4th Qtr 2019 President Update: Joel Lemley, CES, CAGA
Auctioneers who hold a license in the State of Texas are fortunate to hold a distinguished permit to conduct an event that singles out professional practices under the law. Ever thought what it would mean to have a lawyer represent you or practice law without passing the BAR; or a CPA that is not peer reviewed every year to audit your business and create financial statements? How about asking a real estate agent to sell your house without a license to do so. What does having a license of any kind mean? These permits are issued to only those who have taken the time to study, learn, and exhibit the correct, proper, and ethical way of conducting business. These permits separate us from those who are just going through the motions in their practice; and when it is time to correct a wrong, that person is usually long gone.
Understanding the importance of having a license and the c o n t i n u i n g e d u c a t i o n i s what brings us to the word “Professionals”. What makes you a professional? A coat and tie? A shiny watch or a fancy car? Of course not! What makes you a professional is your conduct under the proper and legal way of the business you practice. It includes your follow up, your checking and double checking for proper procedure, and the correct protocol to ensure your customer has had the best performance conducted from a person who has taken his or her job seriously. Be proud of your auctioneer license, put it on your business card, your website, your Facebook page, and always carry your license with you to prove you are a licensed professional.
I want to congratulate our new 2019 Texas Lone Star Open Grand Champion, Angie Meier. She won against some of the best auctioneers in the country and at the best auction contest in the USA. Her grand prize of $10,000 and a Hyo Silver championship buckle proves she is the best not only in Texas but in the entire country. Congratulations Angie! I especially want to thank my co-chairman and co-founder, Troy Robinett for his hard work in putting this event together. We also could not have done it without Krista Richter, and Jackie Shillingburg and all the volunteers who came and helped in putting this event on. This event in the past 4 years has grown into the best representation of the Auction Industry bringing in the best auction professionals from around the country. We look forward to our 5th Annual Texas Lone Star Open in 2020.
On December 9th in Dallas, TX, we visited the Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital for the Annual Christmas Auction. This event has become the highlight for so many children whose lives depend on the donations of Texas Masons, and many other people who work hard in making this Hospital available to families. Thank you to those who helped us out in selling toys to these great kids.
Don’t forget! Before you know it we will be once again having our annual TAA Convention scheduled for May 14-17, 2020, in San Marcos, TX. This is going to be a great time for all in the auction industry. Be sure to put this on your calendar. We will also be having, once again, our TCAP sessions available for anyone looking for more and valuable education in the auction business. See you down the road and keep selling.
God's Protection
NAA held Conference & Show in New Orleans July 9-13. Hurricane Barry was predicted to hit the Gulf Coast and might be causing damage in New Orleans. On Wednesday morning, we had flash flooding. Many of the NAA attendees left to go home. We even had some Texans to leave on Thursday morning.
God promises us through his word: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
I left on Saturday and drove up through Mississippi to miss the storm.
Congratulations to Morgan Hopson for winning the Women’s Division Championship at NAA.
Congratulations to Angie & Craig Meier who were finalist in the International Auctioneers Championship at NAA.
FCAI was blessed with a great praise, worship, & business meeting.
Jeff McCon from Louisiana presented the message and Denny Stouffer from Maryland provided the songs.
This is the FCAI Board:
President: Joe Joyner
1st Vice President: Don Shearer
2nd Vice President: Senator Dennis Kruse
Secretary: Donna Bolton
Treasurers: Denny Stouffer &
Alvin Kaddatz
Board of Directors:
- Lisa Gay
- Amy Assiter
- John Gay
- Frank Imholte
- Sherman Hostetter
- Spanky Assiter
President-Emeritus: O.C. Mangold
Secretary-Emeritus: Joani Mangold
Treasurer-Emeritus: John Sisk
Lou Ann Young & TiWanna Kenney both held the alligator at the welcome party at NAA.
Carson Kaddatz played in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Victory Bowl game in Waco.
Please continue to pray for Clem Vetters who lost his wife & daughters in June.
Pray for Loyd Sawyers. Mary Sawyers went to be with the Lord. She attended several conventions & polished shoes & boots for those attending.
America’s Auction Academy supports FCAI at each auction school. A special thank you to Mike, Lori, and the students. The next auction school will be September 20-27, 2019.
I recently had to deal with a complaint at TDLR. The complaint was resolved. Todd Kercheval assisted me. If you need assistance with a matter at TDLR, you can contact myself or Todd.
