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A Heartfelt Thank You-And a Call to Help Shape Our 2027 Convention
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Iowa Auctioneers Association, I want to extend my sincerest and most heartfelt thanks to every member who took time out of their busy schedules to join us at our 2026 Annual Auction Conference and Convention held February 5th, 6th, and 7th. Events like these do not happen without the enthusiasm and dedication of members that make it happen, and I want each and every one of you to know how deeply appreciated your attendance truly was. Whether you were there for the education, the networking, the camaraderie, the competitions, or simply to reconnect with old friends and colleagues.
Now, as we close the chapter on a successful 2026 convention, my attention is already turning toward what I believe can be a bigger and better 2027 Iowa Auctioneers Conference and Convention — and that is where I need YOUR help. As your Vice President and the member of the Board tasked with planning next year's event, my number one priority is simple: I want to build a convention that YOU want to attend, not just one that I think you should attend. That distinction matters deeply to me. At our recent convention, I placed feedback sheets on the tables throughout our event, and only received a couple responses back. If you didn't get the opportunity, please don't worry — it's not too late! I am actively reaching out now and asking for your honest, candid input. What did you love about this year's convention? What fell short of your expectations? What classes, speakers, workshops, or presentations would you like to see offered in 2027? Are there specific topics relevant to your business — whether that's real estate, farm equipment, estate sales, technology, or anything else — that you feel are underserved in our current programming? Every single response I receive will be taken seriously and will directly influence the planning decisions I make for 2027. This is YOUR convention, and your voice deserves to be heard.
Beyond programming and education, I am also thinking big when it comes to vendors, exhibitors, and sponsors for the 2027 convention. While we will always welcome and value the industry-specific vendors who have supported us so faithfully over the years, I believe there is a tremendous opportunity to grow the convention floor and bring in fresh, exciting partners who can add real value to your businesses — even if they don't come directly from the auction world. I'm talking about marketing agencies who can help US build our brands and reach more buyers, insurance providers who specialize in business liability and event coverage or even heath insurance, promotional product vendors who can help you stand out in your market, website design firms, social media consultants, financial planning professionals, and beyond. The auction profession is a business, and the vendors who serve businesses broadly have a great deal to offer our members. If you know of a company, a vendor, or a sponsor — in any industry — who you do business with, maybe someone else would benefit from them too, I would absolutely love to hear from you to invite them to our convention. Think creatively, think outside the box, and don't be shy. A great idea is a great idea, regardless of where it comes from.
I want to close by personally assuring each of you that any and all feedback you share with me — whether it's a glowing review, a constructive criticism, a bold idea, or a gentle suggestion — will be held in the strictest confidence. This is not about calling anyone out or putting anyone on the spot. This is about doing my job well and delivering an event in 2027 that our entire membership is proud of and excited to attend. Please reach out to me directly at any time. You can contact me by phone at 712-209-1588, by email at auctioneer.jordon@gmail.com. I welcome every conversation, every email, and every idea — big or small. Together, let's make the 2027 Iowa Auctioneers Conference and Convention the best one yet. Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart, for all that you do for this association and for this profession.
Warm Regards,
Jordan Hansen
Vice President, Iowa Auctioneers Association
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