReception.** Special advertising perk in thesponsored publication. See nextpage.*** Full sponsorship is requiredfor this service to be provided.GEAPS will attempt to fill sponsorshipopportunities from othercompanies if one company doesnot wish to sponsor in full.6 – GEAPS In-Grain | November 2009www.geaps.com

When an event(s) or item(s) on theprevious page is sponsored, star level isdetermined by the amount contributedfor that event(s) or item(s).Benefit 5-Star 4-Star 3-Star 2-Star 1-Star Major LeagueCompany logo to appear on GEAPS Exchange Web page and in postconferenceissue of In-GrainCompany insert for registration packetChair drop for Annual Meeting2 Complimentary Full Registrations – can be used by sponsor company orgiven to customerGobo of company logo or name projected at Welcome Reception andPresident’s Banquet.Company name or logo printed on beverage napkin used at WelcomeReception and President’s ReceptionCompany name or logo printed on kick panels on front of bars at WelcomeReception and President’s Reception3 Complimentary One-Day Registrations – used together or individuallyCompany logo listed in In-Grain leading up to the Exchange from 12/09Company logo to appear on applicable event signageCompany name on event ticket (if applicable)Company name announced at event (if applicable)Company name listed in In-Grain leading up to the Exchange from 12/09Company name on signs displayed at applicable event/itemCompany name in official Exchange Program BookCompany name listed on GEAPS Web site w/link to your Web siteCompany name listed in post-Exchange issue of In-GrainMain company contact invited to Leadership ReceptionOpportunity to donate company promotional itemsSpecial sponsor ribbons for name badgesSponsorship Levels Sponsored total5 Star $2,500 or more4 Star $2,000 – $2,4993 Star $1,500 – $1,9992 Star $1,000 – $1,4991 Star $ 500 – $ 999Major League $ 100 – $ 499AdvertisingPerkProgram book sponsors – $900 level receives a full-page, four-color tab ad.$500 level receives a half-page, four-color tab ad. Contact GEAPS office for specs.Who should be our contact for sponsorship?Return this form and become an Exchange sponsor today!I would like to sponsor the following events/items.FIRSTLAST1.COMPANY2.MAILING ADDRESS3.CITY STATE/PROV ZIP/PCPlease call me to discuss my options.PHONEFAXSIGNATUREDATEEMAILFax completed form to GEAPS: (952)929-1318www.geaps.com GEAPS In-Grain | November 2009 – 7

EDUCATIONRegistration Opens Nov. 18 for first GEAPS-KSU Courses of 2010Beginning this month, GEAPS membersand other industry employees can registerfor the first new GEAPS-KSU course of 2010,“Quality Management Systems for Bulk MaterialHandling Operations.” This new course, thefirst of four new courses to be offered in 2010,will run Jan. 11-Feb. 12 of next year. “QualityManagement Systems” has been developedspecifically for the GEAPS-KSU program byIowa State University.GEAPS-KSU will also offer a repeat courseduring the same dates. If you missed “SafetyManagement of Grain and Processing Facilities”the last time it was offered, or simply wantto refresh your knowledge of this continuallyrelevant topic, you can sign up when registrationopens for both courses on Nov. 18.The GEAPS-KSU distance education programbegan an ambitious expansion last yearwhen four courses were added to its roster.The expansion will continue into 2010, with atotal of four more professional developmentcourses for employees looking to expandtheir skills and stay on top of their game. Theprogram will offer a total of 10 new and repeatcourses next year, all timed with harvest seasons.“Since GEAPS first started offering distance-educationcourses, we’ve heard againand again how valuable people find thisprogram to be,” said GEAPS Distance EducationProgramming Committee Chair Mike Kiel.“Professional development like this serves areal need in the industry, and we’re proud ofthe four new additions to the program, and thehard work of the volunteers who have plannedand produced them. These four new programscontinue to raise the bar in quality collaboration,presentation and educational value.”Mark your calendar for these upcoming distance-education courses!New Courses Include:• 530 – Quality Management Systems for Bulk Materials Handling OperationsJan. 