[Nfbmo] Feedback wanted but not about the Meat

Tue Mar 29 03:51:29 UTC 2011

Gene, maybe some fruit could be added. It was a difficult breakfast for 
diabetics.You did a good job as coordinator, now go to bed!
Deb
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gene Coulter" <escoulter at centurytel.net>
To: "NFB of Missouri Mailing List" <nfbmo at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 10:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] Feedback wanted but not about the Meat


> Thanks Susan,
> From now on there will be eggs at the prayer breakfast at the very least. 
> I
> can’t guarantee meat due to the obscene banquet prices of all hotels. This
> year’s menu is the exception that proves the rule.
> As far as the content of the event that is up to those putting the event 
> on
> I rent the hall so  to speak and let the  event happen.
> Thanks for the imput very much
> Gene
>
> From: Susan Ford
> Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 10:08 PM
> To: NFB of Missouri Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] Feedback wanted but not about the Meat
>
> Gene:
>
> If we are going to have a prayer breakfast, I think it should be a worship
> service, not an NFB speech.  If we are going to have a Continental
> breakfast, it should be advertised as such.  If people came thinking it
> would be a nutritious meal, they must have been sorely disappointed.
>
> If people continue to pre-register at the rate they did this year, maybe 
> we
> don't need as many hours of registration.  If there is enough manpower, it
> might be helpful if you had one line to just pick up their packets, and a
> second line for anyone who wants to purchase anything, even if they got
> registration and some of the other things with pre-registration.  That 
> would
> mean those who must only pick up materials would not disturb the other 
> line.
> I do know, however, how hard it is to get another person to help with
> registration.
>
> I have thought about the lunch, and I am wondering if we could have a 
> couple
> of smaller ones, amking it possible to have meetings during the time.  The
> grief seminar could have been done at such a time.  So could the family
> responsibilities panel, but I'll bet there are many more people who should
> have heard that discussion than those who listened or took part.  Maybe 
> the
> student group could meeting that way too.  That would then make less
> crowding of evening meetings on Friday night.  Resolutions, ways and 
> means,
> and membership are more important than they appear to be at our 
> convention.
>
> Just some thoughts.
>
> Susan Ford
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Gene Coulter" <escoulter at centurytel.net>
> To: "NFB MO List" <nfbmo at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 6:39 PM
> Subject: [Nfbmo] Feedback wanted but not about the Meat
>
>
>> *(Gary please send to leaders list)*
>> Hello everyone,
>> I hope all  of you are recouperating from our 49th annual state
>> convention.
>> I really appreciate the effort all the chapters and members made in
>> helping
>> St. Joe put on the convention. It really felt like family. Of course, a
>> great big thanks to the small but mighty St. Joseph chapter which already
>> seems to be making a comeback; way to go.
>> I would like some feedback from a convention coordinators perspective on
>> the
>> convention. But, please don’t bother telling me how horrible the meat was
>> as
>> I already have been told that   and wish it had not happened.
>> Here are some questions helpful folks might answer.
>> Registration was open  from 5:00 to 8:00 on Friday evening. Was that long
>> enough or too long? Should we have done different hours?
>> Registration hours were reduced on Saturday as it ran from 8:00 to 9:30
>> instead of until 10:00. Did this cause problems for anyone? And, would
>> folks
>> have a problem if  it it ended at 9:00 instead?
>> The planned lunch seems to be getting more popular. Should we have a
>> program
>> or leave it as it is giving you an opportunity to get lunch quickly so 
>> you
>> have a chance to do other things before session starts back up? I ask
>> because if we  don’t have a program there is no point in a head table.
>> How did those of you attending the prayer breakfast ffeel about it being 
>> a
>> buffet? Should other meals like either lunch or banquet be buffets? The
>> reason I ask is that we can always get buffets cheaper but it would
>> require
>> some volunteers from our group even if we persuade the hotels to man 
>> extra
>> people there.
>> Would you all rather that I try for the weekend of March 21-23 or April
>> 5-7
>> for the 2013 convention? March 30 is Easter. Whichever weekend is chosen
>> by
>> us the other weekend would be the alternate to get best rates.
>> Some states are automatically packaging banquet and registration 
>> together.
>> Instead of charging $30 for banquet and $12.00 for registration we would
>> just charge $42.00 for the set. There are pros and cons to this idea.
>> A couple of people have suggested paying more for banquet if you wait
>> until
>> you get to convention. Anyone like this idea? I have reservations but 
>> said
>> I
>> would bring it up. What do you think?
>> Finally, any other thoughts on convention logistics. This is not making
>> any
>> changes but merely asking questions as any major changes would come 
>> before
>> the board of directors as I only have the power to implement what our
>> President, board and members decide. Just thought that convention is 
>> fresh
>> on  everyone’s mind that it would be a good opportunity to brain storm.
>> Gene Coulter, Convention Coordinator
>> Still tired
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