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OKPRI Official Announcement

Oklahoma Paranormal Research & Investigations invites you

to the 3rd Annual Oklahoma Paranormal Conference on the River:

"Para-Float 2009"

Coming June 12th -14th 2009!!!

Held at the Thunderbird Lodge at the Arrowhead Resort in Tahlequah, Oklahoma

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OKPRI is looking forward to hosting another paranormal conference held on the Illinois River!  Mark your calendars and be ready for a paranormal conference that's actually FUN & EXCITING!  This event will be for serious paranormal teams, folks interested in the field or people who just have questions.  You don't have to be a member of a group to attend!  Come one, come all, all ages are welcome!  Listen to informative seminars, guest speakers, ask questions of the professionals and get to meet members of your paranormal community and that's not all!  We’ll be floating the river by day and then getting serious about the paranormal towards the evening when the speakers start sharing their experiences and giving information around the campfire that is not only informative & insightful, but enjoyable as well. 

2009 is a great year and OKPRI is changing up the way we have been doing our Para-Float events!  Our Para-Float Conference Event will still be at Arrowhead Resort however it will be hosted in the Thunderbird Lodge Building which has a full size conference area along with a full size kitchen and dining area where OKPRI will be hosting dinner for both evening to all our guests for a small donation of $5.00.  What's great about hosting our conference here in the Thunderbird Lodge is that is it right off the river which can be seen from the back deck area and there is plenty of room to host host a large conference! 

In addition to this years changes, we will also be offering our guests a chance to stay in the Thunderbird cabin with us also located inside the Thunderbird Lodge there at Arrowhead.   The Thunderbird Lodge is great because it is located right on the river and can be seen on the backside of the Lodge.  There are 2 additional rooms available which we have reserved for our guests for 2 nights, Friday and Saturday with each room able to sleep 16 people with each person on a single bed.  There are only 35 beds that we can offer to our guests so there will be limited number of people that we can accommodate with us in the lodge.   Therefore if any of our guests are interested in sharing the cabin, they should make a reservation with us at least 1 month prior to the event.  The cost per person per night is $20.00 for the cabin.  This does not include the Para-Float admission however those guest who share the cabin will get their admission to the Para-Float for $5.00 instead of $10.00.  The reservations are made on a first come first serve basis and both the cabin and the Para-Float admission can be paid in advance to reserve your spot by sending us a payment through paypal or through a check or money order made out to OKPRI and sent to us at:  P.O. box 83152 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma  73148.  There will still be camping available at the Arrowhead resort to all guests who choose to camp however each guest must reserve their own camping area with the Arrowhead Resort office and each guest will be responsible for their own camping and float fees if they choose to stay at Arrowhead.   

Guest Speakers:
 

