Thursday, July 16, 2009

• 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. Election Committee Breakfast
• 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration and Information Booth
• 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. Auction School Officials' Breakfast (by invitation only)
• 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. The Great Debate
• 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. NAA Member Services Booth
• 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Cyber Cafe
• 8:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. NAA and NAF Annual Business Meeting and Election
• 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m Trade Show
• 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch at the Trade Show
• 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. CAI Special Session (by invitation only)
• 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Learn from the Champions
• 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Vision 2015 - What the Auction Industry Will be Like in Six Years
• 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. NAF Interviews
• 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Independent Contractors (approved for WI / IL CEUs
• 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. NALLOA Meeting
• 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Auxiliary Guest Speaker and Annual Business Meeting
• 2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Relationship Building - Networking
• 2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Preparing the Seller
• 2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Preparing Bid Packages for Government Bids
• 2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Bid Calling Workshop
• 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Marketing Competition Recipients' Reception
• 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Auxiliary Board of Directors Meeting
• 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Women Auctioneers Fellowship and Dinner

Auction School Officials' Breakfast (by invitation only)
6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Representatives from the top auction schools will get together for "breakfast and brainstorming" with NAA President Randy A. Wells, CAI, AARE, BAS, CES, GPPA. This event is designed to further develop the relationship between the auction schools and the NAA, as well as providing an opportunity for the auction schools to network and build relationships with each other. The meeting's focus will be on cutting edge industry research, new trends and how new Auctioneers can best prepare for future success.

The Great Debate
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Tommy Williams, CAI, and Gene Klingaman, CAI
Tommy and Gene will debate multi-par vs. bidder's choice.

NAA and NAF Annual Business Meeting and Election
8:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Ballot pick-up begins at 7:00 a.m. for NAA members eligible to vote in the annual election.
This event will be broadcast via the internet.

Trade Show
10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
NAA's Trade show has everything you are looking for to help grow your auction business. Looking for a new clerking system? Want to learn more about the latest in online auctions? Need to find a new bond or insurance company? How about checking out some new signs or creative print companies for your marketing needs? This is a once-a-year opportunity to visit the largest auction trade show geared specifically to help you be more successful.

• Trade Show Hours:
  Wednesday, July 15 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  Thursday, July 16 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  Friday, July 17 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  Saturday, July 18 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Trade Show Lunch
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Presented in Partnership with Williams & Williams
NAA streamlines your daily conference and show to-do list by providing lunch on the trade show floor to all registered conference and show attendees. Now you can ease your gnawing hunger pangs wile visiting with vendors and meeting new people.

NAF Interviews
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Illinois/Wisconsin Continuing Education Unit Course
Independent Contractors-To Be or Not to Be (mandatory)
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
George Malsam and David Schroud, Sr., CAI, AARE, CES, GPPA
Many auctioneers hire or work as independent contractors. Learn the do's and don'ts of this topic. Register to sit for the exam for this class on the PreConference Education Registration form.

CAI Special Session
(by invitation only)
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Jim Welch
Jim will meet with CAI designees to discuss leadership.

Learn From the Champions
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Butch Booker and Jodi Sweeney
Learn bid-calling techniques from the 2008 IAC champions.

Vision 2015 - What the Auction Industry Will be Like in Six Years
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Ross Dove
Learn what this international company is doing.

NALLOA Seminar: Internet Auction State Laws and Regulations
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Joseph Gribbins, BAS

NALLOA Business Meeting
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Barbara Schoen

Auxiliary Guest Speaker and Annual Business Meeting
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
David L. Browning presents: "The Mayberry Deputy - A Bridge between teh Andy Griffith Show and Today." People are searching for their own mMayberry. Come experience the laughter and fun that the Mayberry Deputy will share with you. Great for all ages. You do NOT want to miss this exciting presentation!

Trade Show Family Entertainment!
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Bongo" Barry Bernstein
Bongo Barry has a bag of 350 percussion instruments that have dazzled children from ages 1 to 100. He believes everyone can play and sing, so he creates participatory musical experiences.

Relationship Building
2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Dave Webb
Your business will grow as you develop new and stronger networks. Dave will offer information on how to build these relationships.

Preparing the Seller
2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
John Dixon, CAI, and Gene Klingaman, CAI
Learn how to prepare the seller for the sale.

Proposal Writing
2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Dawn Corso
You have a prospective client who wants a proposal. Learn what is required to create an effective and qualified proposal.

Preparing Bid Packages for Government Bids
2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Billy Burke
Part two of putting together materials to help create an effective bid for a government bid.

Bid Calling Workshop
2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wendell Hanson, CAI, AARE, GPPA
Want to improve your bid calling? Learn tricks of the trade from an experienced bid caller.

NAA Marketing Competition Recipients' Reception
(by invitation only)
Presented in Partnership with USA Today
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
NAA Marketing Competition winners will be recognized for their outstanding efforts and achievements in marketing at an exclusive reception given in their honor. All winners and their guests are welcome to gather together to enjoy fellowship and camaraderie.

Auxiliary Board of Directors Meeting
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Women Auctioneers Fellowship and Dinner
(ticket required)
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Join talented women Auctioneers for dinner and camaraderie. Register for this event on page 7 of the Conference Registration Forms.