June 2015 - Auctioneers` Association of Alberta

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JUNE 2015
2015 Executive
Back Row, Left to Right:
Dave Johnson, Frederick Bodnarus, Darrell Domes, Dale Menzak, Pete Conway
Front Row, Left to Right:
Cody Hayes, John Arnold, Lorraine Klepper, Don Montgomery, Wade Michener
Missing
Joe Perlich, Jeff Van Wert
OFFICE ADDRESS:
R.R. #1, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 5E1
Phone: (403) 340-2070
Fax:
(403) 340-2019
Website: www.albertaauctioneers.com
Editor: Lorraine Klepper
Index
President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2015 Executive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greetings From Africa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2016 Convention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2016 Convention Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auctioneers Have Talent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dispute Resolution Seminar with Alasdair MacKinnon . .
Freelance Auctioneering Seminar with Rod Burnett . . .
2016 Convention Entertainment - Robert Larrabee . . .
2016 Convention Entertainment - Drew Gregory. . . . .
Auction Equipment For Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
With Deepest Sympathy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Treadz Auto Sued In $5m Class Action Along With AMVIC
International Livestock Auctioneer Championship . . . .
Here, There, and Everywhere with “Wild Bill”. . . . . . .
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HAROLD RAVEN
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GENERAL MANAGER
LYNETTA SOMERS
SALES MANAGER
Bay #1, 4768 Riverside Dr.
Red Deer, Alber ta T4N 2N7
Phone: 403.342.2000
Fax: 403.347.9290
[email protected]
www.ravenprinting.ca
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Message From
The President
It certainly is a good thing that we got
the AMVIC issue rectified before the
election or I think we may have been
hooped. The AMVIC front is quiet
right now. No one is trying to poke
any sticks in our eyes and we are not
stirring up any ant hills.
Greeting to all who are members of
our great association where ever you
are. Here it is the end of June already
and I know many of you are already
working on projects for September
and October. I always think that is
one of the reason my year seems to
go so fast. It is because we are
already working two and three
months ahead of what the date
actually is.
The provincial election was a real
shocker. I really did not expect the
NDP to win this one. It kind of puts the
direction of the province up in the air.
No one really knows what to expect.
I am seeing, and hearing as well the
uncertainty of it all is being reflected
in crowd sizes and money being
spent. Equipment selling prices
certainly has backed off.
But good news holidays are here for
many of you. The kids are out of
school. Things will slow down a bit
now and you will be able to enjoy the
outdoors and your families during
July and August.
Keep auctioneers convention in mind
and get registered soon. If you know
someone who needs to get joined up
as a member encourage them to do
so. And before I forget if you are
needing extra bonding the AAA is
now bonding up to $50,000.00
dollars.
Call our auction association office if
you have any questions or concerns.
If you have suggestions for us feel
free to call us as well.
Don Montgomery
President
Auctioneers’ Association of Alberta
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2015 Executive
PRESIDENT
VICE-PRESIDENT
PAST-PRESIDENT
SECRETARY-TREASURER
DIRECTORS
COMMITTEE
AMVIC & Automotive
Archives
BC Representative
Canadian Liaison
Finance & Investment
Education
Legislative
Membership
Surety
Tyro
2016 Convention
2017 Convention
Webpage
All Around Canadian
Championships
Don Montgomery, Blackfalds . . . . . . . . . . . . . (403) 350-0523
John Arnold, Lethbridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (403) 382-3832
John Perlich, Lethbridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (403) 331-9911
Lorraine Klepper, Red Deer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (403) 340-2070
John Arnold, Lethbridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (403) 382-3832
Frederick Bodnarus, Saskatoon . . . . . . . . . . . (306) 975-9054
Pete Conway, Innisfree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (780) 592-2360
Darrell Domes, Calgary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (403) 276-3375
Cody Hayes, Strathmore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (403) 669-1109
Bill Henke, Langley, BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (604) 888-9536
Dave Johnson, Sylvan Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (403) 630-5256
Dale Menzak, Vegreville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (780) 632-9851
Wade Michener, Calgary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (403) 226-0405
Don Montgomery, Blackfalds . . . . . . . . . . . . . (403) 350-0523
Joe Perlich, Lethbridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (403) 894-0805
Jeff Van Wert, Tilley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (403) 377-2658
TERM
EXPIRY
DATE
2016
2016
2016
2017
2017
2018
2016
2017
2018
2018
2018
Wade Michener
Joe Perlich
Bill Henke
Pete Conway
John Arnold
Cody Hayes, Jeff Van Wert
John Arnold, Pete Conway
Dave Johnson
Ron Sekura
Frederick Bodnarus, Dave Johnson, Jeff Van Wert
John Perlich, Wayne Orsten, Dave Johnson, Cody Hayes
Don Montgomery
Darrell Domes
Ron Victor, Darrell Domes
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Arthur Mitchell
Greetings from Africa
From Alex McDonald
Alex took his auction school in Edmonton last year from Rick Wattie.
