Wednesday, July 15, 2009
- 7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. First-Timers and Mentors Breakfast/Orientation (by invitation only)
- 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration and Information Booth
- 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. NAA Member Services Booth
- 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Cyber Cafe
- 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Opening Session - Celebrating 60 Years of Tradition
- 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Official Trade Show Opening
- 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. International Junior Auctioneer Championship Orientation Meeting
- 10:45 a.m. - Noon Town Hall Meeting
- 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Technology (approved WI/IL CEUs)
- 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch in the Trade Show
- 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Auxiliary Luncheon and Fun Auction (item check-in 10:30-11:15 a.m.)
- 12:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. CAI Committee Meeting
- 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. International Junior Auctioneer Championship Preliminaries
- 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Are you Making Money?
- 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Security for Your Business
- 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Qualifying for Government Contracts
- 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Using NAA Online Knowledge Center
- 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. NAF Interviews
- 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. International Ringman Championship Orientation Meeting
- 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Auxiliary Board of Directors Meeting
- 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. International Ringman Championship Preliminaries
- 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Intl. Ringman Championship and NAF Fun Auction Buffet
- 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. International Ringman Championship Finals
- 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. NAF Fun Auction
First-Timers and Mentors Breakfast/Orientation (by invitation only)
7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Presented in Partnership with NAA Credit Card Program
Get the most out of your conference and show experience by participating in the annual First-Timers and Mentors Breakfast/Orientation. This event provides a more in-depth guidance to first timers by matching the first-time attendee with an experienced Auctioneer or Mentor. Mentors will assist first-timers throughout conference and show providing friendly assistance, support and leadership while still allowing attendees freedom to discover his/her own path. Additionally, a summary of new and improved NAA member benefits will be presented.
Join NAA President Randy A. Wells, CAI, AARE, BAS, CES, GPPA, NAA Special Guests and Speakers, along with your assigned mentor and get all your questions answered up front so you can get the full benefit of all the education and entertainment opportunities throughout the week.
Tickets for this event are complimentary to all First-Time attendees and experienced Auctioneers who are interested in volunteering as a Mentor. You are required to RSVP by checking the applicable box(s) under the Primary Registrant information on the Conference Package Registration Form.
Opening Session
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Celebrating 60 Years of Tradition
Presented in Partnership with the National Auctioneers Foundation
Join NAA President Randy A. Wells, CAI, AARE, BAS, CES, GPPA as we celebrate 60 years of NAA tradition with a trip down memory lane reminiscing the grand ole days of yesteryear. Be present as we pay tribute to our leaders who have served the association and the auction industry. To cap it off, the recent past will be celebrated as Randy delivers the Year-in-Review report and the State-of-the-Association address.
Official Trade Show Opening
10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The 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.
International Junior Auctioneer Championship Orientation Meeting
10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Town Hall Meeting
10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Join us for an open discussion with NAA President Randy A. Wells, CAI, AARE, BAS, CES, GPPA, on NAA topics and issues that are of interest to you.
Illinois/Wisconsin Continuing Education Unit Course
Technology (elective)
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bryce Hansen, CAI
Technology is always changing. Learn about some of the new tools of the trade. Register to sit for the exam for this class on the PreConference Education Registration form.
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.
11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Item check-in at 10:30 a.m. -11:15 a.m.
Be sure to attend the Auxiliary Luncheon & Fun Auction; it will be a fun filled, much anticipated event this year, hosted by the Auxiliary to National Auctioneers Association. You will have the pleasure of seeing scholarships being awarded to deserving young adults, followed by the induction of the 2009 Auxiliary Hall of Fame honorees. Plan your Wednesday lunch, with great food and great friends and lots of laughter. Don't forget to buy your beads as you enter the luncheon, you may be the lucky winner.
Proceeds for the auction will help support the 2008 - 2009 scholarship program. Please bring your labeled donation the morning of the Fun Auction. Check-in begins a 10:30 a.m.
Register for the event on page 7 of the Conference Registration Forms.
CAI Committee Meeting
12:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
International Junior Auctioneer Championship (IJAC)
Preliminaries - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Finals - Friday, July 17 - 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Clerking Software Presented in Partnership with Auction Flex
Auction Item Calalogs Presented in Partnership with Auction X-Press
The third annual International Junior Auctioneer Championship (IJAC) will take place at 1:00 p.m. Open to youth age 12 to 18, the IJAC Champion will win $1000, a trophy and complimentary registration into the adult division of the International Auctioneer Championship once the winner meets the minimum age requirement for the IAC.
Contestants are required to submit the IJAC Contestant Information Form and a $50 entry fee and register for one of the three conference registration packages: Full Pack; Super Save 1 or Super Saver 2. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. central time zone on Tuesday, July 14, 2009. After June 25, 2009, please submit your application to the NAA Registration Desk on-site at the Overland Park Convention Center in Overland Park, KS. IJAC Rules and Guidelines.
A mandatory orientation meeting will be held at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 15 at the Overland Park Convention Center. IJAC participants are not eligible to compete in the International Auctioneer Championship on Friday, July 17.
Contest deadline is Tuesday July 14, 2009 at 5 p.m. (central time). The registration form for this event can be found on page 9 of the Forms Booklet or CLICK HERE.
Money Talk
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m
Terry Howe, CAI,
How do you know if you are making money? What is your bottom line? Learn how to develop a strategy to determine if you are making money.
Security for Your Business
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Mike Tabman
As a former FBI agent, Mike will be explaining the steps needed to help keep your business and personal information secure.
Qualifying for Government Contracts
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Billy Burke
The government contracts are out there-but how do you find them and then secure one. Learn these steps from the presenter.
Using the On-Line
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Mike Scott
Want to hear a session that you missed? Need to pick up some CEUs? Learn how to use the new
NAF Interviews
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
International Ringman Championship Orientation Meeting
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Auxiliary Board of Directors Meeting
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
International Ringman Championship (IRC) / National Auctioneers Foundation Fun Auction
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - IRC Preliminaries
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Buffet Dinner
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - IRC Finals
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - NAF Fun Auction
Clerking Software Presented in Partnership with Auction Flex
Auction Item Calalogs Presented in Partnership with Auction X-Press
The International Ringman Championship (IRC) takes place in conjunction with the National Auctioneers Foundation Fun Auction on Wednesday evening. The overwhelming response from its debut in 2007 brings the IRC back for a third year in Overland Park. Ringman will be judged on their professionalism, performance, and interaction with the crowd and the auctioneer. The top ringman will be awarded a $5000 cash prize, a championship trophy, and championship ring sponsored by the Professional Ringmen's Institute.
Contest deadline is May 29, 2009 at 5 p.m. (central time). Ringman contestants must register for one of the three conference registration packages: Full Pack; Super Saver 1 or Super Saver 2 (see page 3 of the Conference Registration Forms Booklet) and submit their IRC Contestant Information Form along with a $250 entry fee.
IRC Rules and Guidelines.
A meal ticket is required for this event and is included in Conference and Show Full Pack and Super Saver #1 registration packages. Additional tickets can be purchased on the Payment and Housing Form.