Nebraska Auctioneers Association and Auxiliary Award 3 Scholarships
Three scholarships were awarded at the 2011 Nebraska Auctioneers Association convention in North Platte, Nebraska. Raising funds to provide scholarships for the members, their children or grandchildren is one of the missions of the Nebraska Auctioneers Auxiliary. Since 1986, the Auxiliary has given out 41 scholarships totaling $19,500. In 1996, the Nebraska Auctioneers Association began... Continue reading→
Advertising Contest Results Announced
In conjunction with the 2011 Nebraska Auctioneers Association Convention, the association offers an advertising contest for members. This year’s winners submitted advertisements and websites in 10 categories. All first place winners received a commemorative plaque. Judging was conducted by Kim Hipp of the North Platte Telegraph, North Platte, Nebraska and Marcia Hora of the Arnold Sentinel,... Continue reading→
Dick Schoenholz is Nebraska Auctioneers Association 2011 Auctioneer of the Year
Congratulations to Colonel Dick Schoenholz of Dick Schoenholz Real Estate & Auction, Geneva, Nebraska for being named 2011 Auctioneer of the Year for the Nebraska Auctioneers Association. This prestigious award was bestowed at the 63rd Nebraska Auctioneers Association Convention in North Platte, Nebraska at the Quality Inn & Suites by last year’s recipient Colonel Ora... Continue reading→
2011-2012 Officers and Directors Announced
Kelly Kliewer, Kliewer Auction Service of Aurora, Nebraska has been elected President of the 250-member Nebraska Auctioneers Association for 2011-2012. His election was announced at the 63rd Annual Convention of the Association held at the Quality Inn & Suites in North Platte, Nebraska June 3-5, 2011. Jeff Temme, Covered Wagon Auction, Petersburg, Nebraska was elected... Continue reading→
Convention Coming Up June 3-5 – North Platte, NE
Please mark your calendars and make your plans to attend the 2011 Nebraska Auctioneers Association Convention June 3-5 at the Quality Inn/Sandhills Convention Center in North Platte, Nebraska. Our keynote speaker is Kristine Fladeboe-Duininck of Fladeboe Auctions in Spicer, MN. Kristine will be addressing How to Keep the Auction Profession Professional. We’re also planning a... Continue reading→
Founding Member Elsie Grubaugh Passes
Elsie Grubaugh, wife of Marvin Grubaugh, founding members of the Nebraska Auctioneers Association, passed away at age 89 December 8, 2010 at the Cottonwood House in Columbus, Nebraska. Elsie Grubaugh was born October 27, 1921 in Geneva, Nebraska to Roy and Zella (Baldwin) Rakestraw. She graduated from Geneva High School in 1939 and then graduated... Continue reading→
2010 Nebraska Auctioneers Association Bid Calling and Ringman Contest Winners Announced
(Aurora, NE) The Nebraska Auctioneers Association (NeAA), a 230-member trade organization representing the auctioneering profession of Nebraska, announced the winners of the 2010 Bid Calling & Ringman Championship on Sunday, August 1, 2010. The Championship Competition was held in conjunction with the Hamilton County Fair in Aurora, Nebraska. Twenty-nine contestants competed for the title of... Continue reading→