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Please mark your calendars for February 18 through 21. This will be our 2010 annual winter conference that will be held in Columbia, Missouri. We will have real estate continuing education on Thursday and Friday, followed by the Missouri Auctioneers Bid Calling Competition on Friday evening. Saturday will be very exciting with Steve Proffitt our guest speaker, who is general counsel for J.P. King Auction Company, one of the largest real estate auction companies in the U.S. Steve is an instructor at Mendenhall School of Auctioneering, and Reppert School of Auctioneering. Steve has always been very insightful and helpful to the auctioneer, whether new to the business or old. Saturday evening will be a fun filled event with Dinner and then hold on to your seats, Cowboy Ernie Sites. Ernie was at our 2009 NAA convention and did one heck of a job. He had everyone reminiscing, laughing, and just enjoying the evening.
There is no excuse why you can’t attend this conference and others. We purposely changed our conference dates to the winter, when auctions are slower, so you won’t miss out on all the knowledge, leadership and great seminars that the MPAA provides. It is a choice whether you want to take advantage of years of experience and learn from the best. Please come join us, you’ll have a great time, and who knows you might learn something along the way.
I look forward to seeing you in February.
Respectfully,
Larry Atterberry, Jr., CAI, CAGA
MPAA President
(573) 474-9295
Email: larryjr@atterberryauction.com
2010 MPAA—Winter Conference Schedule of Events
Hilton Garden Inn—3300 Vandiver Drive—Columbia, MO 65202
Call 573-814-5464 for reservations
Ask for the MO Professional Auctioneers Association rate
$89 for King $99 for 2 Queen
February 18-21, 2010
All events will be held in the Garden Inn Conference Center
The following courses qualify for 12 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education:
Representation Options in the State of Missouri (MO core KS elective 3 hours)
Code of Ethics (3 hours elective for KS & MO)
Lawsuits and the Auctioneer (3 hours elective KS & MO)
Multi Par/Unit Real Estate Auctions (3 hours elective)
The following courses qualify for continuing education for auctioneers in Arkansas, Tennesse and Missouri.
A. Contract Issues Real-Estate Auctioneers Must Know (3 hrs in the morning)
B. Professional Fees, Buyer’s Premium and … PROFIT! (1 hrs in the morning)
C. UCC – Contracts to Warranties and All in Between (2 hrs in the afternoon)
CE Hrs presented by Stephen Proffitt III at the Winter Conference in Columbia will be accepted in Tennessee and Arkansas.
Thursday, February 18 - Meals on Your Own
9:00 a.m. —4:00—RE Continuing Hours
Ethic 3 hr.
Representation options in the State of Missouri—3 hr.
6:30-8:30 p.m.—MPAA Board Meeting
Friday, February 19
9:00 a.m.—4:00—RE Continuing Hours
Lawsuits and the Auctioneer 3hr. Elective
Multi Par/Unit Real Estate Auctions
Lunch on your own from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. - Bid Call Registration and information
5:00 p.m. - Pre Bid Call dinner buffet at Hilton Garden Inn
6:00 p.m. - MPAA Bid Calling Competition
Saturday, February 20
8:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.—Stephen Proffitt Seminars
A. Contract Issues Real-Estate Auctioneers Must Know (3 hours in the morning)
B. Professional Fees, Buyer’s Premium and … PROFIT! (1 hour in the morning)
C. UCC – Contracts to Warranties and All in Between (2 hours in the afternoon)
8:30 a.m. - Auxiliary meeting and continental breakfast
3:10 p.m.—3:50 p.m.—Kevin Borger, NAA Representative
4:00 p.m. - Hall of Fame Presentation
4:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m.—Fun Auction and Auxiliary Dessert Auction
6:30 p.m.— Dinner, Scholarship presentation, Advertising contest winners announced and Cowboy Entertainer Ernie Sites
Sunday, February 21
8:00—8:45 a.m.—Devotional Service
9:00—10:00 a.m.—General Membership meeting and elections
10:15 a.m.—Hall of Fame Brunch at Hilton Garden Inn
Sandy Smith presented the 2009 Hall of Fame plaque to Bobby Barks. It was belated due to Bobby's illness at the Winter Conference.
The Turnage's, Schroff's, Scott Sapp, Larry Atterberry, Jr. and LaDonna Schoen enjoyed a delicious breakfast at the Summer Conference.
