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KANSAS AUCTIONEER

January 2- 5, 2025

Hello fellow auctioneers and KAA members. Hope you all have received some well-deserved moisture and are staying busy. I feel I can connect with the community in this industry because they are instilled with a lot of the same values as I am--these people are hardworking, dedicated wand passionate. I hope each and every one of you are thinking the same thing as we work in this industry together. All your committees are working hard to accomplish their goals in each area for the KAA this year. Your board of directors have met and are looking forward to promoting the KAA in the events planned for the rest of this year as

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well as the 2025 convention that will be held in Hays this year. I have seen most of you have had a busy year with auctions this year, which is a great thing because that is what we do!

I would like to invite you to attend the Kansas Auctioneer Convention in Hays, KS, January 3rd through the 5th. Your committees have a great line up of speakers for the real estate courses to the breakout sessions on Saturday. Encourage members to enter the auctioneer contest, rookie and the ringman competitions I would also encourage anyone to run for the board of directors. It’s looking like a great weekend with the auction family.

We have lost some great KAA members this year, please keep those families in your thoughts and prayers If any of you have any thoughts or ideas, I would like to hear from you Just like Vitale quoted “Perseverance, plus passion, plus pride equals a win in the game of life.” I think this is a great quote to remember each and every day. Stay healthy, happy, and busy. I appreciate each and every one of you for your dedication in this auction industry.

Thank you

Jason W Schneider

S C H E D U L E

Thursday, January 2nd, 2025

5:00pm Registration/Check-in

6:00pm Hospitality Gathering with light snacks

6:30pm KAA Board Meeting

8:00pm Past President Meeting with President Elect

Friday, January 3rd, 2025

7:45am - 8:15am Registration/Check-in

8:15am - 9:00am KAA Legislative Update

9:00am - 12:00pm RE Class - Core

Required Education - Vern Jarboe

12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch (Buffet in Room)

12:15pm - 12:30pm Vendor Highlight Opportunity

12:30pm - 1:00pm Kansas Land Values Update from K-State UniversityRobin Reid

1:00pm - 4:00pm RE Class - Elective Continuing Education (Auction Highlights, if any) - Vern Jarboe

4:30pm Contestant's Meeting, Fun Auction

Item Check-in & First Time Attendees Meet & Greet

5:30pm - Evening Festivities Begin - Pledge of Allegiance, Invocation, Meal, Rookie, Bid Calling, Ringman, Fun Auction

Saturday, January 4th, 2025

7:30am Breakfast

8:00am Annual Business Meeting with Speeches & Elections

9:00am - 10:30am Are you Desirable?Shawn Hagler

10:45am - 12:00pm Don't Be a Dancing Chicken - Shane McCarrell

12:00pm - 1:30pm Auxiliary Lunch & Scholarship Auction (Now a part of your convention registration)

1:30pm - 3:00pm Building the Dream Team - Shawn Hagler

3:15pm - 4:15pm Beyond Your Beginnings: Crafting a Future Without LimitsShane McCarrell

4:30pm Finalists Contestant's Meeting

5:00pm Interview/Finals followed by Dinner, Awards, Hall of Fame

January 2- 5, 2025

8:00am Non-Denominational Worship

9:00am - 10:30am Panel of Experts

10:45am New Directors Meeting Sunday, January 5th, 2025

MEMBERSHIP FORM

Learn more about the KAA!

Whether you are looking to learn about job postings in the auction industry, get support, network in our professional community, gain access to current events in your area or just have some fun while meeting new people, joining the KAA is a step in the right direction The association supports all auctioneers & promotes the auction industry If you do not receive our emails, please contact Cali Crissup Fitzpatrick at cali@auctionamtcom

Membership is valid from January 1- December 31

KAA Annual Dues: General Member (Joining in Jan/Feb/Mar/Nov/Dec) $175, General Member (Joining in May/June)$15000, General Member (Joining in July/August)$12500, General Member (Joining in Sept/Oct)$7500, Retired Member $8750, Affiliate Member $87.50. Please remit payment & application by January 1st. As a member, you will automatically receive the following benefits: *Conferences and Continuing Education Opportunities, *Immediate access to Resources, *KAA Website Advertising & Portal Access, *Access to the KAA logo to assist in authentication of your business, *Updates on policies and legislation, *Networking and Opportunities to Share Ideas with other Auctioneers, *Text Reminders, *MailChimp Reminders & more benefits can be seen at www.auctionamt.com.

