Join us for our annual conference and championship competitions.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Meeting of Members of Wisconsin Auctioneers Association will be held on Saturday, February 11th, 2023, at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, 625 W Rolling Meadows Dr, Fond du Lac, WI 54937, for the purpose of electing members of the Board of Directors and transacting such other business as may properly come before the Meeting. The annual meeting for the purpose of electing directors and the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting shall be held during the annual convention each year at such time and place as the Board may determine. Each auctioneer member who has paid dues and is otherwise in good standing shall have one vote upon each matter submitted to a vote at any meeting of the corporation, annual or special. Each auction company member shall have one vote at any meeting of the Corporation, annual or special, by a designated representative who shall not be one and the same as a voting auctioneer member, i.e. the vote of an auction company cannot be cast by a voting auctioneer member from his/her auction company. With respect to the election of directors, each voting member/auction company […]
February 11, 2023 | 1:00 PM Bid Calling Contest Hosted by Iowa Auctioneers Association $5000 Cash Prize & Championship Buckle Iowa State Fairgrounds - Penningroth Sales Center In Partnership with the Iowa Beef Expo An auctioneer competition to crown the best bid caller. Period The Iowa Corn Classic Open Auctioneer Championship contest is awarding our finalists more than $9000 in prize money. This is your chance to stand out in the Midwest. The inaugural Iowa Corn Classic Open Auctioneer Championship has been developed to propel our champions into the national spotlight during the famous, widely covered Iowa Beef Expo. To enter, complete online registration and payment. This contest has a maximum of 25 contestants. Register by February 3, 2023 to ensure inclusion in brochures and event materials. Enter now and get into the running to be named the Iowa Corn Classic Grand Champion!
By creating a safe, convenient, structured and welcoming environment, the Professional Ringmen’s Institute helps foster the confidence, growth and professionalism of each of our students. Each day is enriched with hands-on training experiences and activities that provide our students with the skills every professional ringman will need to know to perform effectively for any type of live auction with any auctioneer. We teach our students the correct way to perform and communicate, which is universally accepted and expected by professional auctioneers and professional ringmen on a global scale.
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 […]
Welcome Party February 18, 2023 Classes & Contests February 19, 2023 GAR Class February 20, 2023
