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"We Are All In This Together "
The Auctioneers Association of Ontario will hold its' annual Convention and Bid Calling Championships from Thurs. Feb.16 thru to Sunday Feb. 19, 2012.
The Auctioneers Association of Ontario was founded in 1984, a volunteer group of professionals who strive to bring consistency and sound business practices to the auction industry through standard Code of Ethics and Bylaws.
The business portion of the Convention will be held at the Best Western Hotel, 161 Chisholm Drive, Milton Ontario. Registration begins 3 pm Thurs Feb 16. On Sat. Feb. 18, the Ontario Bid Calling Championships will be held at Hume’s Auction Farm , 9313 Esquesing Line , Milton (4th Line , Halton Hills).
The Auctioneers Competition begins at 10:30 pm. Saturday evening celebrates the President’s Banquet at 6:30 pm.
The Annual meeting of the Association is to promote the continuing education of the auctioneers so they become better able to serve their clients and customers. In that means we are presenting guest speakers and seminars.
Hannes Combest, NAA CEO, will present seminars on Using Effective Communication to Improve Your Business and Humour in the Workplace. Auctioneers Association's own Theresa Taylor presents a seminar on The Art of Networking. Dwayne Leslie, President Global Auction Guide Media Group presents Internet Marketing - More Than Just A Website Part II. The closing speaker on Friday will be Rick Schwarzer of Bailiff Assets Recovery, Inc.Our Keynote Speaker at the President’s Banquet will be entertaining Auctioneer Kevin Morrisson.
Early Wed. morning February 15, at Hume's Auction Farm, AAO will be visited by “Live Eye” for Breakfast Television Toronto. A mini Auction will be held to promote the Auctioneering profession. They will have on hand items to be auctioned at the Bid Calling Contest including the First Edition of Sports Illustrated 1954 and issues up to 1960, as well as other items to be auctioned at the mini auction. Join AAO Friday evening for our annual Fun Auction with proceeds going to Sick Kid’s Hospital in Toronto and London Ontario
On Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at Hume’s Auction Farm it is the intention of the Auctioneers Association of Ontario to present a Bid Calling Contest to be conducted as an actual auction. The Contest will consist of Experienced Auctioneer, Novice Auctioneer and Ladies Auctioneer. All will compete in their category and the Grand Champion will be crowned. Fargo’s Auction Service will be your host for this event.
For Reservations, Call 1-800-249-1136 and ask for the group rate for the Auctioneers Association of Ontario
Plan now to attend to support the Auctioneers Association of Ontario.
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An important job opportuinity is available for members of the Auctioneers Association of Ontario living in the "Golden Horseshoe" region of the province. Look at the "member's Only" section of the NEWS block on this site for further details
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A copy of the new Membership brochure is available on the "news" block of this site.
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