GEAPS Exchange 2010 Extras
The Exchange kicks off with a western twist on the traditional annual Get-Acquainted Party. Just after sundown, mosey over to the Hyatt Ballroom, where all travel-weary trail hands can belly up to the bar to wash down the trail dust and grab some western-style vittles at the buffet.
Take a load off while listening to the toe-tapping Diamond W. Wranglers and clap your hands as you are entertained by the famous Dixie Lee Dancing Gals, known for their high-stepping, petticoat-twirling ways. If you're feeling lucky, venture over to the high-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 to the Corral and hop onto "Brutus," the best bucking, kicking and spinning mechanical bull in the country. Or try your hand at electronic calf roping atop "Victor," our life-size stationary horse. Get your lassos ready!
Admission includes two drink tickets per person, a full dinner buffet, games and entertainment. The party is included in the Delegate and Guest Full registrations and can also be purchased separately à la carte.
Whether you want to run or walk 2 miles, 5 miles, 10 or 26, we'll map it out for you: this is the event for those of you with the extra get up and go on Sunday morning of the Exchange.
There is no fee for the Fun Run, but please let us know if you're bringing your running shoes by marking this event on the registration form.
Exchange 2010 will wind down with some well-deserved fun at the President's Banquet and Club GEAPS. Exchange attendees and guests will begin the evening with cocktails outside the ballroom (beverage coupons provided with Banquet ticket) before heading inside to join GEAPS officers for dinner and the evening's entertainment.
Once again, the banquet will include our featured entertainment. Comic magician Tim Gabrielson will wow Exchange attendees with his highly technical magic while keeping us laughing throughout the show.
Following the Banquet, Exchange 2010 will end on a high note with Club GEAPS, a casual event including desserts, live music, drinks and conversation. Grab a dessert (or two!) and enjoy the music while winding down another great Exchange.
Banquet tickets are included in Delegate and Guest Full registrations and can also be purchased à la carte. Club GEAPS does not require a ticket and is open to all Exchange 2010 attendees and guests.
Kansas State University, GEAPS' strategic partner for continuing education and professional development, has been an important participant in the great tradition of grain science since 1905, when it set up a small-scale mill in the corner of a chemistry laboratory, leading to the Department of Milling Industries. With the addition of a feed curriculum in 1951; a baking program in 1963; and finally a commitment to all aspects of grain science, processing and utilization in 1966, the program evolved into the distinguished Grain Science and Industry department. Today, this program has a long-standing reputation of exceptional students, global industry influence and cutting-edge research.
The Grain Science and Industry program at Kansas State University is the only program of its kind in the United States, and during Exchange 2010 you'll get the chance to take a closer look at the teachings and research at the Grain Science laboratory facility and how it is changing the face of the grain industry.
Transportation will be provided from the Hyatt Regency Wichita to Manhattan, Kan., where you'll tour the facilities, have lunch and get an in-depth update of current research. You'll arrive back at the Hyatt Regency Wichita no later than 6 p.m. If you are interested in attending, be sure to schedule your hotel and air accordingly.