[Dtb-talk] Where is the NFB 2016 convention to be held?

[Greg Kearney]

I really didn't mean it as being critical, I was only trying to figure out my travel plans going forward. It would seem that I should simply plan on Orlando into the foreseeable future that all. 

 
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Greg Kearney, General Manager
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> On Jul 16, 2015, at 8:26 AM, Fred wurtzel via Dtb-talk <dtb-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Gregg,
> 
> I certainly understand the air fare issue.  It is difficult for a lot of
> people to afford travel these days.  However, if you simply double our room
> rates from this year, which is not out of line for many hotels you will
> probably be ahead even given the air fare difference.  I have attended many
> conferences with rates over $150 per night.
> 
> Dr. Jernigan posed the question to our convention, asking whether rates or
> location were the most important issue.  The vastly overwhelming response
> was rates.  Our nightly rates are unimaginably low compared to other similar
> events, especially given the class of venue we use. 
> 
> Planning conventions for 3,000 people is not a simple task.  I have been
> attending conventions since 1980 and every single convention has been
> practically flawlessly executed.  This year, we served 2,000 people at our
> banquet.  My food was hot and the service, including water and coffee was
> excellent.  
> 
> For my part, I wish to commend our organization for our conventions.  I
> think we have as good an event as anyone, anywhere.
> 
> Gregg, I am not criticizing your question.  It is a fair one.  I simply wish
> to offer my perspective on the costs of doing such an event.
> 
> Warmest Regards,
> 
> Fred
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dtb-talk [mailto:dtb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Greg
> Kearney via Dtb-talk
> Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2015 10:56 AM
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> Cc: Greg Kearney
> Subject: Re: [Dtb-talk] Where is the NFB 2016 convention to be held?
> 
> While I can appreciate that hotel cost must be considered there is anther
> cost factor here and that is the cost of transportation for us who are not
> located along the eastern seaboard of the U.S.
> 
> While those of you so situated can get relatively inexpensive flights or
> even trains to Orlando those of use coming from the west coast find that
> Orlando is not easy to get into and out of with out somewhat elevated costs.
> The other issue is that there would seem to be the possibility of "venue
> fatigue" if Orlando is to be the permanent home of the NFB conventions going
> forward where at some point everyone who goes to these events start to feel
> like they have seen and done everything there is to see and do in Orlando.
> 
> Just wanted to point out these issues.
> 
> Commonwealth Braille & Talking Book Cooperative Greg Kearney, General
> Manager #320, 185-911 Yates Street Victoria, BC V8V 4Y9 CANADA
> Email: info at cbtbc.org
> 
> U.S. Address
> 21908 Almaden Av.
> Cupertino, CA 95014
> UNITED STATES
> Email: gkearney at gmail.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Jul 16, 2015, at 6:12 AM, Maurer, Patricia via Dtb-talk
> <dtb-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi,
>> 
>> The dates are June 30 to July 5 at the Shingle Creek. The hotel has until
> November 1 to make needed changes.
>> 
>> Pat Maurer
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Dtb-talk [mailto:dtb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
>> Cheryl Echevarria via Dtb-talk
>> Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2015 8:16 AM
>> To: 'Discussion of Digital Talking Books'
>> Cc: Cheryl Echevarria
>> Subject: Re: [Dtb-talk] Where is the NFB 2016 convention to be held?
>> 
>> I was talking with Mr. Harris Rosen  at National Convention.
>> 
>> Cheryl Echevarria
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Dtb-talk [mailto:dtb-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
>> Milton Ota via Dtb-talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 9:55 PM
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>> 
>> According to the  American Action Fund braille calendar that I picked up
> in the exhibit hall, the 2016 convention is to be held in Orlando, Fl, from
> June 30 to July 5, that would be a Thursday to Tuesday. I don't know what
> Rosen hotel  will be used.
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