11-Feb. 12, 2010• 525 – Stored Grain Pest Management Practices and FumigationMarch 8-April 9, 2010• 580 – Hiring and Retaining Good Employees in the Grain IndustryApril 12-May 14, 2010• 543 – Equipment Maintenance: An Inside Look at Key ComponentsMay 31-July 2, 2010Six repeat courses—“GEAPS Classics”—will also be offered in 2010. They are:• 540 – Safety Management for the Grain and Processing IndustryJan. 11 – Feb. 12, 2010• 520 – Grain Quality ManagementMarch 8 – April 9, 2010• 542 – Electrical Safety for the Grain and Processing IndustryApril 12 – May 14, 2010• 521 – Aeration System Design and Operational ManagementMay 31 – July 2, 2010• 511 – Facilities Planning and Design IINov. 8 –Dec. 10, 2010• 522 – FGIS Grain Inspection OrientationNov. 8 –Dec. 10, 2010About the GEAPS-KSUDistance Education Program:GEAPS and Kansas State University planand develop top-quality distance-learningcourses, in conjunction with other partners ona course-by-course basis. All courses emphasizegrain operations and related fields.Course tuition—which covers all materials—iscurrently $515 for GEAPS members and$715 for non-members. Online registrationopens shortly before the courses begin. Studentswho complete a GEAPS distance-educationcourse typically receive one continuingeducation unit from Kansas State University,and a certificate of completion.The courses, which usually consist of10 hour-long lectures, take five to six weeksto complete. Lectures (narrated PowerPointprograms) are mailed to students on CDs, andthe course syllabi, quizzes and related materialare provided on a dedicated universitywebsite. Because the course comes on CDsand is taught online, nobody has to travel. Allstudents need is a computer with a CD playerand an Internet connection. Course work mustbe completed within a specified time frame(five to six weeks) but students can do thework when it’s most convenient for them, 24/7.Registration information will be e-mailed and posted on theGEAPS Web site on Nov. 18.8 – GEAPS In-Grain | November 2009www.geaps.com

NEW! GEAPS 530Quality Management Systems for Bulk Materials Handling OperationsCourse runs Jan. 11 to Feb. 12, 2010Quality management systems (QMS) aremethods of organizing production operationsto effectively meet customer needs and otherconstraints by providing the documentationnecessary for continual improvement. QMSprograms, notably the International Organizationfor Standardization (ISO 9001:2008)systems, were originally created to facilitateinternational trade/collaboration amongorganizations through effective communicationacross language and cultural barriers. Toverify effectiveness, commitment to quality,and continual improvement, a third party auditand certification process is used.Organizations that use QMS systems tocenter their workforces around analyzing theeffectiveness/uniformity of operations havefound that operational efficiency gains outweighthe costs of increased documentation.Furthermore, business conditions in agricultureare requiring increased procedure verificationand documentation of bulk materials. A QMSprogram within an organization can assistwith site security, risk management, traceability,safety programs, regulatory compliance,brand identity, and supplier evaluation. Allcircumstances requiring documentation andprocedure can be addressed collectively witha QMS, which streamlines the documentationprocess.Early case studies of ISO and other QMSsystems in grain handling have demonstratedsubstantial net payback, primarily derivedfrom operational improvements, inventorymanagement, and reduced regulatory andrisk exposure.This course will:• Introduce the structure, format, andcharacteristics of QMS in a bulk handling scenario.• Integrate and align normal businessactivities with the requirements of QMS.• Apply QMS as a solution to other procedures-basedbusiness needs, includinginventory management, biosecurity, safety, riskmitigation, and regulatory compliance.• Develop a basic framework for management,evaluation, and cost-benefit (ROI)analysis of QMSAt end of this course, students will:• Be able to do a basic process flow analysisof their operation, and identify points wherephysical quality or economics are impacted.• Be able to lay out a quality manual in theISO 9001:2008 format.• Be able to write or assist employees inwriting basic procedures and work instructions.• Understand how to organize informationfor a cost benefit analysis of a quality managementsystem.• Combine procedures-based businessneeds into the quality management system.