What Is The Auctioneers LOU ANN GOOD Food And Family Features Editor ELYSBURG (Northumberland Co.) The Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association (PAA) was formed more than 50 years ago to strengthen the auction market. The purpose is to speak with one voice to the auc tioneer industry across Pennsylvania, to the public, and to government agencies. The PAA also offers tools to help auctioneers to make sound and profita ble decisions. The executive committee includes James A. Clay ton, president; Jay Ziegler, president-elect; Harry Bachman, vice president; and Jerry Schwenk, treas urer. Annual dues are $75. Bachman believes the cost is well worth it. He said, “PAA conventions and seminars offer learning experiences. It’s a good place to mingle with other auctioneers all over the state. There is no better V HOWARD W. ISSCHER mm AUCTION & REALTY CO. Wm 1400 S. MAIN STREET NICHOLS, NY 13812 PA LICJAU 959-L 607-699-7250 “We are equipped to handle all types of cattle and machinery Auctions “on Location” or at our farm in Nichols, NY” Complete Auction Service -I-- Professional Auctioneers, WflA Real Estate Brokers Appraiser, Consultant Pennsylvania Association? place to ask (auctioneers): how did you handle this? Or to hear first-hand experiences about what works and what doesn’t work for successful auctioneer- ing.” After serving as vice president, Bachman will serve as president-elect and then as president of PAA in 2005. That’s the same year the National Convention will be conducted in Pittsburgh, in July. More than 1,000 people generally attend the annual convention, which runs one week. PAA provides continuing education credits for li censing in other states and Auction Marketing Insti tute certification. Educational seminars and opportunities for awards are available to members who participate in bid-calling contests, advertising contests, and a Hall of Fame awards program. According to Bachman, six chapters make up the PAA. Each chapter sends a director or two to board meetings to help plan conventions and conduct gen eral business COL. LEE M. FOX, GPPA AUCTIONEER & Appraisal Services 1715 S.H. 45 MULLICA HILL, NJ 08062 (856)478-6225 We currently hold the 2 State of NJ Auction Contracts for Surplus Items & Autos & Equipment ESTATES, ANTIQUES, FARMS, EQUIPMENT, TOYS, TRAINS, LIQUIDATIONS, CARS, INDUSTRIAL S & ESTATES A CALL US FOR ALL YOUR AUCTION NEEDS MEMBER: NATIONAL AUCTIONEERS ASSOC. AUCTION MARKETING INSTITUTE NJ. STATE SOCIETY OF AUCTIONEERS (Board Member) (Turn to Page 50) WE AUCTION PURCHASED
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