[Nfbf-l] NFBF 2014 Cruisevention Cancelled

Thu Apr 18 19:13:34 UTC 2013

Well in fact I did Peter:
I went into everything.
I am not going to get into it, because that would be very unprofessional.
That is all I have to say about it.
NFB is a family and I am part of that family.
And that is that.

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> From: flmom2006 at gmail.com
> To: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com
> Subject: Fw: [Nfbf-l] NFBF 2014 Cruisevention Cancelled
> Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2013 20:07:35 -0400
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Tom Bellone" <tom.bellone01 at yahoo.com>
> To: "NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 3:48 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] NFBF 2014 Cruisevention Cancelled
> 
> 
> I'm in total agreement with you Peter. I can only guess that somebody didn't 
> exercise due diligence before this whole thing got going. Enough said, it is 
> what it is---or was.
> Tom
> 
> 
> ________________________________
>  From: Peter Donahue <pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com>
> To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 1:58 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] NFBF 2014 Cruisevention Cancelled
> 
> 
> Good afternoon everyone,
> 
> Considering her attempts to research travel itineraries and vendor
> policies I'm surprised Cheryl wasn't aware of these rules. If this
> information was known other decisions could have been made concerning the
> cruisevention. I'll commend you guys for thinking outside of the box as to
> where to hold your state conventions.
> 
> Peter Donahue
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Holly" <hbeanie 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: Saturday, April 13, 2013 8:59 AM
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] NFBF 2014 Cruisevention Cancelled
> 
> 
> We found out about these rules when people tried to book or were interested
> in booking a cabin.
> Holly
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Apr 13, 2013, at 8:01 AM, "Joe and Kitty King" <joenkitty at earthlink.net>
> wrote:
> 
> > Thanks, Holly, for clearing up info about cruise.
> >
> > Kitty
> > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Holly" <hbeanie at gmail.com>
> > To: "NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> > Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 6:59 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] NFBF 2014 Cruisevention Cancelled
> >
> >
> >> Ok, we were not told of restrictions prior to deciding to do the cruise.
> >> Here goes, children under 6 months cannot go on the cruise, children
> >> under the age of three are not allowed in the childcare facilities on
> >> board the ship, children who are not fully potty trained cannot go into
> >> pools, period even with the swim diapers on. College students between
> >> 18-21 much have someone over 25 to be responsible for them.
> >> Once these issues came up and the truth came out, we realize that this
> >> affects our parents with small children both sighted and blind, our blind
> >> children who aren't always potty trained by the age of 3 and our college
> >> students.
> >> The board decided that since this cruise eliminated some of our members
> >> from bring able to attend and since we did not have as much support from
> >> our membership, it would be best to cancel the cruise and start looking
> >> for a hotel and chapter to host our 2014 convention.
> >> I hope this sheds some light on the matter for each of you.
> >> Respectfully,
> >> Holly
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >> On Apr 12, 2013, at 6:02 PM, "Bill Kociaba" <williamkociaba at comcast.net>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>> the only age restriction for cruising is that an infent must be at least
> >>> six
> >>> months old by the date of sailing. That is etched in stone but
> >>> otherwise
> >>> there is no max age restriction. Different cruise lines have different
> >>> rules
> >>> about the minaum age of the oldest in a cabin unless Mom and dad are
> >>> next
> >>> door or right across the hall. For example on carnival if both in the
> >>> cabin
> >>> are not over 21 then one must be at least 25.
> >>> Not sure if there are any issues like that with NCL but again if mom is
> >>> next
> >>> door or directly across the hall its a mute point
> >>> Bill
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: Nfbf-l [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Joe and
> >>> Kitty
> >>> King
> >>> Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 3:46 PM
> >>> To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List
> >>> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] NFBF 2014 Cruisevention Cancelled
> >>>
> >>> Dan:
> >>> What are the rules regarding the age of adults and children? Just
> >>> interested. Joe and I had not yet signed up because of ongoing medical
> >>> tests needed to be resolved before making a long-term commitment.
> >>>
> >>> Concerning the Cruise Raffle Tickets - For what amount is the cruise
> >>> coverage and for how many days ? I am assuming the winner selects his
> >>> own
> >>> /her cruise line preference.
> >>>
> >>> Kitty
> >>> ----- Original Message -----
> >>> From: "Dan Hicks" <danjhicks at yahoo.com>
> >>> To: <NFBF-Leaders at yahoogroups.com>; "NFBF-L Listserv"
> >>> <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> >>> Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 9:53 PM
> >>> Subject: [Nfbf-l] NFBF 2014 Cruisevention Cancelled
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> Fellow Convention Enthusiasts,
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> 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.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> 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.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> 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
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Thank you all for your support.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Dan Hicks, President
> >>>>
> >>>> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to
> >>>> pause
> >>>> and reflect."
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> -Mark Twain
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to
> >>>> pause
> >>>> and reflect."
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> -Mark Twain
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
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