To apply for membership, please complete all questions.

Address (PO or Physical, City, State, Zip): E-Mail: Don’t miss our

Payments by mail can only be made by check. All other payment methods can be used on our website.

Form & Check should be mailed to: KAA, PO Box 71, Stillwater, OK 74076

Date Received:

General Member $125

General Member $75

Retired Member $87.50

Affiliate Member $8750

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KAA Auctioneer Day

KAA Golf Outing

KAA Champion Auctioneer Contest

Contestants must be 18 years of age or older, be a member in good standing with Kansas Auctioneers Association and must conduct business in the State of Kansas. Contest will be capped at first 20 submissions. (Past champions of contest are not eligible to compete)

Entry fee:

Registered for the conference & a dues paid member of the KAA 1

2 Contestants will be introduced by their number drawn 3 Contestants must introduce themselves, where they are from (city), and their number 4

Provide four (4) items for bid call portion of contest Contestant will sell three (3) items in preliminary round 4th item will carry over to top 5 finalist round Saturday night

Any contestant not present when called will be disqualified 5

Contest Format:

Roll call will be Friday at 4:30p m in convention hall during orientation meeting 1 Contestants will draw for prelim order at orientation meeting 2 Contestants will be able to test sound system during orientation meeting System will not be adjustable 3

Preliminaries will be held Friday night at 5:30 during Evening Extravaganza 4

Top 5 finalist will be announced at conclusion of preliminaries and compete Saturday night at Awards Banquet at 5:30 in convention hall.

Finalist contestants will be sequestered in separate room prior to their turn.

6. Finalist will answer two (2) interview questions (same for each finalist). Then sell two (2) items after answering questions. This will be conducted in main convention hall.

7. Winners will be announced during awards banquet Saturday Evening.

8. Scoring/Judging

Three judges will score preliminary and finals round.

1. Judges are selected prior to contest and their decisions and scoring are final. 2.

Top 5 high point scorers in prelims will move on to final round.

Finals score will be combination of interview portion and bid call portion 4 Awards:

The Champion will receive a belt buckle (presented immediately following the contest), a plaque at the 2025 Winter Convention, and $1,000 prize money check

The Champion will be required to attend the 2026 KAA Winter Convention in order to receive the awards specified above and assist as MC with the 2026 Contest Failure to meet this important requirement will result in the forfeiture of all awards

The Reserve Champion will receive a plaque and $500 prize money. The Runner Up will receive a plaque and $250 prize money.

The Champion and Reserve Champion are required to return to the Wood Carving Auction at the Fair in the Fall of 2025 to serve as auctioneers for the Kansas State Fair Committee by selling approximately 50 chainsaw sculptures at the Peoples Bank & Trust Arena at 4:00 PM and showcase the best reasons why people should work with a member of the Kansas Auctioneers Association.

The Champion is required to serve on the next year ’ s Kansas Auctioneer Contest Committee.

Full Name

Phone Number

Address

Early Bird Full Conference Adult $175

Includes Thursday Welcome Event, Friday Dinner & Contests (does not include Real Estate or Friday Lunch), Saturday includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner & Contests/Banquet, Sunday includes Education/Chapel (Available until December 15)

Real Estate Continuing Education ONLY $100

Includes Friday Lunch, Kansas Credit Only

Saturday Conference Only $125

Company Name

Full Conference Adult $200

Real Estate Add On for Full Convention Registrants $75

Includes Friday Lunch

Extra Lunch Ticket - Adult $45 Friday Saturday

Extra Dinner Ticket - Youth $35 Extra Dinner Ticket - Adult $55 Friday Saturday Friday Saturday

Contests (Dues and Conference Ticket Required)

Rookie Ringman

Kansas Auctioneer Champion Contest

CHECKS SHOULD BE MAILED TO:

Membership Dues - $175

RULES FOR ROOKIE AND RINGMAN

X X X

Ringman

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a member of the Kansas Auctioneers Association and registered for the 2025 Winter Convention.

Must remit a $25 00 entry fee in order to compete Bring (3) items with a value of at least $25 each. Dress appropriately for a professional presentation.

