[Nfbf-l] NFBF 2014 Cruisevention Cancelled

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Mr. Dan, 
Does this affect the cruise for two raffle? Shall we continue selling tickets?

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On Apr 11, 2013, at 9:53 PM, "Dan Hicks" <danjhicks at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Fellow Convention Enthusiasts, 
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> In spite of the best efforts of members of the NFBF Board, many members of
> the NFBF, and Echevarria Travel, it appears that we will not be able to
> proceed with the our plans to hold the 2014 Convention of the National
> Federation of the Blind of Florida aboard a cruise ship. I regret having to
> say this, but we just have not been able to generate anything like the kind
> of support from our membership to make this event a success. Also, we have
> learned that rules imposed on potential cruise participants by the
> cruiseline would mean that we would have to exclude some of our members,
> because of their ages or that of their children. 
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> If you booked a cabin with Norwegian Cruiselines through Echevarria Travel
> and wish to cancel, you will need to contact Cheryl Echevarria at
> reservations at echevarriatravel.com for a refund. If you wish to still take
> the cruise as scheduled February 7 thru 10, 2014, by all means, keep paying
> your fees and enjoy a wonderful vacation at sea. The only difference will be
> that it will not be an NFBF Convention. The dates and location of the 2014
> NFBF Convention, which will be held on land, will be forthcoming at a later
> date.
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> Don't forget to make your plans now to attend the 2013 NFBF Convention in
> St. Petersburg. More information is at:
> http://www.nfbflorida.org/upcoming/convention-2013.htm
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> Thank you all for your support.  
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> Dan Hicks, President
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> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
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> "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause
> and reflect."
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> -Mark Twain
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> "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause
> and reflect."
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> -Mark Twain
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