I find it amazing that he has started an auction company and is following our rules
as best as possible. He has a trust account and is following our Code of Ethics.
Alex wrote:
"I am running an Auctioneering business now under Namagri Auctioneers and did
my first Auction last weekend. It was a game auction and it went really well. See
attached auction summary. The total turnover was 16.6 Million.
"We sold on catalogue live wild game; they still need to be captured. You can visit
www.namagri.com under Wildlife Services to view our detailed Auction
Catalogue per lot number. Animals are springbuck, klipspringer, kudu, roan and
leopard mounts. On the catalogue you also will see the descriptions of animals.
Your money is 9 times stronger, so it’s a Can$ turnover of 1.84 million."
ANIMAL DESCRIPTION
QTY
Black Impala Ram & 4 Ewes (Breeding Pair)
1 Pair
860,000.00
172,000.00
860,000.00
Blue Wildebeest Females
10
48,000.00
48,000.00
48,000.00
Impala Female
10
54,000.00
52,000.00
50,000.00
2 Pairs
45,000.00
42,500.00
40,000.00
2
35,000.00
30,500.00
26,000.00
3 Pairs
94,000.00
64,375.00
52,000.00
Lechwe Breeding (2 Females & 1 Male)
Lechwe Ram
Nyala Breeding Pair (2 Females)
Nyala Bull
MAX_AMT AVG_AMT MIN_AMT
3
45,000.00
41,666.67
38,000.00
2 Pairs
42,000.00
34,000.00
26,000.00
Roan Breeding Bull
1
70,000.00
70,000.00
70,000.00
Roan Bull
2
55,000.00
52,500.00
50,000.00
Roan Female
2
720,000.00
670,000.00
620,000.00
Roan Heifer
3
510,000.00
496,666.67
470,000.00
Sable Bull
1
70,000.00
70,000.00
70,000.00
Sable Matured Bulls
8
75,000.00
68,500.00
60,000.00
Sable Heifer
17
610,000.00
381,764.71
320,000.00
Oryx Female Breeding Pairs (5 Females)
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Greetings from Africa (con’t)
–5–
2016 Convention
February 4 – 6
Coast Plaza Hotel
1316, 33rd Street N.E.
Calgary, AB
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 248 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and
LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable
programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub
combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences
include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, and housekeeping is provided
daily.
Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a nightclub, an indoor pool,
and a spa tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge
services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Convention Rate: $119.00 per night.
Reservations: 403.248.8888 or 1-800-661-1465
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2016 Convention
Agenda
82nd Annual Auctioneers’
Association of Alberta Convention
February 4th-6th Coast Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
1316 - 33rd Street North East Calgary, Alberta
Thursday February 4th
8:00 a.m. Auction 101 and 201 courses
5:00 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting
6:00 p.m. Welcoming Reception
7:00 p.m. Auctioneers Have Talent Competition
Friday February 5th
7:30 - 8:45 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 - 9:15 a.m. Presidents Welcome
9:15 - 10:45 a.m. Internet Auctions - Tim Hill ( Bid Spotter )
10:45 - 11:00 a.m. Coffee Break
11:00 - 12:00 Noon Good Ideas session - Chaired by Ron Sekura
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Dispute Resolution - Alasdair MacKinnon
2:30 - 2:45 p.m. Coffee Break
2:45 - 3:45 p.m. Q & A - Colin Lloyd Assistant Deputy Minister Service Alberta
4:00 - 5:00 p.m Directors Meeting with Colin Lloyd
6:00 - 7:00 p.m Dinner
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The Legends with Robert Larrabee Part 1
8:00 - 9:30 p.m. Vern Scowan Memorial Tyro Competition
9:30 - 10:30 p.m. The Legends with Rob Larrabee Part 2
Saturday February 6th
7:30 - 8:45 a.m. Beakfast
8:45 - 10:15 a.m. Freelance Auctioneering - Rod Burnett
10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Coffee Break
10:30 - 12:00 noon A.G.M.