RULES

Contestant's Meeting at 4:30 pm

Contestant order will be determined by a drawing.

Evening Festivities will begin at 5:30 pm

Contestants will be sequestered until their turn arrives.

Each contestant will introduce themselves, their contestant number, and give a brief overview of their items.

Kansas Auctioneer Champions will serve as auctioneers. The auctioneers will be advised not to take any bids during the competition. The ringman shall control the bidding and provide clear bidding commands to the auctioneer.

Any contestant not present when called will be disqualified.

SCORING

There shall be three judges, consisting of auctioneers or those who operate/manage auction services or facilities.

A copy of the scoring sheet is on the next page.

AWARDS

Results will be announced at the close of the Fun Auction and will receive a plaque, a belt buckle and a check for $175.

Rookie

Have you been thinking about competing in our Rookie Auctioneer Contest at the 2025 Winter Convention? It is a great contest in which you sell 1 item you provide and 1 item provided by the KAA. There is no entry fee and winner receives a buckle. Contestants must have 3 years or less in the auction business. Winner gets free registration to the 2026 Winter Convention.

KAA Livestock Auctioneer Championship

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Kansas Livestock Auction Contest!

Congratulations to our winners:

1st Matt Becker

2nd Titus Yeubanks

3rd Tanner Jessup

Interested in Running for the Board?

The Association is governed by a Board of Directors elected by you - the membership. The Election Committee hereby strongly encourages you to consider giving back to your industry and Association by declaring to run a Director position on the KAA Board. We know you will find it to be a truly rewarding experience to serve on the Board. If you are interested in serving, please contact Titus Yutzy at 620-200-1343.

Membership Monday

We want to get to know YOU, our members!

Have you seen our newest features on our Facebook Page? If you are interested in being showcased on the KAA Facebook Page, please scan the QR code to share a bit about yourself to help us build awareness about the auction industry.

Tell us your passions, interests, or something fun – because every member's story adds to our public engagement about what auctions are and how to find your next auctioneer!

KANSAS AUCTIONEERS

ASSOCIATION & AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Applicant Information

Full Name

Parents Phone

Address

KAA/KAAA member related to & relationship:

KAA/KAAA member writing letter of recommendation:

Applying for: High School Scholarship

High School graduating from/or graduated from (List name, address and date): Number in Class: Rank:

Continuing Education Scholarship

GPA:

School will be attending/or attends for undergraduate study (List name, address and dates):

School will be attending/or attends for Post Graduate study: (List name, address and dates):

Applicants signature over printed name

Date

Section 2

Please number as 2a, 2b, 3b, etc. and organize information using a format of . . . Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4 Boys Quartet 3, 4 or Lions Club - 1996-2002 (Freshman = 1) (Include as many pages necessary to complete the following)

Scholastic Honors and Awards

Oﬃces and Positions of Leadership (organizations, position, year)

Members of Organizations (where no oﬃce was held - i e Band)

Extra Curricular (School related)

Honors and Awards

Member of Organization (where no oﬃce was held)

Civic/Volunteer (Community - Non school related)

Honors

Oﬃces and Positions of leadership

Member of organization (where no oﬃce was held)

Life or Business (work) experiences and other pertinent information

Section 3

High School level transcript of grades signed and sealed by high school or other qualiﬁed oﬃcial

Section 4

Higher education transcript, if applicable

Section 5

ACT, SAT and/or other test results. (photocopies numbered 5a, 5b, 5c, etc.)

Section 6

Applicants essay stating his/her Vocation or Professional goal, and plans for attainment Mention should be made of facts which have not been covered in the routine completion of this application such as persons or events that have inﬂuenced your decision Please make note of any experiences you have had with the Auction Profession

Section 7

Letter of recommendation from member of Kansas Auctioneers Association or Auxiliary Letter may be sent with application

Section 8

Two or more other letters of recommendation (i e - high school teacher, principal, counselor, employer, or academic dean) Recommendation letters should be signed and dated and mailed directly to the Scholarship Committee Please include in your scholarship application a list of names from which letters of recommendation are to be received from. Submit completed application to: KAA/KAAA Scholarship - John Niedens, 1546 Spring Ln, Wichita KS 67208, and postmark by DECEMBER 15th Applications can alternatively be submitted by email to jpniedens@gmail com

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