Dear Forum Planning Committee:
First, let me say that I have found the IACP Forums to be the highest
quality CLE events/forums I have EVER attended. Because of that, I
would like to be able to get as many people as possible, particularly
from my state (New Mexico), to attend. This is my goal.
I would like to let you know that I have looked into traveling to
Buffalo, NY and car-pooling over to Toronto because airfares are
about half what they are to Toronto ($380 to Buffalo from
Albuquerque, $700 to Toronto from Albuquerque). I have been advised,
however, especially with the new border ID rules, that this is
probably inadvisable in late October.
I also looked at the website for the hotel, and find the hotel is
$350 CAD per night. All things considered, it looks like a New
Mexican should plan approximately $3,000 US for this event if they
fly to Toronto and stay for the whole conference at the Forum hotel.
I can unequivocally say that these prices result in the IACP Forum
costing way more than my average vacation, let alone conference! I
urge the future Forum planning committees to be mindful of the rank
and file collaborative practitioner (especially those in the mental
health fields, whose professional rates here are generally less than
half of the lawyer rates) and their financial circumstances.
Especially since our goal is apparently to "grow globally and expand
locally."
Anticipating the event to be at the Westin again, I booked a room
there at $219 CAD I think. I of course will take advantage of more
affordable accommodations, even though this hampers the whole
conference experience (especially on banquet night!).
As you can tell, the IACP Forum is very important to me. And
perhaps, because I am a Southwestern hick, I imagine I would be as
happy at a retreat center as I would at the fanciest hotel in
downtown. I want a decent bed, pleasant food, a private lavatory,
and internet and cell service. And, I do not want to lose a week of
vacation because I chose to go to the Forum and can no longer afford it.
Kimberella of Albuquerque
On Jan 26, 2007, at 8:58 AM, mopatovsky wrote:
Further to Stephanie's inquiry and to some other inquiries we've had
recently, I can tell you that for the IACP 2007 Forum (in beautiful
downtown Toronto), the Call for Proposals has not been issued yet.
The Forum planning committee is actively working on that however and
we anticipate being able to issue same in a few weeks. It will be
posted on this listserve as well as on the IACP website and in other
media so watch for it soon.
The 2007 Forum, entitled "The Collaborative Mosaic: Growing Globally,
Expanding Locally", is scheduled for October 26 - 28th at the
Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto, Canada. As an IACP member, you
can expect to receive a registration form in early June and IACP
members always receive a discount on the registration fees. We
anticipate a large attendance and there will be some space
limitations, so be sure to register early to guarantee your place.
Also we advise all non-Canadian registrants to ensure they carry a
passport to facillitate border crossing whether by air or land (or
water if you prefer!).
We are looking forward to hosting our collaborative colleagues in our
great city for an exciting and challenging program of education and
networking. See you there.
Marg Opatovsky
Chair
IACP 2007 Forum
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