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GEAPS Exchange

GEAPS Recognizes 40 Year Members at Exchange 2018

GEAPS Recognizes 40 Year Members at Exchange 2018 GEAPS was thrilled to recognize members who celebrated 40 consecutive years of membership during the GEAPS Exchange 2018 in Denver Colorado. Each member received a bronze GEAPS pin to commemorate the milestone. Robert Antoniak, Thunder Bay Robert Barduson, Minneapolis Chuck Conrad, Greater Iowa Warren Gerdes, […]
Published: Mar 28, 2018 by Rebecca Jackson
GEAPS Exchange

GEAPS Honors Top Recruiter at Exchange 2018

GEAPS Honors Top Recruiter at Exchange 2018 GEAPS International Prtesident Barb Kraft, Landus Cooperative, Greater Iowa Chapter and Associates Board President Cheryl Lansink, Comco, Siouxland, recognized GEAPS’ Top Recruiter for 2017 during the President’s Banquet at GEAPS Exchange 2018. Steele Boyd, Riceland Foods Inc, Mid-South Chapter claimed the recruiting crown by enlisting 10 new dues-paying members […]
Published: Mar 28, 2018 by Rebecca Jackson
GEAPS Exchange

GEAPS Recognizes Two Outstanding Chapters at Exchange 2018

GEAPS Recognizes Two Outstanding Chapters at Exchange 2018 GEAPS honored two outstanding chapters  at GEAPS Exchange 2018, awarding the Outstanding Chapter Award and Chapter Cup. The Outstanding Chapter Award went to the Cornbelt Chapter .The award is given annually by GEAPS’ Membership Committee at the Exchange. Cheryl Lanskink, Comco, Siouxland, Associates Board President […]
Published: Mar 28, 2018 by Rebecca Jackson
GEAPS Exchange

GEAPS Honors 25-Year Members at Exchange 2018

GEAPS Honors 25-Year Members at Exchange 2018 GEAPS was pleased to recognize 10 members who each celebrated a quarter century of continuous membership during the GEAPS Exchange 2018 in Denver, Colorado. Each received a silver pin honoring their service to the organization. Robert Heilman, Seaway Paul Crane, Crane Steel Structures […]
Published: Mar 28, 2018 by Rebecca Jackson
GEAPS Exchange

GEAPS Recognizes 2017 Credential Earners at Exchange 2018

GEAPS Recognizes 2017 Credential Earners at Exchange 2018 The GEAPS/Kansas State University Distance Credentialing Program helps grain handling and processing operations professionals build their job skills. A base credential can be earned by completing an organized set of six courses, and each course can be augmented with Specialist Credentials. A […]
Published: Mar 28, 2018 by Rebecca Jackson
GEAPS Exchange

GEAPS Recognizes 50 Year Member at Exchange 2018

GEAPS Recognizes 50 Year Member at Exchange 2018 GEAPS was thrilled to recognize one member who celebrated 50 consecutive years of membership during GEAPS Exchange 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The honoree received a gold GEAPS pin to commemorate the milestone. Albert  Haskell, Columbia River Chapter
Published: Mar 08, 2018 by Rebecca Jackson
News & Publications

Registration Now Open for 2018 GEAPS Leadership, Education and Networking Workshop

Registration Now Open for 2018 GEAPS Leadership, Education and Networking Workshop Registration is now open for the 2018 GEAPS Leadership, Education and Networking Workshop. The two-day event will focus on human resources topics, and is an opportunity for all level of grain industry professionals to build valuable leadership skills while expanding […]
Published: Feb 01, 2018 by Rebecca Jackson
News & Publications

GEAPS Collaborates on NGFA/OSHA Alliance

GEAPS Collaborates on NGFA/OSHA Alliance The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) announced the formation of an alliance in September. The pact will allow grain handling, feed manufacturing and processing industries to work more closely and collaboratively with […]
Published: Jan 04, 2018 by Rebecca Jackson
News & Publications

GEAPS/K-State Announce 2018 Distance Education Schedule

GEAPS/K-State Announce 2018 Distance Education Schedule The GEAPS/Kansas State University (K-State) Distance Education Program will offer 32 courses in 2018. Every course required for the Credentials in Grain Operations Management and Grain Processing Management will be available. The schedule also includes one new course: GEAPS 546: Fighting Grain Silo Fires and Smolders in March. “These courses are […]
Published: Dec 01, 2017 by Rebecca Jackson
Safety Awards

Enrollment Open for GEAPS 2018 Safety Awards

Enrollment Open for GEAPS 2018 Safety Awards The Grain Elevator and Processing Society (GEAPS) is now accepting applications for the 2018 Safety Awards Program. The program recognizes facilities that go an entire year without a work-related lost-time injury or illness and facilities that have zero recordable work-related injuries or illnesses. […]
Published: Nov 30, 2017 by Rebecca Jackson