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Canadian All Round Auctioneering Championship
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Dinner and Award Presentations
8:30 - 11:00 p.m. Presidents Ball - Drew Gregory
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Auctioneers Have Talent
What started a few years ago as an
inexpensive way of entertaining
ourselves at the welcoming reception
has turned into one of the highlights of
the convention for many people.
Once again if you can sing, dance, tell
jokes, juggle or what ever you are
welcome to take part. There will be a
professional band to back you up and
yes they will have the words for your
favorite tunes.
Bidding on the entertainers not only
can be very profitable for you but also
provides prize money for the winner
and has raised thousands for our
Cancer Fund.
Pete Conway shows off
his Scottish Heritage
Performing in a Kilt
Last Year
98 Deluxe Guest Rooms
Executive & Jacuzzi Suites
JB’s Lounge & Remington’s Grill
Meeting & Convention Facilities
Indoor Pool & Whirlpool
Free Wireless
Free Parking
Reservations
1-800-661-8793
403-343-6666
blackknightinn.ca
[email protected]
Black Knight Inn
2929 50th Avenue, Red
Deer, Alberta. T4R 1H1
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Dispute Resolution Seminar
with
Alasdair MacKinnon
Alasdair MacKinnon has been on the
front line of conflict resolution mediation,
negotiation and training for over 35
years.
Alasdair had over a 20 year career in the
RCMP and dealt daily with individuals
and families in high conflict and crisis
situations. While in the RCMP Alasdair
was trained in principled negotiations.
He served for 5 years on the Frog Lake
Cree, First Nations Reserve and on
Fishing Lake Metis Settlement and
served 4 years on the Red Deer City
RCMP Public Relations Unit.
He completed his B.A. Degree in English
at Mount Allison University in New
Brunswick, a Certificate in Conflict
Management in Mediation and
Negotiation, a Certificate in Arbitration
and a Certificate in Environmental
Management through the University of
Calgary. After retiring from the RCMP,
Alasdair worked for 10 years for the
Natural Resources Conservation Board
in the area of environmental compliance
and inspections and in conflict
resolution.
In 2006, Alasdair founded MacKinnon
Communications Group Inc. which
offers a variety of conflict resolution
services and training workshops in
effective collaborative communication,
conflict mitigation and leadership skill
building.
Alasdair is a nationally Chartered
Mediator and Registered Family
Mediator. He is the past President of the
Alberta Family Mediation Society and
currently serves on the Board of
Directors for the ADR Institute of Alberta.
Alasdair has completed well over 800
mediations and is a contract instructor in
Continuing Education for both Olds
College and Red Deer College and the
ADR Institute of Alberta in conflict
mitigation, effective communication and
leadership training.
For more information, contact:
RICK WATTIE - Auctioneer/Instructor
Phone: (780) 453-6964 Fax: (780) 447-7307
Toll Free: 1-888-453-6964
Email: [email protected]
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Freelance Auctioneering Seminar
with Rod
Burnett
I, Rod Burnett was born in 1975 and
raised in Chilliwack BC. My Parents
are Mike and Zeta Burnett and my Dad
Mike is a champion auctioneer and has
been an auctioneer for 45 plus years.
My parents have always owned and
operated businesses from auctions to
retail stores and dude ranches, but one
thing that always remained a constant
was and is the buying and selling of
everything and anything. That over a
course of time ended up being an
education I could not have lived
without as it has taken me to where I
am now.
