HISTORY
The Montana Auctioneers Association was founded in 1961-1962
by a small group of state auctioneers. The ultimate purpose
of the association was to aid member auctioneers to improve
auctioneering skills and to grow in the auction profession.
This purpose has not changed. For many years, the State
Association supported a reciprocal agreement with the
National Auctioneers Association, with membership in both
associations a requirement. Although this requirement
no longer exists, the Montana Association continues to
support the goals, objectives, and activities of the NAA.
The state bylaws, goals, and objectives are closely linked
to those of the National Association.
WHY JOIN THE MAA?
One requirement of professionalism is continuing growth
and education, as well as knowledge of current trends
within a profession and those professions which effect
it. Such growth and knowledge is facilitated by membership
in any association formed for the purpose of achieving
such goals and objectives. The rapid changes occurring
in auctioneering make membership in an association a MUST
for the auctioneer who is truly a "professional".
ACTIVITIES
The MAA is guided by an elected Board of Directors and
Officers. Officers and Directors are chosen at the Association’s
annual convention, usually held the last week in January,
at various locations throughout the state. The convention
offers members the opportunity to compete in a Fun Auction,
to grow and learn through educational workshops, to share
and to socialize and to provide professional input and
direction for the coming year. Each MAA member in good
standing is a voting member of the Association.
NEWSLETTER
The Association publishes a state newsletter four times
a year. The newsletter presents articles, minutes and
reports, and state and national auction news. Each member
is urged to contribute to the newsletter content. The
subscription to the newsletter is included in state dues.
LOGO AND PINS
Each member will receive a membership card, lapel pin
and reproduction of the MAA emblem, which may be used
for advertising purposes. From time to time, other promotional
items are available to members.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The Montana Auctioneers Association is an Association
of professionals who have organized to promote and advance
the auction profession.
- Promote the mutual interests of its members.
- Formulate and maintain the high ethical standards
of its members'
- Encourage the enactment of just and reasonable laws,
ordinances and regulations affecting auction selling
and the auction profession.
- Make the public more aware of the advantage of auction
selling.
- Improve the business conditions affecting the auction
profession.
MEMBERSHIP
The Montana Auctioneers Association – your professional
organization – will enlarge your circle of professional
contact and associates. However, your entrance into the
association is by sponsorship only. Just as you will be
asked to sponsor new MAA members, an MAA member who knows
of your integrity and professionalism will be glad to
sponsor you.
For membership in the Montana Auctioneers Association,
you and your sponsor must meet the following requirements.
- Your sponsoring MAA member must be a current member
in good standing and you must be an auctioneer, either
part or full time.
- Your MAA sponsor must sign the application, not necessarily
in your presence, but as confirmation of genuine sponsorship.
The MAA office will cooperate with both you and your
sponsor to process your membership as quickly as possible.
- You cannot be sponsored by an auction school, an
auction business, yourself, or an auctioneer who is
not an MAA member. You cannot leave the sponsorship
line blank.
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