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GEAPS Announces Special Pricing for New Members

GEAPS Announces Special Pricing for New Members GEAPS announced today a new introductory rate for new members to the organization. New members can join for $250 for the first year, and will pay normal member dues for future years. The society automatically applies the discount when a new member joins the […]
Published: Sep 16, 2020
Membership

Four GEAPS Members Win Grain Tubes for Local Fire Departments

Four GEAPS Members Win Grain Tubes for Local Fire Departments As part of the members-only screening of SILO last month, four GEAPS members won grain tubes for their local fire departments. Turtle Plastics donated the potentially life-saving equipment. After watching the film, Corey Hopkins, senior safety consultant at DEKRA, noted the varying […]
Published: Jun 22, 2020
Membership

GEAPS Proposed Bylaw Amendment for 2020 Annual Meeting

GEAPS Proposed Bylaw Amendment for 2020 Annual Meeting The International Board of Directors approved a recommendation from the Strategic Planning Committee to update the GEAPS Mission Statement (Bylaws Article 1, Section 2). As part of the strategic planning process, the committee concluded that defining a new, more modern mission would […]
Published: May 22, 2020
Grain Industry News

GEAPS Foundation Reaches $4 Million Endowment Goal

GEAPS Foundation Reaches $4 Million Endowment Goal The Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) Foundation announced today that it has reached its endowment goal of $4 million.  Investment income from the endowment fund will provide funding for new and existing professional development programs from GEAPS. Mark Fedje, General Mills Inc., […]
Published: Nov 21, 2019
Membership

GEAPS Launches Speakers Bureau

GEAPS Launches Speakers Bureau The Grain Elevator and Processing Society announces today the release of a Speakers Bureau on the Chapters section of www.geaps.com. The online tool includes more than 45 speakers to help chapters plan exceptional meetings. Speakers can be organized by topic, cost and travel region. GEAPS International President Steve Myers, […]
Published: Jul 29, 2019
GEAPS Exchange

GEAPS Honors Tedrow with Corbett Award

GEAPS Honors Tedrow with Corbett Award Each year, the President’s Banquet offers a chance to recognize members who have made exceptional contributions to GEAPS and the industry. This year, GEAPS honored Allan Tedrow, McCormick Construction, Greater Iowa Chapter with the Corbett Award, GEAPS’ highest award for Associate Members. Associates Board President Darren […]
Published: Mar 19, 2019
GEAPS Exchange

Brittingham Recognized as Top Recruiter for 2018

Brittingham Recognized as Top Recruiter for 2018 GEAPS International President Robert Taylor, Cargill, Minneapolis Chapter and Associates Board President Darren Zink, Tuthill Transfer Systems, Hoosier, recognized GEAPS’ Top Recruiter for 2018 during the President’s Banquet at GEAPS Exchange 2019. R, Scott Brittingham, MCGOM, Mountaire Farms Inc, Mid-Atlantic claimed the recruiting crown by enlisting 10 new members […]
Published: Mar 19, 2019
Membership

GEAPS Recognizes Two Outstanding Chapters

GEAPS Recognizes Two Outstanding Chapters GEAPS honored two outstanding chapters at GEAPS Exchange 2019, awarding the Outstanding Chapter Award and Chapter Cup. The Outstanding Chapter Award went to the Gulf South Chapter. The award is given annually by GEAPS’ Membership Committee at Exchange. Cheryl Lanskink, Comco, Siouxland, Membership Committee chair, helped evaluate submissions. […]
Published: Mar 19, 2019
GEAPS Exchange

GEAPS Honors Chapter Member of Distinction at Exchange 2019

GEAPS Honors Chapter Member of Distinction at Exchange 2019 GEAPS recognized two outstanding individuals with Chapter Member of Distinction Awards at Exchange 2019 in New Orleans. The awardees were nominated by chapter officers to recognize their outstanding contributions to leadership and service to their chapters over the last year. Mason […]
Published: Mar 13, 2019
Membership

GEAPS Honors 25 Year Members

GEAPS Honors 25 Year Members GEAPS is pleased to recognize 17 members who each celebrated a quarter century of continuous membership. Each received a silver pin honoring their service to the organization. Gary Riedlinger, Heritage Cooperative Inc, SeawayRich Sunderman, Gerald Grain Center, SeawayBrad Brekke, B&E Construction Inc, Greater IowaJay Weber, […]
Published: Mar 13, 2019