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

Tom Bellone tom.bellone01 at yahoo.com
Mon Oct 22 16:22:57 UTC 2012 

Bill thanks for the clarification. You know more about this stuff than I do. I've got a valid passport so I'm good to go.

Sent from my iPhone

On Oct 22, 2012, at 10:50 AM, "Bill Kociaba" <williamkociaba at comcast.net> wrote:

> Tom,
> I never used the word adults. If a passport is required it is required for every passenger as is a photo ID and birth Cert. Age is not an issue.
> Because the cruise departs and returns to the same US port it does not require a passport.  When I said I checked multiple sources I meant the passport office amongst others.
> I have no price info because as I said I am not involved in selling this trip.
> 
> 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: "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: Monday, October 22, 2012 10:01 AM
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] February 7,2014 Florida State Convention on the Norwegian SKY
> 
> 
>> Bill you keep saying that a passport is not required for adults going on a cruise of this type. What type of cruise is this that waives that requirement? Has anyone checked with the appropriate US government agency to confirm the passport requirements or lack thereof?
>> I have a valid passport so this whole issue doesn't affect me at all.
>> Does anyone have cost estimates for the cruise? How soon can we make reservations? What port does this sail from? I've got many more questions.
>> Tom
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Oct 22, 2012, at 9:35 AM, "Bill Kociaba" <williamkociaba at comcast.net> wrote:
>> 
>>> 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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