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The mission of
Wisconsin Auctioneers
Association, Inc.
shall be:
What will
To encourage new auctioneers, to enhance
skills, knowledge and professionalism of all Wiscon-
membership
in the
sin auctioneers; ™
To promote the concept of the auction method
of marketing, both for sale of real and personal prop-
erties, to consumers--especially to potential auction Knowledge is Power
buyers and sellers--throughout Wisconsin.
To serve fellow citizens by actively participat-
ing in national, state, community and church activi-
Wisconsin Auction Institute™
ties. a division of the
Wisconsin Auctioneers Association, Inc.,
Wisconsin
In order to accomplish this, is licensed by the Wisconsin Department of
Regulation and Licensing
Auctioneers
Wisconsin Auctioneers
Association, Inc. will
to provide Continuing Education Units
(CEUs) for auctioneer license renewal.
Association
Schedule meetings with informational programs
and opportunities for fellowship among members; Courses will be offered at conferences
Produce and distribute publications of current and throughout the year at various sites
association events and auction ideas; enabling all Wisconsin licensed auctioneers
Sponsor bid-calling skill activities, improvement many opportunities to acquire the
and training programs/seminars and other auction- CEUs necessary for license renewal.
related programs, classes and workshops to increase
members' knowledge and skills; Members interested in becoming
Maintain watch over governmental activities, licensed instructors or writing a course
rules and statutes that may affect the auctioneering should contact the WAA office
profession, and work with such governmental bodies
for procedures and details.
to develop rules favorable to the auction method of
marketing.
Encourage affiliation and participation in na-
tional, state, community and church organizations.
Donate auction services and raise funds for Wisconsin Auctioneers Association, Inc.
religious, charitable, philanthropic, service, fraternal
and veterans organzations, including but not limited
to Ronald McDonald House, St. Jude Children’s Re-
P.O. Box 620830
Middleton, WI 53562-0830
mean to
search Hospital, the Children’s Research Hospital of
Wisconsin. 608-836-3817 • 800-233-4722 (Ill. only)
www.illinoisauctioneers.org
YOU?
What WAA has done for me? How YOU will benefit from WAA membership?
Hear it from the pros
• Seminars with nationally known speakers FREE to all auctioneers.
Bill Cain
Top 1% of ReMax Realtors nationwide • Discounted fees for licensed program of continuing education designed solely for the auction industry.
WAA Hall of Fame 2006
WAA President 2001
“Staying on the cutting edge is
• Post your auctions free at www.wisconsinauctioneers.org. Links to your site and NAA.
critical in this day and age--WAA
helps you do that. It’s a ‘must join– • The Wisconsin Auctioneer, an information-packed magazine. Free classified ads to paid members.
don’t even think about it’ part of
reaching your potential.” • WAA E-zine, an electronic newsletter providing members with timely and important news.
Roger D. Hansen
WAA Hall of Fame 2005
• Grassroots representation and input into legislation and regulations that impact your livelihood.
WAA President 2000
NAA Director 2001-2004 • Conferences and seminars with informative speakers on timely topics.
“The education and networking of
WAA helps you attain the higher
level of professionalism it promotes.
• Network with other industry professionals at district, state, regional and national levels.
It’s one of the best investments you
can make.” • NSF checks will be a thing of the past simply by signing up for the free Bad Check Recovery.
Nellie Beland, CES, CAGA • State championship calling contest – Winner advances to International competition.
President 2008 State champion ringman contest – Winner advances to International competition.
Upper Michigan’s leading real estate Senior and Junior Bid Calling contests
auctioneer.
Estate specialist.
“I can’t imagine being in business • Advertising contest recognizes your expertise in marketing.
without belong to WAA. It’s the first
and best thing I did after graduat-
ing from Missouri Auction School.”
• Promote your professionalism and integrity by holding office on the board of directors and committees.
Jack Hines, CAI, AARE • Build coalitions with other associations with common interests.
Senior Instructor, World Wide College
WAA Hall of Fame 1997
WAA President 1994
• WAA logos to add to your print and electronic material.
NAA Director 2004-2007
“I’m pleased to have been a part of
• Membership decals, stickers, lapel pins, caps, shirts, crocks, bumper stickers.
one of the nation’s leading trade
associations for over 50 years. Life- • Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding contributions to the Wisconsin auction industry.
long friendships are formed and
help is just a phone call away.” • Experienced board of directors; professional association management.
