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President’s Message I've been reflecting on the fact that this association was founded on the opinion of professionals, within the auction industry, that there was a need to create a platform around which auctioneers could rally and have a united voice to represent what we stand for. That platform is now known as The Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association. Although the way the industry functions has changed, the basic principle has remained the same: marketing, education, ethics, positive consumer relations, and, of course, selling. With all of that being said, why or how has the industry changed to the point where involvement in this association is becoming less important? I am puzzled as to how this happened. Is it because of the expense? Is it because education is not valued as it once was? Is it because social media has taken over so much that personal or face to face communication has become irrelevant? I don’t know the answer and I am genuinely concerned. If you are reading this, I am sure your thoughts are similar to mine…so WHAT IS THE ANSWER? In an industry where we all conduct auctions, it is truly amazing that there are so many different methods used to complete the same task. As to the questions in the previous paragraph, I am sure there are many available answers and, really, there are no wrong answers. We have all sat at the conference lunch and dinner tables talking about the need to obtain/retain members, but HOW? What is the best way to do that? My feeling is that when Einstein came up with the E=mc2 theory, it was easier than figuring out how we can solve the PAA membership issue. As we all know, the function of this association is tremendously affected by the number of members. From a financial and also a personal perspective, it pains me to say that the effects of declining membership are evident. The decrease in participation causes chapters to struggle to cover their Conference responsibilities and, in general, dwindling numbers of faces at lunch & dinner. Financially, decisions come down to how to remain at the same account balance, instead of more pertinent issues, such as allocating funds to be used for legal matters or association tasks. It is also frustrating when I hear that the Conference and Chapter meetings are “not really that important”. It's up to each of us to MAKE THEM IMPORTANT. Education, involvement, and current event awareness is vitally important to our industry! Sustainability is extremely difficult when we try operate on a 600 member budget with only 400 members. Please take the opportunity to consider the future of this organization, especially as it relates to you and your company. The opportunity for a full year membership is just around the corner and there is no better time to influence someone to join or renew. In closing, the PAA is strong and we have a strong voice! Going forward, I trust you will help keep this association growing stronger than it has ever been; all it takes is a little time and effort. Thank you. SOLD ! Jeffery Pennington, Auctioneer 2020 PAA President
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Harry F. Long: Folk Artist Of Reinholds By Karl Pass Folk artist Harry F. Long was born April 13, 1895, and died Jan. 27, 1970. The son of Jacob and Amanda Long, he lived in the West Cocalico Township, northern Lancaster County village of Reinholds, Pa. Harry served in WWI and was later employed at Eberly’s Hardware Store at the corner of Harry F. Long is top left, ca. 1918-19, location unknown. Photo Mechanic Street and courtesy of Dennis Stephen. Main Street (Route 897). Long was a self-taught painter and woodworker. His nickname was “Shorty.” Antiques dealer Mary Snyder also had her first antiques shop in the Eberly’s Hardware Store building, prior to moving her shop down East Main Street toward Trinity Chapel (Reinholds Station Trinity Chapel). Harry lived next to the chapel. Harry’s younger brother (by one year), John F. Long (1894-1984), was a carpenter and house painter by profession but also a self-taught artist. John was a profilic painter and worked on reverse glass. Harry did not, primarily working in oil-onboard and also gouache-on-paper. Also, Harry was not an active painter,
Here is Harry Long during his service in WWI, ca. 1917. Photo courtesy of Dennis Stephen.
Harry Long made and painted this child’s chair. Image courtesy of Dennis Stephen.
unlike his brother, who outlived him by 14 years. His output likely numbered under 100 paintings. By comparison, John produced nearly 1,000 paintings on reverse glass during his lifetime. Harry was just as known for his woodworking as he was in town for his paintings. He constructed and paint-decorated children’s chairs and toy boxes. Harry also did cane seating repair, according to relative Dennis Stephen. It is not known if Snyder or Continued on page 2
Two folk art paintings by Harry Long. Courtesy of John and Jen Chaski.
Hartzell’s Auction Gallery in Bangor, Pa., held a multi-consignor sale on Feb. 2 that provoked bidder competition and several newsworthy results. Founded in 1943, the family-owned and operated auction company is in its fourth generation. The following are a few of the prices realized. A very small lidded Newton’s Improved pocket celestial globe sold for $6,325. A Sterling Strauser oil-on-canvas painting went for $3,200; a Rookwood vellum vase, $738; an 18th-century high chest, $6,785; an early top hat, $1,170; and a marbleized slate checkboard sold for $984. An early Continued on page 3
This tall seated chalk cat went for $4,428.
