March-2012 - Auctioneers` Association of Alberta

INDEX
Message from the President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Executive & Past Presidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Media Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
General Meeting Minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 11
Auctioneers Convention Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 13
Auctioneering - A Tough Call at the Start
(Red Deer Advocate Write-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Convention 2012 - Pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 - 19
2013 Convention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 - 22
Letter from Cancer Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
New Director “Dwayne Dunkle” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Clausen’s “Retire Over 4 Decades” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Qualifications for Auctioneers “Scott Hood”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
The Gem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 - 28
Picker’s Auction Off Treasures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 - 30
Bulletin to Auctioneers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 - 32
HAROLD RAVEN
GENERAL MANAGER
BERNI SMITHMAN
SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Bay #1, 4768 Riverside Dr.
Red Deer, Alber ta T4N 2N7
Phone: (403) 342-2000
Fax:
(403) 347-9290
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Letter From The President
First of all I would like to thank our immediate Past President – Robert
Lind – your last 2 years as president were a great success. Director's
meetings were both productive and enjoyable and your involvement in
the conventions was first class. Thanks again Robert for being a great
president.
Well it looks like an exciting year ahead for our association with the last
convention being a home-run; they just keep getting better & better.
Darrell Domes has been working hard to keep our web presence top of mind
and providing visitors with a good idea of what our association is all about.
Thanks to Darrell Johnston, The Tyro Contest went over without a hitch. It's always such a great
pleasure to see new auctioneers coming into their own on a level playing field. Thank goodness
for the stewardship of our active past presidents and especially Ron Sekura who guides us with a
steady hand thru his tireless work on the Surety Committee and also handles many other
committees.
I know Wade Michener has been representing the Association so well thru his involvement with the
AMVIC Committee and communications with the Federal Government Sale of Crown Assets Division.
Education Committee has become an integral part of what our association has to offer and Don
Montgomery and his team are developing courses and clearing a path for what looks to be a
meaningful, worthwhile educational process for Alberta auctioneers. Don's work in education
will be a progressive year for both of these committees and we look forward to some interesting
developments as the future unfolds in this regard.
It is a great benefit to the association to have a very well respected Businessman / Banker /
Auctioneer overseeing our finance committee John Arnold's insights and recommendations in
the finance committee have been very helpful.
Of course Lorraine Klepper is the driving force behind all of the committees, I hope Lorraine
knows how much she is appreciated by all of us.
Congratulations to Dwayne Dunkle of Castor our newest board member, we are looking
forward to working with you.
So, the committees have been hard at work for our members. If you know a fellow auctioneer
who is not yet a member or perhaps has not attended a convention for a while make sure he or she
feels welcome. Invite them aboard. Feel free to be involved – Your Association is Worth the Effort.
Thank you,
John Perlich, President
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2011 Executive
PRESIDENT
VICE-PRESIDENT
PAST-PRESIDENT
SECRETARY-TREASURER
DIRECTORS
COMMITTEE
AMVIC & Automotive
Canadian Liason
Education
Global Auctions
Media
Membership
Legislative
Surety
Tyro
Investment & Finance
Web Page:
2013 Convention
2014 Convention
Auction Competition
John Perlich, Lethbridge . . . . . . . . . . . . (403) 331-9911
Don Montgomery, Blackfalds . . . . . . . . (403) 350-0523
Robert Lind, Buck Creek . . . . . . . . . . . (780) 542-0123
Lorraine Klepper, Red Deer . . . . . . . . . (403) 340-2070
John Arnold Lethbridge . . . . . . . . . . . . (403) 382-3832
Pete Conway, Innisfree . . . . . . . . . . . . . (780) 592-2360
Darrell Domes, Calgary. . . . . . . . . . . . . (403) 276-3375
Dwayne Dunkle, Castor . . . . . . . . . . . . (403) 740-6251
Darrell Johnston, Red Deer . . . . . . . . . . (403) 352-3675
Ben Kellert, Barrhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . (780) 307-3251
Dale Menzak, Vegreville . . . . . . . . . . . . (780) 632-9851
Wade Michener, Calgary. . . . . . . . . . . . (403) 333-7355
Don Montgomery, Blackfalds . . . . . . . . (403) 350-0523
John Perlich, Lethbridge . . . . . . . . . . . . (403) 331-9911
Gerald Zimmerman, Wetaskiwin . . . . . (780) 361-7437
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Ron Sekura
Darrell Johnston & Gerald Zimmerman
John Arnold, Ron Sekura, Brad Neal
Darrell Domes
Darrell Domes & Wayne Orsten
Darrell Domes, Darrell Johnston, & Ben Kellert
Ron Victor, John Perlich
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Media Release
The Auctioneers Association of Alberta held its' 78th Annual Convention at the Black
Knight Inn in Red Deer, AB on February 2 to February 4 2012. We had approximately
140 people in attendance.
John Perlich from Lethbridge was elected President. Don Montgomery from
Blackfalds was elected Vice-President.
Dwayne Dunkle of Castor was a newly elected director. Ben Kellert,
Darrell Johnson and Don Montgomery were re-elected as directors.
The other directors are John Arnold, Pete Conway, Darrell Domes, Dale Menzak,
Wade Michener, John Perlich and Gerald Zimmerman.
Lorraine Klepper is Secretary-treasurer.
We held our second annual All Around Canadian Auctioneer Championship.
Dwayne Dunkle, Castor, came in 1st,Brandon Antonini, Calgary, 2nd and
Chuck Christensen, Airdrie, 3rd.
The Vern Scown Memorial Tyro Contest trophy was won by Sheldon Johnston,
Clive. The Tyro contest is an auction contest for auctioneers who have graduated
from an auction school within the last two years.
