[Nfbwv-talk] Fwd: The Green Briar Resort
Kerri Kosten
kerrik2006 at gmail.com
Wed Jul 27 17:17:59 UTC 2011
Hi Everyone:
This is a thread currently going on the Blind Talk mailing list and I
thought I'd share it. I know there are a lot of messages but it is
interesting.
I as a proud West Virginian defended our great state when someone
asked if there is lots to do here.
This thread stemmed from a discussion about convention sites. It was
suggested that the convention could possibly be held at the Green
Brier Resort. I've never been to the Green Brier Resort so I have no
idea if this could at all be possible but it sure would be cool so I
thought I'd share these messages.
Enjoy!
Kerri
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Peter Donahue <pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com>
Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2011 12:28:46 -0500
Subject: The Green Briar Resort
To: Blind Talk Mailing List <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Kerri Kosten <kerrik2006 at gmail.com>
Hello Cheryl and everyone,
Speaking of West Virginia I wonder if we would ever hold a national
convention at the Green Briar Resort. That place is luxury unlimited, a
golfer's paradise, and has a long-kept secret that was revealed only
recently. Is anyone up to sleeping in hotel rooms once reserved for members
of Congress?
Peter Donahue
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bryan Schulz" <b.schulz at sbcglobal.net
To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2011 9:51 AM
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Convention in Orlando for 5 years
hi,
Do you think i just made that up?
If that is not true then a relative of the man at the top wouldn't have said
it.
Bryan Schulz
----- Original Message -----
From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2011 9:24 AM
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Convention in Orlando for 5 years
> no that is not true, like is said in my post that should come through
> soon, we need to bring it to the floor of the convention, and if it is
> voted and passed then it needs to be changed.
>
> Many of us, and yes also me, just because I have my own business doesn't
> mean I am wealthy, by all means no!
>
> The NFB wants to make sure that the rates are affordable for everyone who
> wants to attend. This was one of the largest convention since Anaheim I am
> told, because so many could attend.
>
> Also, remember when flying as well, some had to do 1 stop to get to
> Orlando, it is a major hub in the airport industry, if we were to go to
> another location that also has to be looked into.
>
> Take for example: West Virginia (just did airfare for some from NY to
> Clarksberg) they have to fly out of NY to DC and then from DC to
> Clarksberg, popped into my head, Some people may not be able to get to in
> the middle of the country or not near a major airport to fly out of, some
> live near a small airport, and cannot get to a larger one to go direct or
> non-stop. Some don't want to go to another gate, etc.
>
> This has to be thought of ahead of time, and not just the location.
>
> But again, to have this changed, they as a majority we need to let them
> know what we want.
>
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Bryan Schulz<mailto:b.schulz at sbcglobal.net>
> To: Blind Talk Mailing List<mailto:blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2011 10:07 AM
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Convention in Orlando for 5 years
>
>
> Hi,
>
> because national thinks nobody wants to be away at that time and the
> hotel
> rates are cheaper and what they want is the rule.
>
> Bryan Schulz
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Cari Ford" <carisuekness at gmail.com<mailto:carisuekness at gmail.com>>
> To: "'Blind Talk Mailing List'"
> <blindtlk at nfbnet.org<mailto:blindtlk at nfbnet.org>>
> Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2011 1:15 AM
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Convention in Orlando for 5 years
>
>
> > Why do we have national convention over the 4th? It's more expensive to
> > travel because of the black out rates in less you get a killer deal.
> It's
> > more crowded too. I like the format as it is now with convention ending
> > with
> > the banquet on Friday. It was a little strange before with the grand
> > finale
> > of the banquet on Thursday and a few activities on Friday. In the
> > beginning
> > of the week are more division and seminar days and there's more
> > flexibility
> > in the schedules depending on what you want. I agree that tours can
> happen
> > at the beginning and end of convention. I sometimes like the half
> relaxed
> > beginning of the week. I feel I have some time to brethe...sometimes.
> *g*
> > Also, tours before or after convention don't cut short because of other
> > things convention related.
> > I was more attached to spending honeymoon time with Brent and didn't
> see
> > people I usually look up during national. Next year will be fun!
> Hopefully
> > the following year in Orlandos will be another fun one too.
> > Peace,
> > Cari
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
> [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> > Behalf Of Constance Canode
> > Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2011 7:02 PM
> > To: Blind Talk Mailing List
> > Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Convention in Orlando for 5 years
> >
> > I agree with you and I also wish it was not
> > during a holiday week. Sometimes it is difficult
> > for me to get off work that week and I can never
> > get it two years in a row. We rotate holidays.
> >
> > At 06:59 PM 7/9/2011, you wrote:
> >>It was announced at the convention that conventions from 2013 through
> 2017
> >>will be held in Orlando. I wish we could extend the length of the
> > convention
> >>back to how it was and NFB would
> >>organize tours for Wednesday afternoon. That way, people could get
> excited
> >>about Orlando and have time to go places. I liked the old schedule much
> >>better. If we are going to keep people here for five years in a row, we
> > need
> >>to give them ample opportunity to take advantage of all there is to do
> in
> >>Orlando. Besides, I like the banquet the night before the last day of
> >>convention.
> >>
> >>
> >>Sherri Brun
> >>"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
> John
> >>Lennon
> >>
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