9:00AM golf Outing
Clear Lake Golf Club
14777 150th Ave., Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-8200 * https://clearlakegolfclub.com/
Great Layout for All Levels of Play!
Experience the rich history and charm of Clear Lake Golf Club’s 18-hole championship course, open to the public and designed for golfers of all skill levels. With a 6,455-yard layout, three sets of tees, and stunning views of rolling hills and Clear Lake, it offers a challenging yet rewarding experience. Our course features bent grass greens and a bluegrass mix for the fairways and tee boxes, designed around rolling hills, wetlands, and Clear Lake. Clear Lake Golf Club is the perfect destination for both play and relaxation.
Pricing: $60.00 per person (Sign up on the registration form). Price includes 18 holes of golf w/ cart and lunch at the turn. Golf games, prizes & fun!
We look forward to having you spend the day with us at Clear Lake Golf Club!
*Please arrive by 8:30AM to be ready to start on time.
9:00AM Clay Shoot
Two Hats Ranch
16665 12 Mile Rd., Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-4287 * https://twohats.com/
Experience Central Michigan’s Premier Sporting Clays Course
Set in a picturesque, wooded landscape with rolling hills in Big Rapids, MI, our sporting clays course features 14 stations spread across 1.25 miles. Whether you’re a seasoned shooter or trying sporting clay shooting for the first time, you’ll enjoy a challenging and immersive experience that enhances both skill and strategy. For added convenience, sporting clays carts are available for daily rental, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable outing.
Register early—space is limited! Pre-registration is required. Eye and ear protection are mandatory. A safety review and signed waiver are also required. Ammunition will be available for purchase at the club. Pricing: Payment due at the club: $40 – Sporting Clays (Round of 50), $20 - Flurry (100 targets, 8 throwers, 4–5 shooters per group), $22 – Lunch (all prices per person).
*Please arrive by 8:30AM to be ready to start on time.
sPEAKERS
Art & Noah Smith, Art Smith Auctioneers, Cedar Springs, MI
Bill & Neil Sheridan, Sheridan Realty & Auction Co., Mason, MI
Bill & Neil Sheridan, Sheridan Realty & Auction Co., Mason, MI
Art Smith Auctioneers specializes in Farm, Estate and Real Estate Auctions, hosting events with some of the biggest crowds you’ll ever see. Art and Noah have a proven method of handling these crowds and the merchandise that attracted them, all while making it look easy and having fun in the process. They are both past President’s and Auctioneer Champions of the Michigan Auctioneers Association. Art was inducted into the MAA Hall of Fame in 2007.
Bill & Neil Sheridan, Sheridan Realty & Auction Co., Mason, MI
Bill & Neil Sheridan, Sheridan Realty & Auction Co., Mason, MI
Bill & Neil Sheridan, Sheridan Realty & Auction Co., Mason, MI
Sheridan Realty & Auction is a family-owned business specializing in real estate and personal property auctions.
Bill was inducted into the MAA & NAA Hall of Fame, served as NAA and MAA President, and won the Michigan & International Auctioneer Championship. After the sale of his landscape business, Neil joined the company in 2016 and handles estate, construction & farm equipment, real estate, and municipal auctions.
Chad Mingerink, Repocast.com, Byron Center, MI
Bill & Neil Sheridan, Sheridan Realty & Auction Co., Mason, MI
Phil Currie, Currie Auction Service, Big Rapids, MI
Chad Mingerink is the President of Repocast.com, where he leads four online auction locations across Michigan as part of the Miedema Company family. Chad got his start in the auction world early, at just 12 years old, helping at live auctions with his dad and uncles. He’s been with Repocast for 19 years, helping grow it from a small, single-location operation into a busy online auction platform that now runs hundreds of auctions every year. Chad also plays a big role in developing the software that powers all of Miedema’s auction companies, making things more user friendly for its customers while being more efficient behind the scenes.
