Master Trainer (MT) and Senior Trainer (ST) Updates with Dr Paul Lam (May 31, 2024)

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Venue

Pacific University Oregon
2043 College Way,
Forest Grove, Oregon 97116

It is beautiful and serene, surrounded by mountains, wine country and forest ideal for tai chi.

Free parking provided.

Dr Lam has arranged a special promotional price for the room and meals. This is the trainers’ time to gather and share!

Special adjusted accommodations & meals fee is $100 for one night. This fee is specially funded for this Update workshop only. Normal fees apply on other workshop days.

ALL Participants are required to purchase either:

• All-inclusive package (includes accommodation & meals)
• Commuter (meals only)
   

AIRPORT:

Portland International Airport (PDX)

Airport is approximately one hour by car from the campus.

Public transportation options include:

• Tri-Met light rail directly from the airport, then a bus transfer in Hillsboro to the center of Forest Grove
• Tri-Met Bus services to and from Forest Grove
   

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Requirements for Master Trainers

SIPP

The Self-paced Instructor Preparation Package (SIPP) for each program is available for free to all Master Trainers. You must complete the relevant SIPP of the program you are updating.

After completing a SIPP, you will receive a SIPP Certificate of Completion. Please submit your SIPP Certificate to service@drlamtaichiworkshops.com at least two weeks prior (no later than May 17, 2024).

If you have already previously completed the SIPP of the relevant program, please re-do the program, and submit your previous SIPP Certificate to the team along with a brief description of what you learned from re-doing it.

Note: If you have already previously completed the STAGE 1 of the relevant program and still have access to it, your previous STAGE 1 certificate can also be accepted. Please re-do the STAGE 1 program, and submit your previous STAGE 1 Certificate to the team along with a brief description of what you learned from re-doing it. If you no longer have access to STAGE 1, please go with SIPP instead.

TCA Suite

TCA Suite Update includes Tai Chi for Arthritis 2 (TCA2) and Seated Tai Chi for Arthritis (STCA).

Apart from completing SIPP-TCAFP, you will also receive complimentary 1-year access to TCA2 OLL and STCA OLL.The relevant links will be sent to you by the Workshops team. Please prepare by completing the programs prior to the workshop.

Assignments

Master Trainers are also required to complete assignments for the relevant program/s you are updating. Assignments can be found in MTMP (inside the "MT Update and WS Assignments" folder). The 2022 versions are the latest versions.

Please submit assignments to service@drlamtaichiworkshops.com at least two weeks prior (no later than May 17, 2024).

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Requirements for Senior Trainers

SIPP

Senior Trainers are required to complete Self-paced Instructor Preparation Package of TCAFP (SIPP-TCAFP) before attending.

Upon registration, you will receive a link to access SIPP-TCAFP for one year by the Workshops team as part of your ST Update fee.

If you are updating additional programs, you must also complete the relevant SIPP/s of the program/s you will Update. Please allow suitable time to complete the required SIPP online learning material (valued at $80 each, included in your Update fee). After you purchase an Update, you will be sent a link to access the relevant SIPP by the Workshops team.

After completing a SIPP, you will receive a SIPP Certificate of Completion. Please submit your SIPP Certificate to service@drlamtaichiworkshops.com at least two weeks prior (no later than May 17, 2024).

If you have already previously completed the SIPP of the relevant program, please re-do the program, and submit your previous SIPP Certificate to the team along with a brief description of what you learned from re-doing it.

Note: If you have already previously completed the STAGE 1 of the relevant program and still have access to it, your previous STAGE 1 certificate can also be accepted. Please re-do the STAGE 1 program, and submit your previous STAGE 1 Certificate to the team along with a brief description of what you learned from re-doing it. If you no longer have access to STAGE 1, please go with SIPP instead.

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Fees

NOTE: Non-refundable booking and payment processing fees will be added at checkout.

The cost of tuition is the same as the previous Updates workshop:

MT Updates:

• TCA Suite Update - $640
• Other Update/s - $320 each
  (max $1280)

ST Update:

• Required TCAFP - $250
• Other Update/s - $50 each
  (max $250)

Dr Lam has arranged a special promotional price for the room and meals. This is the trainers’ time to gather and share!

Special adjusted accommodations & meals fee is $100 for one night. This fee is specially funded for this Update workshop only. Normal fees apply on other workshop days.

Required options for all attending, either:

• All-inclusive package (includes accommodation & meals) - $100
• Commuter (meals only) - $50

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Paying by Check

If you prefer to pay by check, please contact the Workshops USA team at service@drlamtaichiworkshops.com to get a quote for the total amount. Once confirmed, please make the check payable to DR PAUL LAM TAI CHI WORKSHOPS USA, then send your check to:

Dr Paul Lam Tai Chi Workshops

c/o Patricia Lawson

PO Box 1811

Hobe Sound, FL 33475

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Additional Notes

• Places are limited. Acceptance is on a first come, first served basis.

• Closing date: April 30, 2024. Late fees apply.

• Cancellation fees: $85 until March 31, 2024. No refunds from April 1, 2024 onwards.

• All booking and payment processing fees are non-refundable.

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Tai Chi Workshops USA Team

Dr Lam's workshop team loves sharing tai chi in the most positive and interactive way. We will do anything we can to facilitate a fun and rewarding time for all at the workshops.

Contact Pat and Ernie

• E-mail: service@drlamtaichiworkshops.com

• Phone: 844-823-7526 (Best hours to call 9AM to 1PM Eastern, or leave voice message)