Prayer Requests:
Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Smith, Lone Oak, TX
Sandy Dunning, Plano, TX
Joshua Rush, Hempstead, TX
Cindy Kaplan, Plano, TX
Brenda Kaddatz, Hillsboro, TX
Nancy Manning, Quinlan,TX
Pam Hall, Graham, TX
Corporal Blake Royston (deployed soldier)
Betty Burgess, Graham, TX
Patti Thomas, Mt. Pleasant, TX
Linda Owen, Sherman, TX
Mark Carriker, Boerne, TX
Ashley Harbour- Patti & Brett Thomas’ son, Mt. Pleasant, TX
Melissa Cloughly (deployed soldier)
David Taylor (deployed soldier)
Titus Wood- Dustin Wood’s Son
Terry & Lou Ann Water’s Son in Law Ryan Lystad
Kathy Eschberger, Elgin, TX
Praise Reports:
America’s Auction Academy-raised funds for FCAI
FCAI- motion passed that the business meeting will be opened with prayer at NAA Conference and Show.
TAA Convention- $1,892.00 raised for FCAI
Loved ones that have gone to be with the Lord:
Marvin Kent Gassaway 5-4-19
Monika Vetters 6-6-19
Veronica Vetters 6-6-19
Laura Vetters 6-6-19
Dusty Clater (Stepfather) 6-21-19
Marcus Connelly- Lou Ann & Terry Waters (brother in law) 7-1-19
Mary Sawyers- 7-23-19
Mother of Ronnie Garner Jr. 7-12-19
Please renew your FCAI membership if you haven’t renewed.
But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57
Be strong and courageous, do not be terrified, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. - Joshua 1:19
If you have a soldier deployed overseas, let us know. We send out our packages to them. If you would like to be on the FCAI e-mail list, send your e-mail address. Check our website or Facebook for praise reports, prayer requests, thank you notes and obituaries.
You can send contributions to FCAI, visit our website, or call 254-582-3000 with a credit card. Our address is: 535 HCR 4223, Hillsboro, Texas 76645
For online donations please visit: http://www.fcai.org. All donations are tax deductible.
May God bless and keep you.
Agriculture Feeds the Worls
WHEN A REPORTER was doing interviews on the street, the question was asked, where does your food come from?
The answer was “Safeway”. (Safeway is a grocery chain that used to be in Texas) U.S. Farmers & ranchers feed not only our nation, but many around the world.
Because of low commodity prices, we are faced with record foreclosures & bankrupcies. People must eat, yet agriculture subsidizes consumers with food prices that are below the cost of production.
We finished planting cotton in May. The cost of the seed was $80.00 per acre. The chemical to control cotton root rot cost $744.00 per gallon.
One of our costumers spent $90,000.00 on his cottonseed with no guarantee of a crop. In First Timothy 6 vs 6 to 8, scripture states:
“6. But godliness with contentment is great gain.
7. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.
8. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.”
It was great to see everyone at the TAA Convention. Brett & Patti Thomas stopped by to visit & to update us on their son, Ashley Harbour. On the morning of February 10th Ashley Harbour was in a house fire that destroyed his home and 47% of his body has deep tissue burns, everything from his waist up. He has had 6 surgeries and has been in the hospital for over 16 weeks. Ashley has a long way to go with more surgeries and physical therapy.
A benefit was held for Ashley:
Thomas and Harbour Benefit Dinner and Auction
June 29th - 6:00 pm
Priefert Sales Hangar, Mt. Pleasant, TX
Scripture states in Mathew 7 vs 12: “Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.”
At the Saturday Night Banquet at the TAA Convention, a large sum of money was raised for Ashley. May God richly bless each of you.
Ben’s son Blake is deployed to Japan. Keep Corporal Blake Royston in your prayers.
The program for the FCAI luncheon at the TAA Convention was presented by David McBroom who is a cowboy poet. David, recently completed auction school. Our own John Sisk provided the music & received a standing ovation. America’s Auction Academy supports FCAI at each auction school. A special thank you to Mike, Lori, and the students. The next auction school will be September 20-27, 2019.
I recently had to deal with a complaint at TDLR. The complaint was resolved. Todd Kercheval assisted me. If you need assistance with a matter at TDLR, you can contact Todd or me.