• Be able to organize data collected inroutine operations for use in business improvement.Course of Study1. QMS structure in a bulk handling or processingscenario2. QMS format, organization, efficiency andauditing3. Data management, statistical control andcontinuous improvement.4. QMS role in inventory management5. Role in biosecurity regulations and traceability6. Role in safety and public communicationprograms7. QMS role in liability, risk management andfacility security8. QMS role in warehouse and other operationalregulatory compliance9. Cost-benefit analysis and evaluation ofthe system10. National and International QMS StandardsGEAPS 540Safety Management of Grain & Processing FacilitiesCourse runs Jan. 11 to Feb. 12, 2010The goal of the five week course will be toenhance the basic knowledge and skills ofoperations management staff within the grainhandling and processing industry in order tominimize the most significant worker safetyand health risks in the industry. The primaryaudience of this course will be operations managementstaff and/or the individuals responsiblefor worker safety and health training fortheir respective companies or employees.Course of Study1. Overview of Safety ManagementThis lecture discusses the reasons for andways of implementing and following safetyprograms at grain and processing facilities.2. Lockout & TagoutThis lecture focuses on the developmentand implementation of lockout-tagout programsrelated to grain and processing facilities.3. Walking and Working SurfacesThis lecture reviews fall-related preventionstrategies for grain handling and processingfacilities.4. Confined Spaces in the Grain IndustryThis lecture provides an overview of confinedspace entry procedures as they relate tothe grain industry.5. Emergency Action Plans/EmergencyResponseThis lecture discusses developing an emergencyresponse plan that will facilitate timelypre-planned response including types ofemergencies to consider, and coordinationwith various emergency responders.6. Fire and Explosions in Grain FacilitiesThis lecture provides an overview of thehazards, industry experience and track record,operating parameters, and risk mitigationstrategies to prevent fires and explosions ingrain handling facilities.7. Contractor SafetyThis lecture highlights the framework tobe employed at grain handling facilities tomanage contractor issues, including documentation,training, auditing, and integration withother facility safety policies and procedures.8. Truck and Rail SafetyThis lecture provides an overview of thehazards and prevention techniques that canbe employed when working on or around railand truck operations.9. Ag Chemical SafetyThis lecture will address the various possibleexposures and provide risk management strategiesto help protect employees and assets.10. Flowing Grain DangersThis lecture discusses engulfment andsuffocation hazards associated with flowinggrain and toxic atmospheres associated withstored grain. It identifies the different waysindividuals have become entrapped in grain.The lecture also provides recommendationsto reduce the likelihood of grain entrapmentand suffocation.www.geaps.com GEAPS In-Grain | November 2009 – 9

SAFETY AWARDSEnroll Your Company in the 2010 GEAPS SafetyAwards Program — Now Through Dec. 31In grain operations, avoiding engulfment,explosion, and work-loss injury or illness atyour facility is its own reward. Each year,though, GEAPS likes to go one step furtherand formally recognize outstanding safetyachievements within the industry by rewardingfacilities with exceptional safety records.GEAPS is currently accepting applicationsfor the 2010 Safety Awards Program. If youwould like to put your company in the running,act fast: applications are due by Dec. 31. The2010 Safety Awards will be presented on stageduring a public ceremony at Exchange 2011 inPortland, Ore., and will honor companies andfacilities with verifiable records of achievementin 2010. The program is not only forgrain-storage facilities, but also for suppliers,engineers and millwrights.At Exchange 2009 in St. Louis, the 2008GEAPS Safety Awards program honored 31companies representing 418 facilities postingnearly 12.5 million worker hours without alost-time, work-related injury or illness, and522 facilities enrolled for the 2009 program.Who will make the cut for 2010? Only time willtell, but to be in the running, companies mustenroll before the end of the year.To enroll your facility, fill out the applicationform (available at www.geaps.com) andfax or mail it back to the GEAPS office, with theappropriate enrollment fee ($75 