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		<title>You are the first to know&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:12:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[*A treasured national leader in the auction industry, Patricia Massart, CAI, AARE, BAS, CES, was a beloved mentor to many, including me. Enjoy a double scoop today! I&#8217;m so excited to announce my new Tele-Seminar SERIES&#8230; Here are seven power-packed Tele-Seminars to skyrocket your auction income. Each are one-hour on Thursdays at 1PM EST with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kathy Vying for International Title</title>
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		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I’m excited to compete for the title of International Auctioneer Champion along with 80 auctioneers from across the world. And, you can watch live via streaming internet Friday, July 16 Preliminaries start at 9AM and Finals begin at 6PM. I’m in in Greensboro, N.C. this week at the 61st International Auctioneers Conference and Show We’ll [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Be Like Nordstrom</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:23:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Renowned for legendary customer service, Nordstrom, an upscale national fashion retailer, can offer non profits leading ideas for superb benefit auctions. Every time I shop at Nordstrom I feel fantastic, and I always buy, happily. Why? Because I receive personalized service in an enjoyable place where it’s easy to find what I want. In juxtaposition [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Discover TOP techniques to boost your benefit auction profit!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:13:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Would you like to discover top techniques to increase your benefit auction profits? Please join me on Thursday, June 17 for my *Free 30-minute Telephone Seminar chock-full of practical tips to raise more money in any economy. **In a hurry? Register now www.AskKathyKingston.com** Here are just a few questions I&#8217;ve already selected to answer: What [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kathy with Chef Rock</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 18:38:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Do your volunteers gush over you?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:23:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I cherished my Iditarod volunteer experiences when I lived in Alaska and still follow this extraordinary 1,049 mile dog sled race each March. Picture this. I actually shoveled snow back onto the street so the next dog sled team had a white surface for the ceremonial start on Fourth Avenue. We scooped with pride for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sound Advice for 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:55:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;If auction attendees can not hear, they will not buy.&#8221; This key lesson from my auction school bears even more truth today. &#8220;Benefit Auction Quality Sound&#8221; is absolutely critical to raise maximum money at your fundraising auction. As you continue to evaluate your event expenses, know that contracting a professional sound company is a solid [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hearty and Healthy Holidays!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:41:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hearty and Healthy Holidays! Keepin&#8217; Warm Original Watercolor by Kathy Kingston Copyright © 2009 KathyKingston.com. All Rights Reserved.]]></description>
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		<title>Obsess on Audience Development</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:18:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Kingston</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One question I&#8217;m often asked is &#8220;How can I bring in big bidders?&#8221; First, let&#8217;s explore why audience development is paramount. In this economy, I believe auction committees must fixate on &#8220;putting the right people in the room&#8221; to make more auction money. I&#8217;ll cover top Audience Development strategies at my new &#8220;Auction Success in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fresh Ideas for Auction Sponsorships</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:50:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are your auction sponsorships down? Since sponsors ARE a special link to your continued success, here are some great tips from our recent fundraising auction seminar. Change direction: Transform that &#8220;no&#8221; into future sponsor support. Cultivate long term relationships. Your loyal sponsors really want to help, but it&#8217;s tough times for some right now: As [...]]]></description>
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