2010 winter convention in Wichita

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Even the guest president from Missouri – Larry Atterberry, Jr and John Kincaid were victims of the Queen Bee
Back Row: Dave Webb, Mike Gatlin, John Omli, Tom Lindsay, Ron Scott, Rex Newcom, Leland Boesker, Bob McBride, Bill Oswalt, Lon McCurdy, Jerry Pitney, Rick Brock Front row: Charles Beatty, Ron Gingerich, Ernest Persinger, Don Godwin, Marvin Knopp, Don Hamit
Dave Webb – Apiary owner, Carol Stricker – Queen Bee, Steve Proffitt – Victim
KAA Auxiliary Directors – Annette McCurdy, Cindy Haley, Stephanie McCurdy- Past President, Jean Oswalt- Sec. Treas., Ann Conser – President
Andy Conser presents the 2010 Service Award to Peggy Giles, Ag Press.
Kevin Borger, Eric Blomquist, Robert Haley, Bill Eberhardt, John Kisner, Byron Bina, Andy Conser, Jack Newcom, Megan McCurdy, Kevin Ediger, Lance Fullerton. Andy is the President, Jack the President Elect and Lance the Vice President
Kevin Ediger accepts the Hall of Fame honor for the late Garry Hostetler and his family.
Charly Cummings, the Bid Call Champion for 2009 is presented his plaque by Byron Bina.
Kevin Ediger, Judy Hostetler enjoying dinner at the KAA-KAAA convention.
Aaron McKee, the children and Mr. Stinky Feet – Jim Cosgrove singing “This little light of mine” and sharing the light with all in attendance.
The children won the volleyball match between the KAA directors and the youth in attendance at the convention. Over $400 was raised for the scholarship fund.
Charly Cummings and Carol Stricker enjoying the Auxiliary Scholarship Auction – Wild Things!
The KAA members were excited to participate in the children’s program at the KAA – KAAA Convention
Stephanie McCurdy presenting roses and a gift to retiring historian, Viola Beatty.
Carol is presented with a special gift from Steve Proffitt
Dorothy Koch trying to keep the “Wild Thing” aka Carol Stricker under control.
Chris Rangle presents his Girl2Girl Defense class to several women at the KAA-KAAA Convention. A few simple steps can provide protection.
Lynn Langvardt accepts the Livestock Championship for 2010.
Karl Mosshart, Lynn Langvardt and Byron Bina listening to the results of the 2010 competition

NAA Auxiliary scholarship

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Once again the National Auctioneers Association Auxiliary has exciting news concerning the awarding of scholarships in the year 2010. Up to three scholarships of $2,000.00 each will be awarded at the International Conference and Show in Greensboro, NC in July 2010. The Auxiliary Scholarship Program benefits members by assisting their children and or grandchildren as they pursue higher education. The NAA Auxiliary is in its eighteenth year of providing this prestigious award. Eligibility requirements are as follows:

  • A child or a grandchild of an Auxiliary Member with continuous membership since January 1, 2005.
  • Candidates applying must be graduating from an accredited high school and have been accepted into a qualified college or university undergraduate study program or a school of technology or candidates must have completed the past year at a qualified college or a university or a school of technology. (Undergraduate).
  • Candidates can apply for this program more than once, but can only be awarded the Auxiliary Scholarship one time.
  • Auxiliary Scholarship Applications will be distributed by “Request Only” with the request deadline of February 23, 2010.
  • Packets are available December 1, 2009, with a required completion packet return postmarked by March 15, 2010.

To qualify for a Scholarship packet, please contact Elaine Christian at 919-876-0687; PO Box 41368, Raleigh, NC 27629 or email Elaine at [email protected].

I would like to personally encourage you to consider this program for a qualifying family member.

Thank you,

Kim Ward
NAA Auxiliary Scholarship Chair

Winners at Parsons, Kansas, Livestock

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The following eight contestants qualified at the Parsons Livestock Market, Parsons, Kansas, today for the 2010 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship, which will be held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in June.