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This Newton’s Improved pocket celestial globe sold for $6,325.
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Is Your Home Protected? Larry Oxenham, American Society for Asset Protec on The PAA was fortunate to have Larry Oxenham as a presenter during the 2020 Annual Conference in Harrisburg PA and we look forward to having him back in 2021
Homestead laws have been created by states to protect personal homes against creditors. These laws vary widely between the states with some providing unlimited protection and others providing little or no protection. There are six states (Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Texas) that have a no dollar cap on the homestead exemption, which means that your primary home in these six states, regardless of value, cannot be taken by a judgment creditor and is thus protected from lawsuits by state law. In the other forty-four states with limited homestead protection, you may want to put your home into a separate legal entity to protect it against a lawsuit. For example, if you have $200,000 equity in your home and your state’s homestead laws only protects $5,000, a creditor could take $195,000 of the equity in your home to satisfy a judgment. Homestead laws are only for your primary residence, so vacation or second homes are not protected by homestead laws. Also, homestead laws do not protect you against federal tax liens.
What Can Happen if Your Home is Not Protected? If someone were to obtain a judgment against you, they can seek to satisfy the judgment by taking your home. The collection process begins by the creditor filing a summary of the judgment (Abstract of Judgment) with the county recorder in the county where you own the property. Just as you cannot sell your property without satisfying liens from a mortgage or deed of trust, you cannot sell or refinance your home until the judgment is paid or expires. The creditor can also file a Writ of Execution with the county recorder for the right to sell your home to the highest bidder at a public sale. The money collected from the sale of the property is used to pay the judgment and
any interest and collection expenses. If the property sells for more than the amount of the judgment, interest, and collection cost, the excess is given to you.
How to Protect Your Home Let’s say you have $500,000 equity in our home and your state homestead laws only protect $100,000. To insure your home cannot be taken to satisfy a judgment, you can own your home in a properly drafted and worded limited liability company (LLC). A LLC has what is called charging order protection, which prevents a creditor from seizing the property. To ensure that you can still take advantage of the capital gains exclusion when you sell the home, you can place your home into a single-member LLC. A single-member LLC is a disregarding legal entity for tax purposes so no yearly tax return is required. In the eyes of the IRS, it is as if you still own the home personally. This allows you to have the charging order protection of an LLC while still qualifying to take the capital gain exclusion on the sale of the home and the mortgage interest deduction. While most states provide charging order protection for multi-member LLCs, only two states currently provide charging order protection for single-member LLCs. Those state are Wyoming and Nevada. Your primary residency does not have to be in Wyoming or Nevada to be owned by a Wyoming or Nevada LLC. Most people own their home in their individual name(s) which provides no protection from lawsuits. Placing your home in a single member LLC in Wyoming or Nevada is very simple. The use and function of the home will be the exact same and no tax return is required. The only difference will be that on the title the LLC is listed as the owner instead of an individual name(s). Implementing this asset protection strategy can ensure your home is protected from loss as the result of a lawsuit. LLCs can also be used to protect other real estate you may own from lawsuits.
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Thank you to our 2019-2020 Political Auctions Committee Members who have generously donated to help speak for our industry CENTRAL CHAPTER: Dave Adcock Harry Bachman Dave Conley Randy Dickensheets John Ensminger Terry Gaines David Horst Gene Hurley Matt Hurley Lori Hess-Lauver Ralph Lesh Jr. Gary Mentzer William Often Blaine Rentzel Josh Rhodes Thomas Saylor Rusty Sites J. Meryl Stoltzfus Denny Stouffer Larry Swartz Marlette Thomas Fred Toomey Trent Wagner Buddy Watkins Charles Wehrly Scott Wehrly Jacob Yoder
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\Ç `xÅÉÜç JAMES S. DAVIS, JR. James S. Davis, Jr., age 63, of Kinzers, PA, passed away at his home on Monday, March 9, 2020. He was the son of the late James S. Sr. & Mabel Ammon Davis. Jim was a partner with Barr/Davis Auctioneers of Gap. He was involved with the Shad Restoration Program with the Exelon Corporation. He was a member of the Eastern Lancaster County Rod and Gun Club, Gap V.F.W., Christiana American Legion and the Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association (member since 1986). He enjoyed fishing, hunting, reading, being outdoors and he loved life and his animals, especially his dog, Tatoo. Surviving is a companion of 34 years Carolyn Eldridge of Quarryville and a nephew, Wade Eshleman of California. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters: Donna Jean Davis and Sandra F. Eshleman.