I graduated from Sardis Senior
Secondary School in 1993 and had
already worked and set up more
auctions then most auctioneers three
times my age. I helped with antique
furniture and car auctions along with
horse and tack auctions from the time I
was just a little guy which in turn is
probably why this is no surprise but I
went to World Wide College of
Auctioneering in Mason City, Iowa and
graduated in 1995. I truly was not
planning on being in the auction
industry, as that was my dad and
uncle's thing, but boy was I way off on
that one!!!!
After Mason City I came back to
Canadian Auction Groups public car
auction in Surrey BC where I was
employed as a contract ringman prior
to going to auction school on Tuesday
evenings and Saturdays. I slowly
began getting small amounts of mic
time and over the course of the next six
months gradually kept getting more
and more time behind the mic. I then
took a job at the wholesale car auction
called Vancouver Auto Auction and it
was a closed dealer auction that sold
to Adesa in the late 90's. During this
time I also sold sales for Tom Dewalt in
Prince George at Central Interior
Auction and for Joe Butler in Kamloops
at Frontier Auction on a weekly basis.
In the spring of 2000 a move to Alberta
brought more opportunity for an
auctioneer than the west coast. I was
selling at Adesa Calgary, Edmonton,
Vancouver and Adesa Winnipeg on a
weekly basis along with regular cattle
sales at Thorsby Auction Mart and two
public car auctions a week at Osman
Auction. I was also selling Sunday
farm auctions and evening horse
auctions along with weekend classic
car auctions. In 1 year I did 327
auctions!! That really is more auctions
then some auctioneers will do in their
entire career and while doing all these
auctions I was buying and renovating
farms and operating a land clearing
business, trust me being that busy is
probably not recommended. In 2007 , I
sold the land clearing business and
moved back to British Columbia to be
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Freelance Auctioneering Seminar
with Rod
Burnett (con’t)
closer to family and let the
grandparents be closer to their
grandchildren. I continued flying and
driving all over the country to sell my
weekly car auctions for another year. I
ran across a fellow named Don Raffan
and I started to use Valley Auction as
my home base and concentrate on
livestock and heavy equipment. This
would allow me to stop travelling so
much and I made Armstrong my home
for the next 5 years. In this time I
always kept doing my niche classic car
auctions as not many people can truly
pull one of those off the way I believe
they should be done. I have done and
am doing classic car auctions for the
likes of Harrold Henninger, Kenny
Knight, Electric Garage, Manheim
Classic, and many many others over
the years. In 2013 I took a position as
head auctioneer for Danny Fayad and
Manheim Edmonton and within six
months I was living in Alberta again,
was the Head Auctioneer, Arbitration
Manager, and Director of Operations
for Manheim Edmonton plus continue
to contract my services to various
other auctions as a contract
auctioneer.
Off the top of my head, I have worked
as a contract auctioneer for Canadian
Auction Group, Vancouver Auto
Auction, Central Interior Auction,
Frontier Auction, Valley Auction, Adesa
Auto Auction, Thorsby Auction Mart,
Lawrence Auctioneering, Manheim
Auto Auction, Canadian Public
Auction, Wildrose Auction, Wheatland
Auction, Lindstrand Auction, Sekura
Auction, Olson Auctioneers, Michener
Allen Auctioneering, Electric Garage,
Kenny Knight, Car Crazy, Haydn
Auctioneers, Vold Jones and Vold,
Ducks unlimited, Harrold Henninger,
Abbotsford Auction, Aldergrove
Auction, Pagam Auctioneer and don't
forget to add in all the charity auctions
and 4H sales etc. I personally raised
over one million dollars for the Calgary
Childrens Hospital. I have sold sales
all across western Canada and have
sold cattle auctions in California,
Oregon and South Carolina.
Before I was an auctioneer I was just
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Freelance Auctioneering Seminar
with Rod
Burnett (con’t)
an “auction grunt” for my dad. He had
won the 1990 British Columbia
Auctioneer Championship and
everyone including myself thought it
was a great accomplishment and
pretty darn cool. For those of you who
may not know, Mike Burnett is and
was considered the “Godfather” of the
wholesale car auction industry and
was “the man” for many many years.
Once I became an auctioneer in 1995 I
thought that if I could match my dads
accomplishments as an auctioneer
that I would have done a very good job
within my career and this leads me into
Rod Burnett the competitive
auctioneer.
