[Nfbf-l] NFBF 2014 Cruisevention Cancelled

[Miranda Kilby]

Correct me if I am wrong, but the next convention is in St. Pete in May.
Miranda Kilby

On 4/12/13, Tarapprakash <taraprakash at gmail.com> wrote:
> The interest of the inclusive spirit that nfb speaks for, cancellation of
> this cruise convention is good. Thankfully, after so many months 2013 has
> finally been mentioned if Dan's email. If you look into the archives of this
> list, it appears that next convention will be in 2014.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Apr 12, 2013, at 7:23 AM, "Dan Hicks" <danjhicks at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> Fellow Convention Enthusiasts,
>>
>>
>>
>> In spite of the best efforts of members of the NFBF Board, many members
>> of
>> the NFBF, and Echevarria Travel, it appears that we will not be able to
>> proceed with the our plans to hold the 2014 Convention of the National
>> Federation of the Blind of Florida aboard a cruise ship. I regret having
>> to
>> say this, but we just have not been able to generate anything like the
>> kind
>> of support from our membership to make this event a success. Also, we
>> have
>> learned that rules imposed on potential cruise participants by the
>> cruiseline would mean that we would have to exclude some of our members,
>> because of their ages or that of their children.
>>
>>
>>
>> If you booked a cabin with Norwegian Cruiselines through Echevarria
>> Travel
>> and wish to cancel, you will need to contact Cheryl Echevarria at
>> reservations at echevarriatravel.com for a refund. If you wish to still take
>> the cruise as scheduled February 7 thru 10, 2014, by all means, keep
>> paying
>> your fees and enjoy a wonderful vacation at sea. The only difference will
>> be
>> that it will not be an NFBF Convention. The dates and location of the
>> 2014
>> NFBF Convention, which will be held on land, will be forthcoming at a
>> later
>> date.
>>
>>
>>
>> Don't forget to make your plans now to attend the 2013 NFBF Convention in
>> St. Petersburg. More information is at:
>> http://www.nfbflorida.org/upcoming/convention-2013.htm
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank you all for your support.
>>
>>
>>
>> Dan Hicks, President
>>
>> National Federation of the Blind of Florida
>>
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>>
>> "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to
>> pause
>> and reflect."
>>
>>
>> -Mark Twain
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>> "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to
>> pause
>> and reflect."
>>
>>
>> -Mark Twain
>>
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