for facilitiesemploying a GEAPS member, $110 for nonmemberfacilities).New this year to the program is an optionfor a more environmentally friendly award.This certificate-only option saves shippingmaterials used to send a plaque. To participatesimply select the “Go Green” option on yourenrollment form.Get your facility involved. Recognizeachievement at your facility. Help us carry onour industry’s exceptional record of safety.Safety AwardsNew MembersWelcome these new members who joined GEAPS recently.Canadian PrairiesMichigan/S. OntarioJeffery DaskalchukBrandon HutchisonDaniel DonnerJosh Kilgoresponsored by Mike SpillumRobert FrederickGreat PlainsRyan McCunesponsored by Tracy SpencerGreater NebraskaJenny ChristensenGulf SouthWarren KnappMid-AtlanticMichael Hartzellsponsored by Scott KephartMinneapolisJon KumlinHeidi ProssNon-ChapterJeff BaumanLuan DavesTom Kopsasponsored by Mark PaulNorth Iowa(italics denote Complimentary StudentMembers)Adam Butlersponsored by Daryl WattsTim Glasersponsored by Daryl WattsNanci Henningsensponsored by Daryl WattsTrevor Hermansponsored by Daryl WattsWyatt Hollandsponsored by Daryl WattsNathan Hutzelsponsored by Daryl WattsEdward Johnsonsponsored by Daryl WattsJeremy Johnsonsponsored by Daryl WattsMatthew Koprivasponsored by Daryl WattsAndrew Peterssponsored by Daryl WattsBrett Schnathorstsponsored by Daryl WattsShawn Steckleinsponsored by Daryl WattsCurtis Wefelsponsored by Daryl WattsTri-StateSean Ablessponsored by Dale LockDustyn Reedersponsored by Dale LockCole St. Clairsponsored by Dale LockTwin PortsJesse ChalichVancouverAnthony Bakersponsored by Guy ThompsonJoerge Rosenfeldsponsored by David Kushnier10 – GEAPS In-Grain | November 2009www.geaps.com

CHAPTER NEWSColumbia RiverThe Columbia River Chapter held its Septembermeeting on the 9th at the Port of VancouverSeafarers Center in Vancouver, Wash.Nine members and guests were in attendanceto listen to Dave Weitzel speak on the topic ofEco Friendly/Food Grade Maintenance Supply.Greater NebraskaThe Greater Nebraska Chapter held its Septembermeeting on the 15th at the MonsantoSeed Corn Plant in Kearney, Neb. Fifteen membersand guests were in attendance to listen toJeff Tremmel lead a tour of plant. A meetingand dinner at Sydney’s followed.Gulf SouthThe Gulf South Chapter held its Septembermeeting on the 17th at the Belle TerreCountry Club in LaPlace, La. Twenty membersand guests were in attendance tolisten to FGIS speak on Technical Subjects,including new vessel fumigation oversightprocedures and sorghum grading.Inland EmpireThe Inland Empire Chapter held itsSeptember meeting on the 16th at theRed lion Inn in Richland, Wash. Threemembers and guests were in attendanceto listen to Wayne Stigge, CHS, speak onthe topic of the recent SATRA class.North IowaThe North Iowa Chapter held its Augustmeeting on the 26th at Sister Sarah’s Restaurantin Algona, Iowa. Seven members andguests were in attendance to for a 2009-2010planning meeting. Discussions centered onmeeting dates, times and topics, and plans fora Boss’s Night.The North Iowa Chapter held its Septembermeeting on the 21st at Bonanza in MasonCity, Iowa. Sixteen members and guests werein attendance to listen to Larry Hoekstra,Nationwide Agri-Business Insurance, speakon the topic of Preventing Dust Explosions.The chapter also discussed finalizing chapterbylaws and ways to get students and bossesmore involved (and supportive) of GEAPSevents.Larry Hoekstra, Nationwide Agri-Business,demonstrates a dramatic dust explosion atthe Sept. 21 North Iowa Chapter meeting.SeawayThe Seaway Chapter held its Septembermeeting on the 8th at the Plaza Inn Restaurantin Mt. Victory, Ohio. Twenty-two members andguests were in attendance to listen to BarryRanzau, Custom Agri Systems, speak on thetopic of Wind Turbines for Grain Elevators.Tri-StateThe Tri-State Chapter held its Octobermeeting on the 1st at the Amarillo GrainExchange in Amarillo, Texas. Twenty-one membersand guests were in attendance to listen toCash Burris, Owner, AGE, speak on the topic ofGrain Inspection.Twin PortsThe Twin Ports Chapter held its Septembermeeting on the 16th at the HammondSteak House in Superior, Wis. Nine membersand guests were in attendance fora member roundtable discussion on thetopic of H1N1 Flu and its impact at work,home and in the community.VancouverThe Vancouver Chapter held its Septembermeeting on the 22nd at theCheers Restaurant in North Vancouver,British Columbia. Thirty-seven membersand guests