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

Bill Kociaba williamkociaba at comcast.net
Mon Oct 22 13:35:51 UTC 2012 

Hi once again Tom, Holly and Carlos,
First Carlos, the cost of a cruise, since its all inclusive will likely be 
lower than a hotel room and purchasing meals.
Tom, that particular sailing goes to NCL's private island and Nassau.  A 
passport is not currently required for a caribbean cruise of this type. I 
have checked with multiple sources just to be sure and it was confirmed that 
eventually a passport will be required but at this point  a govt. issued 
photo ID and origenal birth certifacate is all that is required.  When I 
asked when the change would take place no one had an answer so that makes it 
pretty clear that its not any time in the near future. A passport is the 
best form of ID and if you are going to travel much I strongly suggest you 
get one.  Age is not an issue. ID in some form is required for everyone now.


Please understand that I am not involved in this event(and have no financial 
interest in what takes place) but since I am also in the cruise industry and 
a member of this list I will do my best to answer any questions that I can.
Bill Kociaba
CRUISEONE
Bill at Ycruise.com
954 227 7772 or Toll Free 877 227 7775
7600 Wiles Rd, Coral Springs, FL 33067
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carlos Montas" <carlos.montas at gmail.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: Monday, October 22, 2012 8:56 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] February 7,2014 Florida State Convention on the 
Norwegian SKY


> Good morning to all, as a former member of the nfbf board I remember that 
> the board was to explore moving the convention dates around  starting in 
> 2014. I thought that the board  was going to then submit a report and then 
> allow the membership to vote on changing the convention dates,and  then 
> vote on where it would be held.  The cruse was just one of the options 
> that was being discussed.   Again I am going to ask the question  that Tom 
> posed. Another issue is the vendors  and weather they are going to be 
> willing to attend our convention. Another issue is that although other 
> States will be involved in planning for National  will Florida members be 
> willing to forgo National to attend are State convention on a cruse ship? 
> Another issue is how is this move going to impact members who can not 
> afford to go on a cruse?  I strongly believe that this is not a good 
> alternative and I disagree with how our leadership has gone about 
> exploring this issue.  Just because most chapter Presidents may have 
> supported the idea, it does not constitute an endorcement  by the 
> membership.
>
> 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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