South Dakota Auctioneers Association holds 49th annual State Convention.

    This Years 2011 SDAA Convention was held in Cedar Shores Resort Oacoma, SD, June 9-11,. Kicking off after registration was a 6 hour Continuing Education class, Instructor Mary Quella of California. Instructing of the Changing of Time in the Real Estate and Auctioning Business. It was divided into 2 (3 hour sessions) with 45 Auctioneers/Realtors attending. Friday afternoon Class instructor Kyle Shobe (reining World Champion Livestock Auctioneer) instructed on Computer and Clerking Systems in the Auction Business with 56 Attending. Saturday Morning Class was also instructed by Kyle Shobe was on Sound Systems, and Software with 55 in attendance.
    Friday night was our annual Fun Auction where all the auctioneers are to bring 3 items to sell of their choice. One of our biggest ever we raised $14,116.00 for the Association to help off set cost of Convention and Bid Calling Contest held at the State Fair in Sept. We also sold a basket to benefit the South Dakota 4-H Foundation bring $475.00 (which later was voted to send them $500.00) and an Afghan made by member/zone director Ted Petrak’s wife, Pam, it was done in bright yellow with SDAA in blue the proceeds of this item $275.00 was donated to the Missouri Valley Crisis Center in Chamberlain, SD. This year’s emcee was 2010 State Fair champion John Kuchera of Wyndmere, ND. Thank you SDAA members for getting donations and bring items to sell Friday night we also had the pleasure of Kyle Shobe and the Walkem Boys band playing for our entertainment and danced the night away. What a great feature that was added and do believe everyone enjoyed this. Thank you Kyle and the Walkem Boys .
Saturday Night was the annual Awards/Hall of Fame Banquet. President Dan Clark Announce the Peoples Choice Award and this year this award went to Hall of Famer Don Sweeter. Chuck Sutton introduced the new inductees and families.
    This years Inductee Mel Larson Rapid City, SD spoke of his life and growing up in the auction world. Several paper clippings and awards were placed on a table for everyone to look at.  Second inductee was Marvin Girard of Wakonda, SD. Marvin Son Ken Girard spoke on behalf of his father with some highlights of different auctions and the family history. Marvin’s co-worker Jeff Goeman also talked about Marvin’s life and family ties to the auction business and to his family. Each inductee received a plaque, Hall of Fame cap, their name engraved on the association plaque, life time membership. Congratulations, Mel and Marvin.
    Chuck Sutton also presented the traveling briefcase on behalf of Wayne Bessman in memory of Wayne’s brother, Warren Bessman to the incoming president Ryan Wieman of Marion SD. President Ryan Wieman presented outgoing president Dan Clark with a gravel for a job well done .
    President Ryan touched on the highlights of his convention which will be held in Sioux Falls, SD and will be the 50th year of the South Dakota Auctioneers Association. The auctioneers also stepped into the other room at Cedar Shores Resorts and sold the bride’s garter at the Pazour wedding dance. Always a fun event at every convention.
    As we close another year at the state convention it was a great one. Thank you Dan and Cindy Clark for being this year’s host and hostess you did a great job.
    A Big thank you to Judy Konechne for hosting the ladies events on Friday touring Chamberlain’s Hall of Fame Museum, Downtown business’, Saint Joseph’s Indian Museum. Saturday Ladies luncheon with pottery artist Laura Kieser from Wessington Springs.
    Don’t forget next year we will be in Sioux Falls and it marks our 50th anniversary So mark off your calendars for June 7, 8, & 9, 2012.

The 2011-2012 Officers/Directors Back Row Left to Right Val Luckett Director Zone 3, Dale Nauman-President Elect, Ted Petrak  Director Zone 4, Chisum Peterson  Director Zone 1, Bob Julson Director Zone 6,  Front Row Left to Right-Ken Girard Director Zone 2, Ryan Wieman 2011 President, William (Bill) Eckert Vice President, Randy Owen Director Zone 5 

The South Dakota Auctioneers Association will be hosting their annual Bid Calling Championship in Huron during the South Dakota State Fair. Contestants will pit their skills against each other on Sunday, September 4 at the fairgrounds beginning at 2:00 p.m. This year will also be the fifth annual SD 4-H Foundation Benefit auction, which will immediately follow the Bid Calling Championships. 

• competition is stimulated at an auction.
• the highest price is obtained.
• you sell when you want to.
• the auction method is fair because all have an equal chance.
• auction advertising is effective.
• at auction, bidders prepare for action.
• at auction, bidders appreciate using their own judgment.
• the auction method is a fascinating way to sell.

• The AUCTION method is recognized as a modern, quick, convenient, and efficient system to sell your property. 
• When you sell at AUCTION, the spotlight is on your property, giving it individuality above all others at
           the time of the sale. It is a fascinating way to concentrate attention, interest, desire, energy and ACTION. 
• The AUCTION GIVES ALL BUYERS AND EQUAL CHANCE. Bidders appreciate using their own judgment, but are often influenced to pay more when property is appraised by a gathering of several bidders. Being influenced by the judgment of others stimulates competition. One buyer wants what the others want, and the result is the highest possible price for property.