were in attendance for a 2009-2010 planning meeting.A Surefire Meeting TopicRobert Klare, River Consulting, Secretary - Gulf South ChapterDoes your chapter struggle to develop meeting topics that willattract and interest your membership? Are qualified speakers sometimeshard to find? Would you like tohave the topic for one month alreadydecided before the year’s planningeven starts?One answer that works for the GulfSouth Chapter is to hold a miniatureversion of the Exchange Expo, calledAssociates Night. For years now, ourOctober meeting has been a chancefor about twenty Associate membercompanies to set up a table top displayof their products and services and talkto many of their customers and friends(and even competitors) in a relaxed,casual environment. Registration is onlyRobert Klare$50 per table, a tremendous bargain.Many of the tables will have thetypical trade show giveaways, such as pens, pencils and toys, as wellas literatureand informationon theirproducts.The giveawaysanddoor prizes keep theevening fun and exciting,and dinner is servedChapterCornerbuffet style so members can eat at their leisure.This is a popular meeting with both Regular and Associate members.Associate members appreciate the real value of being able todisplay their companies to so many of their customers at one timefor such a small investment. Most of the local Associate members willexhibit, and several from national companies that do business in thelocal area will attend as well. Regular members enjoy the opportunity todiscuss the “latest and greatest” with suppliers they may already knowand do business with.This low-key approach to a table-top trade show is a reliable go-totopic for chapters. If you’re looking ahead and having trouble fillingyour meeting schedule, consider starting this yearly tradition with yourown chapter.www.geaps.com GEAPS In-Grain | November 2009 – 11

Grain Elevator and Processing Society4248 Park Glen RdMinneapolis MN 55416 USA(ISSN) 0746 8008Periodicals Postage PaidMinneapolis, MNCALENDARThe most extensive and up-to-date calendar can be found at the GEAPS Web site.Publications Mail Agreement Number: 41508543Canadian PrairiesNovember 16 UGG Terminal Collapse, Mike McCandless, RiskManagement/Corporate Insurance, Norwood Hotel,Winnipeg, MB, 5 p.m.Cherokee StripDecember 12 Enid, OK, location and time: TBDColumbia RiverNovember 11 Maxi-Lift Buckets, Bo Fisher, Seafarers Center,Vancouver, WA, 11:30 a.m.CornbeltDecember 15 Mini-Convention with Hoosier Chapter, SafetyProgram - OSHA Update - PPE Hazard Assessment,Beefhouse Restaurant, Covington, IN, 2 p.m.Golden TriangleNovember 19 Leg, Conveyors, Bearings, Martin Sprocket, HoustonInternational Seafarers Center, Houston, TX, 6 p.m.Greater IowaNovember 17 Presentation of new safety video by GEAPS/NGFA, Wayne Bauer, Star of the West Milling, AgInformation Center, Nevada, IA, 11:30 a.m.Greater NebraskaDecember 8 Grain Quality, Nick Friant, Grand Island, NE, HowardJohnson, 4 p.m.chaptersGulf SouthNovember 19 General Meeting, Belle Terre Country Club, LaPlace,LA, 6:30 p.m.December 1 Christmas Luncheon, Belle Terre Country Club,LaPlace, LA, noonHoosierDecember 15 Mini-Convention with Cornbelt Chapter, SafetyProgram - OSHA Update - PPE Hazard Assessment,Beefhouse Restaurant, Covington, IN, 2 p.m.IntermountainNovember 12 Pesticide Recertification Seminar, Ramada Inn,Chubbock, ID, 8 a.m.Kansas CityNovember 17 Maintenance/Repair “I Pods,” Agriculture Hall ofFame, Bonner Springs, KS, 5:30 p.m.Mid-AmericaNovember 20 Post Harvest Dinner Celebration, Fremont DinnerTrain, Fremont, NE, 6 p.m.Mid-AtlanticNovember 10 Temperature System Use and Maintenance, JeffPhoebus, Delmarva Ag Systems & Wayne Sanders,Boone Cableworks, Heritage Shores Golf Club,Bridgeville, DE, time: TBDMid-SouthDecember 3 Meeting, location and time: TBDMinneapolisNovember 11 Regulatory Compliances & New/Pending Legislation,Holiday Inn, Bloomington, MN, 11:30 a.m.SeawayDecember 8 Mid-year Board Meeting-4:30 p.m., ChristmasParty-5:30 p.m., Holiday Inn, Perrysburg, OHSiouxlandDecember 3 Manlift Safety, noon, location: TBDThunder BayNovember 26 Meeting, Da Vinci Center, Thunder Bay, ON, 6:30 p.m.Tri-StateDecember 1 Grain Aeration, Perry Bledsoe, Tiernan, Amarillo, TX,6:30 p.m.Twin PortsNovember 18 Meeting, Hammond Steak House, Superior, WI, 5:30p.m.VancouverNovember 17 Harvesting Sensor Data, Doug Forst, CMC, CheersRestaurant, North Vancouver, BC, 4 p.m.12 – GEAPS In-Grain | November 2009www.geaps.com