State Association Conventions

Conference Time! This is going to be a great event!!!  Networking and Business Tips for Your Business. 2023 MPAA Winter Conference February 17-18, 2023 —Courtyard by Marriott St. Peters, MO Tentative Schedule of Events *** Friday, February 17: Event 8:00 - 10:00 Board of Directors to help set up for conference 10:00 - NOON Open registration for Conference & Ringman Contest Entry Deadline Lunch, (On Your Own) 12:30 Opening Remarks by MPAA President Toney Thornhill 12:35 – 1:30 Manny Rodriguez, “Social Media Impression” 1:30 Break 1:40 – 2:50 Kevin Stevenson, “IT Safety” 2:50 Break 3:00 – 4:00 Josh Phelps, “Vocal Health and Production for Auction Professionals” 4:15 Ringman Draw 4:30 – 5:30 Board of Directors Meeting 6:00 – 9:00 Meet and Greet (meal included with registration) Fun Auction and Ringman Contest Saturday, February 18: 8:30 - 11:30 Open enrollment for Bid Calling Contest 8:30 President Welcome – Toney Thornhill 9:35 – 9:50 ATF “Auction Precautions” 9:50 Break 10:00 - 11:00 Auxiliary Meeting 10:00 - 11:00 Shawn Terril, “Effectively Negotiating Auction Commissions” 11:15 Business Meeting and Lunch (provided with registration) 12:00 NOON Bid Calling Contest Entry DEADLINE 1:15 - 3:00 Josh Phelps, “Performance Analysis and Development for Auction Professionals” 3:00 Break […]

Save the dates to join us in Bloomington, Illinois on February 23 - 26, 2023 for the 2023 Illinois State Auctioneers Conference & Trade Show.  We're excited to gather, network and provide quality education to members and auctioneers in the Illinois auction industry.