Don Hamit was inducted into the KAA Hall of Fame this past weekend. Scholarships were received by Vera Hall, Dylan Moore and Toby Omli from the KAA and KAAA. Richard Garvin was installed as the 2013 President; Megan McCurdy as the 2013 President Elect and Bill Eberhardt as 2013 Vice President. Cindi Ferguson will be the Executive Director for Kansas, Rick James and Robert Mayo were elected directors.
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December Sunflower
The December Sunflower Auctioneer is available in the members section. It features coverage of the 2013 livestock contest, bios for candidates, and schedules and forms for the upcoming 2013 convention.
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Mike Bailey wins 2013 livestock competition
Congratulations to Mike Bailey for winning the 2013 Livestock Auctioneer Championship, held on November 13 at Plainville Livestock.
Brad Sosebee is the reserve champion, followed by Neil Bouray, Byron Bina and Dennie Flock. Also competing were Andrew Finlay, Pat Greenleaf, Jerry Hageman, Brandon Hamel, Jay Knopp and Dan McVey. Complete information about the competition can be found in the brochure.
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KDOR taxable items list
The KAA's Executive Committee recently met with the Kansas Department of Revenue regarding auction taxation. This content will be presented at this year's Winter Convention, but one of the resources provided to KAA by the KDOR is a list of taxable and non-taxable items. You can view this list in the members section of this site.
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2013 NAA Auxiliary scholarship information
Request date has changed from December 1st to November 1st this year, so get ready, set, go and request your packet.
Once again the National Auctioneers Association Auxiliary has exciting news concerning
the awarding of scholarships in the year 2013. Up to three scholarships of $2,000.00 each will be awarded at the International Conference and Show in Indianapolis, Indiana in July 2013. The Auxiliary Scholarship Program benefits members by assisting their children and/or grandchildren as the...
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Winter Convention schedule and registration forms
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January 10 to 13, 2013
Clarion Hotel
530 Richards Rd.
Manhattan, KS
Download 2013 Winter Convention registration form
Thursday
January 10, 2013
6 to 10 p.m.
President's Reception - Konza room, Atrium
Beverages provided, members may bring dishes and finger food
8:30 p.m.
Board meeting followed by past presidents' meeting
Friday
January 11, 2013
6:30 to 9 a.m.
Breakfast and fel...
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October’s letter from President Fullterton
Dear KAA Members,
Hello again. Fall is in full swing, and so far, all of the members I have recently visited with are reporting a very full fall auction season; which is always good news to hear when our industry is going strong. For those of you who came to our competition at the State Fair to help out the committee, and to those of you who came to watch and support the event, thank you very much for your assistance and support in making it a great success. The contest was well attended and ...
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Sunflower Auctioneer for November 2012
This month's Sunflower is out and available in the members section. Coverage includes a letter from President Fullerton, pictures from the Auctioneer Championship and information about speakers and schedules for the 2013 Winter Convention in Manhattan.
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KAA’s livestock auctioneer competition to be held in Plainville in November 2012
PLAINVILLE, KAN. The Plainville Livestock Commission, Inc. will host the fifth annual Kansas Auctioneers Association Livestock Market Auctioneers Competition on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. Auction time is 12:30 p.m. The contestants must be employed and endorsed as an auctioneer at a livestock auction market in Kansas. Previous winners comprise Charly Cummings of Yates Center, Lynn Langvardt of Chapman, Brian Little of Coffeyville, and Blaine Lotz of Edna.
Ty Gillum, owner of Plainville Lives...
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KAA champion auctioneers sell wood sculptures at state fair
They came, they saw, they bid on 35 wood sculptures created by chain saw artists A. J. Lutter and Dennis Keenan. The auction was conducted by the 2012 KAA Auctioneer Champion Jeff Crissup from Helena, Okla., and Lenny Mullin from Lenexa, Kan., the 2012 runner-up. Ringmen were Mike Bailey and Ron Gingerich with Ralph (Doc) Gingerich, clerk, and Jenny Gingerich, cashier. Buhler High School FFA boys provided manpower to set up the auction.