Timberlind Auctions, Buck Creek, won the best business card trophy.
Best web page trophy went to Sekura Auctions of Drayton Valley.
The photo contest was won by Kellert Auctions.
Les Bishop, Wendell Sekura, and Art Patterson were in attendance to receive their
50 yr pin and plaque. Keith Erdman was not in attendance.
Ross Annett, Rick Horn, and Donna Olson were in attendance to receive their 40
years member pin and plaque. Bob Balog, Brant Hurlburt, Bob Dyck, Dean
Berezay, Arthur Clausen, John Isley and Walter Skolarchuck were recognized as 40
year members but were not in attendance.
Neil Purser received his 25 yr pin and plaque. The other 25-year members not in
attendance were Jody Lindstrand, Corey Sekura and Ken Yakimowich.
Distinguished Service Awards went to Ron Victor, Edmonton
Robert Lind presented Lorraine Moore with the President's Award for the late
Norm Moore. Norm contributed so much to the auction industry.
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General Meeting Minutes
February 3, 2012
President Robert Lind called the meeting to order at 3:00 PM. There were 50 members
in attendance.
Lorraine Klepper read the minutes from the last general meeting .Colin Spencer,
Bernie Florkow moved minutes. Carried.
Report of Officers
Robert Lind gave the President's report. (attached) Robert Lind, Rick Wattie moved
report. Carried.
John Arnold gave the financial report: info attached. Ben Kellert, Ron Sekura moved
report. Carried
Ron Sekura gave Surety Committee Report. 105 members have $25,000 surety
coverage and 41 have $15,000. We will discuss changes to our surety coverage
under new business. One of our members had a letter from the real estate board
inquiring about a real estate sale he had done. Our lawyer felt our member had
done it correctly. Have not heard any more from the real estate board. Pete
Conway, Mike Odenbach moved report. Carried.
Report of Standing Committees
AMVIC: Robert read Wade Michener's report (attached)
Canadian Liason: Don Montgomery: report attached
Education Report: Don Montgomery The course Alberta Auctions 101 & 201 was
held again with 21 attending. There has been interest shown by other associations
regarding our course We videoed our course.
Media Report: John Perlich attached
Membership Report: Pete Conway (attached)
Legislative Report: Ron Sekura had nothing to report.
Finance & Investments: John Arnold. (attached)
Archives: John Perlich Magazines are going to the museum in Lethbridge.
Web Page Report: Darrell Domes reported still working on new web page.
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Global Auction: Ben Kellert (attached)
Nominating Committee: Pete Conway: 4 positions open for 3 year terms each
2012 Convention: Don Montgomery. Going well
2013 Convention: Darrell DomeslWayne Orsten. Booked the Deerfoot Inn &
Casino in Calgary for the first weekend of February. Band is booked.
Auction Competition: Ron Victor 19 members registered.
Tyro Contest: Darrell Johnston: 7 contestants for the Tyro. Lots of advertising from
Wheel &Deal &Farm Press.
Unfinished Business
The advertising banner on three New Cap stations was discussed in great deal. It
was decided to continue to advertise on the banner.
Nominations and Elections
Ben Kellert nominated Dwayne Dunkle
Stephen Bredlow nominated Rick Wattie
Don Montgomery ,Ben Kellert, Darrell Domes let their names stand again.
Darrell Domes/Darrell Johnston moved nominations cease. Carried.
Gerald Zimmerman & John Perlich were appointed as scrutinizers.
Elected were Darrell Domes, and Dwayne Dunkle, Ben Kellert, Don Montgomery.
Darrell Johnston /Darrell Domes moved ballots be destroyed. Carried
New Business
Ron Sekura explained the reason for the constitution changes. We would offer
$25,000 surety coverage to new members if they quality. It was $15,000 for the first
5 years then $25,000 after that.
The changes are 8.1.5 change 60% to 100%, delete 8.1.5d, change 8.1.5e to a new
8.1.5d, 8.1.6 is deleted.
Darrell Domes /Don Montgomery moved the changes to the constitution. Carried 100%.
Colin Spencer/Rick Wattie moved we keep the same auditor.
2014 Convention will be in Cochrane.
Deborah May moved meeting be adjourned at 5:20 pm
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2012 Convention (Feb 2 - 4)
Hello everyone and welcome to our 78th Annual Alberta Auctioneer's Convention. It's great to
see you all here and I would like to thank Don Montgomery for doing a great job organizing this
year's convention!
The auctioneer's association has had no major issues throughout this last year other than a
suggestion to bond new auctioneers for the full $25,000 bond to help new auctioneers to get
started which will require a bylaw change at this AGM.
I attended the AMVlC Annual General Meeting in Edmonton which we are very well
represented by Wade Michener on behalf of the Alberta Auctioneer's Association. AMVlC is
a very strong association working for the consumer to regulate and enforce the laws
regarding the automotive sector.
Recently the Alberta Auctioneer's Association sent out a handout to many auctioneers that
did not belong to our association to see if we could attract new members. Hopefully this will
be a positive process to see our association grow to a higher level and to include all
auctioneers in Alberta.
Since graduating from auction school in the Fall of 1998, I became involved in the
association in 1999. It has been a great pleasure to have served on the board for the past 12
years which included being your President for the past 2 years.
Good luck to all of the Tyro Contestants tonight and also to all of the contestants in the 2nd
Annual Canadian All Around Auction Competition tomorrow!
