SUNDAY GATEWAY CLIPPER DINNER CRUISE

350W. Station Square Drive * Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Sunday July 26, 2009 at 5:30 PM

The PAA Southwest & Northwest Chapters invite you
and your family to a great way to end the weekend!

Sailing the three rivers while listening to the relaxing sounds
of our duo as we prepare dinner just for you!

Board: 5:30 PM...Sail: 6:30 to 8:30 PM

Adult Regular Price: $37.26
Children 12 & under Regular Price: $18.25
Association Discount Adult Price: $35.10
Children 12 under: $17.12
includes tax & gratuity

Please make reservations and payment on or before July 1, 2009
To: Bill Anderson Auctioneers
5738 Old William Penn Hwy
Export, PA 15632

The Northwest Chapter of the Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association held its 33rd Annual Spring Seminar and Auction recently. Over 300 people attended the auction which was held at Christopher's Banquet Hall, Greenville, PA.

Jeff Pennington was the Auction Chairman this year. Two auctions were held. On Friday evening, February 8, a coin auction was conducted and on Saturday, February 9, an auction of antiques, collectibles and Amish handcrafted furniture. A large crowd enjoyed and bid on a wide variety of items.

Many of the items had been donated for the proceeds to be given to Shriner's Children's Hospital in Erie. The local Amish community sold their delicious donuts, and they targeted these proceeds for the hospital, as well. Over $4,000 was raised for the Shriner's Children's Hospital.

Matt Hostetter served as seminar chairman; this event was held on Sunday, February 10, at the Radisson Hotel Sharon, West Middlesex, PA.

The seminar opened with registration and continental breakfast. Many interesting topics were discussed at the seminar: Fred Toomey, Gun Laws/Unique Guns; Sherman Hostetter, Real Estate at Auction; Randy Burdette, Internet Auctions for Small Auction Companies; and Mike Calvert, Manage E-Mail and Telephone Lists, including Can Spam Act & Do Not Call.

The 2009 PAA President Bill Anderson, Sr. attended and spoke at the noon luncheon. Everyone enjoyed the informative programs.

Newspaper advertising donated by local newspapers was sold at an auction at the noon luncheon. Certificates with credits were issued to all the attendees.

Rocco Scores Big With Engine Dynamometer

Rocco's Auctions and Appraisals of McKean, PA, held an auction Feb. 21 in Erie, PA, with 143 registered bidders.

The highest-selling item was a Super Flo engine dynamometer for $31,000. Other top sellers included a Super Flo chassis dyno for $9,500; a Matco tool box for $3,200 and a 10-hp air compressor for $3,100.

One item that brought in more than expected was a 2006 Roadmaster trailer which sold for $2,300.

Tim Rocco is a PA-licensed auctioneer, PAA member, and was named PAA Bid Calling Champion in 2006.

- Reprinted from Farm and Dairy, Salem, OH