TAA Convention – 2026
It was great to see everyone at the convention. We had the FCAI booth set up and
got to visit with a lot of people.
Coming to the TAA Convention is like going to a family reunion. We got to see a lot
of people that we haven’t seen since last year.
If you accept Christ as Savior, you will be at another great reunion. In John 14:2-3,
Jesus states “In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have
told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will
come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also”
(KJV). I look forward to seeing you there someday.
Many attended that I hadn’t seen in a while. Traci Yeaman brought her mom. Many
brought their families so we got to visit with them.
At our worship service Sunday morning, John Sisk sang several hymns. We joined
in singing “Clinging to a Saving Hand” which was written by Bill Mack. Several
testimonies were given. Travis Kaddatz reported on Team Six Eight. The team works
with Acts of Mercy and went to help Texas flood victims following the July 4 th tragedy.
The next week, Travis, David Kaddatz, and the Team went to Ukraine.
Names of the loved ones who have gone to be with the Lord were read at the TAA
Business meeting and at the worship service.
I greatly appreciated all of you supporting this ministry to auctioneers and their
families.
TAA
Texas Prayer List
7/6/2026
Prayer Requests
Tommie McDonald – Tyler, TX
Bob Mitchell – Terrell, TX
Brenda Kaddatz – Hillsboro, TX
Kyle Mitchell – Terrell, TX
Sandy Dunning – Plano, TX
Yvonne Jones – Gainesville, TX
Lou Ann Young – Olton, TX
Stan Young’s Mother – TX
John & Kelly Nutt’s daughter, Jordan Nutt May – Texarkana, TX
Rick & Cindy Stroud’s son, Ross Stroud – Boerne, TX
Doug Elich – Prosper, TX
Brett Thomas – Mount Pleasant, TX
Jeff Dunning Sr. – Carrollton, TX
Renee Jones – Gainesville, TX
Jim Swigert – Caldwell, TX
Johnny B Holloway daughter, Roosevelt – Cypress, TX
Doug Bradford –Carrollton, TX
John & Lisa Gay – Warda, TX
Jack Van Hauen – Keller, TX
Johnny B Holloway – Cypress, TX
Jim Clater – Sanger, TX
Jim Ford – Deer Park, TX
Deborah Mayer – Lincoln, TX
Todd Ahers’ dad – Rockwall, TX
Chris Taliferro – Rosser, TX
Renee Sample Bohot’s son, Michael – Uvalde, TX
Dustin and Lindsey Wood’s Son, Mr. M – Kingwood, TX
Greg Clifton – North Richland Hills, TX
Glenda Switzer – Sealy, TX
Cheryl Cade – Longview, TX
Scott Shillingburg – Tomball, TX
John Sisk – George West, TX
Norma French – Howe, TX
Dena Davis – Burleson, TX
Charlie Waller – Uvalde, TX
Chad Hodges – Houston, TX
Carson Family Daughter, Margie – Howe, TX
Carson Family Daughter, Libby at St. Judes @ Memphis, TN
Wendy Lambert- Decatur, TX
Renee Sample Bohot- Rockport, TX
Valerie Grimm’s Parents, Norval & Sally Fender – Alvin, TX
Virginia Richards, Donna Thomas, & Karen Richards Health- Elkhart, TX
Prayer Requests – Soldier
Praise Reports:
America’s Auction Academy, Worldwide College of Auctioneering & Nashville Auction School
donated funds.
Kenny Bohot-Praise Health
Greg Clifton Livestock marketeer Inducted into Hall of Fame – Greg Clifton was born in Clarence, MO, and graduated from the University of Missouri in 1980. Soon after graduation, Greg went to work for the American Yorkshire Club through 1985. From 1985 until 1989, Greg served as a fieldman for the Weekly Livestock Reporter based in Fort Worth, TX. Most of you knew Greg from livestock auctions and from being at the convention. In 1989, he began his career as a purebred livestock auctioneer and sale manager, a career that he is still passionate about to this day. Greg has provided professional auctioneer services for elite operations across the nation. Greg and his wife, Tina, are blessed with three children and two grandchildren.
Lost loved ones that have gone to be with the Lord:
Michael Healer – Brownwood, TX
Matt Belvins – Fort Worth, TX
Tom Flowers – Muleshoe, TX
John and Bree Ann William’s daughter, Baylor
Lucio Camacho Jr – Wharton, TX
Noah Wood – Kingwood, TX
Dustin Wood’s Grandmother
Sherry Ann Elmore – Eastland, TX
Diane Haley – Fort Worth, TX
Wade Shaw – Streetman, TX
Wyatt Bradshaw – Orange Grove, TX
Leah Sheppard – Cypress, TX
Tyler Edgington- Pflugerville, TX
Jody Simon
Renee Sample’s Great Uncle, Pastor Don Duval- Lockhart, TX
David Moore- Midlothian, TX
Lisa Gay’s Dad- Warda, TX
Memorials may be sent to FCAI. Thank you to those who have sent memorials.
But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57
Be strong and courageous, do not be terrified, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be
with you wherever you go, – Joshua 1:9
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May God bless you,
Alvin Kaddatz