The champion was Jim Hertzog, Butler, Missouri. The reserve champion was Bailey Ballou, Elgin, Oklahoma. The runner-up champion was Charly Cummings, Yates Center, Kansas.

The other five contestants to qualify in alphabetical order are: Lance Cochran, Medford, Oklahoma; Kyle Elwood, Abilene, Kansas; Dustin Focht, Stillwater, Oklahoma; Brian Marlin, Inola, Oklahoma; and Jeff Showalter, Broadway, Virginia.

2009 KAA Bid Calling Championship

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Charlie, Megan and Justin
Kevin Borger
Byron and Charlie

The Kansas Auctioneers Association, Inc. held their State Bid Calling Contest at the Kansas State Fair on September 16.  Seventeen contestants vied for the championship and the opportunity to compete on a national level.  The competition was judged by Ralph Wade, National Livestock Bid Call Champion; Jodi Sweeney, International Women’s Auctioneer Champion and Mark Younger, International Ringman Competition Champion.  Competing this year were Jeff Temme, Petersburg, NE; John Kisner, Hays, KS; Justin Schultis, Fairbury, NE; Lance Fullerton, ElDorado, KS; Lance Kinderknecht, Almena, KS; Megan McCurdy, Wichita, KS; Thomas Lindsay, Jr., Shawnee, KS; Todd Borgmeyer, Norfolk, NE; Aaron Traffas, Sharon, KS; Russell Puchalla, Rosa, NE; Eric Blomquist, Assaria, KS; Douglas Kasselman, Spearville, KS; Charlie Cummings, Yates Center, KS; Ty Mitchell, Oxford, KS; Kevin Ediger, Windom, KS; Brady James, Council, KS.   After the interview process and the Bid Call Process was completed the declared Champion was Charlie Cummings; 1st went to Megan McCurdy and 2nd went to Justin Schultis.  The current International Auctioneer’s Champion is Kevin Borger of Hutchinson and the past Kansas Champion is Byron Bina, Herington.  Charlie Cummings will represent the KAA at the National Competition next July in Greensboro, North Carolina.

2009 winter convention in Wichita

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Wichita—January 22-25, 2009
The Kansas Auctioneers Association held the 1st Annual Livestock Championship Contest on January 22, 2009 at the Eldorado Kansas Livestock Market. Eight contestants vied for the championship position. Each auctioneer sold eight pens of cattle at the live auction. The attendees, sellers and buyers enjoyed the competition round and were helpful in the final decision. The competition was open to all livestock auctioneers in the state of Kansas and will be held prior to the 2010 Winter Convention next year. There was great camaraderie among the contestants and they are ready for the next contest.

Livestock contestants: Karl Mosshart, 1st – Byron Bina, Champion – Charles Cummings, Tyler Gillum, Mike Bailey, 2nd -Cody Murray, Jason Boucher and Brandon Hamel
Livestock contestants
Byron Bina – Charley Cummings – Cody Murray Livestock champion/1st/2nd
Richard Garvin is presented the 2009 KAA Award of Distinction
2009 Hall of Fame Marvin Knopp
2009 Hall of Fame John Shoemaker
11 of the past 12 KAA Past President’s in attendance at the convention in Wichita.
Bob McBride presents the 2009 Livestock Champion buckle to Charly Cummings
2009 directors – Back Row: KAA President, Dave Webb; Director, Eric Blomquist; Director, Dennis Wendt;Chairman of the Board Bob McBride; Vice President, Jack Newcom; President Elect, Andy Conser; Front Row: Director, Aaron McKee; Director, Byron Bina; Director, Kevin Borger; Director Megan McCurdy; Director Jim Hollinger; Director Robert Haley
The 2009 Auxiliary Board of Directors Annette McCurdy, Dee McKee, Viola Beatty, Cathy McBride, Cindy Haley, Jean Oswalt, Holly Conser, Ann Conser, President – Stephanie McCurdy