Reading Area Community College Offers Auctioneering Certification LOU ANN GOOD Food And Family Features Editor READING (Berks Co.) Reading Area Com munity College (RACC) is one of only two schools approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Auc tioneer Examiners. The program was established in 1991. The major difference between RACC and Harrisburg Area Community College, which is the other approved school, is that HACC offers the courses for college credit and RACC offers the courses through its con tinuing education department. Merry Fidler, who coordinates RACC’s program, said, “Completing our certification program quali fies the individual to become an auctioneer, but course credit cannot be applied to the college side of RACC.” This translates into lower tuition cost for the pro spective auctioneer who doesn’t intend to get a degree. The curriculum is similar at both schools. AUCTIONEER Kenneth Keeny “Friendly, honest service” • Real Estate Farm Sales • Household Liquidations • Estates Antiques Licensed in Baltimore Co., MD 717-993-3448 2606 Orwig Rd. Stewartstown, PA 17363 Fidler is coordinator for the program, but doesn’t teach any of the classes. Instead, classes are taught by four auctioneers, Bob and Barbara Kist, a hus band and wife auctioneer team, Charles Camelleri, and Randall Rook. Attorney Randy Selagy teaches auctioneer law. Fidler said curriculum was developed by meeting with auctioneers interested in teaching courses. Their recommendations were presented to the state auction board, which approved it before RACC of fered the course. Courses are offered two times an nually for 10 weeks. RACC’s auctioneering program averages 20-25 students yearly. Most students are from Pennsylva nia, but classes include students from New York and New Jersey. Some students are auctioneers in other states who want certification to sell in Penn sylvania. For more information about RACC’s program, call (800) 626-1665, ext. 5181. ARTHUR HANNA AUCTIONEERS Bloomsbury, NJ (908) 995-9699 Family owned & operated auction company specializing in farm/mach inery/heavy equipment auctions - estates - personal property - antiques, collectibles & art - busi ness & asset liquidation - real estate. Over 30 years experience. Trust us with your auction business. Serving New Jersey & Pennsylvania Visit our website upcoming sales www.hannaauctions.com Arthur Hanna, Jr. Tammy Hanna kuyi AU0001347-L »
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