Thanks again,
Robert Lind
President
AUCTIONEERS ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA
AMVIC / AUTOMOTIVE REPORT - JANUARY 2012
AMVIC financially has had a 180 degree turnaround in the past year due to some
belt tightening and the implementation of the $6.25 per vehicle levy. The vast
majority of the levy has been used to establish the $1,500,000 consumer
compensation fund, which I am happy to report to you is now in place and
functioning. With the additional funds available, the Administration Staff has been
able to accomplish many of the goals we as the board of AMVIC have asking for such
as a 1O day turn around for licence renewals as opposed to 6 weeks as was the case
in the past. The Investigations team have been more proactive and in the month of
December alone, mediated almost $350,000 in restitution for Alberta consumers.
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Sales training classes have been relatively consistent over the last 3 years with
approximately 1400 salespersons completing the class every year. Regarding the
vehicle levy, AMVIC was required to submit to Service Alberta an extensive and
detailed business plan regarding the allocation and use of the funds expected to be
generated from the levy. The business plan has been approved and the new Minister
of Service Alberta, Honourable Manmeet Bhullar has agreed to the continuance of
the current funding model (ie: $6.25 per vehicle levy) for the foreseeable future with
an intent to continue to explore alternative funding options.
Wade Michener
EDUCATION COMMITEE REPORT 2012
As per our long term goal the Education Committee continues to move along at a
smooth and even pace. Only one seminar was required again this year. This was
given on Thursday as a lead-in to 2012 Convention. This practice seems to be
working very well. Many of those who attend the course have stayed to attend the
convention and/or participate in the tyro.
There were 21 attendees who attended Auction 101 & 201. There was very good
class participation with positive feedback.
Thanks to Ron Secura, Brad Neal & Lorraine Klepper for acting as course facilitators.
This year we videotaped the course with the purpose of editing it and providing it as
seminar material available to other associations and possibly to the NAA as they have
asked specifically to use and modify our material for their purposes.
I have been in communication with Mike Avery who is the National Education
Director for the NAA. We are exploring how we can be of benefit to each other. We
are considering the possibility of direct internet links so our AAA membership can
access their educational material without being members. Our association may be
the only membership required. A long shot idea thrown out for their consideration is
bringing the 3-Module CAI course to Western Canada. CAI is "Certified Auctioneers
Institute". This is all in the infancy stage. Where it will lead I can only dream. So
much more effort and time could be spent in this position but time is my enemy.
Thank you again for trusting me in this position. So much more effort and time could
be spent in this position but time is my enemy. I can only hope that I accomplish a
little of what we are working on for you.
Don Montgomery, ICCA
AAA EDUCATION DIRECTOR
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MEDIA COMMITTEE REPORT By John Perlich
Our advertised campaign this year ran for 8 weeks and included CTV Edmonton,
CTV Calgary and CTV Lethbridge which gives us optimum coverage for a dollar spent
on TV
We were placed during morning and evening newcasts as well as weekend rotations
and a few NFL football games.
The ads promote our membership, our association as a pillar of our industry and our
website is very prominent.
With an eight week campaign, our TV ads came under budget, with many positive
comments and excellent coverage. I hope the membership feels the expenditure was
worthwhile.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT RED DEER 2012
Membership in the Auctioneers Association is currently 396 members, including
many members from both British Columbia and Saskatchewan.
Welcome to 8 new members who joined the association this past year.
A benefit of membership brochure was made up recently thanks to Ben. We hope
anyone present who hires or knows of auctioneers that are not members of this
association would you pass along one of these brochures to them.
Congratulations to the eighteen members receiving their twenty five to fifty year
membership pins this year. This is very commendable.
A part of membership is serving as a director in our association, along with the three
directors who's term has expired and have agreed to let their name stand, welcome
to anyone interested in these positions.
AUCTIONEERS ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA - Financial Report 2011
The Association had a loss from operations of$ 27,585 in 2011 compared to a
budgeted loss of $ 30,745. Surety Fund income was $ 37,137 including $ 12,137
which was transferred to operating income for a net income of $ 25,500, resulting in
a combined net loss of$ 2,075 compared to a combine loss of $ 16,500 in 2010 and
$ 38,000 in 2009.
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Assets of the Association consist of $ 84,953 in cash on a combined basis, $ 586,000
in investments, $ 1,898 accrued interest, $ 3,179 in receivables, $ 2,266 in inventory
and $ 2,650 in prepaid expenses. The liabilities consist of $ 35,204 in accounts
payable and $ 5,525 in deferred revenue. The accounts payable are made of $
31,000 owing to the Canadian Cancer Society from the sale of prints by members.
Smaller amounts are owed to CTV and Raven Printing. The deferred revenue is
convention registrations paid prior to the end of 2011.
During the year investments in the amount of $ 475,000 matured and this money
was reinvested in a GIC at the Canadian Western Bank at an interest rate of 1.80%
for 1 year.
The Surety Fund currently stands at $ 794,405 consisting of$ 667,747 in cash and
investments and $ 126,658 due from the general fund. The amount due from the
general fund represents accumulated operating losses funded by the Surety Fund.
WEB PAGEL GLOBAL AUCTION GUIDE COMMITTEE REPORT FOR THE
AUCTIONEERS ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA 2012 CONVENTION.
How quickly this year has passed us by. Again; it has been a year where numerous
people, companies and farmers have chosen to disperse of items no longer needed;
by way of public auction. An auction sale continues to be a very viable option for
moving their items.
One of the keys for each and every auction firm is to assure the items that are put
into their care to disperse of, are properly displayed, promoted and receive the
highest possible visibility in the community and even globally.
We at the Auctioneers Association Of Alberta desire to assist with this. There are two
main ways we are able to accomplish this.
#1 is through our own website which continues to undergo updates to more
effectively and efficiently serve our constituents and members. This website allows
membered auction companies the opportunity to check on auction sales which may
be listed in their area and avoid conflicts in listing sales in a certain geographical
location. It also allows the company the advantage of having their sales listed on the
site where potential buyers are able to access pertinent information regarding their
company and the items offered for sale.
