Membership Information
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ASSOCIATE MEMBER
$25.00 per year
Individuals who are, or who are not auctioneers, but involved
in auctions or auction related business. Has the right to
participate in any activities, excluding the right to vote
or hold an office, of the Association.
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MEMBER
$50.00 per year
Any auctioneer of good moral character shall be eligible
for membership in this Association, provided that he affirms, "to
be faithful to the Articles of Incorporation, By-laws, and
the Code of Ethics of the MAA.
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YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US!
These are just some of the benefits of affiliating
with this highly professional organization!
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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 & CONVENTIONS
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.
POST AUCTIONS ON THE MAA WEB SITE
Many MAA members are finding that the Internet is a valuable tool
and have invested in their future by developing their own websites.
The MAA goals are to keep current with technology and assist its
members with the tools to list statewide auctions on the MAA Calendar.
All good standing members that have access to the Internet and would
like to publish their auction(s) and/or events are encouraged to
request an Account Name and Password. To request your account, go
to the Auction Calendar and click on the Members button, follow
the instructions to submit your information. You will receive an
email with complete instructions on how to post on the MAA Calendar
when your account is activated. MAA members who list auctions on
the MAA Calendar are also encouraged to use the MAA web address
on their brochures to promote this site. With the high printing
costs and price of postage, we know that the MAA Calender will save
you money, even pay for your yearly dues. More auction enthusiasts
are using the Internet to view upcoming auctions and will travel
that extra mile when they know about your auction.
QUARTERLY 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.
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
Yearly directory, which lists all MAA members alphabetically and
gives pertinent information such as address, phone #, fax #, email
address, and members website. You will be informed of the current
Officers and Directors, and any changes to the By-Laws or Code of
Ethics. It's a Who's Who list of Montanas' finest auctioneers.
LOGO & 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.
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