Marvin Knopp
John Shoemaker2009 President
Dave Webb
2009 President Elect
Andy Conser, CAGA, AARE
2009 Vice President
Jack Newcom
New Directors starting 2009
Megan McCurdy
Byron Bina
Eric Blomquist
Presidential Award of Distinction
Richard Garvin
Livestock Contest Winner
Charlie Cummings
Rookie Contest Winner
Mike Boesker
Scholarship Award Winners
Adam Pounds
Callie McCaffrey
Logan Fullerton
Vendors
Global Auction Guide Media Group
High Plains Journal
Lions Federal Savings
Rose Hill Bank
Country Custom RV
Auction Flex
Parks Motors
First American Title
Ag Press
Midwest Messenger
Schoen family
Harris Publications
Betts Pest Control
Wichita Eagle
kansasauctions.net
Purple Wave, Inc.
Rural Messenger
TASS
Marknet Alliance
Farm Talk
KRVN radio
First Bank of Newton
Wichita Convention, Visitors Bureau
RJ Auction and RJ Discount Sales
Broadview Hotel
Dave Webb and Associates
Kansas Secured Title
Bob and Cathy McBride
Bob McBride addresses the KAA
Held this year from January 22 through January 25 at the Broadview Hotel in Wichita, the 53rd Annual Kansas Auctioneers Association Winter Convention featured entertainment and education. AuctioneerTech had the good fortune to be able to cover it.
Education
Dwayne Leslie from Global Auction Guide
Dwayne Leslie from Canada-based Global Auction Guide Media Group did an excellent job presenting an Internet marketing class. He covered many of the basics on which we harp regularly here at AuctioneerTech, such as don’t use PDFs, stay away from Flash for splash and navigation, and keep your website simple and light for dial-up users. It was thoroughly enjoyable and right on the money.
Monty Lowderman from Lowderman Auction
Monty Lowderman with Lowderman Auction Company and Williams and Williams spoke Saturday morning as well as Saturday afternoon and did a fine job. His morning course described how to be a professional auctioneer living a fast-paced lifestyle. The afternoon course covered the auction method and the reasons to use it and how best to use it.
Other educational courses offered included real estate courses by Dave Goscha from the Lowry School of Real Estate on Friday and Joe Calhoon on Saturday.
Entertainment
Mayor Carl Brewer addresses the KAA
Thursday was the first KAA Livestock Bid Call Contest held at the El Dorado Livestock Auction. Charlie Cummings is the first champion.
Friday night’s banquet featured a welcome by Wichita’s mayor, Carl Brewer, a solid meal, the St. Jude’s benefit auction event and a performance by the Walnut River String Band.
Walnut River String Band performs for KAA
Saturday night’s Awards and Honors Banquet found auctioneers Marvin Knopp and John Shoemaker inducted to the Kansas Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame. Richard Garvin was awarded the Presidential Award of Distinction. Scholarships were given to Adam Pounds, Callie McCaffrey and Logan Fullerton. Following the banquet was the fun auction, where any auctioneer can sell a few items he or she brought or any of the many gift certificates or other donations from the many vendor sponsors.
Sunday’s luncheon finale featured a nice meal and the introduction of officers for both the KAA and the KAA Auxillary.
Business
2009 officers and directors
The new directors for the term beginning 2009 are Eric Blomquist, Byron Bina and the first lady ever to be elected to the Kansas Auctioneers Association Board of Directors, Megan McCurdy. The new Vice President of the KAA is Jack Newcom. The new President-elect for 2009 is Andy Conser, CAGA, AARE. Dave Webb became the new President of the KAA.
The KAA business meeting, in full parliamentary style, was conducted by 2008 President Bob McBride. 2009 President Dave Webb adjourned the meeting.
Bob McBride
Monty Lowderman
Logan Fullerton
Byron Bina
Bob McBride addresses the association
John Shoemaker inducted into the KAA Hall of Fame
Marvin Knopp inducted into the KAA Hall of Fame
Richard Garvin receives the Presidential Award of Distinction
Large crowd on Saturday night
Cathy McBride addresses the association
Auction Flex clerked the fun auction
Byron Bina sells while Ladonna Schoen looks for bids
Lance Fullerton finishes his term as director
Eric Blomquist finishes his term as director
Jack Newcom addresses the association
Ample ring crew at the fun auction
Ron Shivers finishes his term as Chairman of the Board
Kathy McBride addresses KAAA
New officers and directors are sworn in
Rick Garvin and Robert Mayo
Dwayne Leslie presents Internet marketing
2009 President Dave Webb
KAAA officers and directors take the oath
Dr. Suzy and Aaron McKee
View of Wichita from top floor of the Broadview Hotel
Mayor Carl Brewer addresses the KAA on opening night
Centerpieces made by Cathy McBride
Auctioneers visit the Auction Flex booth
Walnut River String Band performs
Mike Gatlin thanks Bob McBride for a job well done
Ladonna Shoen and Bob McBride at the business meeting
2008 – 2009 Champion Byron Bina
Charlie Cummings wins the KAA Livestock Bid Call
Monty Lowderman presents