1999, 1st contest entered – Win, BC
Auctioneer Champion
My dad and I bookended the decade
with the same victory, and at this point
early in my career I felt a sense of
accomplishment and told myself that I
didn't need to go into any more
contests.
2005, 2nd contest entered – Win,
World Auctioneer Champion
2005, 3rd contest entered – Win,
Canadian Auctioneer Champion
Now I have a world, Canadian, and
Provincial Title and I have surpassed
what I thought I could do, I told myself
that I didn't need to go into any more
contests
2007, 4th contest entered – Win, BC
Auctioneer Champion
I had moved from Alberta back to BC
and “WILD” Bill Henke called me and
said enter the contest and let everyone
know that you are back in the province
and I did and was lucky enough to win.
2009, 5th contest entered – Tie,
Livestock Markets Association of
Canada Canadian Livestock
Champion Auctioneer
After a tie break I received reserve
champion and had sold 10 head of cull
cows in 6 years
2009, 6th contest entered – 11th
Calgary Stampede International
Livestock Auctioneer Champion
2010, 7th contest entered – Win,
Livestock Markets Association of
Ca n a d a , Ca n a d i a n L i v e s t o c k
Auctioneer Champion
I had the privilege of working with Don
and Peter Raffan for the year at Valley
Auction which helped me with my
livestock ability. Told myself that I didn't
need to enter any more contests.
2010, 8th contest entered – 5th
Calgary Stampede International
Livestock Auctioneers Champion
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Freelance Auctioneering Seminar
with Rod
Burnett (con’t)
2010, 9th contest entered – Runner
up, Livestock Markets Association
USA, quarter final qualifier
2011, 10th contest entered – Win,
Calgary Stampede International
Livestock Auctioneer Champion
The recognition that is received after
winning an event like the Calgary
Stampede is absolutely over the top. I
told myself that I didn't need to enter
any more contests.
2011, 11th contest entered – top 20,
Livestock Markets Association, USA.
South Carolina
2012, 12th contest entered – top 20,
Livestock Markets Association, USA.
California
There is one more title I am going to
actively pursue and that is the World
Auto Auctioneers Championship and if
I win it I will retire from any and all
competition and if I get tired of
competing before I win it then I will
retire from competition also.
The last thing that the auction and
competitive auctioneering industry
have brought me is recognition as to
whom I am within the industry and that
is through all the auctions I have done
and by gaining a name in the
competitive world. The classic car
auctions that are my niche market
have also gained a name for myself
which led to the proposal of a reality tv
show based on myself and my best
ringman PeeWee. We filmed various
teaser spots and promo spots and then
filmed two entire episodes which aired
on Travel Channel and we are now on
the entertainment market for sale and
production. Indigo Films out of San
Fransico is the USA producer but we
are being shopped around for a
potential Canadian one also, the show
is called Auction On Wheels.
I was involved in a charity auction
which was hosted by Sara Mclachlan
and included KD Lang, Barenaked
Ladies, Colin James and Astronaut
Chris Hadfield plus I have worked with
the maker of the Bat Mobile, George
Barris, the host of Pass Time on speed
channel, Brett Wagner, Storage Wars
Dan and Laura , Ricks Restorations –
Rick and Kelly Dale and the odd
playmate from playboy has been
involved in an auction or two!!
All in all for a guy who was reluctant to
become an auctioneer and just wanted
to operate heavy equipment I have
done OK for myself within a very tough
industry. Lastly I am the proudest
father of 3 daughters, a step dad to
another daughter and that my friends
is my real job and true test of a
champion… auctioneering is just a
hobby in comparison.
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2016 Convention
Entertainment
Robert Larrabee
Medicine Hat, Alberta based, Canadian singersongwriter and performer Robert Larrabee has
delighted audiences everywhere from the U.S. to
London to Sydney—and, of course, throughout his
native Canada. Robert has made a name for himself
with a one man act An Evening With
The Legends audience members call
“a great mix of music, talent and
humour”.
