NY Deaf "ASL" expo cancelled- any one know why?

YOMAN · 05-02-2008, 10:28 AM

I just found out yesterday that New York "ASL expo" was cancelled yesterday (offical cancelled on April 30th), any one know why ? i eyes few different stories..

Thanks!
YOMAN!

Deaf Mortgage · 05-02-2008, 10:57 AM

you mean Long Island, NY ASL expo on May 3rd is canceled?

The Website did not say anything.

SignfrmtheHeart · 05-02-2008, 11:26 AM

Is it really? I didn't hear anything about that. The previous post is true, the website didn't say anything either. I was planning on going to that...

PowerON · 05-02-2008, 03:03 PM

most common reason it being cancel because of not enough booth mean not get money enough to reserve the space at conversation center.

YOMAN · 05-02-2008, 07:47 PM

Yeah i heard one of rumor like what above me said...Oh well and also was told hopefully will try again in the Fall of 08

YOMAN

Boult · 05-02-2008, 09:18 PM

Welcome to ASL EXPO 2008 | Connecting the sign language community!

May 3 | Long Island, NY
CANCELED

Ok I looked at where it will be at as if it is not cancelled...

When? May 3, 2008

Where?

Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Expo Center
1255 Hempstead Turnpike
Uniondale, NY 11553

So I went to their website;
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

and I notice there's gonna be event happening that day...
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Blue Man Group performing on the same day... so scheduling conflict?

visiting Blue Man Group website
How To Be A Megastar Tour for date

although the expo was to end at 6pm and BMG start at 8pm they wil have to push people out with in half hour in order to clean up and clear the area for BMG ??

So frak that? then they cancel it.

just my observation and deducting....

cheers~

Phillips · 05-03-2008, 06:52 AM

Aww.. I just e.mailed to my friend about this!

YOMAN · 05-03-2008, 08:35 AM

Blue man group will have some show on "Upstair" level and the deaf expo is downstair level.

I copied and pasted from emails that was sent to some schools.

Here it is:
Dear Friends of ASL EXPO,

with much regret, I am writing this email to inform you that due to several unexpected factors involving the New York ASL EXPO, I find it necessary to cancel the New York ASL EXPO that was scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd, 2008.

However, the Washington ASL EXPO on May 9th, 2008 will continued as scheduled. We look forward to seeing you all in Washington and at all other ASL EXPOs in the Fall of 2008.

Again, I am sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Sincerely,

James Kittell

ASL EXPO 2008

Huskies1947 · 05-05-2008, 04:04 PM

Yes It Was Cancelled..not Say Why..check With Google And Type Asl Expo And It Will Show After You Click On Asl Expo 2008

Huskies1947 · 05-05-2008, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PowerON

most common reason it being cancel because of not enough booth mean not get money enough to reserve the space at conversation center.

BEC OF HIGH COST OF GAS THEY MAY CANT AFFORD TO PAY LOT MONEY ON GAS TO GO THERE...??? OR MAYBE IM WRONG???

Brian · 05-05-2008, 04:19 PM

This shouldn't be surprising for someone like Steve Kittell/James Kittel. He is well-known for his uh....negative reputation in the deaf community all over the United States. You can find ton of info on him on the Internet.

Wokamuka · 05-06-2008, 12:16 AM

There is a deadline for an ad and a booth for Jan 4. Both deadlines are met.

Feb 16 - booth space demand is met but ad space's demand is not. The event has happened.

During the event, there is, as promised, a door prize of $1,000, $2,000 and $5,000. The 1 and 2 is delivered. The 5 is, conpicuously, given to out-of-towners (every time).

New York knew that and decided to not participate.

Who is the perpetrator of this crime? "Manon Culver" Sorenson VP: 714-888-8888

You do not need to tell me the significance of the name, "Manon."

Missouri Deaf is sucker. Will you, too?

Brian · 05-06-2008, 01:09 AM

Maybe I am not thinking straight tonight. Are you warning the deaf community not to accept VP calls from somebody named Manon Culver?

Wokamuka · 05-06-2008, 01:11 AM

I'm saying, within the context of past Deaf experience, NOT to endorse (via money and word-of-mouth) ASL Expo. Deaf were burned . . . and that's why New York dropped ASL Expo.

Danielle4ASL · 05-06-2008, 01:16 AM

Deaf Expo Was X By Me Also Im So Mad!!! It Was Suppose To Be May 3rd And They Cancelled It. =(

***~SG~*** · 05-06-2008, 04:09 AM

Mod's note:

Threads merged.

PePe LePew · 05-06-2008, 07:05 AM

No this isn't true, I know the owner of ASL EXPO...it has nothing to do with gas, it's something else but it's very private...thank you for understanding!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huskies1947

BEC OF HIGH COST OF GAS THEY MAY CANT AFFORD TO PAY LOT MONEY ON GAS TO GO THERE...??? OR MAYBE IM WRONG???

