Texas Auctioneers Association - Block Talk - June 2016

Your Monthly News & Updates
THANK YOU FOR REPLYING TO THE MEMBER SURVEY ABOUT THE CONVENTION!

Here's a recap of the results:  
 
Month Preferred for Conference:
  • 1st - May
  • 2nd - June
  • 3rd - April 
Days preferred:  
  • 1st - Sunday-Tuesday 
  • 2nd - Thursday-Sunday 
1 Day contest format: 75% said preferred

Topics Requested Most: 
  • Business Practice
  • Online Auctions Info
  • Bid Calling
  • Software/Technology
Locations of Conference: 
  • Dallas
  • San Antonio
  • Austin
  • Houston
This was the 1st survey that the TAA sent out to our members. Your feedback is important and will determine the direction that the Association moves.
Please take the time to fill out future surveys and share your thoughts. The TAA Board would like to thank everyone that participated!

TEXAS LONE STAR OPEN
 
in conjunction with Red Steagall Cowboy Festival

OCTOBER 28, 2016 

The " Texas Lone Star Open" Bid Calling Contest is scheduled for October 28, 2016 in Fort Worth, TX.  In conjunction with the "Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering" at the Historic Fort Worth Stock Yards Coliseum. This is a straight contest expressing auctioneering skills, in a great environment. All Auctioneers from across the country are invited to come and compete in what will become one of the premier contest in the country.  Registration will begin soon. This is open to Women and Men who are interested in showing their skills and abilities in the auction industry. 

More details including registration and sponsorship opportunities coming soon!!
 
FREE Classified & Job Posting Available - now on web!
 
Email [email protected] any job or classified postings (not individual auctions). FREE postings linked to monthly e-news AND posted on WEB!

ORNAMENTAL STEEL COMPANY NEEDING AUCTIONEER
Closed ornamental iron business in Georgetown (North of Austin). Machinery, jackhammers, trailer, jigs, vices, compressors, steel and miscellaneous items.
He does NOT want to move items and prefers to do sale at the warehouse/office location in Georgetown OR an auctioneer can move the items at their expense. One company already gave a bid of $3000 to move everything to Dallas to sell.
Contact: Pete Walker, 512-639-4590 ( mention you were referred by his call to the Texas Auctioneers Association) .

HOUSTON FIELD SERVICES AND ACCOUNT MANAGER
Online auctioneering company is looking for a qualified individual to fill a permanent, full-time position based out of Houston. The person in this role will manage the Houston territory, servicing our clients in the Houston / Galveston area. It is a hybrid position, where time will be split working to help prepare items for auction and working the removal process while also meeting with current clients to maintain and grow the relationship. FULL AD CAN BE FOUND HERE.
Please email cover letter, resume and salary history to:   [email protected].


TEXAS AUCTIONEERS ASSOCIATION - 512.285.2727 - WWW.TEXASAUCTIONEERS.ORG