[Nfbmo] OMG! You're not serious
DanFlasar at aol.com
DanFlasar at aol.com
Thu Mar 31 00:28:28 UTC 2011
366 days away?!!
Gee - it seems like the convention was just a few days ago...
In a message dated 3/30/2011 6:41:25 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
escoulter at centurytel.net writes:
Thanks everyone for expressing your thoughts here. As I said earlier I can’
t
guarantee there will always be bacon or sausage at breakfast but I can
guarantee that we will have eggs andhopefully a more full breakfast. This
is
why the price point will never be $5.00 again. Next year’s contract
promises
a breakfast for about $12.00 which your cost should be $11.00 to $13.00
depending on the exact price point we arrive at.
I apoligize for the lack of protein.
I am already working with the staff of the Holiday Inn Cocoa Key for our
next convention which is a mere 366 days away!
Gene
From: Susan Ford
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 9:26 PM
To: NFB of Missouri Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] OMG! You're not serious
The only things that was missing technically was cut fruit. However, that
kind of menu does not satisfy the basic dietary needs of a diabetic. Far
too much sugar and no protein. .
Susan
----- 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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