#2 is through an organization that has really led the way in the area of listing and
promoting auction companies and their activity over the past number of years.
Global Auction Guide network has continued to improve and grow and is on the
cutting edge of this type of promotion. This year they have again seen an increase in
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the amount of people who have turned to them for information regarding the
availability of items being offered for sale by auction. In fact, there has been a 20
percent increase in first time visitors throughout 20ll.Global Auction Guide's Dwayne
Leslie says "With over 7 million visitors per year Global continues to deliver
auctioneers more potential bidders than any other means of advertising.”
Global is very happy to continue to offer the free auction calendar to the Auctioneers
Association Of Alberta and they are planning to upgrade the calendar later this year
to give it a more modern look to match the calendar system on other network
partners.
At the end of2011 Global made the decision to remove themselves from the Central
Auction Hub which was an industry initiative launched many years ago in
conjunction with Global and AuctionZip.com. The system needed major upgrades
for reliability and AuctionZip made the decision not to allocate any resources to fix
the problems.
In the short term this means Auctioneers are unable to send their sale bills to the
Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario auctioneer association websites and a few
other minor websites. They can still manually go to those sites and enter their data.
In the medium term Global is building a new site at AuctionGuy.com which will be
the new hub for the industry. It is in very early beta testing if you look at the site
today, but they are working with 11 industry service providers to incorporate their
data into this new website.
This will make for a much stronger system as everyone wants to be part of this new
initiative even when they did not want to work with the old system.
To begin with Auctioneers Association of Alberta members will not see much
difference, but moving forward it will open up many more opportunities for
auctioneers to get more exposure for their upcoming sales.
Our desire is to continue to offer each AAA member opportunities and tools to better
market their products and the integral services which they continue to provide with
the utmost of pride and integrity.
Respectfully submitted by Ben Kellert
AAA CONVENTION REPORT 2012
The first weekend of February 2012 was the annual gathering of auctioneers from
across Alberta. This year there was a total attendance of 140. I think everyone had a
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good time, caught up on some visiting, shared some stories and hopefully took
something new home with them to apply in their own world of auctioneering.
Thursday evening's reception was held at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame. The
museum was available to everyone who attended to enjoy. Between the exhibits and
the interactive activities provided by the museum it was chance to see something
most of us have just driven by as we travel Hwy 2. Many commented that they were
going to stop again with their families.
Rob Ronnie Catering provided their usual great service and did a wonderful job
hosting the food services and h'orderves. The liquor services were provided via the
Lacombe Kinsmen Club. The liquor was provided at cost to us. The AAA did give
them a donation to their community minded club who does a lot of good things for
others all year long.
Friday morning and post lunch seminar time period was times of refreshing and
personal renewal by all who attended. Our speaker 18 year old Dausen Kluin was a
perfect example of overcoming life's obstacles and pressing courageously toward our
goals. Ben Crane was also a prime example of how to be all that we can be. He not
only entertained us with his brand of humor, music and art but spoke of how we are
made for a special purpose in life and it is ours if we reach for it.
These two guests caused laughter, tears and soul searching among every one of us.
Dwight Arthur of PhotoTek awed us all with how easy it was to take a mediocre
photograph and make it "great" with the help of a tool we all now possess – the
computer.
Our annual AGM was held during the afternoon. Reports were given, business
discussed and executive Leadership voted in or reestablished.
Of course Friday evening was the Tyro Auctioneering contest (Beginning
Auctioneers). Sheldon Johnston was our contest winner. I know that must have made
his father Darrel and Grampa Ray Johnston happy. That makes 1st, 2nd, 3rd,
generation Johnston all in the auction business.
Saturday was the 2nd annual Canadian Auctioneering Contest. There were 19
participants showing off their ability to sell. Dwayne Dunkle of Dunkle Auction
Services in Castor was our 2012 Canadian champion. Thank you Ron Victor for
capably chairing this contest again this year.
Saturday evening was the Presidents Ball. Great food, awards, and recognition of
long time members filled the evening. Our new president elect was introduced.
Congratulations John Perlich.
To cap the weekend off the Alberta Auctioneers Association was royally entertained
by the Celtic band, St. James Gate. This group is taking Alberta like a prairie fire.
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party down.
As convention chairman I want to say thank you to all attended. Thank you to all who
worked make this weekend a success. There is no way I can remember all who participated.
Thanks to Ben Kellert who worked tirelessly behind the scenes all through the
weekend making sure every little detail was looked after.
Thank you, Lorraine for the hours of secretarial work before and after.
Thank you, to my wife Bev, Deb, Gladys & Karan who ran the computers and did the
cashiering and clerking. Some of these ladies barely got to enjoy convention as they
were busy helping to make it flow smoothly.
Thanks you Darrell Johnston for again caring for the Tyro Auction duties this year.
Thank you, to those who participated in the trade show. Again thanks Ben for putting
that together.
Thank you, also to our faithful event sponsors from the Farm Business
Communications (Wheel & Deal) and the Farm Press Group. Also, thank you to
anyone who donated to this convention.
Last but not least, thank you to the Black Night Inn for the great job they did in
hosting this convention. The food was great. The staff worked tirelessly to make our
plans their plans.
Now the torch is past to the organizers of the 2013 AAA Convention in Calgary – I
am looking forward to that event with great anticipation as it looks like is going to be
a good one.
Convention Chairman 2012 Don Montgomery
Media Release
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The Association presented the Canadian Cancer Society with a check for
$31,190.00
Don Oberg was recognized as the top seller of the pictures that raise money for the
cancer society. Don raised $15,100.00 himself selling Bernie Brown prints. These
pictures are Bernie Brown prints that the association purchases and the members
sell them with all funds going to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Next years Convention will be held in Calgary and we will be holding our third All
Around Canadian Auctioneer Championship at the convention.
