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Swap or Auction - At the March 22nd meeting of the Board of Directors Ted Golka gave a presentation showing the figures from the last five years of auctions and compared it to the income made with a swap meet using the gate numbers for swap meet income. Even though a swap meet won’t necessarily make as much money as the auction there were years that the difference was less than a hundred dollars. With the membership becoming smaller and most of the active member becoming older, it is time to consider moving to a swap meet because it is a lot less work and will generate enough money to support the club. Following discussion and it was decided to have the fall auction and between the fall meeting canvass the consignors and auction attendees to get their imput before moving from an auction to a swap in 2025.
Do you prefer our continuing the auction or would you prefer HOAGBA switching to a swap format. Email Terry at smithkct@canturykink.net In addition to indicating your preference, also indicate whether you are a buyer or a consignor.
The proceeds from the sale of items donated by participants in the drawing for consignor numbers is deposited in the HOAGBA Scholarship-Youth Fund. These items are sold at the beginning of the auction in the main arena. The proceeds from selling these donations are used to encourage young people to raise birds & small animals by donating funds for to pay for trophies and other awards. It is also used to pay for blood-testing for poultry entrants. This year HOAGBA mailed checks totaling $1,875.00 for awards at poultry shows & 4-H Fairs: Oklahoma State Poultry Association, Rocky Mountain Feather Fanciers (CO), Washington 4-H (NE), Lyndon County 4-H, Osage County Fair Association, Jefferson County 4-H, Leavenworth County 4-H Fair, Coffey County 4-H Council, Brown County 4-H Council, Johnson County 4-H Fair, Wyandotte County 4-H Fair, Pottawatomi County 4-H, Miami County 4-H, Franklin County Agricultural Society Fair Awards, and Douglas County 4-H Fair.
Remember These Auction Dates
Mark These Dates on Your Calendar for the HOAGBA Auctions
2024
3/22-3/23 -- Livestock Arena and Open Class Building
9/13-9/14 -- Livestock Arena and Open Class Building
2025
3/21-3/22 -- Livestock Arena and Open Class Building
9/12-9/13 -- Livestock Arena and Open Class Building
The Match date is a week later than usual. Hopefully, the weather will be warmer and this date will not conflict with school spring break and St. Pat’s Day celebrations.
If you have auction pictures you want to share with others, you can post them directly to the HOAGBA face book group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/524014985524720/?ref=share Stephanie Anderson got the page revamped for HOAGBA. Your consignments and pictures will not be available for viewing until it has been approved by one of the administrators. (see the left-hand column on the front page for their names and numbers. This precaution was taken to insure that the group page does not become a junk posting page. Special thanks to Leslie Graham and Cory Carlson for posting some great photos.
Thanks to all the consignors, buyers, and everyone who helped out at the auction. Without you there would be no HOAGBA Auction.
Ad Policy for HOAGBA members: The first 50 words are free. Additional words are 10¢ each. Payment is due at the time the ad is placed. E-mail ads to smithkct@centurylink.net or fax them to 913-533-2497. Consider others. Change or cancel the ad when items in the ad sell. Neither the club nor its officers guarantee the integrity of advertisers nor will they get involved in any transactions or misunderstandings between a buyer and a seller. Ads & other information for the January-February newsletter are due by February 10.
FOR SALE Assorted Guineas for pick up at the farm. Fred Rohrer, ph. 785-741-4621. (Troy, KS) (3-4/24)
FOR SALE: Blue, Buff, Splash, Partridge & White Standard Cochins; White, Blue, Buff, Paint, & Splash Silkies; many colors Peafowl and Call Ducks. Will be at Gardner in March. Call 573-795-7023. Rex Nelson, Palmyra, MO. Visitors welcome. (3-4/24)
FOR SALE ‘23 hatch White Chukars, Dark-Throated Goldens, Cheer cocks Ph. 913-879-2587. (Bucyrus, KS) (3-34/24)
FOR SALE Birds of all kinds: Finches, Softbills, and more. Over 30 species of finches, Quail, Exotic Doves, and a variety of parrots. Request a current list from ksfinchman@yahoo.com or call Mike Langerot at 620-674-1442. Shipping available. (KS) (12/23)
SMITH POULTRY & Game Birds Supplies no longer has a printed catalog. Our current supply prices are posted on our web site https://poultrysupplies.com Give us a call at 913-879-2587 if you want supplies delivered to Gardner or other events we attend. (12/23)
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