Entertaining for over 25 years now
paying full costume tributes to literally
dozens of the greatest entertainers of
all time, Robert can perform music
from literally any genre. Ad into the mix
his gift of comedy and audience
interaction and you have a show for the
entire family to enjoy. Now only an
entertainer but a singer songwriter as
well, Robert always performs a few
tunes from one of his three Albums.
Robert has written his most recent
album “Middle of Something” with top
billboard 100 charting song writer Jess
Cates, and his brother Christian song
writer Chad Cates both live in
Nashville. In 2012 Robert completed
his new CD and in 2013 three songs
were promoted to radio across
Canada. Robert music has been
played on 15 radio stations mostly in eastern Canada, and on over 600 stations around the world.
The CD is available on iTunes and Amazon now and is getting a lot of down loads.
“Nothing moves people like music, especially when it's connected to a special time or place in
their lives, I want my music to be a part of a connection like that.”
Quotes:
One of the most entertaining shows I've seen including talent and humour I would recommend
seeing Robert in action! —Wayne Cameran, The Prince George Citizen
What a Show! He was quick, funny...and the singing was legit. Everyone had a great time. Forget
what you think you know about “impersonators” Robert Larrabee is a true Showman! If Robert
Larrabee comes to your town... do yourself a favour, and SEE THE SHOW! You'll have an
awesome time! —Tyler Veronelly, Morning Show Host, Q14 Stettler, Alberta
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2016 Convention
Entertainment
Drew Gregory
2012/2013/2014 Alberta Country Music
Association nominee for Male Artist, Album of the
Year, and Fan's Choice.
• Opened for various Canadian Artists including
Emerson Drive, Jess Moskaluke, Jason Blaine, Gil Grande.
• Opened for various American artists including Kip Moore and Miranda Lambert at the 2014
Big Valley Jamboree.
• 2013 Video for title track `The Way I Was Raised` added to CMT
• 2013 Big Valley Jamboree Molson Stage
• 2014 Big Valley Jamboree Main Stage with Kip Moore and Miranda Lambert and Bud
Country Fever - Beer Gardens and Main Stage
• 2014 Calgary Chinook Pancake Breakfast with Jason Blaine and Gil Grand
• 2015 Calgary Stampede Nashville North
• 5 piece band covering new / old country / country rock, classic rock and radio released
original songs putting on an energy packed performance
Video from 2013 at BVJ
http://youtu.be/ZbBz8OvKvbY?list=UU4cEh_KF-Nn5EG7nFKD60bQ
Video of ACMA showcase
https://youtu.be/kS-kn9agu9k
www.drewgregorymusic.com
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Auction
Equipment
For Sale
Seven directional “AUCTION” signs that
do not fall down.
Over-the-shoulder voice projector PA.
Three Realistic 40-watt amplifiers that
work on 110 or 12 volt.
NOTICE
On May 4th 2015 it was decided that the
Auctioneers Association of Alberta will
offer an optional $50,000.00 surety
coverage for $750.00 per year on
approved applications.
VHF Wireless AKG microphone.
With Deepest
Sympathy
Two steel box speakers.
Oak table-top dais.
Two Shure microphones.
Two loud hailer horns.
Two loud hailer horns on roof rack.
8’ vinyl “AUCTION” banner.
Would like to sell together.
$1,200.00 OBO
Herb Sept passed
away March 26,
2015.
He was a member of
the Auctioneers’
Association of
Alberta from 1953 to
1994.
Herb Sept
June 17, 1919 —
March 26, 2015
Call Bob: 403.443.2787
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Treadz Auto Sued In
$5M Class Action Along
With AMVIC
Vehicle owners say automotive watchdog failed to investigate
concerns when consignment company didn't pay
CBC News, Jun 23, 2015
The province's automotive industry
watchdog AMVIC is being sued for
negligence along with Treadz Auto, a
now defunct vehicle consignment
company, in a $5-million dollar classaction lawsuit.
The lawsuit alleges Treadz failed to pay
owners after their vehicles were sold and
did not remove liens from the vehicles.
"Let's just say I'm not in a great place
financially because of this," said Jesse
Hare, who is part of the class action.
He consigned a truck to Treadz in June,
2014. He no longer has the truck, but
owes $10,000 dollars on it, and has been
making $550 monthly payments on the
vehicle for the past year.
