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

Bill Kociaba williamkociaba at comcast.net
Mon Oct 22 16:58:58 UTC 2012 

Not a problem Tom. Glad tohelp in any way 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: "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 12:22 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] February 7,2014 Florida State Convention on the 
Norwegian SKY


> 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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