1983-12 (December) Auctioneer Issue (Volume 35, No. 12)
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1983-12 (December) Auctioneer Issue (Volume 35, No. 12)Entry/Object ID
2024.2.352Description
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: - p. 3 — “Active Membership Is the Key to Success” — William L. “Bill” Gaule, CAI. Gaule discusses the new NAA headquarters, association planning, and upcoming seminars. He urges auctioneers to become active NAA members and encourages members to recruit colleagues, while also reflecting on the holiday season and community generosity. - pp. 5–6 — “Pictorial of the New NAA Office.” A photographic progress report documents construction of the association’s new Overland Park, Kansas, headquarters, including photographs taken in November 1983. - pp. 7, 9 — “Decisions of the Board of Directors.” A report on the October 24–25, 1983, NAA board meeting outlines decisions on dues billing, membership recruitment, educational seminars, advertising contests, the association’s magazine, future conventions, and financing the new headquarters. - pp. 10–11 — “I Have a Deep Pride in Being an Auctioneer!” — Sammy L. Ford, CAI. Ford recounts a difficult period in his auction business and describes an absolute auction for an elderly widow whose trust in him helped restore his perspective. The article emphasizes the personal service and responsibility involved in being an auctioneer. - p. 15 — “NAA Museum and Archives to Be a Reality” — George Michael, NAA Foundation trustee. Michael explains plans for an archive and exhibition area in the new NAA building. He asks members to identify and donate historically significant auctioneering books, photographs, equipment, advertising, and memorabilia, subject to the Foundation’s acceptance process. - pp. 13–14 — “Important Details Make the Difference” — Marvin E. Alexander. Alexander offers practical guidance for organizing a farm-equipment auction, from contracts, liens, and inventory to advertising, site preparation, staffing, buyer registration, and settlement. - p. 19 — “Selling Tracts of Land: Highest Bidder Has Choice” — Lanny Thomas, CAI. The contents page lists this article under the CAI section. The precise examples and recommendations in the body should be checked directly in the scan before a more detailed summary is assigned. - pp. 27–33 — “NAA Seminars in January, February: Information, Registration, Hotel Reservations.” This multi-page section provides information for registering for the NAA’s upcoming educational seminars, including accommodation details. - p. 39 — “Jack Charlesworth Is New NAAA President.” An association leadership announcement concerning the National Auctioneers Association Auxiliary (NAAA). - p. 41 — “Licensing Question Answered in Arizona.” A licensing-related item concerning Arizona, listed alongside “What Others Are Saying.” - p. 43 — “Kornbrust Took Long Road to Becoming an Auctioneer.” A profile of an auctioneer’s career path. - p. 45 — “Edmund Kueker Is Honored.” An announcement about an honor bestowed on Edmund Kueker. - p. 47 — “Roberts Wesleyan College Honors Harris Wilcox.” A report on the college’s recognition of Harris Wilcox. - p. 49 — “The Sweet Smell of Success.” A feature title listed in the contents; its subject is not sufficiently clear from the contents entry alone. - p. 51 — “Telling the Auction Story.” A feature about communicating or presenting the auction story; the specific argument should be verified from the article text. Regular Sections: - p. 4- Masthead and publication information Identifies the magazine, editorial staff, publication policy, subscription information, and NAA office. - p. 14- The Book Corner Announces books and reference materials received by the NAA library. - p. 18- Correction Corner Correction notice; the specific correction needs review. -p. 21- Auxiliary Officers and Directors Lists officers and directors of the NAA Auxiliary. -p. 37- State Association Convention State-association convention information. -p. 38- NAA Convention Dates Convention scheduling information. -p. 41- Livestock at Auction A department concerning livestock auctions. -p. 41- What Others Are Saying A commentary or reader-opinion department; specific content needs review. -p. 45- In Memoriam Memorial notices.Collection
NAM ArchivesCategory
Magazine