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

Sun Jul 19 04:27:09 UTC 2015

Gregg,

As I recall, we have a six year agreement with the Rosen Center hotels and
that we have attended conventions in Orlando for four of them.  It will
likely change in the future.  Getting tolerable hotel rates and good
facilities is getting more and more difficult for us.

Best regards,

Steve Jacobson

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

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. 

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 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
> To: Discussion of Digital Talking Books
> 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
>> To: dtb-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Milton Ota
>> Subject: Re: [Dtb-talk] Where is the NFB 2016 convention to be held?
>> 
>> 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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