PePe LePew · 05-06-2008, 07:09 AM

No this does not have anything to do with not enough booth or not enough money, it's something else, but it's very private, thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by PowerON

most common reason it being cancel because of not enough booth mean not get money enough to reserve the space at conversation center.

Byrdie714 · 05-06-2008, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PePe LePew

No this isn't true, I know the owner of ASL EXPO...it has nothing to do with gas, it's something else but it's very private...thank you for understanding!

Privacy in the Deaf community???

Yeah right....

Wokamuka · 05-06-2008, 11:37 AM

Here is the truth:

The program book (ads) was not printed and not distributed. The money was not returned.

The $5,000 door prize is never distributed to the real winner. The winner is always "one of the group." The game is rigged.

ASL Expo is a scam.

Danielle4ASL · 05-06-2008, 11:48 AM

yeah the long island ny was canceled on may 3rd and they didnt give us a reason it was on deafnyc.com though and i found out from one of my old asl 1 professors from 4 yrs ago who im closed with. i was so mad!! that they cancelled it then i foudn out this is not the only 1 they cancelled.

IslandGal · 05-06-2008, 11:51 AM

Yea, I heard from a friend last night that some people went to the expo without knowing that it was canceled and they felt it was a waste of trip.

Brian · 05-06-2008, 11:57 AM

I am not surprised about this, Wokamuka!

Everyone: forget ASL Expo, go to DeafNation Expo, which is run by highly-respected people. DeafNation Expo has been around for several years and still going strong.

Deaf Mortgage · 05-06-2008, 02:45 PM

I am wondering about excuses...

Columbus Ohio was canceled due to SNOW storm. It was a perfect blizzard. Started with rain sleet then frozen then piled up with 18 inches of snow. Colombians had no chance of clearing snow for everyone. So weather prevented ASL expo from running. I flew there into snow storm and sat in my hotel room until Sunday to fly out. No fun but it was a wonder to watch snows.

Now I am scared to go to any ASL expo. We are not impressed with the process. Recently went to ASL expo of Wheaton IL... I talked with other booths and learned they did not receive the ads until 5 days before the event. It making me wonder. Now that leads to canceling a perfect good weather NY expo. Umm...

Deaf nation is far superior to ASL expo. So encourage you and others to go to Deaf nation as its a good way to build your networking and unite with your old friends. Than goof with ASL expo.

Deaf Mortgage · 05-06-2008, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wokamuka

Here is the truth:

The program book (ads) was not printed and not distributed. The money was not returned.

The $5,000 door prize is never distributed to the real winner. The winner is always "one of the group." The game is rigged.

ASL Expo is a scam.

It making me wonder about that. I watched Wheaton IL's drawing for 6 prizes. I saw the real cash given to each winner. I know a lot of them are local and talked with them as well. It appears local do wins, not insiders...

Byrdie714 · 05-06-2008, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian

I am not surprised about this, Wokamuka!

Everyone: forget ASL Expo, go to DeafNation Expo, which is run by highly-respected people. DeafNation Expo has been around for several years and still going strong.

Not sure if I agree about DeafNation Expo being all that great.....

wildzerica06 · 05-06-2008, 09:34 PM

well I noticed a difference between asl expo and deaf nation cuz asl expo didn't have many booths for me to look around at but deaf nation too many deafies wud be there and alot of exciting booths to look at so go figures

05-02-2008, 10:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
YOMAN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 65	NY Deaf "ASL" expo cancelled- any one know why? I just found out yesterday that New York "ASL expo" was cancelled yesterday (offical cancelled on April 30th), any one know why ? i eyes few different stories.. Thanks! YOMAN!

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PowerON Please don't click me! D: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Would like to live at Fort Davis, TX Posts: 2,835	most common reason it being cancel because of not enough booth mean not get money enough to reserve the space at conversation center. __________________ Research before you shoot me.

05-03-2008, 06:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
Phillips Lets ride horses! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Somewhere in Northeast Posts: 4,873 Blog Entries: 2	Aww.. I just e.mailed to my friend about this! __________________ *Enjoy life today, Yesterday has past and Tomorrow may never come.*

05-05-2008, 04:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
Brian Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: United States Posts: 1,918	This shouldn't be surprising for someone like Steve Kittell/James Kittel. He is well-known for his uh....negative reputation in the deaf community all over the United States. You can find ton of info on him on the Internet. __________________ -Brian

05-06-2008, 12:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
Wokamuka 1.20.09 : end of an error Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 432	There is a deadline for an ad and a booth for Jan 4. Both deadlines are met. Feb 16 - booth space demand is met but ad space's demand is not. The event has happened. During the event, there is, as promised, a door prize of $1,000, $2,000 and $5,000. The 1 and 2 is delivered. The 5 is, conpicuously, given to out-of-towners (every time). New York knew that and decided to not participate. Who is the perpetrator of this crime? "Manon Culver" Sorenson VP: 714-888-8888 You do not need to tell me the significance of the name, "Manon." Missouri Deaf is sucker. Will you, too? __________________

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05-02-2008, 10:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
Deaf Mortgage ASL Mortgage Banker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 132 Blog Entries: 1	you mean Long Island, NY ASL expo on May 3rd is canceled? The Website did not say anything.

