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Local heroes
Many REINSW members are active in their local communities - fundraising for local charities, volunteering their time for schools and sporting groups, involving their agencies in raising awareness for good causes, and much more. Read on to find out about some of our local heroes and how they are making a difference.
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The challenge of engaging a new generation and keeping the interest of an established audience inspired charity auctioneer Craig Marshall to get creative.
After performing the role of live auctioneer on the charity event circuit for the past three decades, I started to see the same faces attending the events year in, year out.
While it was great to see so many committed supporters of charity, it became apparent to me that I needed a fresh new delivery that would stimulate, motivate and entertain the diverse crowd – or risk them become bored and, therefore, less likely to dig deep for the cause.
I originally came up with the ‘history of auctioneering’ concept for my live auctions a decade ago.
It takes the audience on a globe trotting journey, starting with the origin and the birth place of live auctions in Ancient Roman times, quickly moving through the Middle Ages to the English, German and Dutch auctions, then jumping across to Japan, before finishing with a high-impact Australian cattle auction.
Each auction takes on a life of its own and has a slightly different finish every time.
Each country is represented with a costume change and supporting props that leave the audience energised and entertained.
When I did the auction this way for the MS Trish Foundation, it was the for first time in 10 years of doing the annual event that I had seen the room of 500 people quiet.
I believe the reason it has been such a success is the experience is not only memorable, it’s a point of difference for the event that can be adapted to suit different audience sizes and age groups.
You don’t need to be a comedian – though a sense of humour helps.
What is important is to deliver a creative, polished performance that captures the audiences’ attention and keeps them guessing for the duration of the auction.
Once you have a great concept, don’t be afraid to keep updating it.
After a fun and successful 2011, I am already planning a new and innovative approach for the 2012 — stay tuned. |
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Small price to make a big difference
It could have bought her a new lipstick, but instead Kathryn Hall used a spare $50 to give an African village a new school building.
Supporting arts leads to a new opportunity
Thanks to its sponsorship of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Ray White Commercial has the opportunity to lease a special commercial space.
Angels raise funds for Leukaemia Foundation
Wollongong real estate agent Lou Niceski was one of several local business people to donate to the Leukaemia Foundation on ‘Angels at Work’ day.
Tour de kids
Agents from Colliers International endured a gruelling six-day, 1000km bike ride from Bundaberg to Byron Bay to raise money for sick kids.
Bidwill Blitz
Christmas came early for the Ansell family, thanks to the efforts of a team of volunteers who built their house in just 12 days.
Day of difference
REINSW member agent Wayne Blackley made a day of difference to the Delezio family by providing free services for the sale of their home.
Striving for autism awareness
Since discovering that their son has autism, Maxine and Heath Baird have actively promoted awareness of the disorder by starting a local support group and raising funds through their Hunter Valley agency.
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