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Welcome to the
South Dakota Auctioneers Association

May 2009 Newsletter - Convention Registration Newsletter Click here

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 Incoming South Dakota Auctioneer's Association President, Terry Haiar, Alexandria, right, 
accepts the President's Briefcase from Wayne Bessman. 
The briefcase is in honor of Warren Bessman, Wayne's brother.


Outgoing President, Carl Schwab, Andover, right, accepts the gavel from new President, Terry Haiar, Alexandria. 
The gavel is given in appreciation of the president's service to the association.


People's Choice: Dan Clark, Winner, accepted the People's Choice Auctioneer award 
during the South Dakota Auctioneer's Convention Fun Auction.


 The new board of directors for the South Dakota Auctioneers Association includes, left to right, Directors Bill Eckert, Okaton; Ted Petrak, Chamberlain; Dale Nauman, Gettysburg; Riley Waltman, Box Elder; Vice-President, Dan Clark, Winner; Director Bob Julson, Garretson; President-Elect Rich Krogstad, Spearfish and President Terry Haiar, Alexandria.

The South Dakota Auctioneers Association (SDAA) recently held their 46th Annual Convention in Aberdeen, SD. Nearly 100 auctioneers and their families attended the three-day meeting.

The purpose of the annual convention is to gather members together for educational opportunities and to promote and celebrate the auction industry. 

This year's lineup included sessions presented by Rick Evans of Watertown on Real Estate Contracts; Marcie Roggow, Creative Learning Concepts of Sioux Falls, on Legal Issues Facing Auctioneers/Brokers Today and James Deibert, Arcanum Group, Fargo, ND on Ethical Practices in Real Estate and Real Estate Issues 2008 - 2009. 

Additionally, the group was updated on a variety of timely issues, including the sale of firearms at auction and the new vehicle license plate program. Both programs brought forth many questions from the auctioneers.

Throughout the weekend there were a variety of programs for the ladies, including lunch and shopping in Groton and information in interior decorating and scrapbooking. 

A Fun Auction on Friday night let the auctioneers showcase their talents and raise money for the association while garnering lots of laughs and plenty of photo opportunities. This marked the second year for the People's Choice Auctioneer award and the winner this year was Dan Clark from Winner.

During the annual meeting of the SDAA, a number of items were discussed, including information about the SDAA's support of the National Auctioneers Association and its various projects; the Bid Calling Contest and concurrent South Dakota 4-H Foundation Auction and allocation of funds for various activities of the SDAA.

Election of directors and officers was the final item on the agenda for the business meeting. Terry Haiar, Alexandria, was elected to the office of president; Rich Krogstad, Spearfish, will serve as president-elect and Dan Clark, Winner, will be the vice-president. Directors for the upcoming year include: Riley Waltman, Box Elder; Bill Eckert, Okaton; Dale Nauman, Gettysburg; Ted Petrak, Chamberlain; Randy Owen, Watertown and Bob Julson, Garretson. Outgoing president, Carl Schwab, Andover, was commended for his service to the association.

The highlight of the banquet was the induction of new members into the South Dakota Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame. Inductees are selected by their peers based on their service to and promotion of the auction industry, longevity in the industry and service to the organization. Inductees for 2008 included Robert Peterson, Brookings; Willis Hanson (deceased) and Curtis Price (deceased). Families of all three inductees were on hand to welcome the newest members of the SDAA Hall of Fame. 

Established in 2002, the SDAA Hall of Fame now includes 20 members who have all contributed greatly to the auction industry in South Dakota.

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, August 31 at the fairgrounds beginning at 2:00 p.m. This year will also be the fourth annual SD 4-H Foundation Benefit auction, which will immediately follow the Bid Calling Championships. 

The 47th Annual SDAA Convention will be held June 11, 12 and 13, 2009 in Mitchell, SD.

For more information about the South Dakota Auctioneers Association, contact them at (605) 923-4316 


For anyone that has not received a Newsletter an online copy is now available, Please contact me if you have problems and I will send you one.  Also, we are going to be starting work on the next newsletter, so if you would like to advertise in it please let me know, so that we can get you ad in.
Any questions please feel free to contact me at:
605-923-4316 (Office)
605-923-5154 (Fax)
or by e-mail:  Karen Conley

If you have any Media, Attorney, Client etc... that you think would be interested in Advertising in the next Newsletter please have them Contact me.      Thank you for your interest!!
Karen Conley, Acting Executive Secretary for the SDAA

Why the Auction Method?

An auction works because ....

      • 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 of selling a piece of property is the only method that can establish a true market value on any item that does not have a price tag attached.
      Any item that is well-advertised and sold at a well-managed auction by a capable auctioneer will bring all that the public is willing to pay for it - and that is all you can get by any other method. Therefore, the auction is the best way to sell anything - as it is sold on the day you set and on your terms."
                                                                             - REP
      • 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.
Successful auctions don't just happen! They are planned.


When seeking the services of an auctioneer, we hope you will use this guide to select one.
Every auctioneer listed herein is pledged to ethical responsibility to the buyer, the seller, and the public. 
All of these auctioneers are members in good standing of the
South Dakota Auctioneers Association.

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