Livestock Auctioneers Wanted

Posted on September 18, 2014October 7, 2018 by Cindi Siggs

The Emporia Livestock Sales will host the Kansas Auctioneer’s Association Annual Livestock Market Auctioneer’s Competition on Wednesday, October 29, 2014. The KAA and Emporia Livestock Sales are looking forward to a great competition with entries from across Kansas. Contestants must be sponsored by a Kansas Livestock Market. If you have questions or need more information, please contact Charly Cummings at 620‐496‐7108, Wayne Wischropp at 785‐828‐4212 or Mike Bailey at 785‐678‐8082. Ac...

2014 Kansas Auctioneer Champion announced

Posted on September 15, 2014October 7, 2018 by Cindi Siggs

The 24th Annual Kansas Auctioneers Association Auctioneer Championship was held on September 10th on the Bretz Law Arena stage at the Kansas State Fair. Preliminaries were held at the KAA Winter Convention in January which resulted in 11 finalist out of the 17 auctioneers competing. Our eleven finalists were Eric Boone of Yates Center, KS; Josh Bellamy of Cherokee, OK; Nick Holzrichter of Halstead, KS; Lenny Mullin of Shawnee, KS; Lance Fullerton of El Dorado, KS; Justin Banzhaf of Cambridge,...

Read All About It…Latest Issue of Sunflower

Posted on September 5, 2014October 7, 2018 by Cindi Siggs

The September/October issue of the Sunflower is now available online, just log into the Member's Area to access it. Here are a few of the items you will find inside: GUEST JUDGE Announced for Kansas Auctioneer Championship finals Letter from your President - Megan Niedens Summer Get Together photos New Members Winter Convention Speaker Highlight Wanted - Livestock Auctioneers Declaration for Office Applications and so much more.

A Message from the KAA Auxiliary

Posted on July 22, 2014October 7, 2018 by Cindi Siggs

Hello, everyone, I hope you are having a terrific summer so far. We have been having a tumultuous one with the storms and major winds. We haven’t had any damage except tree limbs down but Stockton has had lots of damage. Neighbors helping neighbors is our theme this year. Don and I will be taking off for Louisville, Kentucky in July for the National Auctioneers Conference and Show. Both of us are looking forward to attending the seminars, touring a horse training facility, seeing old ...

Kansas Auctioneer Sunflower – July/August

Posted on July 12, 2014October 7, 2018 by Cindi Siggs

The July/August issue of the Sunflower is now available online, just log into the Member's Area to access it. Here are a few of the items you will find inside: Letter from your President - Megan McCurdy Summer Get Together details and registration New Members Member News Hall of Fame Nomination form Declaration for Office Applications and so much more. Have you "Liked" the Kansas Auctioneers Association Facebook page? If not, please do it and stay up-to-date with news ...

2014 Summer Get Together

Posted on July 12, 2014October 7, 2018 by Cindi Siggs

It's Going to Be Wild! Join your fellow KAA members on August 22 & 23rd in Hutchinson for a fun filled time. Here is a quick look at what we have planned, but for full details, registration and sponsorship information go to the Events page. Friday - August 22nd Golf Tournament at Carey Park Golf Course Rattling Cages at Hutchinson Zoo . . . a KAA Private Party & Dinner Saturday - August 23rd Discover & Enjoy Hutchinson or Chill Poolside & Swim at Hotel Board Meeting...

2014 BOD retreat

Posted on May 13, 2014October 7, 2018 by Cindi Siggs

So you are aware, the KAA Board meets each year a month after taking office for a retreat. The purpose of the retreat is to look at the state of the Association, discuss the President’s vision for the year and what needs to be done to move the Association forward in serving members in the best way possible. No matter what they consider, it is always about what is in the best interest of the not only the Association, but the membership. They always evaluate with what is outlined in the Constit...

Kansas Sunflower Auctioneer

Posted on May 13, 2014October 7, 2018 by Cindi Siggs

Members should have received the May/June issue of the Sunflower last week, but it you didn't or misplaced it, just log into the Member's Area to access it. Here are a few of the items you will find inside: Letter from your President - Megan McCurdy For Sale? Item wanted ad Legislative Update Save the date for the Summer Get Together New Members Hall of Fame application and so much more. If you have not "Liked" the Kansas Auctioneers Association Facebook page,...

Sunflower – March/April Issue

Posted on March 10, 2014October 7, 2018 by Cindi Siggs

The March/April issue is now available by logging into the Member's Area. Find out the results of the Kansas Auctioneer Champion Preliminaries and the Rookie Auction contest. Read the Winter Convention Wrap Up and check out the photos and see who the award and scholarship recipients were. You will also find letters from the KAA and KAAA Presidents, a legislative update, important notices, who are newest members are, and an article on internet bidding.