For more information call 403-340-2070.
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Auctioneering a Tough Call at the Start
Paul Cowley Red Deer Advocate, Monday Feb. 6, 2012
Edward McCormack describes grabbing the
microphone at his first auction as an experience
akin to stepping out in front of a crowd to belt out a
tune having never sung a note before.
"And if you get it wrong, they'll kill you," he said with
a chuckle.
The 44-year-old from Clandonald, Alta., near
Vermilion, was one of 19 auctioneers from three
provinces taking the stage at the Black Knight Inn on
Saturday for the Second Annual All Around
Canadian Auctioneer Championship Competition.
McCormack is a relative latecomer to the
auctioneering business. A farmer, carpenter and allround jack of all trades, the thought of being an
Tim Kriel of Innisfail does his
auctioneer had always been in the back of his mind.
best selling at the All Around
"Right from when I was a kid, I always love the
Canadian Auctioneer
auctioneer's chant," he said. "You could sit and listen
Championship Competition.
to it all day."
Encouraged by his wife, he took his training at the
Auctioneers Training Centre in Regina. Almost exactly three years ago he did his first auction.
"My first job was in my hometown selling livestock. That was really tough," he recalls. Despite the
nerves, that first gig went well and he's been chanting ever since and steadily improving his skills.
"I think you get more fluid," he said when asked about the learning curve. "You have a better
rhythm, a better chant. "You get to understand the price of things a little better."
Working cattle auctions is one of the more challenging jobs for auctioneers. They are faced with
an audience with loads of knowledge but short on patience. Set the starting price too low and
you'll hear about it. "At a cattle auction they have no mercy on you," he said with a grin. "It's a war."
That's not to say it's not a great job. He loves it and the people he deals with at auctions and highly
recommends it to others. His only regret is he wished he started doing it when he was 18, he said.
Innisfail's Tim Kreil is a gas plant operator and he too had been bitten by the auction bug early but
waited for years before pursuing it. He graduated from Red Deer's International School of
Auctioneering in 2008.
"I grew up in a farming industry and I just always liked auctions and going to auction sales with my
father and family. I thought it was just fun and I always like the way they chanted and thought I'd
like to give it a try."
The hardest things about learning the business are developing the confidence to get up in front of
a crowd and then being able to search the room for bids all the while chanting out the latest price.
"When you're starting out it's a little stressful at times," said the auctioneer, who works for Pilgrim
Auction, out of Olds.
"It's really tough if you have stuff and you have people that think they are there only for a bargain
and they're not willing to bid very willingly. Those sales are really tough to sell."
But he loves meeting the people who turn out for auctions and knowing at the end of the day he's
done a good job for sellers
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Second Annual All Around
Canadian Auctioneer Competition
The Auctioneers Association of Alberta
held its second annual All Around
Canadian Auctioneer Competition in
Red Deer at the Black Knight Inn on
Saturday, February 4, 2012.
There were 19 contestants from all over
Alberta from LaCrete to Lethbridge and
from B.C. to Saskatchewan competing
in the contest.
Congratulations to Dwayne Dunkle
form Castor who placed first, Brandon
Antonini from Calgary who placed
second and Chuck Christensen from Airdrie who placed third. Each received a
trophy and a beautiful belt buckle.
2012 Graduates of Alberta Auction 101 & 201
left to right, back row: Trica Domes, Loren Steyer, Chuck Christensen, Brandon
Antonini, Ryan Holt, Ron Sekura, Sharon Starling, Gena-Marie Williamson, Maurice
Patterson, Jesse Starling, Ron Costain, Jeff Van Wert, Isaac Peters.
left to right, middle row: Karen Roberts-Bogstie, Cody Hayes, Jayne Wourms, Sheryl
Van Wert, Wendy Patterson, Bob Layton, Gerri Gelych, Nick Gelych, Lorraine Klepper
front: Don Montgomery
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Robert Lind presenting Lorraine Moore with
“Presidents Award” in memory of Norm Moore
Robert Lind presenting 25 year pin
and plaque to Neil Purser
Bud Haynes presenting Rick Horn
with 40 year pin and plaque
Robert Lind presenting Ross Annett
with 40 year pin and plaque
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Robert Lind presenting Donna Olson
with 40 year pin and plaque
Robert Lind presenting Wendell Sekura
with 50 year pin and plaque
Robert Lind presenting Art Patterson
with 50 year pin and plaque
Linda Baggaley presnting Leo Bishop
with 50 year pin and plaque
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Robert Lind presenting plaque to Hugh Sangster
of “Wheel and Deal” for all their support
Hugh Sangster presenting trophy to
Ben Kellert for best photo
John Perlich presenting
Robert Lind with gavel
Don Oberg and Nichola Lasteila for the Cancer Society. Nochola presented Don with a
plaque for collecting the most money on the sale of pictures for the Cancer Society.
Don presented Nichola with a cheque for $31,190 from the sale of all pictures.
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Tyro Contestants
l to r: Karen Roberts-Bogstie, Sheldon Johnston
Maurice Patterson, Nick Gelych, Gina Marie
Williamson, Ron Costain, Michael Jennings
Darrell Johnston presenting Sheldon Johnston
with Vern Scown Memorial Tyro Trophy
Wendal and Ron Sekura receiving
plaque for “Best Web Page”
Ron Sekura presenting Ron Victor
with “Distinguished Service Award”
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Convention 2013
Canadian Pickers will be at our 2013 Convention in Calgary.
Saturday Feb 2, 2013 2:00-4:00 pm
They will do a 45 minute
presentation, followed by a
45 minute Q & A session
about all sorts of topics: the
making of a TV show, their
merchandise, their auction
experiences, their reading of
the antiques and collectables
market, and any questions
those in attendance might
have. They are receptive to
any suggestions you might
have.
