1983-5 (May) Auctioneer Issue (Volume 35, No. 5)
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1983-5 (May) Auctioneer Issue (Volume 35, No. 5)Entry/Object ID
2024.2.347Description
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 (cont. p. 11) — "Add these members to your Directory" and a Letters feature: Continues the list of NAA members left out of the 1982–83 directory. Two members elected to public office describe the experience: Jay Blodgett (Oklahoma State Representative, District 50) and Lance Walker (Collector of Revenue, Pemiscot County, MO). p. 5 — "Success means CAI, The Week, Houston, and a new building" by NAA President Rex B. Newcom, CAI: Reports 250 auctioneers at the April 10–15 CAI course in Bloomington, IN, a record National Auctioneers Week, and construction under way on the new headquarters. He urges members to register early for Houston. pp. 6–9 — "Ground breaking ceremonies held for NAA headquarters building": Covers the March 15, 1983 ceremony in Overland Park, KS, where officers, past presidents and local dignitaries each turned a shovel. Pledges and contributions total nearly $600,000, and the p. 7 pledge card is part of the feature. Seventeen state associations are in the "Chairs of States" program (pp. 7, 9). p. 13 — "You and the Bulk Sales Act" by attorney Gregory E. Michael (Legal Aspects of Auctions): Explains that an auctioneer who knows a sale is a "bulk transfer" can be liable to the consignor's creditors and must follow notice procedures. Recommends checking with an attorney when in doubt. p. 15 — "Job Market" and "Auctioneers needed, contact prospects": Restates the members-only classified rules ($8.75 per column inch). Lists one job-seeker, Vaughan Jo Lewis (Tipton, MI), and three outside requests: Meissner Sewing Machine Co. (Sacramento), Debra Candland (gold nuggets, Boise) and others. p. 18 (cont. p. 39) — "Board revises NAA By-Laws; associate, affiliate members added": Memberships become Active, Associate, Affiliate, Auxiliary and Honorary. Board meetings change to three per year, and the fiscal year now ends August 31. pp. 19–20 — "By-Laws of the National Auctioneers Association": Prints the full revised text, ratified Jan. 23 and March 16, 1983. pp. 22–23 — "What to look for in Errors & Omissions insurance" by Rennie Walt, Alexander & Alexander/Lincoln: Warns against buying E&O on price alone. Gives a checklist of policy terms and 14 common real estate claim types. pp. 24–25, 27 — "Planning for the Houston NAA Convention": Covers hotel rates, airport transport, nearby RV parks, recreation, and the cancellation and refund policy (written notice by July 22). A p. 27 sidebar says exhibitor space costs $200. p. 27 — "Win $50, $150 with contest entry form": Official entry form for the 1982–83 membership contest. Entries must be postmarked by June 30, 1983. pp. 28–29, 31 — "Print, radio, TV, film, all in NAA advertising contest": Adds a Broadcast media/Audio-visual category. Gives the rules and entry forms, a July 1 deadline, and awards on July 29. pp. 30–31 — Houston area map: Image-only; the OCR picked up only scattered labels. Included here as a pictorial feature. p. 33 — "Program-at-a-glance": The condensed convention schedule for July 26–Aug. 1, including a tobacco-auction presentation by Page Roberts and the Ark Valley Boys show. p. 34 — Fun Auction and "July nominations deadline for NAA candidates": States are asked to contribute Fun Auction items. Nominations for four directors, the treasurer, vice president and president-elect close July 1 (letters to Harvey McCray). pp. 36–37 — "Insurance necessary for auctioneers" by Vice President Sammy L. Ford, CAI: Surveys basic coverages (building, business property, workers' comp, E&O, key-man life, disability, medical). Notes the NAA group plan through Alexander & Alexander/Lincoln. p. 39 — "Be ready to grab 'the brass ring'" by Director Hugh B. Miller, CAI: Advises patience and careful property selection as the real estate market recovers. Also urges attendance at Houston. pp. 51–52 — "Auctioneers Association of Canada active and growing": Reports the new association (patent granted Sept. 30, 1982; first meeting in Red Deer, Feb. 19, 1983). Lists its officers and 20 directors, about 700 members, and a new Code of Ethics. Regular Sections: p. 1 — Cover: Photo caption: President Newcom turned the first shovel of ground for the new headquarters on March 15, 1983. p. 3 (cont. p. 11) — Letters to The Auctioneer: See the feature entry above. A Marino family birth announcement with an auction-style theme runs on p. 11. p. 4 — Contents, masthead and officers: Editor Harvey L. McCray. Lincoln, NE headquarters; subscription $18 per year. p. 41 — Auxiliary to the NAA: Irene Dudley (Hampton, IA) recruits volunteers for the youth tours. Alice Connour (Dallas), 1983 Auxiliary Convention Chairwoman, announces the Auxiliary Fun Auction. p. 55 — In Memoriam: H. G. Blackwelder Jr. (Concord, NC) and Kindell Keeton (Morehead, KY). pp. 56–58 — Directory of state association presidents and secretaries: An asterisk marks reciprocal states. Includes Canadian and Alberta associations. p. 58 — State Association Conventions: May–November 1983 calendar with dates, venues and contacts.Collection
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