Texas Auctioneers Association | Block Talk | December 2020
Your TAA Monthly News and Updates
Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year!
from the TAA Board
BUCK UP! BUSINESS TIP: CREATIVITY IN CHAOS
By: Heather Kaspar, CAI, GRI, BAS, SRES - TAA Director
COVID-19 has affected us all differently. As I reflect back - I notice how this pandemic has ignited my creativity. Because of how ever-changing regulations and safety requirements that keep popping up are; the “walls” that formed our day-to-day lives have fell down and we have to keep going - differently I encourage all of you to spend some time – just sitting with a pen and paper and see where your mind takes you. We are in the middle of an evolution of so many things: our businesses, our routines, buying patterns, selling patterns, social gatherings, communication, and education, just to name a few. We have an opportunity to share, take and create new thoughts, patterns, and practices in the auction industry. WE have that opportunity. Buck Up Baby! Let’s see how we can influence future generations and contribute to the evolution of the auction industry.
 
** If there is something new and creative you are doing, that you would like to share – please send it in so we can feature it in the next newsletter! Email krista.richter@yahoo.com.**
TAA's 4th Quarter Newsletter is in the mail! If you have not already received it, it'll be arriving shortly!
REMINDER: TEXAS SCOTTISH RITE HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN PARTNERSHIP
"Santa" Doug Bradford, TAA Board of Director, encourages everyone to consider a donation to this cause as they do so much for children and now are also advancing in research areas. The holiday season is about what moves your heart, so give where you feel is important to you. You can make a difference. Happy Holidays!

Options to support the children of TSR:  
 
1) Mail a check in care of TAA office marked for "TSR donation". All donations will be forwarded to TSR in December.
 
2) Texas Scottish Rite Amazon Wish List - these items will ship direct to them. Note:They discourage dropping off donations at this time. CLICK HERE FOR AMAZON WISH LIST. 
 
3) DONATE ONLINE and note in "comments section" that you are with TAA.  
2021 MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS HAVE MAILED
Your membership is important to the future of the profession. Renew by Feb 15.

RENEW TODAY! 3 easy ways:
 
  • Pay by credit card online OR
  • Download renewal form to email/mail OR
  • Return the mailed renewal form or the form from the 4th qtr newsletter.

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**SAVE THE DATE**
2021 TAA Annual Convention
& State Contests
May 20-23
at the new Kalahari Resort
Round Rock, TX
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