Look through your antiques and maybe you will be able to sell them to these guys.
Please let us know of anything you would like to see at the
convention, speakers, entertainment... give us your ideas.
We will be having an “Auctioneers Have Talent”
so bring your jokes, dancing shoes, kilts juggling
paraphernalia, guitars, voices, drums, horns,
spoons, violins, bagpipes. You will be
performing not auctioning.
It will be fun, so plan to participate.
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Convention 2013
Introduction to Lee
Dinwoodie
When it comes to natural beauty
Western Canada has it all from the
rugged majestic Rocky Mountains to
the wide-open prairies, pristine
lakes and glacier – fed rivers. From
amidst this spectacular landscape
country music artist Lee Dinwoodie lives and creates his special brand of music. His
inspiration stems from a deep kind of musical energy that comes from a solid foundation of
family and tradition.
Lee was born in the small prairie town of Lavoy, Alberta. The youngest of six children, he
spent his early years growing up on the family farm that had been passed down through the
generations. He saw his Dad work the land with a passion and love that Lee inherited and
carries through to his music. Like his Dad, Lee possesses a solid work ethic and love for
what he does.
Lee's first musical influance growing up was listening to his mother sing and play piano.
Her gospel music filled their home with joy. She touched people deeply with her voice
and sense of spirit. Lee started singing around the home with his mother and learned to
feel the music and interpret each song to make it his own. He soon realized his own love
and gift of music when his mother bought him a guitar at the age of 15. Immediately he
began writing songs and became inspired by the artists his parents listened to such as
Charlie Pride, Hank Snow and Wilf Carter. Lee began developing his own voice and style.
It became apparent that he found his true gift in country music and his ability to entertain
and excite a crowd.
Before long Lee started performing weekend gigs and playing and singing covers and some
originals. He began to follow the business side of country music and found himself at BC
Country Music Week in Vancouver where he had to opportunity to showcase his talent.
His soulful voice captivated the crowd. It also got the attention of one of Canada's most
well-known producers – Roy Warhurst. This led to Lee's first CD,“Personally” being
produced by Roy. Lee wrote the majority of the songs on his first CD.
“Personally” was well received by Canadian radio along with this music videos on CMT.
He appeared on the nationally broadcast “Capital Country” and “Inside Trax” and saw his
videos generate national airplay on Much Music's “Outlaws and Heroes”. His talent was
soon recognized by the producers of CBC-TV's “The Tommy Hunter Show” and Lee was
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to appear nationally with Patti Loveless, Kitty Wells, Hank Snow, Joel Sonnier and Gary
Fjellgarde. After the press and radio attention, Lee was very much in demand in the live circuit
headlining many festivals, rodeos, fairs and cattleman events.
Lee recorded his second album "Rewind" which had great success in Canada and hit the Top 10
in Europe. In 2010/11, he released the single "Paycheck to Paycheck" which hit #1 in Europe!
Due to his success, he has performed at many music festivals and events such as Big Valley
Jamboree, Merritt Mountain Music Festival, PNE, Calgary Stampede and Festival Country
Rendez-Vous in Craponne, France. He has also had the honor of entertaining the Prince of
Monaco!
As Lee's desire to create music and career grew, he travelled to Nashville and recorded
numerous songs while becoming increasingly well-known in the Nashville scene with features
on TNN on several occasions. In the early 90's Lee met Dean Dillon, hit songwriter for George
Strait, and an enduring friendship began that influenced his style. Lee is currently working on
new material for his next CD.
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NEW DIRECTOR • Dwayne Dunkle •
Dwayne was born and raised north of Castor and it is where he currently resides today. He
has a wife, Deanna who is a registered nurse; and two children...a daughter Jenessa who is
12 years old, and a son Darien who is 8 years old. He owns and operates Dunkle Auction
Services and specializes in farm, estate, and antique auctions. He also contract auctioneers
for several different auction companies. He also own the Castor Car Wash, and has a small
herd of cattle. He is excited about being elected to the board of directors and is looking
forward to working closely with a great group of people.
Clausens Retiring After Over Four Decades
Arthur & Catherine Clausen are retiring after over four decades in business serving Edmonton
and Alberta in the antiques and fine arts; both in retail and by public auction. Their time line
began with they both left the Public School teaching positions in 1969 to devote efforts to
their first business venture “Glenora Gallery". This small collectibles outlet was a failure but an
invaluable business learning experience. For several years “Cripps Clausen Auction
Consultants Ltd." was a successful grounding for a foothold in the Edmonton area auction
industry and to be accepted credible and knowledgeable antique and Canadiana
auctioneers. Arthur imported English and European antiques by container for several years
and the retail outlet "Arthur Clausen Antiques" was known for quality merchandise. Then,
due to the devastating National Energy policy of the 1980's the Clausen's survived in business
by liquidating their large inventory by auction via"Arthur Clausen & Sons Auctioneers". And
so it was.
Their family has been involved in the building of the business from the beginning. Currently
Michael is an accredited appraiser, CPPA and an antique dealer. Steven is a free lance
auctioneer with indepth knowledge on fine art and antiques. Kirstin is CEO of Britannia
Mines Museum. Over the decades Arthur & Catherine have been supporters of the
Auctioneers Association of Alberta and Canada. Both have held executive and Presidential
positions. They have aided in the pursuit of fair rules and Government regulations for
auctioneers, and the industry. Indeed, the Clausen's have left a positive footnote to the
growth and development story of auctions in Edmonton and Alberta.
