Foundations Auctions 
The ABA Foundation Auctions at Marketplace, both of which take place on the show floor, will include a LIVE Auction from 12 p.m.-6 p.m. January 11, as well as a Silent Auction scheduled Jan. 8-11.
For more information on how to donate or advertise please visit ABA Auction's Donation Tiers, ABA Contribution Form and the Advertising Rate Card
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2009 Auction Donations - Tier One
2009 Auction Donations - Tier Two
2009 Auction Donations - Tier Three
Motor Coach Industries Sponsors Marketplace "Going for the Green"
Motor Coach Industries is sponsoring the "Going for the Green" putting challenge at Marketplace to help raise funds for the Foundation. "Going for the Green" is a custom-made 40-foot-long putting challenge. Testing your skill on the course and your knowledge of our green industry will net a cash prize for one lucky winner. Learn more about MCI's green technologies while helping to raise money for industry research, scholarships and internship programs.
Foundation Afterglow Party Sponsored by Hard Rock Whisky River Charlotte
The annual ABA Foundation Afterglow party once again will be presented by Hard Rock International at the 2009 Marketplace, scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 11, from 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. at the Whisky River in Charlotte. The Whisky River, owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr., offers a unique blend of rock and country music, VIP tables and mechanical bull riding, live music, and electrifying DJs, with breathtaking views of Uptown Charlotte and the Bobcats Arena.
Your $35 advance purchase offers you a night of celebration and VIP access to the venue. Events such as Afterglow enable the Foundation to award 18 scholarships, 2 university research grants and 2 industry internship programs and to underwrite scientific research. These activities help the Foundation to build the next generation of industry leaders and provide critical research showcasing the motorcoach solution to policy-makers and consumers.