[Nfbf-l] February 7, 2014 Florida State Convention on the Norwegian SKY

Mon Oct 22 05:08:41 UTC 2012

Tom & Dwight,
Imagine the possibilities on taking an NFBf cruise newbie on their 
first time ever cruise! Many of the Greater Daytona Chapter members 
have never stepped foot on a cruise ship including my bride or I, 
never-the-less the excitement on just going on one intrigues both of 
us. Since the wife and I have recently obtained passports (quite costly 
I must say)for other travel purposes, many of our chapter members do 
not have one nor do several of them have the resources this close to 
the holidays to be able to afford or obtain one. My other concern is 
that when I go to state convention it is usually to network, exchange 
information, have camaraderie with affiliate friends and to seek out 
new technology that vendors bring to convention, from our presidents 
meeting I gathered that the vendors will be left out of 2014 convention 
cruise.(correct me if I’m wrong)I believe that Tom Bellone has some 
valid concerns that should be addressed. So let’s brainstorm to come up 
with some amicable solutions to all of the concerns that the affiliate 
members may have.

Peter Cerullo

petercerullo at aol.com

-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Bellone <tom.bellone01 at yahoo.com>
To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Cc: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sun, Oct 21, 2012 8:55 pm
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] February 7, 2014 Florida State Convention on the 
Norwegian SKY

I'm not concerned about the economics. I'm more concerned that we may 
have to choose between attending convention events or enjoying time off 
ship at ports of call. If given that choice, I'll opt to miss the 
meetings.
No one has responded to my question as to what my understanding was as 
to determining the time and venue of future conventions

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 21, 2012, at 8:37 PM, "Bill Kociaba" 
<williamkociaba at comcast.net> wrote:

> Tom,
> A cruise will be a great way to do the convention.  Economicly 
speaking it is a much better deal than having to pay for a hotel and 
meals etc. Also I am sure there will be adaquate time to enjoy the ship 
and all it offers.  Remember the entertainment shipboard will be mostly 
in the evening and I would not think meeting and convention events 
would take place while in port.
> Actually I am in the cruise business and have been involved in other 
shipboard group events and they are usually a big hit.
> Bill
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbf-l [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tom 
Bellone
> Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 8:24 PM
> To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List
> Cc: nfbf-l at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] February 7, 2014 Florida State Convention on 
the Norwegian SKY
>
> How did this happen? I was under the impression that at our 
convention earlier this year the membership granted permission to the 
board to seek alternate times and venues for the state convention 
subject to approval by the membership. Guess I wasn't paying attention. 
I'd love to go on a cruise, I'm not sure I want to spend my time on a 
cruise attending all the meetings that go along with trying to have a 
convention at the expense of enjoying the cruise and ports of call.
> Tom
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Oct 21, 2012, at 8:02 PM, REPCODDS at aol.com wrote:
>
>> Yes the 2014 State Convention is  as stated on the Norwegian  SKY.
>> DS
>>
>>
>> In a message dated 10/21/2012 3:32:55 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
>> tom.bellone01 at yahoo.com writes:
>>
>> Is this  date and venue for sure?
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Oct 21, 2012, at  1:00 PM, REPCODDS at aol.com wrote:
>>
>>> Play time on the Norwegian  Sky!
>>>
>>>
>>> _
>>> Atrium
>>> _  (http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-ship/sky/onboard/_29772)
>>>
>>>
>>> Atrium
>>>
>>> _Photos &  Highlights_
>>> (http://www2.ncl.com/mwmodal/publicroom/29772)
>>>
>>>
>>> It's located in the middle of the ship, where you'll find the Main
>>> Reception  and the Shore Excursion desk.
>>> Accommodates:  47
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> _
>>> Basketball/Volleyball Court
>>> _  (http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-ship/sky/onboard/_29764)
>>> _
>>> Body  Waves Fitness Center
>>> _  (http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-ship/sky/onboard/_29762)
>>> _
>>> Galleria Shops
>>> _ (http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-ship/sky/onboard/_29761)
>>> _
>>> Golf Driving Net (2)
>>> _  (http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-ship/sky/onboard/_29763)
>>> _
>>> Hawaii Meeting Rooms
>>> _  (http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-ship/sky/onboard/_29757)
>>> _
>>> Hot  Tubs (5)
>>> _ (http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-ship/sky/onboard/_29770)
>>> _
>>> Internet Café
>>> _  (http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-ship/sky/onboard/_29765)
>>> _
>>> Jogging/Walking Track
>>> _  (http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-ship/sky/onboard/_29768)
>>> _
>>> Kid's  Korner
>>> _ (http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-ship/sky/onboard/_29758)
>>> _
>>> Mandara Spa
>>> _  (http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-ship/sky/onboard/_29766)
>>> _
>>> Mark  Twain Library
>>> _ (http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-ship/sky/onboard/_29760)
>>> _
>>> Sky Club Casino
>>> _  (http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-ship/sky/onboard/_29755)
>>> _
>>> Splashes Children's Pool
>>> _  (http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-ship/sky/onboard/_29767)
>>> _
>>> Stardust Lounge
>>> _ (http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-ship/sky/onboard/_29769)
>>> _
>>> Swimming Pools (2)
>>> _  (http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-ship/sky/onboard/_29771)
>>> _
>>> The  Zone
>>> _ (http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-ship/sky/onboard/_29759)
>>> _
>>> Video Arcade
>>> _  (http://www2.ncl.com/cruise-ship/sky/onboard/_29756)
>>>
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