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Special Sessions
See this table for what’s included in the different registration options.
General Session – Comedian Russ Stolnack
Tuesday, February 26, 3:45 – 4:45 pm; Open to all Delegates and Guests
GEAPS Educational Programming Committee takes its job seriously -- especially when it’s time to select a comedian for the annual general session. Over the years, the committee has landed some hilarious people, including David Naster, Buzz Sutherland, Ross Bennett and, at Exchange 2007, Greg Hahn.
At Exchange 2008 in Omaha, the EPC is going to strike again. At a meeting last month in St. Louis, the committee reviewed an armful of audition DVDs and selected Russ Stolnak, one of the funniest guys around.
Stolnak, an Emmy Award-winning actor and writer, is winner of the National Speakers Assn. Humorous Speaker Competition. He’s a comedy club veteran and Las Vegas regular who has also appeared numerous times as a stand-up comedian on national TV. In California, Stolnak may be best known as ‘Russ T. Nailz’ – his radio show alter ego. He also was entertainment reporter on a TV news program there.
Stolnak says he’s currently working on a book about stress. Chapter one is titled “Get Married and Have Kids.”
The Exchange General Session is open free to all registered Exchange delegates and guests.
Chapter Leader Workshop
Monday, February 25, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
What you need to know to operate your chapter more effectively!
Are you a chapter leader with questions? Are you looking for ways to better run your chapter, plan your meetings, or recruit new members? This is the place for you! The Chapter Leader Workshop, presented by the GEAPS Chapter Resource Committee, is intended for all chapter leaders and any chapter member interested in chapter leadership. This is the only session at the GEAPS Exchange solely dedicated to improving the overall quality of your chapter. This Workshop will feature small group discussions on best practices for operating your chapter and the tools and resources available to chapter leaders. Join chapter leaders from across the country in finding solutions to the issues all chapter leaders face and collaborating to find new answers and ideas. You can’t miss it!
The Chapter Leader Workshop, presented by the GEAPS Chapter Resource Committee, is intended for all chapter leaders and any chapter member interested in chapter leadership.
Operations Issues Forums
Grain Quality Management
Tuesday, February 26, 8:45 – 9:45 am
Environment, Health, Safety & Security
Tuesday, February 26, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
The operations issues forums at Exchange are hosted by the GEAPS/NGFA joint committees for Grain Grades & Weights and Safety, Health & Environmental Quality. The forums feature discussion of current, developing and emerging issues impacting grain handling operations. The forums are opportunities to get insight and answers directly from leading industry experts at the forefront of representing GEAPS and NGFA member interests in these critically important components of grain and feed operations.
GEAPS Annual Meeting
Tuesday, February 26, 3:15 – 3:45 pm
The annual meeting of GEAPS membership is the place to catch up on every facet of the association. GEAPS 2007-2008 international president Mike Myrick will detail the accomplishments over the past year, as well as chart a path into the future.
Most Exchange attendees are GEAPS members, so don’t miss this chance to participate in this meeting of your fellow GEAPerS. Mr. Myrick will outline many of the ambitious programs GEAPS is actively involved in or just embarking upon. There are opportunities for GEAPS members at every level.
The general session presentation will take place immediately following the annual meeting in the same room.
Student Day
Monday, February 25
Students from area colleges and universities will have a great opportunity to learn about GEAPS, meet members, tour the expo hall and attend educational sessions during our annual Student Day Program on Monday, Feb. 25. The program also includes brief discussions about the variety of careers available in the grain industry.
GEAPS Committee and Board Meetings
This is your chance to get involved!
Almost all of the various groups that govern or oversee the many GEAPS programs and services will meet at some point during the Exchange. All of these meetings are open to all GEAPS members. If you’re not already participating as a leader in the organization, come and see for yourself what it takes to step up and make a difference. GEAPS is only as successful as its volunteer leadership.
The following groups will meet at the Exchange:
- International Board of Directors
- Associates Board of Directors
- Educational Programming Committee
- Membership Committee
- Chapter Resource Committee
- Joint GEAPS/NGFA Committees
- Safety, Health & Environmental Quality
- Grain Grades & Weights
- GEAPS/SATRA Bin Entry/Tech Rescue Course Steering Committee
- Distance Education Program Oversight Committee
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