[Nfbf-l] [NFBF-Leaders] Still low room rates for NFBFCONVENTION HOTEL

Sun Feb 21 19:28:00 UTC 2010

Kirk
Members shouldn't have to pay more, and we've only encouraged them to go for the less expensive rates. As members, affiliate money belongs to all of us, and we don't want to see it wasted. 
We'll keep everyone posted.

Gina Minichiello
NFBF Board Member
NFBF Fundraising Committee Chairperson
Greater Jacksonville Chapter, Treasurer
minichiellog at comcast.net
904-571-9117

----- Original Message -----
From: Kirk <kvharmon54 at gmail.com>
To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:05:45 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] [NFBF-Leaders] Still low room rates for NFBFCONVENTION HOTEL

I so agree Gina! I do believe that they should perhaps havve an undersanding 
of the power of the NFB and how we can either make them money for the future 
or not? LOL! Just a thought! However, whether we have enough of us signing 
up under theNFB convention rates or not, why should, the members, pay more 
if the State has to pay or not? I believe  it is a mess from the get go, but 
personally I can't see the members having to pay more if they can get it 
cheaper! It should be brought to the top people of this new ownership and 
explained to them what a mistake we believe they are making with their 
decision with us! KHve
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gina Minichiello" <minichiellog at comcast.net>
To: <NFBF-Leaders at yahoogroups.com>
Cc: <NFBF-Leaders at yahoogroups.com>; "NFB of Florida parents" 
<fopbc at nfbnet.org>; "Florida Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<flagdu at nfbnet.org>; <cmsMicro at aol.com>; "nfbf-l" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 8:06 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] [NFBF-Leaders] Still low room rates for NFBFCONVENTION 
HOTEL

The hotel just needs to cut the rates in our contract. If we don't get 
credit for the rooms lost to the lower rates, we may not meet our 
contractual obligation and our affiliate will end up paying. I probably know 
of at least 20 room nights lost already, and I'm sure there are more. I 
couldn't find a copy of the contract to see what our affiliate will end up 
paying. Whether we book at the lower rates, or the contract rates, the 
hotels wins. This business practice is unacceptible and I will never 
consider this hotel for any future personal or organizational event.

Gina Minichiello
NFBF Board Member
NFBF Fundraising Committee Chairperson
Greater Jacksonville Chapter, Treasurer
minichiellog at comcast.net
904-571-9117

----- Original Message -----
From: Sherri <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
To: NFB of Florida parents <fopbc at nfbnet.org>, nfbf-l <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>, 
NFBF-Leaders at yahoogroups.com, cmsMicro at aol.com, Florida Association of Guide 
Dog Users <flagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:31:32 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [NFBF-Leaders] Still low room rates for NFBF CONVENTION HOTEL

Hello all,

Please pass along the following.

I just called the Holiday Inn (can't remember what it is now called) saying 
that I wanted reservations for the Memorial Day weekend and they quoted me a 
rack rate of $69. I would strongly encourage all those who are planning on 
going to convention to call and make your reservations now. Because we are 
having contract issues, we signed with them at a higher rate and must be 
held to that, so I would just say you want a reservation and not specify 
that it is for the NFBF convention. The rate of $69 is now available and I 
would strongly suggest you take advantage of it. Ask for discounts for AARP 
and Triple A. Don't go online, just call the local number, which is (407) 
351-3500.

Sherri Brun, NFBF Secretary and Newsline® Coordinator
E-mail:  flmom2006 at gmail.com
http://www.nfbnewslineonline.org
http://www.nfbflorida.org

"Don't give up something you want forever for something you want only for 
now!"

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