2012 Bid-Calling Champion
The Auctioneers Association of Ontario, a volunteer group of professionals who strive to bring a consistency and sound business practices to the auction industry through a standard Code of Ethics and Bylaws, held its Annual Convention and Bid-Calling Competition at Milton, Ontario on February 16-19th, 2012. The theme for 2012 was “We’re All in This Together”. AAO represents some 150 members in Ontario.
The Bid-Calling Competition was held at Hume’s Auction Farm.
The crowning moment of the weekend was the declaring of Brian Riddell of Hamilton as the Champion Bid-Caller this year. Auctioneers were judged on their ability to sell items in front of a live audience. A variety of chants and styles are displayed throughout the competition, along with the ability to pick up bids, clarity, overall presentation and finally “Would I hire this person to sell for me?”
The Championship Trophy was donated by the Ontario Farmer and the Gold Ring by the Woodbridge Advertiser. The runner-up was Dan Coulthard of Stratford, Ontario.
In the novice Division, Troy Jackson of Oshawa, Ontario was declared champion with Frances Fripp, of Mississauga, Ontario as the Novice Runner-up.
Seminars were held on various topics such as Networking, Communication, Internet Marketing, Humour in the Workplace and Tips from a Bailiff.
Next year we will be in Jordan Station with Luke Pasmore’s Peninsula Liquidators Inc., St Catharines, Ontario as the Competition host.
The Auctioneers Association of Ontario was founded in 1984 and is the voice of all Auction Professionals in Ontario. It encourages excellence in the Auction Industry through a combination of legislative programs, uniform standards of professional practice, professional development and a code of Ethics, designed to ensure the highest quality of service to the public.
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