WAA dues is a small price to pay
to stay on top of your industry. All this and more for a reasonable annual dues investment
CODE OF ETHICS Bad Check Recovery Program
WAA members have the opportunity to enroll in a federally-
PREAMBLE approved dishonored check reclamation program. The Federal Au-
Whereas, it is necessary, in order to fit ourselves for the responsibility of auctioneers, to cultivate the spirit of cooperation, improve our tomated Recovery System (FARS) is very different from a collec-
profession and protect the interest of the auctioneer, to protect the public against unscrupulous practices; tion agency because:
Therefore, we do constitute ourselves the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association, Inc. 1) You receive 100% of the funds owed;
The auction business is said to be the medium through which the lifeblood of the nation attains greater momentum and brings to the nation 2) It requires no fees on your part, and
greater balance, prosperity and stability. The auctioneer should ever hold aloft the dignity and importance to the state and nation of the 3) It requires no personal involvement of you or your staff.
profession; should never lose sight of personal and professional integrity; the great responsibility; and the sense of patriotism.
This program has been made possible through changes in the
The auctioneer realizes that the profession is both competitive and cooperative and that sharing with others is a common responsibility for
its honor; and being true to oneself is being true to all mankind. federal law governing bad checks which mandates that all banks
With these principles ever before the auctioneer, the auctioneer pledges to observe and conduct business in conformity to the following Code take part in the system. When a bad check is issued, your bank and
of Ethics adopted by the Wisconsin Auctioneers Association, Inc., hereinafter called the Corporation. FARS take over by electronically “pinging” the account until funds
are deposited which are sufficient to cover the check amount plus
PART I--Professional Relations charges. You automatically get the full face value of the check plus
any service fees charged by your bank.
Article 1. In the best interest of the public, of fellow auctioneers and the auctioneer's own business, the auctioneer shall be loyal to the The program provider makes this program possible because it
Corporation.
receives the service charge which is established by state law. FARS
Article 2. The auctioneer shall conduct business so as to avoid disputes with fellow auctioneers, but in the event of a controversy between
two member auctioneers, they should not resort to law suit but submit the difference to arbitration of the Corporation's Board of Directors, pays $4 per bad check collected back to WAA to help us continue
hereinafter called the Board; and the decision of such arbitration shall be accepted as final and binding. If the dispute should be with a nonmember, serving you with new and innovative program services.
the auctioneer shall offer the services of the Board to arbitrate. It provides full reimbursement in a timely manner of most
Article 3. If a member is charged with unethical practice, such member shall promptly and voluntarily place all the pertinent facts before dishonored checks without the involvement of you or your staff,
the Board, or a committee so designated, for investigation and report. without the bad PR of dealing with buyers about their finances,
Article 4. A member shall never publicly criticize a competitor, and when an opinion is specifically requested, it shall be rendered in with no up front setup cost or maintenance cost ever, and with an
conformity with strict professional courtesy and dignity. opportunity to help support your profession. The national aver-
Article 5. A member shall not solicit the services of an employee of a fellow auctioneer without prior knowledge and consent of the fellow
age for this system is 75% of bad checks are collected within 7 days
Auctioneer.
Article 6. In the best interest of society, of the Auctioneer's associates and business, the auctioneer shall at all times be loyal to the and 95% of bad checks are collected within 30 days. If results are
Corporation and active in its work; and should willingly share with fellow members the lessons of experience. not attained within 30 days, FARS will assist you in further collec-
tion for a fee agreed upon.
PART II--Relationship to Clients If you do not wish this to apply to a particular check or
buyer, all you have to do is call an 800 number and notify them
Article 7. In justice to those who place their interests in the auctioneer's hands, the auctioneer should endeavor to keep abreast of business accordingly.
conditions, to keep informed in matters of law and proposed legislation affecting such interests, so as to give intelligent business advice and If you have any questions about the service, please contact
effective service.
Dr. Billings Chapman of FCR at (573) 256-6540.
Article 8. In accepting the sale of real or personal property, the member pledges to be fair to both seller and buyer, and to protect the
owner's interest as if it were the auctioneer's own. For a complete explanation of this program and to enroll,
Article 9. When consulted for an appraisal of value or liquidation problem, a member shall give a well-considered opinion, reflecting expert please go to www.fedpayusa.com and click on the merchant button
knowledge and sound judgment, taking requisite time for study, inquiry and deliberation. The counsel of the member represents a professional OR fax this panel to the no. shown below.
service which should be rendered in writing and for which a reasonable charge should be made. A member shall not undertake to give an appraisal
or offer an opinion on any proposition on which there is a direct or indirect interest, without a full disclosure of such interest. Business Name_________________________________
Article 10. Before accepting a sale, it is the duty of the auctioneer to advise the owner intelligently and honestly regarding the market Contact Person_________________________________
value of the business or proposition and the reasonable chance of sale at value or above. Address_______________________________________
PART III--Relationship to the Public
City/State/Zip_________________________________
Phone_______________ Best time to call___________
Article 11. It is the duty of every member to protect the public against fraud, misrepresentation or unethical practices in connection Fax_________________E-Mail____________________
with the sale, disposition or liquidation of any real or personal property the auctioneer is called upon to dispose of at public auction. Signature______________________________________
Article 12. It is the duty of a member to ascertain all pertinent facts concerning every sale for which the member is engaged, so that
in offering, the member may avoid error, exaggeration and misrepresentation.