The Summer conference was a family event for the Jason Winter family and the Mike Easterly family. What a great time for families.
The Sandy Smith family enjoying their dining experience at the Summer Conference, thanks to them for the wonderful experience.
Group enjoying Brunch
 
Larry Atterberry, Jr. - MPAA President - - - - - - -
Bob Turnage - Inspirational service
Lance and Terri Walker family
Claueda and LaDonna
Back row: Doug Vaughn, Larry Atterberry, Sr., Robert Mayo, Roy Schroff, Diane Riley, Mary Schroff, Scott Sapp, Billy Long, Suzanna Wolfe, Brent Voorheis, Randy Whiteside, Dave Webb
Front row: Judy Atterberry, Pamela and Roger Moore, LaDonna Schoen, Nicole Kelley, Eddie Pickett
This is a portion of the lively group assisting and enjoying the NAA Conference & Show
Where is Poplar Bluff, Missouri??
That was the question that I kept asking myself as I drove 348 miles and 5 ½ hours to my destination – the MPAA summer retreat in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Once I arrived in Poplar Bluff and got settled in at the Holiday Inn conference center, I immediately began learning more about the surrounding community and much more about the MPAA.
This was the real deal folks. The meeting was well planned with quality education that was generously presented by NAA 2009 IAC Women’s Division Champion, Teri Walker and the 2008 IAC Woman’s Champion, Jodi Sweeney from nearby Iowa. Thanks to both women for helping to make the MPAA summer retreat program a huge success. Jodi and Teri graciously agreed to be judges at the 2nd annual MPAA Ring Man’s Competition. There was more, on Saturday conference attendees and families were treated to a bus tour of the Missouri boot heel region. On our itinerary was the Stars and Stripes museum. What an informative volunteer operated museum. For all you Vets out there, do you remember reading the Stars and Stripes newspaper when you were deployed? Did you know the newspaper was founded near Poplar Bluff? What an enlightening experience. Personally, I was fascinated with the static display UH-1H helicopter – go figure. We visited the Minko Swamp and Forest and then we lunched at the infamous Lambert’s Restaurant – home of “throwed” rolls. Just for the record, I didn’t get “rolled” in the head, but I did witness a couple startled auctioneers and others while we enjoyed a terrific family style meal.
Now then, back to the ring man’s competition for a moment. Congratulations to Christy Hatman for winning the 2nd Annual MPAA Ring man’s title, and to the other contestants and the volunteers that clerked and cashiered for the event. You are all winners in my book! The MPAA summer retreat organizers creatively teamed with the Roger’s Theatre management to raise money for the local Poplar Bluff arts program by publicly demonstrating the benefit auctioneer and bid assistant skills and raising money that exceeded the organizers expectations. Following the competition the MPAA auctioneers, guests and local citizens were treated to a fabulous live Opry Land style musical performance. The house was honestly packed to the gill as local and regional musicians performed a great show. Fabulous was the show and Missouri auctioneers raised money to support the performing arts in Poplar Bluff, what could be better?
My thoughts would be incomplete without a note of gratitude to Sandy Smith, Claueda Barks, volunteers and supporting family for planning and executing a meaningful program for the assembled auctioneers.
So, if you didn’t attend this year’s MPAA summer retreat, then I would encourage you to make your plans early and mark your calendar for next year’s MPAA scheduled conferences and events. By the way, may I also suggest you call a fellow Missouri auctioneer and encourage them to attend MPAA functions?
In the final analysis as I was driving home to my familiar Kansas City, I began realizing that Poplar Bluff, Mo was quite lovely and I would support a visit to the Missouri boot heel anytime. I learned a lot about the MPAA, but more notably, Missouri auctioneers were able to network and expand friendships with many accomplished auctioneers and their families. So, thank you all for attending this year’s MPAA summer retreat in Poplar Bluff, MO. It was a most memorable retreat and now, I know that Poplar Bluff, Mo is a fantastic place to visit…….
Respectfully,
Nicole Kelley
About
the MPAA
The
Missouri Professional Auctioneers Association (MPAA) represents the interests of
over 200 Auctioneers throughout the state. The mission of the MPAA is to promote
the auction method of marketing and to enhance the professionalism of its
members through education. The live auction industry's revenue grew 5.3%
translating into $270.7 billion in goods and services sold in the United States
in 2007. To learn more about the MPAA and the auction industry visit: www.moauctioneers.org
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