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might be a few more hiccups this year than in recent years. Therefore, we hope we’ll have a high response rate on our conference evaluation forms. IAOM’s 2009 conference. Looking forward, we’ve booked conference facilities in Grand Rapids, MI for the 2009 Conference. The extra planning time will allow a little extra flexibility depending on what corrections might need to be made to the new format. The venue in Grand Rapids was host of the fall meeting of the Niagara, Ohio Valley and Wolverine districts, and the standing committees last year. The feedback we received on the venue and location was extremely positive. I think our members are going to be thrilled with the meeting in Grand Rapids—the facilities are a good fit for a conference of our size. The other nice thing about Grand Rapids is that the venue is in the downtown district, so there are plenty of things to see and do within walking distance of the hotel and convention center. tification program. We envision two major components in the program as: • Completion of the IAOM Correspondence Course. • Eight weeklong modules with handson training. We plan to start offering the weeklong training modules at KSU in 2009. At least two of the eight weeklong modules will be offered each quarter. This will allow more flexibility for participants to complete the program without having to be away from the workplace more than one or two weeks at a time. The program content is being developed by KSU’s Department of Grain Science & Industry, and will be reviewed by the IAOM Education Committee. Memorable Dates in IAOM History 1896: The Fraternity of Operative Millers of America (FOMA) is established Jan. 20, 1896. 1919: FOMA is reorganized as the Association of Operative Millers (AOM). 1975: AOM Latin America District is founded. 1988: AOM holds its first East Africa District conference. 1992: AOM headquarters are relocated from Kansas City, MO to suburb of Leawood, KS. 1996: AOM celebrates its 100th anniversary. 2003: AOM adds International to its name, becoming IAOM. 2007: IAOM Eurasia District is founded. was translating for some Russian millers who were very interested in talking to vendors and specialists from abroad. In some cases I’ve certainly felt out of my depth, in terms of some of the vocabulary spe- Transcending Boundaries Although I’m still relatively new to the industry, I’ve been fortunate to have had the chance to attend IAOM district meetings around the world. Based on this experience, I’ve found that regardless of what languages are being spoken, the concepts of the industry are conveyed easily amongst our members. I can recall several instances where I Miller Certification Program We’re working in conjunction with KSU to develop the miller operative cer- 18 First Quarter 2008 Response No. 181 MILLING JOURNAL http://www.bliss-industries.com http://www.bliss-industries.com

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Milling Journal - First Quarter 2008 Contents First Break Examining Fortification Standards IAOM 2008 Milling Short Courses 2008 IAOM Conference and Expo Melinda Farris Interview Designing a Purifierless Millflow Dirk Maier Named KSU Dept. Head NAMA’s 2008 Division Meetings Protecting Electrical Workers Miller Profiles Todd Bastean Interview Safety: How Serious Are We? Product Quality/Gwirtz Product Roundup: Magnets Pest Management/Subramanyam Explosion Protection Supplier Interview: Darin Stutler Product Reviews New IAOM Safety Award Criteria Don’t Forget OSHA Form 300A Milling Notes Great Lakes Regional Conference 4th Quarter 2007 Flour Production IAOM Reference Guide Hammermills Brushes Aspirators Level Indicators Product Reviews Magnets Mixers Packaging Purifiers Safety Equipment Screeners Separators Sifter Accessories Ad Index

Milling Journal - Q1 2008

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