Education, consumer and member benefits, legislative issues, and new ideas in the auction industry are the PAA’s hallmarks. As a professional resource, the PAA offers many benefits:
* Promotes members’ public image;
* Fights for regulation and licensing you can live with;
* Participation from a dynamic and supportive public affairs consultant to assist with legislative monitoring and initiative
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* Access to PAA counsel knowledgeable about auction law and available for consultation, advice and opinions at a discounted hourly rate to PAA members;
* Active Political Action Committee to maintain ongoing positive relationships with members of the PA General Assembly;
* Accredited continuing education for advanced auctioneer certifications/designations and to maintain licensing in states with mandatory CE;
* Committee participation, networking opportunities and awards and recognition;
* Professional annual auctioneer conference for education and a large trade show to keep you on the cutting edge of auction products, services and technology;
* Live TV (Pennsylvania Cable Network) coverage of annual auctioneer and rookie championship at the PA State Farm Show;
* Informative news magazine;
* Annual membership directory and resource guide;
* Email account ([email protected]);
* Comprehensive web site in partnership with AuctionZip.com and the National Auctioneers Association where you can advertise your auctions to a worldwide audience;
* Annual membership wallet card;
* Free sample contracts for real estate and personal property;
* Liability insurance program created specifically for auctioneers by PAA Platinum Sponsor E.R. Munro & Company, which also provides auction bonds at competitive prices (877-376-8676);
* Health, life, long term care, disability, dental, and vision insurances from PAA Platinum Sponsor Pearson Insurance Associates (800-344-1080);
* Financial planning solutions for auctioneers from uFinancial (717-760-5362).
