NAA Speakers Bureau
The NAA Speakers Bureau program hosts a select group of NAA-approved speakers, offering state auctioneer associations the opportunity to choose a subject expert for their annual meeting or conference.

NOTE: The NAA Board of Directors recently voted to change the speaker request/confirmation process. The biggest change is that we will offer up to $600 towards the cost of travel for the speaker! A real benefit as the cost of travel continues to increase. To qualify for travel reimbursement, all requests for a speaker and the speaker's availability must go through NAA staff rather than directly between a speaker and a state association. 

Speakers Bureau Program Guide

 

To Request a Speaker

NAA Responsibilities

  • Provide one complimentary speaker per year (August through July)
  • Contact and confirm speaker from provided speaker list
  • Provide speaker contact information, picture and biography (as shown online)
  • Publish newly elected officers’ names, any competition results and other event information in Auctioneer magazine, space permitting. Must submit a separate form by going to auctioneers.org/statenews
  • Effective September 1, 2022 the NAA will cover fees up to $600 related to travel. Submit all reimburseable travel receipts to NAA  by email to bchristiansen@auctioneers.org or fax to (913) 894-5281 with a cover page, attention Brian Christiansen. THE REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE SENT AFTER THE EVENT DATE.
  • Conduct post-event surveys with speakers and state associations
  

State Association Responsibilities

  • Complete, sign and return memorandum of understanding to NAA no less than 90 days prior to event
  • Arrange and confirm lodging, ground transportation and audio/visual needs with speaker
  • Allow speaker to provide an NAA presentation during event when all attendees are present (minimum 15 minutes)
  • Allow speaker participation in conference activities. e.g. judge bid calling contest, swear in new board members
  • Provide meals and ensure all speaker materials are copied for attendees; and pay all transportation costs not covered by NAA

 
 

 Speakers Bureau Program Guide