Category: Private Collection Auctions
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2019 Wisconsin State Champion Auctioneer Crowned
2019 Wisconsin State Champion Auctioneer and Novice Champion Auctioneer Crowned Stevens Point– The 2019 Wisconsin State Champion Auctioneer and Novice Champion Auctioneer Contests were held in Stevens Point on Sunday, January 27th. Jenny Markham-Gehl from Genesee was crowned the State Champion and Troy Krueger from Eau Claire was named as the Novice Champion. Contestants were…
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Bravo News
Jenny Gehl Fundraising Auctioneer from Genesee, WI will be competing in the Wisconsin Auctioneer’s Association State Champion Auctioneers Contest in Stevens Point, WI at the Holiday Inn Convention Center on Sunday January 26, 2019.
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Once Upon a Time, I decided to ditch the pitch and tell my story.
My original intent of this article was about crafting your elevator pitch in 60 seconds or less. However, the direction and intent of my article quickly changed to Ditch the pitch and tell your story. Elevator Speeches can be uninspiring and generally ineffective. How many elevator pitches do you remember? Can you tell me about…
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Enhancing the Spirit of Welcome and Hospitality at your Event.

Think of your event in terms of a hospitality environment. Pamper your guests, create a moment of excellence for them, greet them. Make them feel welcome and important. The first impression to your guest is a sure way to influence a positive guest experience keeping them coming back year after year. Can you remember the…
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Sound Advice: The ultimate tip for better results at your fundraising event
Sound is a critical element that can make or break your event. So often I hear “the venue has a in-house system”. The dreaded ceiling sound. This very type of “in-house sound” was designed for announcements before dinner, when the entire room is quiet and all eyes and ears are focused on the speaker. You…
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4 Secrets to Event Excellence

Read about some great techniques and opportunities for sponsorships, volunteers, marketing and event date selection. A must read for event planners. When sourcing donors to underwrite some of the event costs or sponsorship’s, the first type of sponsorship that comes to mind for most of us is the Business sponsorship… think beyond business… why not…
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7 reasons to consider a Thursday for your next fundraising event.

Learn how a Thursday event could boost your fundraising results.