05-02-2008, 11:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
SignfrmtheHeart Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 22	Is it really? I didn't hear anything about that. The previous post is true, the website didn't say anything either. I was planning on going to that...

05-02-2008, 07:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
YOMAN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 65	Yeah i heard one of rumor like what above me said...Oh well and also was told hopefully will try again in the Fall of 08 YOMAN

05-03-2008, 08:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
YOMAN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 65	Blue man group will have some show on "Upstair" level and the deaf expo is downstair level. I copied and pasted from emails that was sent to some schools. Here it is: Dear Friends of ASL EXPO, with much regret, I am writing this email to inform you that due to several unexpected factors involving the New York ASL EXPO, I find it necessary to cancel the New York ASL EXPO that was scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd, 2008. However, the Washington ASL EXPO on May 9th, 2008 will continued as scheduled. We look forward to seeing you all in Washington and at all other ASL EXPOs in the Fall of 2008. Again, I am sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Sincerely, James Kittell ASL EXPO 2008

05-05-2008, 04:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
Huskies1947 Huskies1947 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New England (Conn.) Posts: 52	Yes It Was Cancelled..not Say Why..check With Google And Type Asl Expo And It Will Show After You Click On Asl Expo 2008

05-06-2008, 01:09 AM	#13 (permalink)
Brian Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: United States Posts: 1,918	Maybe I am not thinking straight tonight. Are you warning the deaf community not to accept VP calls from somebody named Manon Culver? __________________ -Brian

05-06-2008, 01:11 AM	#14 (permalink)
Wokamuka 1.20.09 : end of an error Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 432	I'm saying, within the context of past Deaf experience, NOT to endorse (via money and word-of-mouth) ASL Expo. Deaf were burned . . . and that's why New York dropped ASL Expo. __________________

05-06-2008, 01:16 AM	#15 (permalink)
Danielle4ASL HEY EVERYONE IM NEW TO AD Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 11 Blog Entries: 5	Deaf Expo Was X By Me Also Im So Mad!!! It Was Suppose To Be May 3rd And They Cancelled It. =( __________________ SMILES- DANIELLE

05-06-2008, 04:09 AM	#16 (permalink)
*~SG~* Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,800	Mod's note: Threads merged.

05-06-2008, 11:37 AM	#20 (permalink)
Wokamuka 1.20.09 : end of an error Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 432	Here is the truth: The program book (ads) was not printed and not distributed. The money was not returned. The $5,000 door prize is never distributed to the real winner. The winner is always "one of the group." The game is rigged. ASL Expo is a scam. __________________

05-06-2008, 11:48 AM	#21 (permalink)
Danielle4ASL HEY EVERYONE IM NEW TO AD Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 11 Blog Entries: 5	yeah the long island ny was canceled on may 3rd and they didnt give us a reason it was on deafnyc.com though and i found out from one of my old asl 1 professors from 4 yrs ago who im closed with. i was so mad!! that they cancelled it then i foudn out this is not the only 1 they cancelled. __________________ SMILES- DANIELLE

05-06-2008, 11:51 AM	#22 (permalink)
IslandGal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 4,118	Yea, I heard from a friend last night that some people went to the expo without knowing that it was canceled and they felt it was a waste of trip.

05-06-2008, 11:57 AM	#23 (permalink)
Brian Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: United States Posts: 1,918	I am not surprised about this, Wokamuka! Everyone: forget ASL Expo, go to DeafNation Expo, which is run by highly-respected people. DeafNation Expo has been around for several years and still going strong. __________________ -Brian

05-06-2008, 02:45 PM	#24 (permalink)
Deaf Mortgage ASL Mortgage Banker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 132 Blog Entries: 1	Excuses I am wondering about excuses... Columbus Ohio was canceled due to SNOW storm. It was a perfect blizzard. Started with rain sleet then frozen then piled up with 18 inches of snow. Colombians had no chance of clearing snow for everyone. So weather prevented ASL expo from running. I flew there into snow storm and sat in my hotel room until Sunday to fly out. No fun but it was a wonder to watch snows. Now I am scared to go to any ASL expo. We are not impressed with the process. Recently went to ASL expo of Wheaton IL... I talked with other booths and learned they did not receive the ads until 5 days before the event. It making me wonder. Now that leads to canceling a perfect good weather NY expo. Umm... Deaf nation is far superior to ASL expo. So encourage you and others to go to Deaf nation as its a good way to build your networking and unite with your old friends. Than goof with ASL expo.

05-06-2008, 09:34 PM	#27 (permalink)
wildzerica06 -Erica- Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: california Posts: 4,101 Blog Entries: 2	well I noticed a difference between asl expo and deaf nation cuz asl expo didn't have many booths for me to look around at but deaf nation too many deafies wud be there and alot of exciting booths to look at so go figures

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