[Nfbmo] OMG! You're not serious

Tue Mar 29 15:17:32 UTC 2011

Gene, if it was there, when I was told what we had it was not on the list. 
So it seemed it was a continental breakfast, and I know this is not what we 
have done in the past, so it was a surprise.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gene Coulter" <escoulter at centurytel.net>
To: "NFB of Missouri Mailing List" <nfbmo at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 11:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] OMG! You're not serious


> 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" <escoulter at centurytel.net>
> To: "NFB of Missouri Mailing List" <nfbmo at nfbnet.org>
> 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" <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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