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The answer is no. Liability Insurance Liability insurance protects your assets if you are held responsible for accidents and/or damage that occurs during a live or online auc on. It also provides protec on against false adver sing and false representa on if you are sued because a client believes you falsely adver sed and represented a live or online auc on item. Consignment Coverage Consignment coverage insures the property of others in your care, custody or control, which includes property being held in your storage facility (for a live or online auc on) or during transit to a live auc on or to a shipment facility for an online auc on sale. Errors and Omissions Insurance Errors and Omissions Insurance (E&O) protects you financially if you must make up a shor all in sales to your client due to an error or omission on your part. This includes coverage for live and online auc ons. Cyber Insurance In 2020 and beyond, the biggest threat to your auc on business is a cyber‐a ack. Your clients may want to pay for their live or online auc on purchase with a credit card. Cyber insurance protects an auc oneer’s business from cyber‐crime and data breaches (customers’ personal informa on, including but not limited to their credit card informa on). Addi onally, if you have customers, employees and vendor informa on stored on a computer or a flash drive for your live or online auc on business, you could be held liable if your business experiences a cybera ack. “Many auc oneers think they are too small to be a target for hackers and that only large companies like Equifax, Target and Sony have to worry about being a vic m,” said Greg Magnus, insurance agent at E. R. Munro and Company. “Auc oneers may be more at risk of a breach because they are small businesses and some mes lack the proper firewalls and security to protect not only their own informa on, but their customers’ personal informa on. In fact, more and more small businesses have been targeted by cyber‐a acks, including computer viruses, phishing, hacking, data breaches, ransomware, and unauthorized access
to customer informa on. According to the 2018 Verizon Data Breach Inves ga ons Report, 58 percent of cyber‐a ack vic ms were small businesses (organiza ons with fewer than 250 employees). Recent sta s cs show that around 60 percent of small businesses were forced to suspend opera ons a er a cyber‐a ack and never reopened for business. In 2018, there was a 424 percent increase in authen c and new breaches of small businesses. Hackers a ack small businesses in order to gain access to data on customers and employees, such as credit card informa on, Social Security numbers, passwords and authen ca on data. “When I speak with some auc oneers, they believe because the personal informa on is stored in the Cloud or on a third‐party so ware pla orm, they are not responsible if that informa on is hacked,” Magnus added. “However, because the auc oneer is the one collec ng the personal informa on or swiping the credit card, they can be held liable.” And Don’t Forget Workers’ Compensa on and Business Auto Insurance According to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, any employer who hires at least one employee, part‐ me or full‐ me, is required to provide Workers’ Compensa on insurance. It provides medical care, lost wage protec on and even rehabilita on services for an employee if he or she is injured at a job site or off‐site while working for you. It also protects you, the auc oneer, from a lawsuit brought on by the injured worker. A commercial automobile insurance policy is required under most circumstances when you use a vehicle for business purposes. It’s not just the registra on that determines the requirement for a business automobile insurance policy. Other requirements include ownership by a corpora on, use in hauling goods for hire, and gross vehicle weight of the vehicle. Commercial automobile insurance policies are not regulated in pricing, as are private passenger policies. There is price compe on between insurance companies for good commercial automobile insurance. Auc oneer Protec on from E. R. Munro and Company Greg can answer any ques ons you may have about safeguarding your live and online auc oneer business. Give him a call at 1‐877‐376‐8676, ext. 157, or email him at gmagnus@ermunro.com.