	Karen Fletcher has possessed and expressed tremendous psychic abilities since her earliest memories of childhood where she communicated with plants, animals and the spirits of individuals who had passed over. By her teenage years, she faced the impossible challenge of appearing “normal”, as she realized no one else could see, hear or sense the “others”.  Karen’s unquestionable talents as a Medium, Clairvoyant, Life Coach and Therapeutic Touch Healer are well grounded in her Traditional Native American and Spiritual belief system and her knowledge of the “Other Side”.  She also communicates with your loved ones who have passed, allowing your spirit Guides and Guardian Angels to tell you what you need. As a graduate of the University of Oklahoma, Karen worked as a Social Worker I, II, III; Senior Rehabilitation Counselor; Senior Vocational Counselor; Independent Living Counselor and Senior Case Management Consultant. Her educational background and work experience became the ideal complement for her natural abilities. She began doing professional readings in her early twenties and chose this path as her full-time occupation in 1991. Her life has been dedicated to use her gifts from God to help others. She will not only be doing her crossing over sessions on Friday and Saturday evening, but she will also speaking during the conference about her experiences and the different spirits she has encountered.  She will also be speaking on how to get in tune with your self and she will be explaining the spiritual phenomenon, but she will also be answering questions for the audience.  Both Friday and Saturday evenings she will be giving a special session called, "Crossing Over with Karen Fletcher" where she will be connecting her audience with their passed loved ones on other side giving them individual messages from the spirit world.  Don't miss seeing Karen Fletcher!  She is amazing and her spiritual abilities will impress you! Karen Fletcher - http://www.karenjfletcher.com
	Larry Flaxman has been actively involved in paranormal research and field investigation for over ten years. He blends his technical, scientific, and investigative backgrounds together for scientific, objective explanations regarding a variety of anomalous phenomena. Flaxman is the president and senior researcher of ARPAST, the Arkansas Paranormal and Anomalous Studies Team, which he founded in February 2007.  ARPAST is one of the nation’s largest and most active paranormal research organizations dedicated to using stringent scientific methodology. Widely respected for his expertise on the proper use of equipment and techniques for conducting a solid investigation, Flaxman also serves as technical advisor to paranormal research groups around the country.  Flaxman published several articles regarding science and the paranormal and is a regular columnist for The Paranormal Awareness Society Newsletter. Currently, he is the coauthor (with Marie D. Jones) of the upcoming book The Resonance Key: Exploring the Links Between Vibration, Consciousness and the Zero Point Grid for New Page Books.  He is also co-creator of ParaExplorers.com, which is devoted to the exploration of ancient and modern unknown mysteries. Flaxman has been featured in newspapers, magazines and online publications and has been interviewed on many radio and television programs. Larry will be presenting information about the Time Prompt Phenomenon.  There have been reports of people noticing strange and repeated associations with the number 11 are on the rise, prompting theories connecting this phenomenon with the coming Mayan calendar end date of 12/21/2012. A new book by best-selling author, Marie D. Jones, and paranormal researcher, Larry Flaxman,  11:11 The Time Prompt Phenomenon: The Meaning Behind Mysterious Signs, Sequences and Synchronicities reveals new data and insight into mysterious numbers and strange sequences as they have appeared throughout the history of human experience, and what they mean today.  What do the numbers and patterns mean? Are they wake-up calls to a higher state of consciousness, triggers of paranormal experiences, or what some scientists refer to as “junk DNA?” Come listen to Larry speak about the Time Prompt Phenomenon and be amazed at the information he will share with you.  Arkansas Paranormal and Anomalous Studies Team -  http://www.arpast.org               Book Info for The Time Prompt Phenomenon:  http://www.paraexplorers.com
	James H. Pace is a trained paranormal investigator, parapsychologist, Kung Fu instructor, EVP/IT Technician, Reiki Master, and the founder of S.P.O.OK, Sooner Paranormal of Oklahoma. His use of brain wave frequencies as a tool for paranormal investigations has produced some remarkable results.  Jim will offer advice on how best to use this new tool to gain more data than is currently gathered using conventional methods. As the creator of these frequencies, his insights may prove helpful in paranormal research. Samples and a history of his work will be presented.  Don't miss Jim's intriguing presentation which can help teach you a new technique into recording evps. S.P.O.O.K - Sooner Paranormal of Oklahoma  http://www.soonerparanormalofok.com/index.htm

Itinerary

Friday Night:  We will be opening the Thunderbird Lodge Doors by 3pm and taking tickets for the Para-Float Conference and the remainder of last admissions into the Thunderbird Lodge for overnight accommodations and floating arrangements for those who are staying in the lodge if there are spaces still available.  We will then be offering dinner for our guests at 6pm for $5.00 a person in the conference hall with full tables and chairs while we all visit and get to know each other.  At 7:30 we will be offering tickets at $10 a piece to join Karen in her "Crossing Over with Karen Fletcher."  When it starts to get dark, we will then have a "Paranormal Campfire" on the river located behind the Thunderbird Lodge.  Do you have a ghost story you want to share? This would be the perfect time to do it!

Saturday:  Breakfast will be served at 7:30am at $5 a person in the lodge and this get ready for some fun as the day begins with some fun as we set out to float the river on a 6 to 12 mile float trip from Approx. 9am-3:00pm. After the float, we will then have dinner at 5:00pm again for $5 a person in the conference hall and then 6:30pm Karen will be offering another Crossing Over session for those who did not get to attend her first one.  At 7:45pm we'll all settle down for the infamous conference with a special short presentation from OKPRI and then from our special guest speakers who will dazzle you with their knowledge and impress you with their presentations as well!  After the conference, we will again gather around another Paranormal Campfire where we will wind down the evening.  We will also be a couple of door prizes and then we will be offering a raffle during the conference.  After the conference we will once again have a fun around a "Paranormal Campfire" as we wind down the exciting evening!!!