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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Qualifications for Auctioneers
The Public Auctions Regulation says that no individual may conduct the bidding at a sale
by public auction unless the individual is qualified. An individual is qualified to conduct
the bidding at a sale by public auction if they are a full member in good standing with the
Auctioneers' Association of Alberta. If they are not a member of the Association they
must:
(a) be 18 years of age or older,
(b) be a Canadian citizen, and has been a resident of Canada for at least 3 consecutive
months immediately prior to the date of the sale
(c) have successfully completed an auction course recognized by the Director, or
have been an auctioneer in another jurisdiction for at least one year immediately
prior to the date of the sale
There are currently eleven courses recognized. Three are situated in Alberta. One
institution offers the course by correspondence.
As the regulator of public auctions in Alberta, our mandate is consumer protection.
When reviewing a course to determine if it should be recognized, we must ensure that
the auctioneer will learn and understand the laws that will apply to them. To be
recognized the course must educate the student on the Fair Trading Act and the Public
Auctions Regulation. Auctioneers must know their legal responsibilities if they want to
conduct business in Alberta. We will not recognize a course if they do not address items
like licensing, trust accounts, statutory declarations, record keeping and the standards of
conduct. These can be taught in a classroom setting or by correspondence.
We know how important it is for auctioneers to be proficient at bid calling, ring
techniques and salesmanship to be successful in the industry. It's essential for students
looking for a school to ensure these needs are also met.
It is not a requirement that the educational program be licensed under the Private
Vocational Training (PVT) Act to be recognized by the Director. However, if a program is
40 hours in duration or longer and tuition charged is $1,000 or more it must be licensed
under the PVT Act before a private institution in Alberta can offer the training.
Scott Hood, Director of Fair Trading (as delegated)
Consumer Services, Service Alberta
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Giant Emerald Rocks Calgary
Dave Dormer, Calgary Sun
Sometimes, size does matter.
Weighing an astonishing 57,500 carats - roughly 11 kilograms the world's largest cut faceted
emerald was in Calgary Monday so it could be appraised before going up for auction in Kelowna,
B.C., later this month
."The emerald's name is Teodora, which means 'gift of God' in (Portuguese)," said owner Regan
Reaney, who acquired the gemstone along with an investment partner. .
Discovered in a mine in Brazil, Reaney said the stone was sent to India, where it was cut before
being shipped to Canada.
Appraised at $1.15 million. Monday by Calgary-based Premier Gems, the emerald will be on
display at Western Star Auctions in Kelowna until Jan. 28, when it will go on the block.
"It's super rare," said Reaney. "It's almost in the form of priceless because the size of it."
Assigning a value to something so rare is no easy task, said Premier Gems owner Jeff Nechka. "It's
extremely difficult," he said. "And $1.15 million is probably a very conservative figure.”
Reaney is confident the emerald will sell for more than its appraised value, though, as it has
already garnered global interest "There's already been some open tender bids, from Houston and
Dubai and other parts of the world," he said. Security on something so valuable is no doubt tight.
“It has its own security," said Reaney.
Owner of Massive Gem Arrested
on Fraud Charges
Evan Duggan, Postmedia News
The man claiming to have the world’s largest cut emerald was arrested Saturday in Kelowna, BC
in connection with allegations of multiple fraud offences that took place in Ontario.
Regan Reaney claims the massive green crystal, which he bought recently in India, is a 57,500
carat emerald worth at least $1.15 million. His massive gem was set to be auctioned off
Saturday through Western Star Auctions in Kelowna. He hoped to ear seven figures for it at the
auction
The auctioning off of Reaney’s gem went on as planned, but it didn’t sell, said Barb Johns of
Western Star Auctions.
She declined to comment further on the matter.
Kelowna RCMP confirmed in a news release that they executed outstanding warrants for
Reaney’s arrest. They said he’s accused of multiple fraud offences unrelated to the gem in
Hamilton, ON.
Police in Kelowna became award of his warrants through interaction with Reaney and made
the arrest once Ontario agreed to return him to their jurisdiction.
Reaney had recently arrived in Kelowna. Police said more details about the arrest would be
available on Monday.
Earlier this month, Jeff Nechka of Premier Gems in Calgary, appraised Reaney’s big emerald.
He said its value is in the size of it.
The opaque gem is only of commercial quality, but weighs 11.5 kilograms, he said.
Nechka said Reaney’s crystal was dyed - which he noted in the appraisal - but he said it’s
probably green beryl that has been enhanced.
Emeralds are a rare form of the mineral beryl. White beryl is common and largely worthless.
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“This is 100 per cent real,” Reaney said last week. “There are other gemologists who have
looked at his. “It is enhanced and it’s dyed, we know that, but it is an emerald, 100 per cent.”
But Shane McClure, the director of west-coast identification services at the Gemological
Institue of America in Carlsbad, Calif, said white beryl could be dyed any color or intensity.
He recommended that any potential buyer get a private appraisal before making a decision to
purchase it.
The Gem
From Mike Odenbach Web Page www.westernstarauctions.com
Nothing new on the emerald. We do however have a Hollywood memorabilia estate that is
quite interesting. Ed Diamond a big band leader and booking agent out of Hollywood had
a memorabilia store in Hollywood past away twenty years ago and willed everything to a
local Vernon lady." It has all be untouched for twenty years. We have Elvis sun glasses and
dress jacket. Lots of Marilyn items. Letter from Frank Sinatra to Ronald Regan when he was
running for president and thousands of other pieces.
The emerald is getting shipped to California GI lab for re-verification. And will be auctioned
with us in the near future.
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Meghan Potkins Calgary Herald, March 5, 2012
Veteran auction goers approach each sale with a strategy firmly in mind.
Open with an aggressively high bid and you'll force less serious buyers out of the
running off the bat. Others prefer to sit back until the last minute- biding their time
before making their bid to keep the competition guessing.