Prayer Requests:
Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Smith, Lone Oak, TX
Sandy Dunning, Plano, TX
Yvonne Jones, Gainsville,TX
Joshua Rush, Hempstead, TX
Cindy Kaplan, Plano, TX
Brenda Kaddatz, Hillsboro, TX
Nancy Manning, Quinlan, TX
Pam Hall, Graham, TX
Virgil Warren, Millsap, TX
Corporal Blake Royston (deployed)
Betty Burgess, Graham, TX
Dustin Wood, Mansfield, TX (baby)
Praise Reports:
Ryan Zak returned home safely from deployment
America’s Auction Academy- raised funds for FCAI
FCAI-motion passed FCAI will be on the future NAA Conference and Show Program
Loved ones that have gone to be with the Lord:
John Ramsey 3-24-19
Bob Cook 5-1-19
Marvin Kent Gasaway 5-4-19
Monika Vetters 6-6-19
Veronica Vetters 6-6-19
Laura Vetters 6-6-19
Please renew your FCAI membership if you haven’t renewed.
But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57
Be strong and courageous, do not be terrified, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. - Joshua 1:19
If you have a soldier deployed overseas, let us know. We send out our packages to them. If you would like to be on the FCAI e-mail list, send your e-mail address. Check our website or Facebook for praise reports, prayer requests, thank you notes and obituaries.
You can send contributions to FCAI, visit our website, or call 254-582-3000 with a credit card.
Our address is: 535 HCR 4223, Hillsboro, Texas 76645
For online donations please visit: http://www.fcai.org.
All donations are tax deductible.
May God bless and keep you.
2nd Qtr 2019 President Update: Joel Lemley, CES, CAGA
Every year after convention I always reflect how great an event this was, and I always wonder how you could ever make next year’s even better. This is the goal of your Board of Directors as we begin the work of making your next convention a memorable one, and maybe the best one ever.
I want to congratulate our new Champions and invite them to be a part of our ambassadorship that represents our association and our industry. When it is all said and done all participants who competed are winners, showing courage, confidence, and talent that represents themselves and their craft.
I do want to talk to you about your Board and the commitment they make on representing the Association and our industry. The sacrifice they make on attending meetings, working on projects, being away from family and work are to ensure that your Association is among the best in the country. I have attended the National Leadership Summit and visited with other state Associations and I can assure you the Texas Auctioneer Association ranks high in organization, preparation, participation, and education for its members. It makes me proud to serve alongside some of the most talented and hardworking people in the auction business today.
I also want to thank Krista Richter for her hard work and commitment to your Association as Executive Director. I could not begin to tell you how important her role is and the work she does in her position to serve your Association. Be sure to “Thank” these people who serve the Texas Auctioneer Association, it really means a great deal to them to be able to hear that from the members.
I have set some goals for this upcoming year that I believe will improve and protect your Association for years to come. We will initiate more education on the fiduciary responsibilities of your board, its officers and staff. We are also creating a committee to be prepared for any situation that could occur from decisions made by our State Government, our banking institutions, and our obligations to the members of the Texas Auctioneers Association. Things change and we, as your elected board, need to be prepared to adjust and keep our features and goals intact. Your board was elected by you to lead, and make just decisions that are for the benefit of the Association and its members. The Staff is hired to put these decisions into action. The Members obligation is to support these actions and to continue supporting the Association and the auction industry. This is what makes the Texas Auctioneers Association so important in our industry today.
The board is also working hard to improve the education offerings that are in the best interest of Auctioneers all over Texas. The TCAP program is preparing for the third year of auction education. Participants who singled out and identified as “Texas Certified Auction Professionals”. We hope this serves as a benchmark to those who are looking to hire an auctioneer in the state of Texas.
Finally, we have already started in the planning and preparation for next year’s convention. Mark your calendar for next May 14-17, 2020 in San Marcos, TX at the Embassy Suites. If you have any ideas that you would like to share, please contact any board member and feel free to put your two cents in.
In conclusion, I want to thank you, the members and sponsors, who attended the Convention in Waco this year. Without you, nothing would be accomplished, no one would be educated, no one would be our champions, nobody would receive support from our compassion fund and no one would be part of this great family that we call the Texas Auctioneers Association. Thank you again for your support and your membership to this great organization.
Take Care of Your Health
The older we are, the more we need to have tests done to check our health. With the new technology, tests are available that will prevent health issues.
Several years ago, I had a radioactive test done to check for heart problems. I got a good report & everything was fine. I was at DFW airport about a week after the test & security stopped me. They had been alerted by a screening device that checked for radioactive materials. After explaining my test, they let me continue my trip.
We have been working cattle this week. We vaccinate, give medication for parasites, as well as give pneumonia & vitamin shots. Since it is winter, we feed hay & cottonseed. We also have salt, mineral, & magnesium blocks out for the cattle.