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Ben Svonavec of Somerset Runner up: Brian Burke of Meshoppen Rookie: David Gossert of Chambersburg Top Female: Kim Douglass of Boyertown
Member The Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association is the only professional trade organization for auctioneers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Education, consumer and member benefits, legislative issues, and new ideas in the auction industry are the PAA’s hallmarks. As a professional resource, the PAA offers many benefits:
Promotes members’ public image Fights for regulation and licensing to protect our industry Participation from a dynamic and supportive public affairs consultant to assist with legislative monitoring and initiatives Association legal counsel knowledgeable about auction law Active Political Action Committee to maintain ongoing positive relationships with members of the PA General Assembly Continuing education for advanced auctioneer certifications and designations and to maintain licensing in states with mandatory continuing education Professional annual auctioneer conference for education and a large trade show to stay on the cutting edge of auction products, services and technology Discounted Annual Conference registration fees. Committee participation, networking opportunities and awards and recognition Live TV (Pennsylvania Cable Network) coverage of annual Auctioneer Competitions at the PA State Farm Show Informative digital magazine, The Keystone Auctioneer FREE business card-size ad per member in one issue annually of The Keystone Auctioneer 50% off advertising in the Keystone Auctioneer and Directory Annual digital membership directory and resource guide Active email account: info@paauctioneers.org Comprehensive web site www.paauctioneers.org in partnership with www.BidWrangler.com Website Calendar through www.GoToAuctions.com where you can advertise your auctions to a worldwide audience
1. ONE or TWO COLOR: (includes both internally & Professionally produced) Residential/ Farm Real Estate 1‐a Alderfer Auction Commercial/Industrial RE 1‐b Hurley Auctions Personal Property/Estate (no RE) 1‐c Patrick Morgan Auction Services Commercial/Industrial (no RE) 1‐d Patrick Morgan Auction Services Professionally Produced 2. MULTI‐COLOR: Internally Produced Residential/Farm Real Estate 2‐a Alderfer Auction 2‐e Max Spann Real Estate & Auction Co. Commercial/Industrial RE 2‐b Patrick Morgan Auction Services 2‐f Fortna Auctioneers Personal Property/Estate (no RE) 2‐c Cordier Auctions & Appraisals 2‐g Alderfer Auction 2‐d Hurley Auctions 2‐h Hunyady Auction Company Commercial/Industrial (no RE) 3. SPECIALTY Specialty Cataloged Auction 3‐A Alderfer Auction Auction Firm Promotional: Printed 3‐B Alderfer Auction Auction Firm Promotional: Digital 3‐C Hostetter Auctioneers Website 3‐D Hurley Auctions Business Facebook Page 3‐E Hurley Auctions 3‐F Hurley Auctions Photography: Action/Auction Photography: Still life 3‐G Alderfer Auction PAA Video 3‐H Fortna Auctioneers Auctioneers Choice: Pook & Pook, Inc. Best of Show: Pook & Pook, Inc.
Lori Biechy representing Alderfer Auction
Ty Morgan, Patrick Morgan and Dustin Spencer of Patrick Morgan Auction Services
Sherm Hostetter representing Hostetter Auctioneers Christian Answini representing Alderfer Auction
Brent Souder representing Alderfer Auctions
Jamie Shearer representing Pook & Pook, Inc.
David Cordier representing Cordier Auctions & Appraisals
Eugene Hurley and Marjorie Hart‐ man representing Hurley Auctions
Thank you to Committee Chairman Larry Swartz, Rebecca Kindergan (presenting each award), and the entire Central Chapter for their hard work on awarding and organizing these presentations.
Eugene Hurley representing Hurley Auctions
Congratulations to ALL those who won a category of the Advertising and Marketing Awards!
NEW Membership Application (July 1 through June 30) ‐ 12 Month
**This form is reserved for First‐time PAA member only The undersigned auctioneer, apprentice auctioneer, associate, or trade member desires to become part of the PAA. June 30th of each year marks the end of a membership year and renewal information will be distributed prior to that date. I hereby agree to abide by the By‐Laws, Constitution, Code of Ethics, rules, and orders of the association and the findings of its regularly authorized officers, directors and committees. It is understood that if for any reason membership in the said association is not approved upon consideration of this application and the recommendation of my sponsor, membership will not be granted, and the total enclosed payment will be returned to me. Please refer to www.paauctioneers.org for the list of member benefits.
APPLICANT INFORMATION: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________ Full Name of Applicant Designations PA Auct. License # ________________________________________________ ________________________ __________________________________________________________ Signature of Applicant Date Business Name _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address City State Zip County _________________________ ________________________ _______________________ _____________________________________________________ Phone Fax Cell Email _____________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Year started auctioneering Other profession, if applicable Website ______________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Full‐ or part‐time in auction business Educational background (including auction school)
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? (circle one) YES NO Reprimanded/prosecuted by the PA State Board of Auctioneer Examiners? (circle one) YES NO
SPONSOR INFORMATION: (Licensed auctioneer, apprentice, or auction company.) I hereby certify that the above applicant is of good moral character and repute, and I recommend him/her/the entity for membership. ________________________________________ ______________________________________________ _________________________ Printed name of sponsor (another PAA member) Signature of Sponsor Chapter membership of sponsor
PREFERRED CHAPTER: The Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association is comprised of six chapter organizations. If none is requested, you will be assigned a chapter according to your location.