                                                                                                    Sunday:  Everyone packs up and heads back home!

Additional Information 

Date: June 12th, 13th & 14th

Location: Thunderbird Lodge at the Arrowhead Resort in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.  Address:  The Arrow Head Resort: 7704 Hwy 10   Tahlequah, OK 74464

Costs 

Para-Float Admission:  $10.00 - (Free admission to the Para-Float conference for those who stay in the Thunderbird Lodge)

Thunderbird Lodge Cabin - Shared Rooms (16 beds to a room with full facilities but you must bring your own towels, wash cloths and bed linens as no bedding is provided) - 45 beds available - $20.00 a person a night - A bed will be held only once payment is made and is on a first come first serve basis!   An additional $20 floating fee must be paid in advance for each guest who reserves a bed in the Thunderbird Lodge.  This is required by Arrowhead resort & covers each guest's floating for Saturday.  If you wish to stay in the lodge but do not wish to float the river, please notify Christy with OKPRI upon reserving your bed space and she will make sure your floating deposit is waved.

Tent Camping:  The Arrowhead Resort charges $4.50 a night per person and each person is responsible for finding their own camping area. Camping areas can be reserved by contacting Arrowhead at:  1-800-749-1140

Cabins & Lodges:   Are available and please contact Arrowhead Resort for further information and to make a reservation:  1-800-749-1140

Break Down of Costs for Friday & Saturday

If you stay in the Thunderbird Lodge then your $20/night lodging plus $20 floating fee must be paid in advance to OKPRI.
 
$4.50 a person if you stay in a tent camping area.  You would also need to make these overnight arrangements through Arrowhead Resort.
 
Itinerary Prices:
 

Friday Dinner: $ 5 (Optional)
Karen's Crossing Over: $10  - For those who wish to attend
Friday Night Lodging:  $4.50 (Tenting campsite - Payment through Arrowhead Resort or $20 (Thunderbird Lodge - Payment arranged through OKPRI)

Saturday Breakfast: $5  (Optional)
Saturday Float Costs: $20 - $23 (6 mile -Thunderbird Lodging guests pay through OKPRI - Non-Lodge Guests pay Arrowhead Resort)
Saturday Dinner: $ 5  (Optional)
Karen's Crossing Over: $10 - For those who wish to attend
Para-Float Conference Entrance:  $10 at door or $5 for those who are staying in the Thunderbird Lodge.   
Saturday Night Lodging: $ 4.50 (Tenting campsite - Payment arranged through Arrowhead Resort) or $20 (Thunderbird Lodge -Payment arranged through OKPRI)
 
 

How to Make Payment Reservations for Para-Float

Pay-Pal

Advanced payments can be paid to OKPRI by Pay-Pal at: okpri@okpri.com  (Add $2 additional for pay-pal services)

Check or Money Order

Advanced payments can be made out and paid to OKPRI by Check or Money Order and mailed two:  OKPRI     P.O. Box 83152, OKC, OK  73148.

All those who pay in advance for the Para-Float Conference will receive a confirmation e-mail along with a ticket as long as a return e-mail address and/or return mailing address is left with their payment.  Please make sure mailed payments arrive at least one week prior to event to insure that it is received in time.  We are sorry but we will be unable to offer any refunds to any guest who pre-registers and pays and then who does not show up.
 

Each person is responsible for paying for their own floating/camping fee with Arrowhead Resort upon check in.

Prices for Floating the River for 6 Mile Float
For 12 mile float, add $5 to each original price

***Children must be 2 years old and up to be on the river***

All parties floating the river must also sign a liability release wavier

(Kids 10 & under riding 3rd party $6.30 each. Children 2-6 years old must be accompanied by an adult.)

Canoe Rental: $19.00 per person

Rafts: 4-Man, 6-Man & 9-Man Rafts: $20.00 per person 

1-Man & 2-Man Kayaks: 1-Man: $23.00 per person 2-Man: $22.00 per person

(For safety, children must be at least 10 years of age and up to be in a kayak.)

If you have additional questions, please send us an email to:  parafloat2009@okpri.com or give us a call at:  405-922-2198

Don't miss this one! It's going to be big!!!

Here's some pictures from the past years Para-Float Events!