[Nfbf-l] NFBF 2014 Cruisevention Cancelled

Sun Apr 21 13:00:28 UTC 2013

Sherri,
Is Orlando going to look into prices at the different hotels/resorts?
Holly

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On Apr 21, 2013, at 2:29 AM, "Sherri" <flmom2006 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I think Bill's idea of a theme park convention is actually a good one!
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> 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
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] NFBF 2014 Cruisevention Cancelled
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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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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbf-l [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sherri
> Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 11:34 AM
> To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] NFBF 2014 Cruisevention Cancelled
> 
> This needed to be thoroughly researched and explained before we ever
> committed to the cruise. I'm still sorry to see it canceled.
> 
> Sherri
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gloria Hicks" <glorianfb at irescue-tax.com>
> To: "'NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List'" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 10:28 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] NFBF 2014 Cruisevention Cancelled
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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.
> 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nfbf-l [mailto:nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Sherri
> Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 11:01 PM
> To: NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] NFBF 2014 Cruisevention Cancelled
> 
> So do we still keep selling the raffle tickets for this present fund-raiser?
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Mark Tardif" <markspark at roadrunner.com>
> To: "NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 10:01 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] NFBF 2014 Cruisevention Cancelled
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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
> 
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> 
> 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."
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