Central Lehigh Valley Northeast Northwest Southeast Southwest CATEGORY: LICENSED AUCTIONEER or COMPANY ($135) ASSOCIATE ($85) TRADE ($210)
PAC MEMBERSHIP: Use this opportunity to become a member of the PAA Political Action Committee. Add an extra amount to your dues for a voice in PA government and to help keep legislation you can live with: _____ $25 (minimum amount)
$ ________ (other)
PAYMENT OPTIONS: __Check/Money order __Paypal (send money to info@paauctioneers.org ‐please add 3%) __Credit Card □ Visa □ Master Card □ Discover $ ____________+ 3% Processing Fee ____________ = TOTAL $ ____________
Name (as it appears on card, printed) ______________________________________________________ sec code on reverse ________
Billing address & Zip Code (if different from above) ________________________________________________________________________________
Account # _____________________________________________ Exp. Date ___________ Signature _____________________________________ (“Membership investment in the PAA is not deductible as a charitable contribution but may be deducted as an ordinary and necessary business expense. In compliance with Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993, 10% of your membership investment is not deductible as a business expense because it is allocable to lobbying expenditures.”)
Send completed form and payment to: Kimberly K. Douglass, Administrator, PO Box 686, Gilbertsville, PA 19525; info@paauctioneers.org 215‐679‐3526 Updated 3/20
R_sour]_ Gui^_ 2020 PAA Executive Committee PRESIDENT Jeffery T. Pennington Pennington Auctions, LLC. 1902 Williams Drive New Castle, PA 16101 (724) 657‐4413 cell jefferypenn@comcast.net PRESIDENT‐ELECT Matthew Hostetter 7055 Big Beaver Blvd Beaver Falls, PA 15010 (724) 847‐1887 (724) 462‐5547 cell matt@sherm.biz VICE‐PRESIDENT Jamie A. Shearer Pook & Pook, Inc. 463 E. Lancaster Ave. Downingtown PA 19335 (610) 269‐4040 (717) 578=‐4742 cell shearer@pookandpook.com TREASURER Robert A. Ensminger Ensminger Auctioneers 3557 Elmerton Ave. Harrisburg, PA 17109‐1132 (717) 652‐4111 (717) 877‐7350 cell robert@ensmingers.net PAST PRESIDENT Patrick K. Morgan Patrick Morgan Auction Srv 30 Union Ave New Holland PA 17557 (717) 278‐9202 cell pkmorgan69@gmail.com ADMINISTRATOR, MAGAZINE EDI‐ TOR Kimberly K. Douglass Kimberly K Auction Co PO Box 686 Gilbertsville, PA 19525 (215) 679‐3526 info@paauctioneers.org
2020 PAA State Directors CENTRAL CHAPTER Terry L. Von Nieda 920 Siddonsburg Rd. Lewisberry PA 17339 (717) 932‐1535 Cell: (717) 439‐4001 tnieda@aol.com LEHIGH VALLEY CHAPTER To be determined NORTHEAST CHAPTER Chuck Kindlimann Interstate Auction Services 92 Industrial Park Rd Muncy, PA 17756 (570) 935‐0376 (570) 220‐0163 cell chuck@interstateauctionservice.com NORTHWEST CHAPTER Kevin R. Wheeler 9395 Eureka Rd. Girard, PA 16417 (814) 734‐9839 (814) 602‐7457 kwheelerauctioneering@gmail.com SOUTHEAST CHAPTER Mike Keller H.K. Keller 16 Wolf St. Manheim, PA 17545 (717) 898‐2836 (717) 725‐2487 cell mike@HKKeller.com SOUTHWEST CHAPTER Darin Cole D. Cole Auctioneering 606 Oakhurst Dr. North Huntingdon, PA 15642 (724) 864‐6139 (724) 944‐5633 cell dcolepsu1@aol.com
PAA Presidents *1948 Tom Berry *1949 Tom Berry *1950 Lee Pillsbury *1951 Lee Pillsbury *1952 Lee Pillsbury *1953 Lee Pillsbury *1954 Lee Pillsbury *1955 Harry Weimer *1956 Stan Deiter *1957 Wayne Posten *1958 Sam Lyons *1959 Sam Lyons *1960 Woodrow Roth *1961 Woodrow Roth 1962 R.M. Stewart *1963 Russ Kehr 1964 Elmer Murry *1965 Wylie Rittenhouse 1966 Ken Brown 1967 Jake Spencer *1968 Bill Boes *1969 C.J. Leiby 1970 Merv Adams *1971 Ralph Horst *1972 Clay Hess *1973 Clay Hess *1974 George Paich 1975 Rich Moyer 1976 Rich Moyer 1977 Ralph Zettlemoyer 1978 Ralph Zettlemoyer 1979 Larry Reed 1980 Harry Anderson 1981 Harry Anderson 1982 Kerry Pae *1983 Paul Ranck 1984 Charles Moyer 1985 Wil Hahn 