As a thoroughly average student (125th out of 250 in my high school senior class), it never occurred to me that I would ever be a scholarship winner. And up until my first Conference & Show, I only ever said “Aha!” when I had solved a particularly tricky crossword clue, or found a piece inContinue reading “Testimonial: Amanda Valley, BAS”
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Testimonial: Calli McCartan
A couple of months ago my dad took me out for a cup of coffee at our favorite local spot. He asked if I was going to apply for a scholarship to attend the NAA’s Conference & Show. Even though things have been going well, I knew in my “I just started a business duringContinue reading “Testimonial: Calli McCartan”
Update from the Foundation President: Jennifer Gableman, CAI, ATS
On behalf of our entire board, I would like to thank all who gave during the Pass It Forward campaign at the NAA’s 2021 hybrid conference. Many of you provided lead donations and others gave during the Pass It Forward “ask.” Because of you, we were able to raise $130,000. You exceeded our expectations (and budget). Furthermore, we are honored toContinue reading “Update from the Foundation President: Jennifer Gableman, CAI, ATS”
Testimonial: Seth Weiner, BAS
I was awarded the prestigious Foundation’s CAI scholarship for 2020, and then COVID-19 postponed it. Fortunately, the scholarship was carried over to 2021, where CAI went virtual. I have to admit, at first, I was hesitant to participate in the virtual not knowing how the class would connect if not in-person? In the end, this wasn’tContinue reading “Testimonial: Seth Weiner, BAS”
Testimonial: Jim Alban
Good Day, NAA! I’m Jim Alban, principal/owner of Jim Alban• Auctioneer Benefit Charity Galas & Events. I reside in Monroe, Ml (near Detroit, Ml) and have assisted non-profit organizations as well as schools and special fundraising causes for over 30 years in Central, Southeast & Southwest USA and Canada. I’m a former Director of DevelopmentContinue reading “Testimonial: Jim Alban”