This years 2013 Winter Conference is at Lake Blackshear Resort & Golf Club located in Cordele Georgia at 2459-H US Highway 280 West.  Conference check in will start on Friday, January 25th with two full days of events January 26 & 27th.  The Association has a block room rate of $79/per night or reserve a cottage for $129/ per night.  Contact Lake Blackshear Resort and reference “Georgia Auctioneers Association” to reserve your room now and get the special rate for conference attendees.  You can register now and submit payments via Paypal, or complete the form and submit payment by fax, mail or at the conference.  If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact the association.  Updates and information will be provided to members via email and on our blog.  We look forward to seeing everyone at this year’s GAA’s 2013 Winter Conference.

Arrive early on Friday, January 25th to check in your donations and consignments for the GAA Community Fun Auction to be held on-site, Saturday, January 26th. Classes and Festivities start on Saturday, January 26th thru Sunday, January 27th. Read the magazine for a full agenda of GAA Winter Conference Events. This year members can attend classes to learn more about how to create dynamic email blast and the power of email marketing. Members can also learn how to integrate their websites with the GeorgiaAuctioneers.org so that all your auction events post to our Auction Calendar.  AuctionServices.com, our website host, will also be in attendance to show members how to update your personal or business profile, specialties and more on our home page to be more easily found by the public.

The annual Big Peach Classic, Georgia Bid Calling Competition will be during Saturday’s Community Fun Auction! This is an excellent opportunity to show of your talents or for new auctioneers to get experience in a live auction environment!  The event is open to the public and all members are encouraged to bring several items to donate or consign to be auctioned at the event. Receive a discount if you register for the competition prior to January 26th. Access the BID CALLING COMPETITION REGISTRATION FORM now to find out more information or Contact Us if you have questions!  Additionally, Auctioneers in attendance who are engaged and participate in the Community Fun Auction will have the opportunity to earn continuing education credits while advancing their skills and/or receive a refresher regarding paperwork regarding contracting consignments, auction registration, check-out procedure  public relations with buyers and sellers. Thank you to Auctionzip.com, this year’s Community Fun Auction Sponsor. They will be on-site from 8-12 to answer questions about their services and do a brief presentation to GAA Members to share what they have to offer.