1986 Ron Funk 1987 Don Hock 1988 Mike Charnego 1989 Fred Toomey 1990 Vernon Martin 1991 Wayne Patterson 1992 Jerry Schwenk 1993 Sherman Hostetter, Jr 1994 Jerry Burke *1995 Larry Lefever 1996 Robert H. Clinton 1997 C. Sherman Allen 1998 Sanford L. Alderfer 1999 Blaine Rentzel *2000 James C. Young 2001 Olen Knecht 2002 Nevin B. Rentzel 2003 James A. Clayton 2004 Jay E. Ziegler 2005 Harry H. Bachman 2006 H. Brent Souder 2007 Sandra Brittingham 2008 Daniel A. Trace 2009 Bill Anderson, Sr. 2010 Gerald A. Rader 2011 Kenneth A. Hansell, Jr. 2012 Randy A. Betton 2013 Matthew S. Hurley 2014 Mark L. Ferry 2015 Patrick K. Morgan 2016 Bill Anderson, Jr. 2017 Kim Williams 2018 Tim Keller 2019 Jeffery Pennington
2020 PAA Committees
2020 PAA Chapter Officers CENTR@L CH@PTER PRESIDENT: Gary Mentzer VICE PRES: David Hunter SEC. TREAS: Lisa Hunter DIR & PAC REP: Terry Von Nieda ALT. DIR: Charlene Caple ALT. PAC REP: Thomas Saylor LEHIGH V@LLEY CH@PTER PRESIDENT: TBD VICE PRES: TBD SEC. TREAS: TBD DIR & PAC REP: TBD ALT. DIR: TBD NORTHE@ST CH@PTER PRESIDENT: Scott Younkin VICE PRES: (vacant) SECRETARY: Kim Williams TREASURER: Tim Madden DIR & PAC REP: Chuck Kindlimann NORTHWEST CH@PTER PRESIDENT: Michael Calvert VICE PRES: C. Sherman Allen 2ND VICE PRES: Wayne Patterson TREAS: Gary King SECRETARY: Dawn Smith DIR REP: Kevin Wheeler ALT. STATE DIR: Matt Hostetter PAC REP: Michael Calvert CHAPTER DIR: Jeff Pennington CHAPTER DIR: Beth Hillmar CHAPTER DIR: Mitchel Kerr SOUTHE@ST CH@PTER PRESIDENT: Joel Gavaletz VICE PRES: Dustin Spencer 2ND VICE PRES: Brian Oberholtzer SEC. TREAS: Jonathan B. Hummer DIR & PAC REP: Mike Keller ALT DIR: Jamie Shearer SOUTHWEST CH@PTER PRESIDENT: Jason Reed VICE PRES: Fred Peters SEC. TREAS: Rachel Ritchey DIR REP: Darin Cole ALT. DIR: Mark Ferry PAC REP: Randy Betton
Audit – Terry Von Neida, Chair, Chapter secretaries, members Budget/Finance – Jim Lewis, Chair; Bob Ensminger, Matt Hostetter, Gerald Rader, Joel Gavaletz Bylaws/Constitution – Phil Grosh, chair Conference – Matt Hostetter, chair; 2020 PAA Board of Directors; Kim Douglass ‐ Advertising – Northeast Chapter ‐ Auctioneer of Year – Southeast Chapter ‐ Auctioneer Championship – Northwest Chapter ‐ Fun Auction – Southwest Chapter ‐ Sergeant‐at‐Arms – Lehigh Valley Chapter ‐ Auxiliary Speaker – Central Auxiliary representative ‐ Hall of Fame – Past Hall of Fame members; Jim Lewis Education (PAACE) – Charlene Caple, Chair Grievance – Jeff Pennington Legislative – Bob Clinton, Chair; Phil Grosh; Nick Kratz; George Michak; Ad Hoc – 5 PAA officers; Randy Betton, PAA PAC Chair (Randy Betton); Keystone PAC Chair Marketing ‐ Jeff Pennington, Chair; Kim Williams; Patrick Morgan Member Benefits – Bill Anderson, Jr., Chair Membership – Matt Hostetter, PAA VP, Chair; all chapters Nominating – Patrick Morgan, Chair ‐ SE Members: C ‐ Fred Toomey LV – Brent Souder NE ‐ Kim Williams NW – Sherman Hostetter SE – Patrick Morgan, Chair SW ‐ Michael Charnego PAC ‐ Randy Betton, chair; Tom Saylor, Treasurer; Chapter Directors, Ad Hoc – PAA Officers; Nick Kratz; George Michak; Ex‐ Officio – Legislative Committee Chair Technology – Kim Douglass, Michael Calvert
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P@@ Co^_ of Prof_ssion[l Ethi]s Co^_ of Prof_ssion[l Ethi]s Pr_[m\l_ The Pennsylvania Auctioneer and Auction Licensing Act sets forth the guidelines and requirements by which the Pennsylvania Auctioneer may sell real estate and personal property at public auction. The Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association PAA members are committed to support all provisions of the licensing act and are committed to serve their customers, both buyers and sellers, with integrity and fair dealing and actions that will serve to upgrade the image of the association and the auction industry.
