[Nfbf-l] NFBF 2014 Cruisevention Cancelled

Sun Apr 21 06:29:39 UTC 2013

I think Bill's idea of a theme park convention is actually a good one!
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From: "Bill Kociaba" <williamkociaba at comcast.net>
To: "'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List'" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 12:08 PM
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a cruise can be a great event for the group but as state convention I think
its a mistake.  There are certin restrictions that are common to all the
major cruise lines and those were the deal breakers here.  A cruise could be
set up as a strictly social event or fund raising event with the
understanding that certin people would just not be able to do it.  The pool
restriction as in no children under three and not unles potty trained really
wasn't a big issue as in feburary I just don't think too many would be in
the pool anyway.
My suggestion, if the board wants to do something different might be a
destination convention such as Universal or Disney.   I would be happy to
help with such an event if needed
Bill
Bill Kociaba
cruiseOne
954-801-6322

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From: Nfbf-l [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sherri
Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 11:34 AM
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This needed to be thoroughly researched and explained before we ever
committed to the cruise. I'm still sorry to see it canceled.

Sherri
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From: "Gloria Hicks" <glorianfb at irescue-tax.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 10:28 PM
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Hello listers,

Other restrictions we did not understand would affect some of our potential
convention, members. No child activities for children under three. Some
parents would not be able to attend general sessions etc. No two persons
under age 21 could stay in stateroom together. Of course that doesn't apply
to me Tom.

Gloria Mills Hicks TR
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Tampa FL 33629
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From: Nfbf-l [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sherri
Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 11:01 PM
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So do we still keep selling the raffle tickets for this present fund-raiser?
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Tardif" <markspark at roadrunner.com>
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Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 10:01 PM
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So you are not going to become old sea dogs for the convention, but remain
land lovers?  Oh well, I do hope that those who have booked reservations
will continue to prepare to go on what still sounds like it could be a very
fun, interesting experience.

Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message----- 
From: Dan Hicks
Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 9:53 PM
To: NFBF-Leaders at yahoogroups.com ; NFBF-L Listserv
Subject: [Nfbf-l] NFBF 2014 Cruisevention Cancelled

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

"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause
and reflect."

-Mark Twain

"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause
and reflect."

-Mark Twain

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