CAI is different from NAA’s other designations. It’s a three-year program in which attendees spend a week each year onsite at Indiana University. It’s an intensive program involving late nights working on proposals and other projects that happen in the time between classes.
National Auctioneers Day is celebrated on the third Thursday of April, in honor of auctioneers and the practice of auctioning. It takes place on April 20 this year. The holiday is the initiative of the National Auctioneers Association and has been celebrated since 1996.
Join the NAA in bringing the auction industry to Capitol Hill! Schedule meetings with your elected Senators and Representatives in Washington DC for Monday, April 24, 2023. Beforehand, on Sunday, April 23, the NAA will be hosting a workshop through our advocacy agenda titled: How to Conduct Your Meeting. The following day on Monday evening, the NAA will be hosting a reception. We also encourage you to invite your congressmen/congresswomen and their staff to the reception during your meeting(s). Note: This is a free event; however, we ask that you register so that we can have an accurate count for food and beverage orders To register for the event, click here Hotel information Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall 400 E Street SW, Washington, D.C., United States, 20024 (202) 803-6110 Reservations will be made by individuals before Friday, March 23, 2023 by: - Calling 1-888 HYATT HP (1-888-492-8847) - Going online to Hyatt.com and entering reservation using G-NAA2 as the group/corporate number Deadline: March 23, 2023 To book your hotel after the deadline, contact the hotel directly. Availability is not guaranteed.
National Auctioneers Week is May 1-6, 2023, which is National Auctioneers Day. Annually, National Auctioneers Week is the week leading up to the first Saturday in May - National Auctioneers Day. NAA members take part in a week-long promotional campaign that highlights the auction method of marketing.
Are you a top auctioneer looking to showcase your skills and compete against the best of the best? Then, the 2023 International Auctioneer Championship (IAC) is the perfect opportunity for you! The IAC is a prestigious competition that welcomes auctioneers from various backgrounds, including livestock, auto, real estate, and benefit auctioneers. This year's competition is on July 21, 2023, in Oklahoma City, and registration is open. Take advantage of the chance to connect with fellow auctioneers, gain recognition, and potentially become an IAC Champion. Secure your spot today! Deadline to register is May 31.
ABOUT CONFERENCE & SHOW 2023 The National Auctioneers Association is celebrating 74 years of auction excellence in person at our 74th International Auctioneers Conference & Show event, July 18-22, 2023 in Oklahoma City! Networking From the welcome party to hallway conversations, the opportunities to network at Conference & Show are many. Meet new people, connect with good friends, and expand your business network around the world. Education NAA education is the best auction industry education in the world. With outside speakers and the industry's best instructors, you are guaranteed to learn something you didn't know before attending Conference & Show. Trade Show Everyone needs tools to run their business and the Conference Trade Show is full of solution providers ready to help you work smarter, more efficiently and increase effectiveness. Contests The International Auctioneer Championship is the jewel of Conference & Show. Every year we crown two auctioneers as the best of the best at bid calling, stage presence, and industry knowledge. These auctioneers go on to represent the NAA in a variety of roles. In addition, the International Junior Auctioneer Championship highlights up and coming young talent.
If you’re a Benefit Auctioneer, the Benefit Auction Summit is one annual event you won’t want to miss! Come join your fellow benefit auction pros to learn the best tips and tools of the trade and get set for the future. Who should invest in attending? Fundraising auction entrepreneurs seeking higher-level education and looking to advance your benefit business.
Join Scott Shuman, CAI to dive deep into this 2021 Conference & Show session where you can extend your knowledge on how selling via the multi-parcel process can be an effective way to generate additional revenue for your business. Do you know the process well enough to explain it to a potential seller or buyer? You’ll walk away from this session with a clear understanding of the process, it’s benefits, and other avenues of revenue it may afford, using an actual auction case study from 2021. If you missed the original session in Minnesota or have unanswered questions about the Multi-Parcel process, register and sign on to this free iSeries event.
The OAA is proud to be hosting the NAA Designation Course Auction Marketing Management (AMM). Instructors will be John Schultz and Sara Rose Bytner. The course will be held at the Marriott Northwest in Dublin, OH., October 9-11, 2023. Please click this link to register. This is a 2-1/2 day course. Course will run from 8:00am – 5:00pm on Monday and Tuesday, 8:00am – 12:00pm (noon) Wednesday. The fee to attend is to cover coffee, lunches and snacks. The course fee is being funded by the Auction Education Fund through the Ohio Department of Agriculture/Ohio Auctioneer Commission. This is over a $500.00 savings. Should you choose to obtain the AMM Designation there will be an application fee of $150.00 that will be payable to the NAA and you will be required to complete the post class project within a two (2) year period. There is a room block at the Marriott for $169/night plus taxes. To book a room please click here. This room block is limited so book now! Auction Marketing Management (AMM) Making your marketing more effective and relevant is key to advancing your auction business – from exposure to profits. You must create and implement a comprehensive marketing strategy with modern techniques. This course […]
Back after a too-long break, the Women’s Forum is going to be the place to be in November! Join fellow female NAA members November 5–7, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. From the opening speed-networking reception to conversations taking place everywhere, the opportunities to network will be many. Meet new people, connect with good friends, and share your story of being a woman in the auction industry. But wait! It's not just networking! Forum sessions have been created with you in mind. Discover a new way to take care of yourself or maybe just learn a different way to do something you already have in place. Hear about communication tactics, verbal and visual, that can put success into the palm of your hand. Hear from fellow women warriors who have had to learn how to advocate for themselves during rough times as they share their stories and wisdom. And not to be forgotten, the journey through life is full of transitions. They can't be avoided, but the path can be smoother when we learn that others have words of wisdom, we just have to listen! Join Maria Milagros during Monday’s keynote address and workshop on Work/Life Balance. Be ready to be […]
USPAP 15 hr - $525 / USPAP 7 hr update - $365 Registration includes class materials The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) is the generally recognized ethical and performance standards for the appraisal profession in the United States. USPAP is updated every two years so that appraisers have the information they need to deliver unbiased and thoughtful opinions of value. To become a personal property appraiser in the United States, appraisers must take the 15-Hour National USPAP Course (or its equivalent). This is also a requirement to earn your GPPA designation. After taking the 15-Hour National USPAP Course, personal property appraisers must take the 7-Hour National USPAP Update Course (or its equivalent) once every two calendar years. This is also a requirement to maintain your GPPA or MPPA designation. The Appraisal Foundation has granted NAA a non-exclusive license to offer the USPAP courses to the NAA community. Click here to learn more about USPAP and The Appraisal Foundation.
