2010 IPA Summer
Convention and Retreat

Freedom to Feel

August 16 - August 22, 2010
Virden Retreat Center
Lewes, DE

http://www.udel.edu/conf/lewes.htm

Click Here for the 2010 Convention Brochure (PDF Format 4MB)

Join us for the 38th annual IPA Convention, Freedom to Feel. What does it mean to be truly free to express one’s feelings? How does one’s life, environment, friends, family, and feelings affect the way we perceive our Freedom to Feel? Where is it appropriate or inappropriate to express our feelings? This year, we will explore these and other topics as they relate to how we feel about our feelings.

This year's Summer Convention will be at Virden Retreat Center, in Lewes, DE. Virden Retreat Center offers beautiful grounds, plenty of space for meetings, and comfortable sleeping accommodations. In addition, there are nearby beaches. Though Virden Retreat Center doesn't have its own pool, we have made arrangements to use the pool at a nearby motel.

Keynote Speaker: Barry Vissell

We're proud to present Barry Vissell from the Shared Heart Foundation (http://www.sharedheart.org/) as our keynote speaker this year. Check out Barry's web site for more information on the Shared Heart Foundation.

"Freedom" will be a key word this year, as we structure this convention in a way that encourages last-minute additions to the "official" program. For example, workshop slots will be held open and, during Community Meeting, we will offer an opportunity for participants to offer a workshop the following day. We will, of course, have our usual workshops and forums, such as Mat Track, Peer Group, and Men’s and Women’s Group.

Newcomers can join us for a day of exciting emotional and educational events for a special price of $75 for their first day at IPA! There’s room to stay over for additional days at regular prices. Meals do need to be pre-arranged. So please encourage newcomers and others to register before the convention starts to get the most out of your convention 2010 experience.

We look forward to seeing you at the Virden Retreat Center.

Workshop Proposals

Submit workshop proposals to Larry Schumer at or 759 Roberta Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84111.

By Email

Click here for MS Word Proposal Form. Fill out with additional pages as specified and email as an attachment.

By Post Office

Click here for Proposal Form in PDF format. Print second page, fill it out by hand or typewriter with additional pages as specified, and mail.

Registration

A brochure with additional convention information and registration forms was sent to all IPA members and friends. It's also available for viewing and downloading here. Mail registrations to:  IPA; 811 Whann Ave.; McLean, VA  22101, (703)734-1405, wmwhitesell@gmail.com. Contact Larry Schumer about logistics, special needs, rooms, etc. at , (801) 257-0433.

Transportation

By Car

For complete directions, click here. Then click on Virden Retreat Center, click Directions, and you can get directions from any starting point.

By Air

By Train

AMTRAK.com (800) 872-7245

By Bus

Click here.