An auction at a fund raising dinner can be just an auction or it can also be part of the entertainment! You succeed in making it both an auction that brings in the money and entertaining at the same time, both for those who were bidding so spiritedly and also for the rest of the audience.
Malcolm Gough
Former Chairperson, Mazda Foundation
I and The Auction Company wouldn’t be here without your involvement over the past 3+ years. You are like Yoda is to Luke, you have always pushed me and lent a helpful hand whenever required.
Your experience over 30 years is unrivalled and the more we have worked together the more I have seen your knowledge imparted onto me. All auctioneers should benefit from that.
Regularity of training has been integral to professional development and it’s interesting as training does not always mean rehearsing as an auctioneer. I would say that our training has come in the form of learning more about the english language, things like grammar and pronunciation. It has come in the form of reviewing auction situations and brainstorming various ways we would have handled it differently. It has come in the form of introducing me to a voice trainer, to improve how I use my voice. and these are just some of the things you have guided me on.
Without you highlighting the importance of each of these key ingredients I may not have gone on the journey to learn more to improve my all round auctioneer performance, which has directly improved me as a person.
Overall, you are a true and honest individual. I trust you and I am grateful to call you my friend. I would have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone, as you live and breathe auction and genuinely care about everyone’s well being and progress.
Thank you for everything you have done and consider this a very small representation of the appreciation I have for you and the help you provide.
Paul Tzamalis, Director
Paul Tzamalis
Director, The Auction Company Pty Ltd
VSK Footy Fever Debate
Monday, 5 August 2024
On Friday, August 2nd, the 2024 Footy Fever lunch was held to celebrate over a century of rivalry in AFL/VFL history: Carlton vs. Collingwood. A huge thank you to our dynamic MCs, Mark Allen and David “the Ox” Schwarz, for guiding us through an energetic afternoon, and to musician Mike Brady for entertaining us with his classic football anthems. A panel, featuring Brendan Fevola, David King, Mick McGuane, and Dane Swan, captivated the audience with their cherished memories from the field. Special thanks to Mick Malthouse for joining in the lively banter! We shared plenty of laughs and heartfelt moments, as our generous supporters came together to raise over $370,000. These essential funds will help Very Special Kids provide holistic palliative care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions throughout Victoria. We were thrilled to receive pledges for 110 nights of respite and end-of-life care at Victoria’s only children’s hospice, Very Special Kids House.
