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TEXAS AUCTIONEER

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The Official Publication of the Texas Auctioneers Association, Inc. 4th Quarter • 2017

Holiday Spirit AT TEXAS SCOTTISH RITE HOSPITAL

The 2017 Holiday Event with the TAA and the Texas The hospital is building a second location in Frisco
Scottish Rite Hospital for Children’s was held on which will focus on sports medicine and disabilities and
December 4. It is a great time where children who are will be day procedures and treatment only.
patients in the hospital along with their families get This is set to open next year.
to participate in a “play money” auction for toys. The
hospital therapists select appropriate toys and the The TAA, along with many supporters and a generous
auctioneers pair up with each child and family to help memorial donation by Nancy Manning, was able to
them bid. Thank you to 2017 Texas State Champion, make the largest contribution to date of $8200 to the
Kyle Dykes, and 2017 Texas Rookie State champ, Tyler Hospital. Thank you to all the supporters of the Texas
Rankin for leading the auction. Special thanks to 2017 Lone Star Open in October, which raised $3000 of
Ringman Champ, Si Harbottle and Past Champ, Kate this donation. They have a shortage in their
Phillips for their help in keeping the auction going and prosthetics funding, which is normally not covered
keep it exciting. Sixteen TAA members attended the by any insurance or Medicaid, and we were
event. happy to make a difference and help. The Texas
Auction Academy also gave their generous annual
The event ends with a visit and special toy from donation which Lori Jones presented at the
Santa (TAA Board member, Doug Bradford of Dallas). luncheon.
The Hospital staff provides a nice lunch for all of
the TAA and Texas Auction Academy supporters This event kicks off the holiday season and gives us all
which this year included a heartwarming and a warm feeling to help a child who is suffering have a
motivational personal story from a patient that is now smile on their face! *Plan to set aside funds for this great
an adult who had been born without hands. cause for next year and join us if you can!