The 2020 Benton Central FFA Ag Alumni Auction
Through the efforts of FFA Alumni members, friends of FFA, FFA members, parents and others, over the last 45 years, nearly $400,000 has been raised to support local FFA programs. In addition an estimated 225 Senior FFA members have received "Auction Scholarships" for post secondary training. Auction scholarships have ranged from $500 to $2500 and have allowed many students to pursue their educational goals.
The auction began as the idea of Dan Kerkhoff. Through his insistence, the first year's auction in 1974 taught us what the cooperative efforts of our supporters could accomplish. Starting in 1974 with our first sale cried by local auctioneering legend Clarence Van Schepen, we have progressed through the generosity of local auction crews, the FFA Alumni Chapter, and our FFA parents. For twenty five years Larry Scherer and his auctioneer partner Bill Decker were the important auctioneer volunteers who took the auction from the small beginnings to a very successful activity. Today's FFA Auctions are a happening. Over 2,000 people crowd the paved Benton Central School parking lot. Many just to talk, others to find a great deal. In 2013 we checked in well over 2,000 items and recorded nearly 1,000 buyers. Items range from farm equipment to livestock equipment and from trees and shrubs to lawn care items. Lunch is served by the FFA Alumni with school facilities open for a social lunch with fellow buyers. This year's auction is Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 9:00 AM EST. Don't miss the fun and excitement of 46th Benton Central FFA Alumni Auction! 
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SEEKING VOLUNTEERS!!!
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How Can You Participate?
You can play an important role with us in our 2019 sale. Planning committee slots are open for all types of involvement. You may do as much or as little as you like. Donations of materials are as valuable to us as donations of time. If you are interested and would like to become involved call the Benton Central Agriculture Department or Alumni President Mark Flook.
Our FFA Advisor, our FFA members, and Alumni members, FFA parents, and friends all join together to plan, advertise, check in items, unload and load items, auctioneer, clerk the sale, cook and sell food, and clean up afterwards.
This is a HUGE undertaking and we are very thankful for all of our generous help. Our sale wouldn't work without the efforts of all of our volunteers. We thank everyone for helping to make our sales so successful!
Our FFA Advisor, our FFA members, and Alumni members, FFA parents, and friends all join together to plan, advertise, check in items, unload and load items, auctioneer, clerk the sale, cook and sell food, and clean up afterwards.
This is a HUGE undertaking and we are very thankful for all of our generous help. Our sale wouldn't work without the efforts of all of our volunteers. We thank everyone for helping to make our sales so successful!
Auction Rules
- All items (except trees): $10.00 or less is a donation. - Trees only: 15% commission -No Sale: $25 maximum/item. WE TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR NO SALE ITEMS! THE BENTON CENTRAL FFA ALUMNI DOES NOT PROTECT ITEMS FOR CONSIGNORS!
- All items MUST BE OFF SCHOOL PROPERTY ONE WEEK following the auction. Alumni will be available to help load Saturday March 30th following the sale. Appointments must be made for all Loading help on days following the auction. It is highly encouraged that items be picked-up on Sale Day. Arrange with the sale crew to pick up items on other days.
- All items MUST BE OFF SCHOOL PROPERTY ONE WEEK following the auction. Alumni will be available to help load Saturday March 30th following the sale. Appointments must be made for all Loading help on days following the auction. It is highly encouraged that items be picked-up on Sale Day. Arrange with the sale crew to pick up items on other days.
2019 Auction Rates
All Items (Except Trees/Shrubs)
Less than $10.00 Donation
$10.01 to $100 15%
$100.01 to $500 10%
$500.01 to $1500 7%
Above $1500 4%
All trees and shrubs 15%
No sales are same as above with $25 maximum.
The Benton Central FFA Alumni Auction is not responsible for protecting no sale items!
No Autos or household items please!
Tires without rims, chemicals and fuel tanks will be refused for the safety of our participants.
All Items (Except Trees/Shrubs)
Less than $10.00 Donation
$10.01 to $100 15%
$100.01 to $500 10%
$500.01 to $1500 7%
Above $1500 4%
All trees and shrubs 15%
No sales are same as above with $25 maximum.
The Benton Central FFA Alumni Auction is not responsible for protecting no sale items!
No Autos or household items please!
Tires without rims, chemicals and fuel tanks will be refused for the safety of our participants.
Our 2019 Volunteer Auctioneer Staff may consist of:
Jim Van Schepen Larry Scherer
Bill Decker Brock Garrelts
Dan Baker Dan Kerkhoff
Tony Haan Dan Klemme
Davin Smith Matt Walters
Brock Garletts Kevin Kleinert
Jim Van Schepen Larry Scherer
Bill Decker Brock Garrelts
Dan Baker Dan Kerkhoff
Tony Haan Dan Klemme
Davin Smith Matt Walters
Brock Garletts Kevin Kleinert