We need to use wisdom to benefit our health & our lives. In Proverbs 3vs 1 to 7 scripture states:
Wisdom Bestows Well-Being
3 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart,
2 for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity.
3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.[a]
7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil.
We can continue to pray for all of those with health issues. Jesus healed many people during his ministry. Jesus healed a woman in Luke 8 vs 43 to New International Version (NIV):
43 And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years,[a] but no one could heal her. 44 She came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped.
45 “Who touched me?” Jesus asked.
When they all denied it, Peter said, “Master, the people are crowding and pressing against you.”
46 But Jesus said, “Someone touched me; I know that power has gone out from me.”
47 Then the woman, seeing that she could not go unnoticed, came trembling and fell at his feet. In the presence of all the people, she told why she had touched him and how she had been instantly healed.48 Then he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace.”
He can take care of all our problems as well.
America’s Auction Academy supports FCAI at each auction school. A special thank you to Mike, Lori, and the students. The next auction school will be June 21-28, 2019.
I recently had to deal with a complaint at TDLR. The complaint was resolved. Todd Kercheval assisted me. If you need assistance with a matter at TDLR, you can contact Todd or myself.
Bob Goree went to be with the Lord on 12-20-2018. Goree, 78 has had many accomplishments during his career. He won the Texas Auctioneers State Championship in 1977, was president of the Texas Auctioneers Association from 1978-1979 and graduated from the Certified Auctioneers Institute at the University of Indiana in 1981. He won the Texas Auctioneers Association Senior Champion Award in 1999 and was inducted into the Texas Auctioneer Association Hall of Fame.
Prayer Requests:
Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Smith, Lone Oak TX
Teresa Muirhead (Audri Muirhead Henderson’s mother), Hubbard TX
Renee Jones, Gainesville, TX
Sandy Dunning, Plano, TX
Yvonne Jones (Renee Jones’s mother), Gainesville, TX
Joshua Rush, Hempstead TX
Cindy Kaplan, Plano, TX
Brenda Kaddatz, Hillsboro, TX
Christi Pace’s grandson, Round Top, TX
Pam Hall (Dana Burgess mom), Graham, TX
R.L. Huegatter, Bowie, TX
Allen Huegatter, Bowie, TX
Ryan Zak, US Soldier
Jason Colon, US Soldier
Dusten Taggart, US Soldier
Praise Reports:
- America’s Auction Academy – raised funds for FCAI
- FCAI – motion passed FCAI will be on the future NAA Conference and show program
We received this from one of our deployed soldiers, Jason Colon.
We just received your great care package!!
It contained a pile of Pumpkin ornamented cookies and some good chocolate-coconut cookies as well. Thank you so very much. We are in Kosovo, not too many people know that Kosovo is still an active war zone, not too dangerous, but it is still categorized as a Combat Zone, and we have restrictions as to where we can go and what we can do. Getting a care package from the home land, USA, always makes for a happy day. I shared the cookies with all my co-workers, they were a big hit. In the box was the Menu for the bakery, wow! I wish I were there to try all those goodies. Please pass on all our Thanks and appreciation to all that put their efforts into building the care package.
Jason
Loved ones that have gone to be with the Lord
- Kathie Deckard- Steve Deckard’s wife
- Diane Hampel- Carla Swenson’s mother
Please renew your FCAI membership!
But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:57
Be strong and courageous, do not be terrified, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go – Joshua 1:19
If you have a soldier deployed overseas, let us know. We send out care packages to them. If you would like to be on the FCAI e-mail list, send your e-mail address.
Check our website or Facebook for praise reports, prayer requests, thank you notes and obituaries.
You can send contributions to FCAI, visit our website, or call 254-582-3000 with a credit card.
Our address is: 535 HCR 4223, Hillsboro, Texas 76645.
For online donations please visit: www.fcai.org
All donations are tax deductible.
May God bless and keep you.
Alvin Kaddatz
1st Qtr 2019 President Update: Travis Kaddatz, CAI
Fellow Auction Professionals,
I HOPE you and your auction businesses are off to a great start for 2019. Things are really popping here in your association. We are gearing up for the 2019 Annual Convention in Waco, TX. This year, back by popular demand, we are going to the Thursday, Friday, Saturday format. I highly encourage you to attend. I am anticipating this to be our best convention yet. The board and their committees are working hard to ensure we provide you with knowledgeable speakers that will help propel your auction career, auction industry vendors/exhibitors that can provide tools to take your business to the next level, and of course, invaluable networking opportunities and loads of fun with the greatest auction professionals in Texas!