But gamesmanship aside, it's the thrill that keeps buyers and sellers coming back for
more.
"It's quite different than going to a department store and paying the marked price," said
auction veteran and TV personality Sheldon Smithens. And shows like ours have
sparked a new interest in it."
More than 300 people packed a Manchester-area auction house Sunday to see the
sale of hundreds of antiques, vintage items and memorabilia gathered by 'Canadian
Pickers' TV show hosts Scott Cozens and Sheldon Smithens.
The History Channel program about the pair's adventures hunting for antiques and
collectibles across Canada makes a swing through Calgary this week.
Cozens and Smithens spent months rummaging through basements and attics to
collect the items that are being auctioned off over two days at Hall's Auction Services in
Calgary.
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From furniture to folk art to vintage pieces of Canadiana, the collection on offer has
broad, if occasionally peculiar, appeal.
.
“It's just an odd assortment of things because we're an odd (pair) of guys buying it,"
Smithens said.
Film crews captured the opening bids Sunday as the first 225 items went up for
auction. A bidding war erupted over one particularly sought after item - a 1974 Gibson
Les Paul Custom Black Beauty guitar.
Opening the bids at $2000, fast talking auctioneer Frank Hall rapidly drove the price
up every few seconds.
Seated at the back of the hall, Calgary collector Larry Arsenault coolly raised his hand
at the last minute, snatching up the vintage instrument for $2,800.
"The strategy is just to feel the crowd, see who you are bidding against and know who
the players are," a triumphant Arsenault said.
Minutes later, Calgary-born Cozens applauded Arsenault's savvy bidding but admitted
it had been tough to let the guitar go.
"It's killing me to lose that guitar because I actually bought it thinking I would keep it,"
Cozens said.
“But that's the problem with having a TV show, they want you to put some good items
in the auction sale so I put it in.”
Cozens says he is a passionate treasure hunter and Smithens comes from three
generations of collectors and auctioneers.
"We buy not just what the market wants but what appeals to our eye," said Cozens,
who may have lost the guitar, but took comfort in the healthy profit he was able to
pocket.
"We enjoy the profit and we take the loss - you're not playing the game if you don't take
a loss every once in a while," Smithens said.
The remaining 235 items will be sold at the auction house this evening starting at
6:30 p.m
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Bulletin to Auctioneers
Auctioneers are advised that there are safety standards under the Federal Hazardous
Products Act, that apply to many consumer products, with a particular focus on
children's products. The Hazardous Products Act is administered by Health Canada's
Product Safety Bureau.
The Act states that no person shall advertise, sell or import into Canada a hazardous
product, except as authorized by the Regulations.
Sale, distribution, or giving away of new or used non-compliant articles, is an offense
under Section 28 of the Hazardous Products Act. Failure to comply with the
Regulations could result in a fine or summary conviction of $100,000 dollars.
Product Safety Officers monitor the market place and take enforcement action as
needed. When a non·compliant product is found, action could involve removal of the
product from sale, disposal, or seizure of the product. The following is a partial list of
products currently regulated under the Act:
Baby Gates
Hockey Helmets/Face Protectors
Baby Walkers
Voluntary Standard Lawn Darts
Car Seats/Booster
Cushions Playpens
Children's Sleepwear
Strollers
Cribs and Cradles
Toys
Note: Any crib manufactured prior to October 1986 will not comply with current
regulations.
BABY GATES - Baby gates that have large diamond·shaped openings and large Vs at
the top can no longer be sold in Canada. Children can get caught in these openings
and strangle.
BABY WALKERS - Baby walkers should have a wide base so that they won't fit through a
standard doorway. They should be stable, sturdy, and be equipped with a lap belt.
There are none available currently, that meet the 1990 Standard.
CAR SEATS - Car seats must meet the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard. All
straps including the tether strap must be present. Seats that are cracked or broken must
not be sold. For more information contact the Canadian Automobile Association
(CAA), Consumer Information Department. In Alberta contact the Alberta Motor
Association at 1-800-222-6578.
CHILDREN'S SLEEPWEAR - Loose garments including nightgowns, bathrobes, baby
doll pyjamas, and loose tailored pyjamas are especially hazardous if made of cotton or
cotton blends. These garments should be made of nylon or polyester.
CRIBS AND CRADLES - All cribs made before October 1986 do not meet current
safety requirements. Mattress support systems, suspended by S' hooks are not secure
and can collapse easily. These cribs can not be modified to meet the current standard,
and thus should not be sold.
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HOCKEY HELMETS/FACE PROTECTORS - Hockey helmets and face protectors must
meet a C.S.A. standard. Items that are cracked or broken may no longer meet the
standard.
LAWN DARTS - Lawn darts with elongated tips can no longer be sold in Canada.
PLAYPENS - Mesh-sided playpens should be made of mosquito type netting. The sides
should be at least 48 cm (19 in.) high and should not have sharp edges or hinges.
Check to make sure there are no loose or torn parts. Playpens should not have more
than two wheels.
STROLLERS - Regulations for strollers came into effect in 1985. Those made before
that time may not meet current safety standards. Check to make sure the brakes are
working. Check for sharp edges, loose parts and make sure there is a seat belt present.
TOYS - If your toys are in poor repair or broken they will not be safe for other children
to play with. Toys with sharp edges or points or those with loose eyes or noses can be a
potential hazard. If the toy has small parts it is not suitable for a child under 3 years of
age.
There is a great deal you can do to ensure that you handle only safe products:
1. Be well informed. Know the standard for products that are regulated.
2. Make sure assembly and/or use instructions are provided where available.
3. Ensure all parts are present and functioning.
If you are unsure whether a product is safe or whether is complies with the legislation,
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