About the Auctioneer
Terri Walker,
Benefit Auctioneer Specialist
WALKER AUCTIONS
Phone: 901:413.9738
e-mail: terri@walkerauctions.com
www.walkerbenefitauctions.com
Terri Walker is an auctioneer who specializes in conducting benefit auctions for charities. FIer auctioneering abilities won her the title of 2009-10 Women's International Auctioneers Champion by the National Auctioneers Association. She was appointed by the governor to the Tennessee Auctioneers Commission and was the first female Chair. She was feafured on the cover of the Memphis Business Women's magazine. Terri has earned the Benefit Auctioneer Specialist designation from the National Auctioneers Association and serves as a course instructor.
This dynamic auctioneer has an exceptionally pleasing and understandable auction chant. Her auctioneering style adds a pleasant tone to an auction fundraising event. Walker's southern drawl adds to her charm and compiiments her bid calling skills.
She is experienced at entertaining an auction crowd for two to three hours during the live auction. She has a reputation of coaxing the last dollar out of a bidder and making the buyer feel good about it. She is also very experienced at advising charities on the best way to prepare for the auction event. This second generation auctioneer is an avid jogger and is very physically fit.
Terri has B.S. and M.A. degrees in education and is a graduate of the Certified Auctioneers Instifute from Indiana University where she now serves as an instructor. She is a past school teacher and has served as an instructor at the Missouri Aucfion School, the world's largest auction school. Terri also presents seminars throughout the country on fundraising auctions.
She lives in Memphis Tennessee with her husband Lance, who is also a leading
benefit auctioneer, and her three children-Conner age 26, Eric age 16 and Caroline
age 74. Playing and teaching the harp is her favorite pastime. Terri has worked
with charities in the United States, Canada, and the US Virgin Islands. She
is also a Realtor and sells
real estate at auction in the Memphis area.
Walker Auctions conducts numerous fundraising auctions each year and these charities net over $12,000,000 annually.
Schedule of Events
Art Auction
Purchase a ticket, fellowship and bid on your favorite design-
Nov. 18, 2011 – 6:30 PM
Palladium, 701 Austin Avenue, Waco
Underwriters
Kay and Lyndon Olson, Jr.
Mrs. Elizabeth E. Taylor
Instrument Donations
Howard Core Company, LLC (Anniston, AL)
Blackerby Violins (Austin, TX)
Brook Mays (Dallas, TX)
Lisle Violin Shop (Houston, TX)
Lydia Bratcher (Waco, TX)
Waco Symphony Council
Dr. Michael and Mrs. Michael Alexander (Waco, TX)
Dr. and Mrs. Mike Spradlin (Memphis, TN)
Strait Music Co. (Austin, TX)
Cadenza Violin Shop (Plano, TX)
Donation of Signed Banjo
David Crowder
Graphic Design and Layout
Sharon Gesser-Invitation
Kathy Kral-Web Developer
Daniel Ogletree-Logo
Bob Smith / Accurate Imaging-Instrument Photos
Mark Whitney-Auction Booklet
Croft Art Gallery Donation
Artist Liason, Co-Chair of our fundraiser,
and various other contributions:
Katie Croft
Donation of Custom Cello Lamp
And Violin Lamp stands
Bruce Bowman of the
Village Lamplighter (Lorena, TX)
Donations for Wine Cellar
WSC Board members and
Friends of the Symphony
Beverage Donations
Glazer's
DiCorte's
Silent Auction Donors
Cocoamoda
Studio Gallery
The Mix
Baylor University Athletics
Catherine Dolen
Texas Cheese House
Dillard's
The Gift Horse
Seasons on the Brazos
Marketing
Julie Burleson and Shelly Phipps / Young Chefs Intl
Equipment
Highland Baptist Church-
Bill Lechner-Sound Technician
Backstage Pass-Music Stands
Painted StringsCommittee
Katie Croft – Co-Chair
Jane Dossey – Co-Chair
Alyce Beard
Rusty Corwin
Rita Hull
Beth Musgrave – 1st VP
Doreen Ravenscroft
Betsy Reeder
Betty Wilson
Auctioneer
Terri Walker of Walker Auctions (Memphis, TN)
Catering
The Olive Branch – Leah Stewart
Entertainment
Grazioso String Quartet
Floral Design
Paul Farney Floral