[Nfbmo] OMG! You're not serious

Tue Mar 29 05:39:56 UTC 2011

hi,

I don't have any anger towards Gene as i have learned the process at least 
five years ago and know how to get information.
I think the weekend went well other than the facility issues and someone not 
confirming/understanding a comment from friday night.
Just because we attended a certain hotel about seven years ago, that doesn't 
mean that has to be the first choice the next time around.

Bryan Schulz

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Horchem Gary" <horchemg at gary-springfield-mo.net>
To: <nfbmo at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 12:12 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] OMG! You're not serious

> Eggs and some sort of liquid refreshment are a must if the budget allows
> in K.C. You can blame everything on Gene you should direct oy anger
> towards the caters next will be better nicer hotel and an on site
> catering staff. P.S. How much would the hotel charge us to include a can
> of NOS at the prayer breakfast just kidding only crazy people like me
> drink that stuff.
>
>>>> "Gene Coulter" 03/28/11 11:51 PM >>>
> The meals are no secret but often the menu is not set until very close
> to
> the event as there can be a lot of haggling over menus as there was this
>
> year. Also, I don’t post the menu to the list as the hotels generally
> have
> to change something up to the day of the meal and I don’t want to hear
> complaints about the change. this year, for example, half of the people
> at
> lunch were supposed to get apple cobble and half were to get cherry. The
>
> caterer had to substute Peach for the apple. I genrally try to keep the
> food
> simple and stay away from certain foods due to allergy and religious
> concerns like pork products, strawberries, and peanut based items.
> Now can someone please tell me if there was really no fruit Sunday
> morning
> at the Prayer Breakfast, Please? Or, did Debbie overlook it? I doubt she
> did
> but unless several folks confirm it I can’t complain again to the Ramada
> and
> their caterer.
> Thanks
> Gene
>
> From: Bryan Schulz
> Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 11:29 PM
> To: NFB of Missouri Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] OMG! You're not serious
>
> hi,
>
> if that was the plan, sounds like continental to me.
> why do we have to be a dentist to get meal details every year?
>
> Bryan Schulz
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Gene Coulter"
> To: "NFB of Missouri Mailing List"
> Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 11:22 PM
> Subject: [Nfbmo] OMG! You're not serious
>
>
>> Hey guys,
>> are you serious there wasn’t meat at the prayer breakfast!?????
>> The menu was supposed to consist of
>> breakfast rolls and muffins
>> assorted danishes
>> bagels and cream cheese
>> whole and cut fruit
>> juice
>> coffee
>> So what was missing?
>> Gene
>>
>> From: Debbie Wunder
>> Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 10:51 PM
>> To: NFB of Missouri Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] Feedback wanted but not about the Meat
>>
>> 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"
>> To: "NFB of Missouri Mailing List"
>> 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 distu>>
>>> 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"
>>> To: "NFB MO List"
>>> 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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