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Friday, March 12, 2010 - 5:13 PM by: TZ
Watch for the pamphlet......it's still being worked on.
Friday, March 12, 2010 - 12:58 PM by: TZ
For those of you who attended the seminar on Friday afternoon of the convention, featuring Michael Roberts with the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, I am supplying you with a pamphlet (found on the homepage) to view which tells you how to register for the Hazardous Materials Training Seminar in Tulsa, OK on March 31, 2010. This seminar is FREE and is designed to help you and your business to be in compliance with the Federal Regulations regarding the transportation of fuel. Until we get any changes, you DO have to follow their requirements to be in compliance. Again, this is a FREE seminar and will go into detail of what's expected from us as business owners who are trying to abide by the rules. If you think you're interested in attending, Mike told me to have you email him at Michael.L.Roberts@dot.gov and he'll get you registered. He has other free seminars scheduled throughout the country and at later dates but they will conflict with harvest.
We all HATE changes and more government regulations don't make our job an easy one. But as I said before, UNTIL(and IF)we get changes made, you DO have to be in compliance. Do yourself a favor and become knowledgeable in what is expected to avoid problems on the road!
Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 6:39 PM by: dk
I would like to thank every one who voted for me.It was a great time.Tracy u will do good job as president if there anything can for an u an all the members let me know thanks you all
Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 2:26 PM by: Cliff Jacobson
I have 33 years experience driving trucks and combines. I won't drive grain carts but have no problems with any other work. I am available for hire immediately and my wife would be available to help with cooking and other chores. My number is 270-465-3170
Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 1:55 PM by: Jordon
I'm a 22 year old guy looking for a job out west. I can operate semi trucks and tractors. My step brother is a farmer who taught me alot. He is headed to Oklahom and I enjoy the farm life. Im looking for a job on a crew. I figured I would try it while I'm still young. My phone number is 419-559-7699. My email is holman1979@aol.com Thank You
Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 1:43 PM by: TZ
Jim & Suzy:
We have two individuals who take their entire time from the convention to record our annual history - Dave Jordan and Larry Schroeder. I'm so thankful for them because I never have my camera in my hand! Hope Jim's feeling somewhat better - we MISSED you!!!
Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 12:00 PM by: beh
LOC,
It is true that those of us who willingly participate in the CHAMPS program have our information analyzed and compared to 'industry averages'. The industry averages are the averages computed through the champs program. Those averages are public knowledge as are industry averages almost any industry. May I ask why you have a problem with that?
Brad
Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 7:45 AM by: Jim and Suzy Orr
We want to thank the photographer for the photos of this year's convention. Since we were unable to attend this year, it is great to be able to look through the pictures, and feel like we were there. Nice to see faces we met at other conventions, and to see new faces. I am sure this took a lot of time to both take the pictures, and to post them online. Thank you!
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - 11:58 PM by: LOC
Is it true that the CHAMP information is public knowledge...they could go on the university website and this one and see our profit margin? I have a problem with that.
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - 11:13 PM by: TZ
Ohiocutter - care to expand on how the days just "zipped" by?
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - 10:00 PM by: TZ
I'm in agreement with KB - it was a GREAT convention! It takes so many people working together to make it all work and the "behind the scenes" workers are certainly the ones making it happen! We had a couple of new faces in that category who put in 110% and it showed! And....of course....it wouldn't be possible without our sponsors and exhibitors! The trade show was OUTSTANDING! Many thanks to the speakers who shared with us some very necessary information!
For those of you in forage harvesting interested in the CHAMPS, I have some information to share with you. Per Kevin Dhuyvetter..."Terry and I visited with several forage harvesters about the possibility of CHAMP for them and this is what I told them we would do. Once we have 10 sets of forms filled out, we will look at them and analyze their results. We are not going to revise the 2008 forms, but that shouldn’t matter as there really would be little to change other than the date. The hardcopy and Excel spreadsheet files and corresponding instructions needed are on the AgAnalysis+ / CHAMP website (http://www.aganalysisplus.com/champ/champ.htm)".
I'm sure Larry will have his photos uploaded and ready to view soon. Watch for them and relive the days! For those of you who missed this year, plan on the 2011 convention in Grand Island, NE!
Congratulations to Taff Hughes, Dean Karau and Kent Braathen!!
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - 9:00 PM by: RH
Would like some feedback on the current scholarship criteria and the possibility of outsourcing the selection process to a professional company who will do it based on the criteria that USCHI determines. It's paid for..any thoughts?
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - 7:39 PM by: KB
I would like to thank all of you that attended this years convention. I hope you enjoyed visiting with all of our vendors and seeing what they have to offer. I would also like to thank all of the people that provided us with all the necessary information that we need at our seminars. As a whole it was again one of the best conventions we have had. The event gets bigger and better every year thanks to our membership,vendors and everyone that works so hard to make it possible. Thank You!
Kent
Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - 5:35 PM by: ohiocutter
KB forgot to mention that Kent Braathen was elected as the new vice president.
Monday, March 08, 2010 - 8:03 PM by: KB
The Board positions were filled by Taff Hughes and Dean Karau.
Monday, March 08, 2010 - 7:30 PM by: Anonymous
Who got the two board postions?
Monday, March 08, 2010 - 5:45 PM by: ohiocutter
I agree that was once again a great convention! Most everything came off without a hitch. The three days just seemed to zip by. Thanks to everyone who attended, I feel the socialization or networking is the most enjoyable part of it for me. Already looking foward to Grand Island 2011!!
