1983-2 (February) Auctioneer Issue (Volume 35, No. 2)
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1983-2 (February) Auctioneer Issue (Volume 35, No. 2)Entry/Object ID
2024.2.344Description
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 — "Add these members to your directory": Lists NAA members mistakenly left out of the 1982–83 directory (about 6,500 members) because of computer or human error, arranged by state. The magazine will keep publishing omissions. p. 5 — "Less than six months remain in the 'Year of the Auctioneer'" by NAA President Rex B. Newcom, CAI: Recaps the sold-out Real Estate at Auction seminar (Louisville) and the New Orleans antiques seminar, and announces 1983 CAI courses. Also names Joe Small as Houston convention chairman and previews National Auctioneers Week. p. 7 — "Payments over $275,000; response to Fund Program gratifying" by Martin E. Higgenbotham, CAI: Reports more than $275,000 received on pledges to the Headquarters Relocation Fund against a $600,000 goal. A groundbreaking date is pending for the new NAA office in Overland Park, KS. p. 13 — "SBA directory available": Describes the U.S. Small Business Administration's Directory of State Small Business Offices and Activities and how to request a copy. pp. 16–17 — "'Texas at its very best,' 1983 NAA Houston Convention": Hotel rates, reservation rules and a "program-at-a-glance" for the July 27–30 convention at the Shamrock Hilton, with a reservation form. pp. 19, 21 — "Win $50, $150 in NAA membership contest": Cash prizes for sponsoring the most new members: $50 to each of five regional winners, $50 to an auction-school staff winner, and $150 overall. Entries run Oct. 1, 1982–June 30, 1983, with the form in the May issue. p. 23 — "NAA Job Market": Introduces a members-only classified section ($8.75 per column inch plus a $10 typesetting fee). Includes sample ads, among them a Saudi Arabia heavy-equipment auctioneer opening. pp. 26–27, 29 — "Publicize & Promote National Auctioneers Week" (byline Gary Carmichael, p. 29): Gives sample 30-second radio spots, TV appearance tips, and a draft governor/mayor proclamation for the April 3–9, 1983 observance. pp. 54–55 — "Fourteen states reciprocal with NAA": Lists the 14 reciprocal states with dues, and explains how new members join both associations. Pennsylvania and Tennessee require joining through the state association. pp. 65–66, 69–70 — "Conflict and the auctioneer" by Dr. Lawrence C. Helms (Southern Oregon State College): Explains episodic, chronic and cumulative conflict and the first of five management techniques (denial/withdrawal). To continue in March. Regular Sections: p. 1 — Cover: House ad for National Auctioneers Week, April 3–9, 1983. p. 3 — Letters to The Auctioneer: Larry Theurer (Wellington, KS) reports recovering from an ammonia accident. Also corrects two January "In Memoriam" errors and invites members elected to public office to write in. p. 4 — Contents, masthead and 1982–83 officers/directors: Editor Harvey L. McCray; Lincoln, NE headquarters; subscription $18 and single copy $1.75. p. 7 — "Auctioneers needed, contact prospect": A Flushing, NY drum dealer (Ned Ingberman) seeks auctioneers in NY, NJ, CT and PA. p. 19 — Sidebars: "Houston convention, who may attend" (Board attendance policies) and "Convention attendance, your opinion requested" (survey to McCray). p. 37 — Auxiliary to the NAA: Marge Gaule's letter urges auxiliary members to build business skills and attend seminars with their auctioneer spouses. p. 53 — State Association Conventions: 1983 calendar with dates, venues and contacts. pp. 55–57 — State Association Officers: Directory of state presidents and secretaries, with asterisks marking reciprocal states. p. 59 — In Memoriam: Henry L. Hodges (KY), Joseph F. Sedmera (FL), Theodore "Ted" Langdell (NH), Mark S. Rohaly (PA), Lorenz "Larry" Willman (IA). p. 59 — State Association Reports: Massachusetts installs Ron Maynard as president; Bob Potvin becomes a vice president. p. 70 — Advertiser's Index and Advertising Rate Schedule: Full page $160 for one insertion; camera-ready art only.Collection
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