THIS IS also a Texas legislative year. Once again, our industry is being targeted. A House Bill has been submitted to eliminate auctioneer licenses (HB 910). Your association and AUCPAC are working diligently to protect the auction industry in Texas. We are planning an Auctioneer Day at the Capital this spring, as well as developing a strategic plan to communicate to your elected officials to effectively bring their attention to this bill. Be sure to watch your inbox for further details.
I WANT to thank each of you for your membership in this association. I appreciate your continued support to Protect, Promote, and Educate the Texas Auctioneer.
Pray For Those In Authority
The Bible tells us to pray for those in authority. In 1 Timothy 2:1-3, scripture states:
- “I exhort therefore, that, first of all supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
- For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
- For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;”
As Christians, we should be involved in electing leaders that will represent Biblical values. We should compare the voting record of our candidates and vote for those who will vote Biblical values.
In September, the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) representatives were in Washington D.C. We have two U. S. Representatives who are auctioneers; Representative Jeff Duncan from South Carolina and Representative Billy Long from Missouri. Representative Long was on national news several months ago when he auctioned a protestor’s cell phone. Representative Long taught me in auction school at the Missouri Auction School.
NAA president, Tim Mast and others from NAA represented your interests as they worked with legislators in Washington on matters dealing with auctioneers. Mike Jones represented Texas at the “NAA Day on the Hill”. Thanks to Mike and the others who made the trip to promote the auction industry.
I went to Washington D. C. later in September to attend the Values Voters Summit. The purpose of the Summit is to encourage participants to get involved in their churches and communities to get candidates elected who will vote Biblical values. We visited with Vice President Pence, Gary Bauer, and many other leaders in Washington. Gary Bauer served in the Reagan Administration and has a great daily newsletter that you can receive. American Values is free if you email Gary at . I also visited with many of the Senator’s offices to encourage them to confirm Judge Kavanaugh.
Pictured below is Elizabeth Burgess who works in Congressman Sam Johnson’s office. She is the daughter of Sim and Dana Burgess of Graham, TX. This photo is in Congressman Johnson’s office.
America’s Auction Academy supports FCAI at each auction school. A special thank you to Mike, Lori, and the students. The next auction school will be January 18th-25th, 2019.
I recently had to deal with a complaint at TDLR. The complaint was resolved. Todd Kercheval assisted me. If you need assistance with a matter at TDLR, you can contact Todd or me.
Joe Small went to be with the Lord on October 12, 2018. He taught at Missouri Auction School and America’s Auction Academy. He was in the Hall of Fame.
Prayer Requests
Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Smith, Lone Oak, TX
Teresa Muirhead (Audri Muirhead Henderson’s mother), Hubbard, TX
Gary Tull, Graham, TX
Renee Jones, Gainesville, TX
Sandy Dunning, Plano, TX
Deb Mayer, Lincoln, TX
Steven Cole’s father
Yvonne Jones, (Renee Jones’s mother), Gainesville, TX
Joshua Rush, Hempstead, TX
Mrs. Jimmy Reeves, Plainview, TX
Kathie Deckard, Windom, TX
Cindy Kaplan, Plano, TX
Brenda Kaddatz, Hillsboro, TX
Ryan Zak, US Soldier
Spc. Kutter Schmidt US Soldier
Jason Colon, US Soldier
Dusten Taggart, US Soldier
Praise Reports:
America’s Auction Academy – raised funds for FCAI
FCAI – motion passed FCAI will be on the future NAA Conference and show program
Henry Storey – 86 years old
Pat and Henry Storey – 65th Anniversary
Loved ones that have gone to be with the Lord
Martha Jane Ross – (Amy Lester’s mother), Frost, TX
James Cruse, Plainview, TX
Ronald Thomas, Whitney, TX
But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:57
Be strong and courageous, do not be terrified, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go – Joshua 1:19
If you have a soldier deployed overseas, let us know. We send out care packages to them. If you would like to be on the FCAI e-mail list, send your e-mail address.
Check our website or Facebook for praise reports, prayer request, thank you notes and obituaries.
You can send contributions to FCAI, visit our website, or call 254-582-3000 with a credit card.
Our address is: 535 HCR 4223, Hillsboro, Texas 76645.
For online donations please visit: www.fcai.org
All donations are tax deductible.
May God bless and keep you.
Alvin Kaddatz