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Membership within the association has many benefits. Some of the highlights include:
The Annual Conference and Show
The Conference and Show is held each January at a location picked by the President of the association. This three day event features over a dozen
educational seminars, the Minnesota Champion Auctioneer contest, the marketing contest, a large trade show and several other social activities
intended to encourage networking opportunities among the membership.
The Summer Picnic
In the summer of each year the association hosts a one day "summer picnic" which includes two educational seminars, a noon picnic lunch and generally
a networking opportunity in the afternoon.
The Auctioneer
Published three times a year, the Auctioneer is the official magazine of the association and feature informative, educational articles which assist in
keeping the membership abreast of developing trends within the industry as well as association news and activities.
Marketing Contest
This annual contest is a showcase event of the annual Conference and Show. This event showcases the creative efforts of member auctioneers. The
contest currently has over two dozen categories in which first and second place are awarded. Included in the contest is the Best of Show which is
awarded annually to the best marketing idea or promotional piece of the year.
Minnesota Champion Auctioneer Contest
The contest is the showcase public event held each year at the annual Conference and Show. The contest consists of two divisions - Champion and
Rookie. The Champion Auctioneer is determined through a preliminary round of selling three items and a final round of selling three items and answering
three interview questions. This winner of this contest represents the industry throughout the coming year and joins a very select group of men and
women in Minnesota who hold the title of Minnesota State Champion Auctioneer and are enshrined in the Hall of Champions.
Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame was created in 1987 to honor individuals who have demonstrated honesty, high ethical standards, a willingness to share with others, a
high standing in his or her community and the Minnesota State Auctioneers, and made significant contributions to the auction profession. This select
group of individuals is honored each year at the President's Banquet held during the annual Conference and Show. New inductees are selected by current
Hall of Fame members and enshrined in the Hall of Fame during a special presentation held at the President's Banquet at the annual Conference and Show.
Lobbyist
The association is represented at the Capital in St. Paul by a lobbyist that protects the interests of the membership. Through the lobbyist, the
association is able to influence and affect legislation and regulation of the auction industry in Minnesota.
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