Phil Currie, Currie Auction Service, Big Rapids, MI
Joe Voelker, Voelker Brothers Equipment, Big Rapids, MI
Phil Currie, Currie Auction Service, Big Rapids, MI
Phil Currie is the owner and lead auctioneer of Currie Auction Service, based in Big Rapids, Michigan. With over three decades of experience, Phil has built a reputation for professionalism and integrity in the auction industry. Currie Auction Service is known as Big Rapids’ only indoor auction house, offering both live and online auctions. The company specializes in residential and commercial auctions, providing services from setup to tear down to ensure a smooth and profitable experience for clients .
Joe Voelker, Voelker Brothers Equipment, Big Rapids, MI
Joe Voelker, Voelker Brothers Equipment, Big Rapids, MI
Joe Voelker, Voelker Brothers Equipment, Big Rapids, MI
Joe Voelker has been in the equipment industry for over 50 years with his father and now his two boys. The business, established in 1951 by his father, John Stanley Voelker, has been a staple in the community, specializing in high-quality used farm equipment. In 2021, they relocated the business to a newly constructed facility, to continue their legacy of serving local farmers and expanding their reach through annual auctions and certified dealerships. Voelker has been conducting yearly equipment consignment auctions since 2008. They conduct 3 auctions a year offering a full line of late model and usable farm and construction equipment.
Andy Fowler, Lake Osceola State Bank, Big Rapids, MI
Joe Voelker, Voelker Brothers Equipment, Big Rapids, MI
Joe Voelker, Voelker Brothers Equipment, Big Rapids, MI
Andy Fowler serves as Assistant Vice President and Commercial Lender at Lake Osceola State Bank. In this role, he is responsible for managing commercial lending relationships, structuring financing solutions for local businesses, and supporting the bank’s growth in the Osceola County area. He has worked in banking for 21 years in both large and small banks. His extensive experience has been in lending, financial analysis, investment management and trust. Fowler is known for his commitment to community development and financial literacy. He actively participates in local civic organizations and volunteers with initiatives aimed at promoting economic empowerment and entrepreneurship in the region.
5:00PM Welcome Party, Exhibitor Night, Kids Auction
GoToAuction.com Midwest Auctioneer Championship!
Big Rapids Eagles
18361 16 Mile Rd, Big Rapids, MI 49307
The MAA, OAA and IAA are coming together for a great networking opportunity! Join us for this unique event and a chance to network with auctioneers from other areas! Want to work with other auctioneers, expand your knowledge base, or just make friends? This is an awesome opportunity to break down the barriers and get to know others in your industry in an easy going and fun event. The Midwest Auctioneers Roundup Committee has lots planned, including networking time and lots of fun! A highlight of the event is the coveted GoToAuction.com Midwest Auctioneer Championship! With BIGGER prizes, the event is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
This time includes awards from the day’s events, food, time to network and an auction (Remember to bring your auction donations)! It will make your entire trip worthwhile!
APPROX 8:00PM MIDWEST JUNIOR AUCTIONEER CHAMPIONSHIP!
Kids Auction ~ After Preliminaries
Midwest Junior Auctioneer Championship! After several years of offering the Kids Exhibition Auction, we recognize that some of these kids are tough competitors! So this year, we are offering two segments of bid calling for the kids. The Midwest Junior Auctioneer Championship is for kids ages 17 and under (Note rule change). They will be judged on the same criteria as the adults, but they don’t have to wear a hat (unless they want to!). They'll still have 2 minutes to sell what they bring. Placings will be awarded to the top 3 and a ribbon for all entrants.
For the kids who don't want to compete but do want to show off their skills or even get up there for the first time, they can sell in the Kids Exhibition Auction! Bring your young auctioneers and have them sell items they have brought during the fun auction. No judging for this group, just lots of fun, encouragement and goating grandpa into bidding high and often!
This portion of the event is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Each contestant will take home a ribbon to memorialize their achievement. Please sign your young auctioneers up on the registration form for the MJAC as well as the kids exhibition auction so we have enough awards for everyone.
