[Travelandtourism] upcoming changes to the division

[Margo and Arrow]

cheryl, I like your mission statement, actually--think it cnecompasses the 
changes as well.  I was waiting a bit because you said you all were looking 
at some modifications.  I think your mission statement's okay.  I think the 
misperception with some folks historically occurred perhaps when the 
division started and it was thought the focus was different than it was?  Am 
I perhaps correct?

Anyway, am glad both focuses or both aspects are still in place.

thanks for clarifying.

Margo andArrow
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
To: "travelandtourism" <travelandtourism at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 6:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Travelandtourism] upcoming changes to the division


>
>
> Margo, no the focus will still be here as well.  But the word tourism is 
> making people confused as to what we do.
> We don't want people to feel well I am not a travel professional, so I can 
> join the list or division or become and officer.
> We want to focus on it all, but the Blind Travelers means anything to do 
> with travel including asking about becoming a travel agent or 
> professional, there are other ways people can be in the travel industry 
> without being a travel agent.
> We are still working the kinks out of it.
> You were going to give me a few ideas on the mission statement. I would 
> like to hear what you have written please.
> Thank you Margo.
>
> Leading the Way in Independent Travel!
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>> From: margo.downey at verizon.net
>> To: travelandtourism at nfbnet.org
>> Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:30:05 -0500
>> Subject: Re: [Travelandtourism] upcoming changes to the division
>>
>> question, please.
>>
>> So, the focus will travel away--partdon the pun--from anything to do with
>> the travel and tourism industry in the context of folks become agents, 
>> tour
>> operators, etc.?  If the focus will travel away from that, where can 
>> those
>> folks go to get help with a business possibility or a career possibility 
>> in
>> the industry?  In other words, if someone wishes to find out how to start 
>> a
>> career as an agent or tour operator or some similar occupation, if this 
>> new
>> name is voted in, where would that person go for that type of assistance 
>> or
>> consultation?
>>
>> I would hope that, somehow, this type of assistance would be available 
>> for
>> those seeking it.
>>
>> Just trying to get some clarification.  thanks.
>>
>> Margo and Arrow
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
>> To: "travelandtourism" <travelandtourism at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 4:22 PM
>> Subject: [Travelandtourism] upcoming changes to the division
>>
>>
>> >
>> >
>> > Good afternoon all:
>> > Nothing is set in stone as of yet, since all must be approved by the 
>> > paid
>> > membership at the National Convention in Dallas this year.
>> > That is why it is imperative, that if you are planning on attending the
>> > convention, that you come to the meeting.
>> > Things we have been working on is a change to what the division is as 
>> > of
>> > right now it is the travel and tourism division.  We are looking to 
>> > change
>> > the name and focus since many people feel that this is just for the 
>> > travel
>> > industry and/or travel agents.
>> > The Division was started with people like Don Gilmore, Doug Johnson,
>> > Milton Taylor and others who are not in the travel industry, and was to
>> > focus on the blind traveler.
>> > Well we are looking to do this as well. At Convention, we are looking 
>> > to
>> > change the name of the division to the National Association of Blind
>> > Travelers and take out the word tourism.
>> > We will still have the same focus as we have been doing, offering 
>> > advice,
>> > suggestions, wanting to hear for our membership and the talk list about
>> > where they have been or want to do, traveling with a guide dog, or with 
>> > a
>> > cane, or with a sighted person.
>> > Whether it be on planes, trains, automobiles, buses, cruise ships, to 
>> > all
>> > inclusive resorts, the world, etc.
>> > Talk about different cultures from foods, to experiences, etc.
>> > So we are looking for you to be involved.
>> > Stay tuned for dates and times of the meeting in Dallas, at this time 
>> > it
>> > is being arranged for July 1, 2012
>> > Thank you.
>> > Cheryl Echevarria, PresidentTravel and Tourism Division
>> > Leading the Way in Independent Travel!
>> >
>> > Cheryl Echevarria
>> > http://www.echevarriatravel.com
>> > 631-456-5394
>> > reservations at echevarriatravel.com
>> >
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