Date_____/_____/______
Article 13. An auctioneer is a confidential trustee of the information given by the seller or gained through their relationship; and the Thank you for participating in the beneficial program.
auctioneer must never disclose the gross receipts of a sale or any other information that would tend to be a violation of the profession.
Article 14. No special conditions, real or assumed, or inducements or directions from anyone relieve the member from responsibility Fax or mail this a copy of this panel to:
to strictly observe this Code of Ethics in letter and spirit. Fed Pay USA
Fax (573) 256-6542
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BYLAWS ON WEB SITE & AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Columbia, MO 65203
Membership Application General Auctioneer
Independent Contractor
Other organizations, licenses and certifications:
National Auctioneers Association
Internet Auctions _______Member No. (required to upload auctions)
AgriBusiness–All Other state auctioneers associations (list all)
Applicant Information:
If you checked All, do not check others in this category. ____________________________________________________________
Name__________________________________________ AgriBusiness–Exotic Animals Real estate broker, salesperson
Date of Birth ___/___/___ Auctioneer License No._______ AgriBusiness–Farm Livestock/Equipment Licensed Realtor
AgriBusiness–Farm Liquidation Other________________________________________
Physical Address ________________________________
Commercial–All
Mail (if different)_________________________________ If you checked All, do not check others in this category. Designations/Certifications:
City___________________________________________ Commercial–Aircraft
CAI GPPA AARE
Commercial–Automobiles
County______________ State______ Zip_______-_____ GA CES CAGA
Commercial–Business Liquidations
Phone___________________Fax____________________ Commercial–Commercial/Heavy Equipment USPAP ASA
Email__________________________________________ Commercial–Manufacturing Inventories Other_______________________________________
Commercial–Marine
Webpage_______________________________________ Commercial–Restaurant Equipment In what areas you would like to be involved:
Company or Trade Name (if one)_____________________ Personal Property–All Officer: ______________
Auction Company License No. (if one)_______________ If you checked All, do not check others in this category. Director (three-year term)
Personal Property–Antiques/Collectibles Committee(s) check below:
Years you have been an auctioneer _____________ Personal Property–Art Advertising Contest
Number of auctions conducted in a year_________ Personal Property–Charity Auctions Bylaws
Other states in which are a licensed auctioneer__________ Personal Property–Coins/Stamps
Conference
Personal Property–Collector Automobiles
______________________________________________ Personal Property–Dolls Education
Auction School attended, if one______________________ Personal Property–Estate/Household Fund Raising
Personal Property–Firearms Legislative
Year_________ Long-Range Planning
Personal Property–Furs
Personal Property–Galleries/Consignment Marketing/Promotion
Wisconsin Members: Personal Property–Jewelry Membership
Name of your state senator____________________________ Personal Property–Toys Nominating
Name of your assemblyman___________________________ Real Estate–All Novice Contest
If you checked All, do not check others in this category. Old Timers Contest
Real Estate–Commercial Resolutions
Website Access: Real Estate–Development Property
If you would like to post your auctions on the WAA website Ringmen’s Contest
Real Estate–Farm
and access other Member Only pages, please include your Real Estate–Residential
State Championship Contest
username______________ and password________________ Other: _____________________________________
Membership year is June-May. Members who join
after June 1 receive a prorated credit in the second year.
Prorated credit can only be used for first-time members.
Membership Agreement:
I agree to abide by the Code of Ethics and Bylaws of the Association, to pay the annual membership as determined from time to
time by the board of directors, and to exercise my rights as an active member of Wisconsin Auctioneers Association, Inc. Wisconsin Auctioneers Association, Inc.
I certify that the information furnished by me is true and correct. I agree that failure to provide accurate information as requested P. O. Box 620830, Middleton, WI 53562-0830
or any misrepresentation of fact(s) shall be grounds for revocation of my membership. Phone 608-836-6542 • Fax 608-836-3890
Email: WAAmaxine@aol.com
Signed_________________________________________ Date_________________ Return completed form with $100 annual dues
www.wisconsinauctioneers.org
Check No.______ Credit Card__________________________________ ____ MC ____VISA ____AMEX
Expiration Date ____/____/____ Three-digit Security Code on back of card_______ Thank you for being a part of the only
Address on card if different than above____________________________________________ auction trade association in Wisconsin.
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