regulations and laws relating to his field of endeavor. The PAA Auctioneer shall keep abreast of the current market values of the commodities he is selling in order to provide the seller with accurate information to make a proper decision. The PAA Auctioneer shall require a written contract where the terms and conditions are clearly stated, and where the terms and conditions are reviewed and understood by the parties to the contract. The PAA Auctioneer shall use his best efforts to properly advertise and promote the property being sold and represent accurately, clearly and fairly all property and merchandise being sold.
Further, the goals of this association will be to improve professional relationships and to earn increased public acceptance of the auction method. It is a fundamental belief of the Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association that our commitment to highly ethical and professional practices will strengthen our association and provide important visibility to our industry.
The PAA Auctioneer shall always expend his best efforts to achieve the best possible results for his clients.
Prof_ssion[l R_l[tionships The PAA Auctioneer shall be loyal to the PAA and will willingly contribute his time and effort by serving the association as officer and committee member, and attend meetings and events scheduled by the association.
The PAA Auctioneer subscribes to the code of ethics enumerated herein and agrees to be bound by this code of ethics. R_l[tionships to Pu\li]
The PAA Auctioneer shall be honest and forthright in all The PAA Auctioneer shall actively encourage membership advertising and representation of property to be sold and shall disclose all known defects and conditions clearly and of new auctioneers into the membership of the PAA. fairly. The PAA Auctioneer will willingly share his experience The PAA Auctioneer shall clearly spell out all the sales and expertise with other members of the association, and terms and responsibilities of the buyer and, if property is all members shall be committed to the improvement and results of the auction industry, in addition to his own busi- sold at “absolute auction,� the sale shall be without limit, favor or reserve. ness. R_l[tionship to Cli_nts
The PAA Auctioneer will not bid for or buy for himself any real or personal property at an auction he is conducting or knowingly use false bidders.
The PAA Auctioneer shall be committed to competency in his field of expertise and shall keep abreast of laws and regulations which affect the type of real or personal proper- The PAA Auctioneer shall be committed to bringing buyer and seller together in the most equitable and fair means ty he is selling. possible and will strive to uphold the highest level of ethiThe PAA Auctioneer shall be committed to abide by all the cal and moral practices.
P@@ History
The Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association was formed by a group of successful businessmen who knew that in order to provide a better business environment for themselves and strengthen their share of the auction market, they needed to work together. They invested in their futures by forming the PAA. Their purpose was to speak with one voice to the auction industry across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to the public, to governmental agencies, and to others, and in the process obtain tools to help them make sound and profitable decisions in their auction businesses. For 67 years, the PAA has been one of the best investments its members have made. The PAA has sought to establish and continually improve the standard of education, ethics and performance of its members.
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Keystone Auctioneer The Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association
P.O. Box 686 Gilbertsville, PA 19525 215.679.3526 info@paauctioneers.org www.paauctioneers.org