[Blindtlk] Convention in Orlando for 5 years

Brian Miller brian-r-miller at uiowa.edu
Sat Jul 23 21:46:53 UTC 2011 

I think attendance was up because we've never been to Orlando before, and
obviously Orlando is a prime destination for vacationers... Despite the July
heat.  It was the same in New Orleans, and Anaheim.  

Some people just aren't keen to soak up their limited vacation time and
dollars to return to the same city over and over again -- especially when it
isn't, shall we say, a preferred tourist destination.  Dallas just ain't
that interesting, I'm sorry, and with all due apologies to the Texas
affiliate!

I think also that a lot more family members and friends come along for the
ride when we go to places like Orlando -- which will also drive up the
registration numbers.  We were still a good 600 shy in Orlando of the
numbers we had in New Orleans.  

Brian M

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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.

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  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

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  > 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
  >
  >
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  > Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2011 7:02 PM
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  > 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
http://www.raceforindependence.org/goto/Sherri.Brun<http://www.raceforindepe
ndence.org/goto/Sherri.Brun>
  >>
  >>E-mail: flmom2006 at gmail.com<mailto:flmom2006 at gmail.com>
  >>  NFBF NewslineR chair
  >>www.nfbnewsline.org
  >>Vice-president NFB Greater Orlando Chapter
  >>http://nfbfgoc.org
  >>Secretary FDCP INC
  >>www.fdcp.org
  >>Chair Orange County Disability Advisory Committee
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