The sale is a benefit for various fair projects and this...
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2012 Kansas Auctioneer Championship
The 100th Kansas State Fair was the location of the 2012 Kansas Auctioneers Association Auctioneer Championship. This was the 21st KAA Auctioneer Championship.
The Kansas Auctioneers Association held their preliminary contest at the Winter Convention in Wichita in January. Ten auctioneers were selected to compete in the finalist competition.
Those top ten finalists included Eric Boone, Yates Center; Jeff Crissup, Helena, OK; Ed Dewey, Rossville, KS; Lenny Mullin, Lenexa, KS; Marty Read...
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September Sunflower available
The September issue of the Sunflower Auctioneer is now available in the members section. Coverage comprises the 2012 Summer Get Together, a guide for next month's Kansas Auctioneers Association Auctioneer Championship in Hutchinson and more.
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July 2012 Sunflower Auctioneer now available
The July 2012 edition of the Kansas Sunflower Auctioneer is now available from the members section.
The 2012 Summer Get-Together starts Friday, August 3. Here's the schedule.
Friday—August 3
10:00—Prairie Trails Country Club—El Dorado—Golf Tournament
2:00—Welcome to the Best Western Red Coach
5:00— Steak Feed at East Park Shelter—El Dorado
6:00— Mutton Bustin’
7:00— Extreme Bull Blowout
9:00— Jared Daniels Band in Concert
Saturday—August 4
Breakfast at the Red Coach—Complimentar...
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May 2012 Sunflower Auctioneer available
The May issue of the KAA's Sunflower Auctioneer publication is now available. Download it from the members section.
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Employment announcement
The Kansas Auctioneers Association, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates for the position of executive director. The duties of the executive director include publication editor and secretary/treasurer for the association.
Process
Interested candidates shall request an application in writing by email to Andy Conser at [email protected] letter to the following address.
Andy Conser, KAA Search Committee Chair
PO Box 114
Valley Falls, KS 66088
Call Andy at 785.806.6921 with any ...
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KAA supports Special Olympics at annual Legislative Shrimp Peel and Oyster Feed
Kansas auctioneers were in Topeka on April 25 for a meeting with the governor and the April board meeting. That evening, many members and directors attended the Legislative Shrimp Peel and Oyster Feed in support of the Special Olympics.
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April 2012 declared Auctioneer’s Month
The KAA Board of Directors visited Topeka on Wednesday, April 25.
Back row
Tom Lindsay, Jr.; Holly Conser, Auxiliary; Lester Edgecomb; Jeff Ruckert; Aaron Traffas; Richard Garvin; Kevin Ediger; Bill Eberhardt; Gail Hancock
Front row
Hope Edelman, Auxiliary; Jim Schoen; Megan McCurdy; Governor Brownback; Jack Newcom; Lance Fullerton; LaDonna Schoen-Gehring; Don Hamit
After the meeting with the governor, the KAA Board of Directors conducted their April meeting.
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Regional meetings scheduled for June, September and November
The dates have been set for the remaining three regional meetings for 2012.
June 12 - Liberal
September 17 - Chanute
November 12 - Salina
Once venues and times have been set, we'll post that information here.
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Regional meeting on Tuesday, March 20, in Great Bend
Each year, the KAA holds a series of regional meetings in different parts of Kansas. These meetings are informal gatherings of both KAA member auctioneers as well as auctioneers who aren’t yet or are no longer KAA members.
The first meeting of 2012 will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20, at Montana Mike's at 906 McKinley in Great Bend.
If you’re an auctioneer – member or not – and would like to come for a free meal and good discussion with other auctioneers about the industry and t...
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March Sunflower Auctioneer newsletter
The March issue of the KAA Sunflower Auctioneer is now available. Content includes highlights from the 2012 Winter Convention, a letter from President Lance Fullerton, an article from NAA CEO Hannes Combest, 2012 Livestock Competition coverage, committee lists and more. Download your copy up from the members section.
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