LONG BEACH, Calif. An event that successfully debuted at last years UMA Motorcoach Expo in Tampa, Fla., the Motorcoach Marketing Council Silent Auction, is being repeated and expanded for UMA Motorcoach Expo 2012 in Long Beach next month.

"While many lucky bidders left Tampa with some great packages and products, Long Beach promises to offer even more items and opportunities," said Amanda Zimmerman, UMA meetings and operations coordinator.

This year, in addition to the Motorcoach Marketing Council Silent Auction on Friday, Feb. 10, a live auction will be conducted Saturday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m.

"The council will save the biggest and best donations for this (live) event," said Zimmerman. "It should have all of the excitement and surprises a live auction can generate."

The Motorcoach Marketing Council (formerly the Motorcoach Council) is a nonprofit organization set up to educate potential riders about the benefits of motorcoach travel in North America. The council has used a mix of marketing strategies and campaigns to promote motorcoach travel and bolster public perception of the industry.

For its Expo auctions, the Motorcoach Marketing Council is asking Expo 2012 exhibitors to consider donating their Expo display products for the two auctions -- instead of shipping them home after the show.

"Save money and help a great cause," said Motorcoach Marketing Council auction coordinator Pamela Wolff.

Vendors whose products qualify for the live auction will have the features and benefits of their donations delivered to the audience by a professional auctioneer as they encourage bidding and participation, said Wolff.

For more information, or to donate items to the auction, contact Wolff by email at Pamela@motorcoachcouncil.org or by phone at (412) 770-7164.

Or, go to www.BiddingforGood.com, or to https://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/AuctionHome.action?auctionId=139119166, to make an online donation.