1984-2 (February) Auctioneer Issue (Volume 35, No. 2)
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1984-2 (February) Auctioneer Issue (Volume 35, No. 2)Entry/Object ID
2024.2.354Description
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. 15 — “Dues Billing Procedure Changes” (Harvey L. McCray): For members renewing on or after July 1, 1984, dues must be paid before the expiration date. The 90-day grace period ends, and the magazine will go only to members in good standing. p. 25 — “Letter from Marty Higgenbotham” (Martin E. Higgenbotham, Florida broker and auctioneer): He makes a last call for pledges to the NAA Headquarters Relocation Fund before plaques are ordered for the May opening. Pledge levels run from $250 to $5,000, and a pledge form is included. p. 27 — “The NAA Emblem—Display It Proudly and Properly” (McCray): Explains who may display the emblem, including the new Associate and Affiliate members (introduced July 1, 1983). Also covers the reproduction sheets and the printer and legal pitfalls. p. 31 — “Convention Highlights”: Schedule for the 1984 NAA convention, July 17–22 at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis. It lists registration, workshops, the Fun Auction, annual meeting and officer elections, and banquets, plus a hotel reservation form ($69 single, $84 double; due June 22). pp. 32–34 — “NAA Week—Plan Ahead”: A promotion checklist for National Auctioneers Week, April 1–8, 1984. It covers working through state associations, getting governors’ proclamations signed, radio and TV, and letters to the editor. p. 35 — “Errors and Omissions Claims”: Ten claims have been filed since the NAA’s E&O insurance program began, with $269,000 in reserves. The largest was about $165,000, and the rate increase is postponed to May 1, 1984. pp. 37, 39 — “Progress—A Necessity” (Joe Donahoe): A throwback piece from 1970 (per the editor’s note) arguing that the NAA needs a national headquarters building. It ends with an appeal for donations. pp. 41–42 — NYSAA Auctioneer of the Year: Robert W. Matson, CAI, of Randolph, NY, receives New York’s 1983 award. The article also covers the huge benefit auction he and Marvin Smith ran for the Raber family’s premature twins. p. 43 — Virginia Champion Auctioneer: Ted Debruhl of Fredericksburg won the 1983 Virginia State Championship at the State Fair in Richmond. The contest had 21 entrants, and the 1982 champion, Fred Reger of Manassas, is pictured. Regular Sections: p. 3 — “The Learning Process Should Never End” (President William L. Gaule): Argues for continuing education and promotes National Auctioneers Week. He also announces the new home office dedication on May 20, 1984, and reports that the President’s Plate sold for $640 (buyer Tom Garner). p. 4: Contents, masthead, 1983–84 officers and directors list, and subscription information. p. 5 — Hugh B. Miller, Vice President: An appeal for members to recruit new NAA members, with a short bio (Evansville, IN; Curan Miller Auction & Realty). The title line is illegible in the OCR; it appears to riff on the “Uncle Sam Needs You” poster. pp. 9, 11 — William Z. “Bill” Fox: Urges auctioneers to work with real estate brokers. He compares absolute, reserve, and “absolute subject to advertised minimum opening bid” sales, with sale examples. The title is not captured, and p. 11 carries a “Real Facts” heading. p. 13 — Archie Moody: Describes his firm’s “turnkey” full-service auction method (equipment prep, advertising, loading help, guaranteed checks). Moody-Godley Auction Co., Darlington, SC. p. 17 — Carol Bambeck, Director, Auxiliary to the NAA: Practical advice on protecting an auctioneer’s voice (warm-ups, rest, no whispering, use a P.A.). The page also lists the 1983–84 Auxiliary officers. The title is garbled; it may be “Your Voice.” pp. 19–22 — Glossary of Terms (compiled by Gaule): A real estate and mortgage glossary running from ARM through Veterans Administration. pp. 29–30 — Convention Update: Who may attend NAA conventions, and the 1983–84 membership contest ($50 regional prizes and a $150 grand prize). Page 30 carries a message from convention chairman Wally Laumeyer. p. 39 — In Memoriam: Henry Buss (organizer and first president of the Nebraska association), Virgil H. Olson, and J. Edward Scott (New Jersey). pp. 42–43 — “Do You Know These Auctioneers?”: A list of NAA members the office cannot reach. They will be removed from the mailing lists if no address is found. pp. 44–45 — Spotlight on NAA Members: A profile of Harris Wilcox (NY), covering 41 years in auctioneering, his Holstein-sale career, and his Morgan horse hobby. pp. 54–56 — Directory of State Association Presidents and Secretaries: An alphabetical state-by-state listing.Collection
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