"I don't have a vehicle. Obviously, I don't
want to decline my payments because
my credit's going to be shot after that,"
said Hare, who has not received any
money from Treadz.
The lawsuit also takes aim at Service
Alberta. It alleges the province failed to
properly oversee the Alberta Motor
Vehicle Industry Council (AMVIC).
claims AMVIC didn't investigate
consumers' concerns properly and didn't
compensate them adequately.
AMVIC has declined comment.
When asked about the case in the
Alberta Legislature Monday, Service
Alberta Minister Deron Bilous said
AMVIC would be reviewed as part of the
new government's ongoing review of all
the province's agencies, boards and
commissions.
None of the allegations has been proven
in court.
Jesse Hare consigned a truck to Treadz last year Service Alberta minister Deron
and says he still has not received any money from Bilous wouldn't comment on the
the company. (Google Street View)
lawsuit because he said it is before
the courts. (CBC)
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INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK AUCTIONEER CHAMPIONSHIP
JULY 10 - 11, 2015
STAMPEDE PARK & OLDS AUCTION MART
ALSO FEATURING: BRAND CONSIGNMENT SALE
OLDS AUCTION MART, OLDS, AB
2015 EVENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, JULY 10 — Olds Auction Mart, Olds, AB
9 a.m.
Auctioneer Orientation
10 a.m.
Preliminary Round
SATURDAY, JULY 11 — Agrium Western Event Centre,
Stampede Park, Calgary, AB
9 a.m.
Judges and Auctioneer Finalists orientation
and brunch, International Room
11 a.m.
Final Round, featuring Brand
Consignment Sale, Agrium Western Event Centre
5 p.m.
Reception for Contestants and
Brand Consigners, Rotary House
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INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK AUCTIONEER CHAMPIONSHIP
AUCTIONEER JUDGING FORMAT
FRIDAY, JULY 10 — Olds Auction Mart
Contestants will be judged by a panel of five judges,
the high and low scores will be dropped and an
average of the remaining three will be used.
The aggregate score of both the Preliminary Round
and Final Round will be used to determine the final
placings. Preliminary and Final Round scores will
not be posted; only the end results will be public
knowledge. The scores are based on:
• Spotting bids
• Rhythm, clarity, voice control
• Appearance, mannerisms, and deportment
• Repartee and timing
• Livestock knowledge and ability to conduct a sale
Contestants will start their own draft of cattle. Each
contestant will sell a minimum of four drafts in the
Preliminary Round at the Olds Auction Mart.
SATURDAY, JULY 11 — Agrium Western Event Centre,
Stampede Park
Ten finalists will sell four drafts of the Brand
Consignment Cattle, plus one more consignment.
Selling order will be on a draw basis. The scores
from the Preliminary Round will be carried
forward.
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INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK AUCTIONEER CHAMPIONSHIP
HOST MARKET
Olds Auction Mart
Established in 1953, the second of its kind in Alberta, Olds Auction
Mart is currently owned and managed by those same families. The
Mart has grown to be one of the largest volume trading centres in
Alberta. The modern facility offers a capacity of 5,000 calves and
feeder cattle, handling them efficiently and accurately. Top priority is
put on clean bedded pens with minimal stress on the handling of
livestock. The second auction ring sells dairy cattle, baby calves, hogs,
sheep and goats. Seven licensed, bonded auctioneers with over 150
years of combined experience and a support staff of fifty people
handle sales with expertise. Special sales for machinery, horses and
real estate are held throughout the year. Regular sales are held each
Tuesday and feeder cattle sales are every Friday. Pre-sorted calf sales
happen in the fall, featuring carload lots of fresh ranch calves.
The Canadian Livestock Market Auctioneers Competition was
introduced as an added dimension to Round-Up in 1979, limited only
to Canadian contestants. In July, 1989 the competition expanded to
become the International Livestock Auctioneers Competition at the
Calgary Stampede and was opened to contestants from around the
world.
Auctioneers are an integral part of the livestock industry and are used
to establish the livestock market value. The key to having a successful
competition is to draw top market auctioneers from
across Canada and the world, as well as have buyers and bidders
provide an authentic sale setting.
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