2014 Winter Convention Recap

Posted on January 28, 2014October 7, 2018 by Cindi Siggs

With the finish of the KAA Winter Convention on Sunday and the excellent education sessions, we are proud to acknowledge many members. First up would be announcing the 2014 Board of Directors . . . President - Megan McCurdy President Elect - Bill Eberhardt Vice President - Robert Haley Chairman of the Board - Richard Garvin Directors - Ed Dewey, Kevin Ediger, Rick James, Curt Marshall, Robert Mayo, Bill Oswalt, and Aaron Traffas Next are the award winners . . . KAA Hall of...

Declarations Made for KAA Board

Posted on January 15, 2014October 7, 2018 by Cindi Siggs

Sunflower – January/February Issue

Posted on January 5, 2014October 7, 2018 by Cindi Siggs

The January/February issue of the Kansas Sunflower Auctioneer is available in the Member’s Page featuring information of the 2014 Kansas Livestock Auctioneer Championship contest and the 2014 Winter Convention. There is a Limited Time Special Offer from Jenelle Taylor who is offing a Bootcamp for Benefit Auctioneers in conjunction with convention. Check out the gun to be raffled off this year at Convention, along with the Kansas Auctioneer Contest Preliminaries that will be held. You s...

2014 Winter Convention Registration is Now Open

Posted on November 26, 2013October 7, 2018 by Cindi Siggs

If you did not see it in the latest issue of the Sunflower, be sure to visit the Events Page to see the full schedule of great things we have planned for you. You will also find the registration form and an bonus educational program that will be held in conjunction with Convention that you may want to take advantage of. DON'T DELAY...REGISTER TODAY and take advantage of the Early Bird Registration fee!

November/December Sunflower

Posted on November 17, 2013October 7, 2018 by Cindi Siggs

The November/December issue of the Kansas Sunflower Auctioneer is available in the Member’s Page featuring information on the 2013k Kansas Auctioneer Championship contest and the 2014 Winter Convention. You will also find the Declaration for the Board of Directors and KAA/KAAA Scholarship applications. Jenelle Taylor will be speaking at Winter Convention and is offing a Bootcamp for Benefit Auctioneers in conjunction with convention, so be sure to check out the information on it. Under Ev...

2014 KAA Livestock Auctioneer Champion

Posted on November 15, 2013October 7, 2018 by Cindi Siggs

We proud to announce and congratulate Justin Banzhaf of Cambridge, Nebraska on being the Kansas Auctioneers Association 2014 Kansas Livestock Auctioneer Champion, which was held earlier this week on November 13th. We had thirteen contestants at the Osborne Livestock Commission in Osborne, Kansas; owned by Zach Sumpter, to compete in the 6th Annual Livestock Auctioneers Contest. Mike Bailey, 5th Annual Kansas Competition winner and Livestock Marketing Association World Championship 3‐time qua...

2013 Kansas Auctioneer Championship Contest

Posted on September 15, 2013October 7, 2018 by Cindi Siggs

The 22nd Annual Kansas Auctioneers Association Auctioneer Championship was held on September 11th on the Bretz Law Arena stage at the Kansas State Fair. After the preliminary contest, which was conducted at the KAA Winter Convention in January, ten finalist out of 14 auctioneers were selected to compete for the title of 2013 Kansas Auctioneer Champion. Our ten finalists were Eric Boone of Yates Center, KS; Ed Dewey of Rossville, KS; Nick Holzrichter of Burrton, KS; Lenny Mullin of Shawne...

September/October Sunflower

Posted on September 5, 2013October 7, 2018 by Cindi Siggs

TheSeptember/October issue of the Kansas Sunflower Auctioneer is available in the Member's Page featuring the finalists competing on Wednesday at the Kansas State Fair for the honor of being the 2013 Kansas Auctioneer Champion.

Congratulations Megan McCurdy!

Posted on July 19, 2013March 4, 2019 by Cindi Siggs

If you remember, she was the First Runner-up in the 2011 International Auctioneers Championship contest. Along with this awesome accomplishment, Megan serves as President-Elect of the KAA and is the only female real estate auctioneer in Wichita at the family business - McCurdy Auction, LLC. Joining her in the competition, in the Men's Division, were fellow KAA members - Shawn Terrel, Aaron McColm and Jeff Crissup. The Association couldn't be prouder of y...

July/August Sunflower

Posted on July 15, 2013October 7, 2018 by Cindi Siggs

The July/August issue of the Kansas Sunflower Auctioneer is available in the Member's Page featuring lot's of great information to keep you up-to-date and the fun from the Summer Get Together.

Sunflower – Special Edition

Posted on May 20, 2013October 7, 2018 by Cindi Siggs

ROOM RESERVATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 3RD! If you have not registered yet, please do so soon - the deadline is June 14th. Full details of the Summer Get Together and registration forms are included in this edition. It kicks off with the Golf Tournament - so come enjoy a couple of great days in Topeka in your Auctioneer family! Access this edition in the members area.