Sunday, March 07, 2010 - 10:00 PM by: Anonymous
Great convention. A big thanks to Pam, our board, our vendors, our presenters, our majors and everyone else who was involved in the process!
Saturday, March 06, 2010 - 2:17 PM by: S.P.
What a great organizations it is! After last night's auction, we left withouth our child's Nintendo DS, but because we were among friends--it turned up today. Proud to be a part of such a trustworth organnization.
Friday, March 05, 2010 - 11:40 AM by: Chris m
Great website . I currently have a Class B CDL and recently found out our contracts wont be renewed.No combine exp or any trucking exp.Is this industry hard for a person to get into?Hard worker and willing to learn the ropes,just a career change after doing something after 20 years is very bothersome.
Thursday, March 04, 2010 - 2:08 PM by: mrf
we are looking for a trailer that would sleep 8- 10 people that has bathroom, w&d hookups, and kitchen if you have one call me 270-622-8957
Wednesday, March 03, 2010 - 12:43 PM by: Chad Williams
Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the convention this year. However, I am a Finance Director for Southwest Ford in Weatherford, Texas and have spoken with Ford Motor Credit Corp. and they are willing to extend a farm plan option to Members of USCHI. The Farm Plan offer is where you will only make a single payment per year, typically to accomadate for when the majority of your income comes in or when crops are produced. If you would like to know more, contact me at 972-880-2436 or Cwilliams@SouthwestAutoGroup.com for more information.
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 9:54 PM by: Anonymous
There should be lots of room in Florida. I read over 100,000 people have moved out of Florida in the last year looking for work. Most of them moving to Texas, North Dakota, and Alaska. If things don't turn around soon, the mass exodus is expected to continue. Florda is a long ways away for most harvesters. I prefer the conventions to be closer to the majority of us in the wheat harvest.
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 1:00 PM by: beh
Jon--
I understand that there are lots of POTENTIAL advantages along with many advantages that would be realized immediately. I am interested in the idea but for some of us, this is more difficult than a location move. Many members do not fly. Period. The location of the convention moves to reduce overall traveling distance for members. So,
My question still is this: What is the goal here? What will be considered a success?
Your efforts are appreciated AND I think this has potential but to go in blindly regarding what a successful outcome is makes little since.
I will be Wichita Falls and look forward to visiting with you.
Brad
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 9:40 AM by: Jon Orr
Young cutter, I dont think a rental car would be necessary. Any hotel that we would work with would have airport shuttles, and all transportation during the convention would be handled. At Ag Connect this year a vehicle was not needed at all. Dont give up on the idea yet, I will work to make it work for you.
Tuesday, March 02, 2010 - 9:25 AM by: young cutter
I live in Missouri. For me I normally drive everywhere cause I never know when im going to need a pickup. Also im just figuring in with a flordia trip, I would have to rent a car aswell if I fly. So I know a flordia Trip would be defently out for me.
Monday, March 01, 2010 - 4:35 PM by: Jon Orr
Brad, no its not just a trip to Florida. The American Equipment Manufactures (AEM) set out to start a show that attracts the professional farmers, not tire kickers. At the same time they want to use a location that can handle many different meetings for many different associations. In there quest to get the show up and rolling they are looking for other groups to "co-join" this show. USCHI has been offered free meeting rooms for any and all meetings we wish to hold at the convention hall. Our vendors will be grouped in one area of the show floor with sinage that proclaims this area as the USCHI pavilion. IF all the details can be worked out, and IF (big If here) we can get people willing to try it once I really believe we could come out of a Florida convention with more money in USCHI's pocket than other shows since our expenses would be down. The connection to the AEM would also be helpful when we try to get thngs done in DC. Just one more group (a group that employees lots of people) on our side can never hurt. The flavor of our show would not change if we get the members to attend. Same people, same meeting concepts, same vendors (plus many more), same vendor representatives (plus CEO's or owners), same auction, just new place with additional options to enhance our convention. Our name will not be lost in the shuffle, should actually be highlighted more. Additional bonus is that silage cutters in Southeast will be much more inclined to join USCHI if convention everyother year is before their season starts. East coast cutters more likely to go South in winter than going West also. Many good reasons. I REALLY want to know, learn the problems conflicts so that we can fix them before we try it once.
Monday, March 01, 2010 - 9:58 AM by: beh
Jon,
What do we as a n organization expect to gain? What will be the benchmark for success?
I am not opposed to the idea if we can set a reasonable AND worthwhile goal and achieve it on a deadline. Set the goals in steps to benchmark it and go from there.
If it will help our organization and its members grow and prosper I am interested. If it is a trip to Florida, I will pass.
Brad
Monday, March 01, 2010 - 5:13 AM by: Jon Orr
Youngcutter, where do you live? Florida is one of the cheapest places to fly too. Secondly the show in Texas is well over 600 miles away from home for atleast 30% of our current members. I hope you can make it to Texas this year and hear all the great reasons for this to happen. Thanks for speaking up.
Sunday, February 28, 2010 - 10:52 PM by: Young cutter
I dont think that a flordia convention is a very good idea because most of the cutters are in the midwestern part of the US and some might not have the money to go to flordia. I mean I am a younger cutter that just got started out and I live 600 miles away from the convention and iv had to save up money for a bit to afford to go, so i know if couldnt afford to go to Flordia. Anyway thats my commment
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