1971-1 (January) Auctioneer Issue (Volume 21, No. 1)
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1971-1 (January) Auctioneer Issue (Volume 21, No. 1)Entry/Object ID
2024.2.301Description
The official publication of the National Auction Association. For decades, The Auctioneer has provided NAA auction professionals with insightful content to help them advance their careers, grow their business, stay connected to the industry and remain competitive in an ever-changing auction marketplace. Articles in The Auctioneer include legal advice, marketing tips, industry and state association news, member profiles and more. *Click on cover to view full issue.Context
In this issue: Feature Articles: - Tennessee Auctioneers Hold Nashville Meeting (p. 2) Reports on the TAA fall meeting held December 7, 1970, including a new member contest won by Col. Calvin Kirkham and the election of Col. Hubert D. Songer as new Secretary-Treasurer. - You Can If You Will (p. 3) An editorial on professional excellence in auctioneering, illustrated by a reprinted letter from a Kansas City attorney praising auctioneer Cecil F. Shopen's expert handling of an estate auction. - "No Room At The Inn" (p. 4) President Dean Fleming's message using the Christmas nativity story as a metaphor to urge members to prioritize contributions to the NAA National Building Fund, noting over 2,000 members had not yet responded. - Enthusiasm Keynotes Virginia Convention (p. 5) Covers the Virginia Auctioneers Association annual convention at Fredericksburg, where Ronald I. Tull received an outstanding service award and J. D. Vaughan was elected 1971 President. - The Challenge of 1971 (p. 5) First Vice President Grover Howell's New Year's message encouraging auctioneers to pursue personal and professional growth and to embrace the auction profession's unique opportunities. - Oklahoma Auctioneers Raise $6,000 for Lions (p. 10) The Oklahoma State Auctioneers Association, led by President B. L. "Lee" Hickman, conducted a cooperative charity auction for the University Lions Club of Oklahoma City on December 5, raising over $6,000. - Washington Auctioneers Make Plans for 1971 (p. 15) The Washington State Auctioneers Association held its annual meeting in Pasco on December 13, electing Orville Sherlock as President and planning a major Fun Auction event for May 1971 in Ellensburg. - Florida Auctioneers Complete Fourth Year (p. 26) The Florida Auctioneers Association held its fourth annual meeting at Lakeland on December 13, electing G. G. "Jerry" Finnell as 1971 President and voting to reduce annual meetings from four to two. - Across the Country (pp. 27, 28) Editor Bernard Hart salutes the Virginia Auctioneers Association for repeated Building Fund generosity, profiles outgoing Tennessee SAA Secretary E. B. Fulkerson's decade of service, and notes Glenn Kreuscher's appointment as Nebraska Director of Agriculture. Regular Sections: - Masthead & NAA Officers (p. 1) Lists editorial staff, display advertising rates, copyright information, and the full NAA officer and director roster with terms. - The Ladies Auxiliary (pp. 6, 7) Auxiliary President Irene Erickson's New Year's letter to members soliciting convention input, accompanied by a photo of newly sworn-in Florida Auxiliary officers and the full Auxiliary officer/director roster. - Linda Susan Brewer — A November Bride (p. 7) Brief announcement of the marriage of Linda Susan Brewer, daughter of NAA member Richard M. Brewer of Mt. Hope, KS, to Rickie Allen Penner of Burrton, KS. - Pop's Ponderings (p. 12) Col. Pop Hess writes his 20th consecutive New Year's column, advocating that auctioneers develop complete package auction service businesses, and celebrating the NAA's progress toward its new permanent headquarters in Lincoln. - Membership (p. 14) Alphabetical listing by state of members processed November 16–December 15, 1970, with new members denoted by asterisk; Ohio had the largest cohort of new members in this period. - Building Fund Notes (pp. 16, 17) Lists 89 donors in the "Friends" category ($100–$249) whose names will appear on a bronze plaque, with an urgent appeal for more contributions as the new NAA building nears completion. - Auctioneer Booster Club (pp. 18-24) Multi-page alphabetical listing by state of members who paid $5.00 to have their names published in support of the magazine. - The Members Say… (p. 24) Letters from members Jim Brannan (MI), Florence L. Cornell (MA), Rex Proffitt (KY), and Taylor & O'Connell (IN/KY) expressing support for the NAA and Building Fund. - A Concerned Patriot Speaks Out (p. 25) Opinion letter from F. E. Fitzgerald of Bismarck, ND, a WWI veteran, calling for greater public respect for law enforcement and national institutions. - Convention Dates (p. 28) Calendar listing state and national auctioneers' association convention dates from January through July 1971, culminating in the NAA National Convention, July 22–24, at the Cornhusker Hotel, Lincoln, NE. - Directory of State Auctioneers Associations (p. 29) Full directory listing President and Secretary contact information for all state auctioneers associations. - The Lighter Side (pp. 30, 31) Collection of short jokes and humorous anecdotes on everyday topics for light reading.Collection
NAM ArchivesCategory
Magazine