[Blindtlk] Convention in Orlando for 5 years
Bryan Schulz
b.schulz at sbcglobal.net
Sat Jul 23 20:04:49 UTC 2011
hi,
the quote on the phone was;
hotel rates are cheaper around the 4th of july and the time/week of the
convention is not going to be changed.
Bryan Schulz
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>I don't remember hearing it, but I have been going to Convention since
>2007, so it is possible, can you let me know which recording I can listen
>to on NFB.org, that would help a lot.
>
> Thanks Bryan for the help on that.
>
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> From: Bryan Schulz<mailto:b.schulz at sbcglobal.net>
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> Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2011 10:51 AM
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>
>
> hi,
>
> Do you think i just made that up?
> If that is not true then a relative of the man at the top wouldn't have
> said
> it.
>
> Bryan Schulz
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "cheryl echevarria"
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> Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2011 9:24 AM
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Convention in Orlando for 5 years
>
>
> > no that is not true, like is said in my post that should come through
> > soon, we need to bring it to the floor of the convention, and if it is
> > voted and passed then it needs to be changed.
> >
> > Many of us, and yes also me, just because I have my own business
> doesn't
> > mean I am wealthy, by all means no!
> >
> > The NFB wants to make sure that the rates are affordable for everyone
> who
> > wants to attend. This was one of the largest convention since Anaheim I
> am
> > told, because so many could attend.
> >
> > Also, remember when flying as well, some had to do 1 stop to get to
> > Orlando, it is a major hub in the airport industry, if we were to go to
> > another location that also has to be looked into.
> >
> > Take for example: West Virginia (just did airfare for some from NY to
> > Clarksberg) they have to fly out of NY to DC and then from DC to
> > Clarksberg, popped into my head, Some people may not be able to get to
> in
> > the middle of the country or not near a major airport to fly out of,
> some
> > live near a small airport, and cannot get to a larger one to go direct
> or
> > non-stop. Some don't want to go to another gate, etc.
> >
> > This has to be thought of ahead of time, and not just the location.
> >
> > But again, to have this changed, they as a majority we need to let them
> > know what we want.
> >
> > Leading the Way in Independent Travel!
> >
> > Cheryl Echevarria
> >
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> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Bryan
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> > Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2011 10:07 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Convention in Orlando for 5 years
> >
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > because national thinks nobody wants to be away at that time and the
> > hotel
> > rates are cheaper and what they want is the rule.
> >
> > Bryan Schulz
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Cari Ford"
> <carisuekness at gmail.com<mailto:carisuekness at gmail.com<mailto:carisuekness at gmail.com%3Cmailto:carisuekness at gmail.com>>>
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> <blindtlk at nfbnet.org<mailto:blindtlk at nfbnet.org<mailto:blindtlk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:blindtlk at nfbnet.org>>>
> > Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2011 1:15 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Convention in Orlando for 5 years
> >
> >
> > > Why do we have national convention over the 4th? It's more expensive
> to
> > > travel because of the black out rates in less you get a killer deal.
> > It's
> > > more crowded too. I like the format as it is now with convention
> ending
> > > with
> > > the banquet on Friday. It was a little strange before with the grand
> > > finale
> > > of the banquet on Thursday and a few activities on Friday. In the
> > > beginning
> > > of the week are more division and seminar days and there's more
> > > flexibility
> > > in the schedules depending on what you want. I agree that tours can
> > happen
> > > at the beginning and end of convention. I sometimes like the half
> > relaxed
> > > beginning of the week. I feel I have some time to
> brethe...sometimes.
> > *g*
> > > Also, tours before or after convention don't cut short because of
> other
> > > things convention related.
> > > I was more attached to spending honeymoon time with Brent and didn't
> > see
> > > people I usually look up during national. Next year will be fun!
> > Hopefully
> > > the following year in Orlandos will be another fun one too.
> > > Peace,
> > > Cari
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
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> > [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> > > Behalf Of Constance Canode
> > > Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2011 7:02 PM
> > > To: Blind Talk Mailing List
> > > Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Convention in Orlando for 5 years
> > >
> > > I agree with you and I also wish it was not
> > > during a holiday week. Sometimes it is difficult
> > > for me to get off work that week and I can never
> > > get it two years in a row. We rotate holidays.
> > >
> > > At 06:59 PM 7/9/2011, you wrote:
> > >>It was announced at the convention that conventions from 2013
> through
> > 2017
> > >>will be held in Orlando. I wish we could extend the length of the
> > > convention
> > >>back to how it was and NFB would
> > >>organize tours for Wednesday afternoon. That way, people could get
> > excited
> > >>about Orlando and have time to go places. I liked the old schedule
> much
> > >>better. If we are going to keep people here for five years in a row,
> we
> > > need
> > >>to give them ample opportunity to take advantage of all there is to
> do
> > in
> > >>Orlando. Besides, I like the banquet the night before the last day
> of
> > >>convention.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>Sherri Brun
> > >>"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
> > John
> > >>Lennon
> > >>
> > >>Check out
> >
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> > >>E-mail:
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> > >>Vice-president NFB Greater Orlando Chapter
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