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WPA INAUGURAL CONFERENCE

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

DATES: May 28-29 2008


Place: Rio All Suites Hotel and Casino

May 28, 2008

WPA Annual Board Meeting
(all members welcome) 1:30 PM

WPA Inaugural Membership Meeting 3 PM

Elections of directors and officers for the June 2008-May 2009 term

WPA SEMINAR 4:30 PM

"63 Moneymaking Tips to Win a Bundle"
at the WSOP and Beyond

Mike Caro, “the Mad Genius of Poker,” MC

Listen to the best teachers
and WPA's top poker pros
they will school you on their inside tips!

Admission: Free for members who have
renewed through May 31, 2009

$50 for all other members
(includes associate membership thru 05/09)

$75 for non members
(includes associate membership through 05/09)

Cocktail Party and Networking Bash
Plus Silent Auction
6PM-9PM

Members-- free entrance
Non Members--admission fee $25
enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres (cash bar)

MAY 29,2008

WPA MEGA-SATELLITE TOURNMENT

$500 Buy In (No Rebuys/Add-ons)
one day event


 

Welcome to the WPA!

The World Poker Association embraces nearly 1400 members, hailing from 28 countries around the world. Since the formation of the Board of Directors last spring, we have completed a mission statement, set up operating rules, and established a Code of Ethics. Building on the work of the Tournament Directors Association, we have moved down the path of unifying and standardizing tournament rules, reaching agreement on new set of recommended rules and procedures for tournament competition.

WPA and WSOP PRESENT MEGA SATELLITE
Tournament organizers are taking notice of WPA’s voice. This year, the WSOP and WPA are partnering in the presentation of the WPA Mega Satellite, which has been honored as the opening event of the World Series of Poker. And the WSOP has agreed to implement two new rules developed by the WPA; nine handed poker tables and a specific prohibition against splashing the pot.

WPA IS SERIOUS ABOUT PROMOTING SPORTSMANSHIP
While the WSOP has its own rules about abusive language which give latitude to the floor persons on determining penalties for infractions of verbal abuse, WSOP Tournament Director Jack Effel, has promised that his floor people will adopt the WPA mindset in strongly discouraging foul language in accordance with the stronger language found in the WPA Rules that expressly prohibits “foul language.” And the WPA has emphasized to the WSOP its expectations of consistent enforcement against abusive conduct in support of the highest ethical standards and professionalism in competition.
WATCH FOR NEW WPA-SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS
In recent months, the WPA has stepped up its initiatives by forming a blue ribbon committee to review a variety of proposals to partner with new and existing operators to offer WPA-sanctioned events at which WPA rules (including 9-handed play) would be used. The first such event will be held on May 29 at the Rio (see announcement above). Others under consideration include the Venetian in Las Vegas and several major casinos in France.

WPA DIRECTORS SLATE; A BUNDLE OF TALENT
Perhaps our most important contribution, however, to the future of the WPA has been our outreach to the membership in search of next year’s WPA leadership. We have deepened our commitment as the voice of the player with a multi=talented board of directors slate that reflects substantial expertise at the poker tables and significant business experience beyond the felt in law, finance, media, insurance and management and professional players that include extraordinary academic credentials along with their internationally recognized poker expertise.

Thank you for the privilege of serving the WPA.

Wendeen H. Eolis, Chairman of the Board
World Poker Association

Please click here to view the
Board of Directors Slate of Nominees
for the 2008 - 2009 term.



BYLAWS AND ETHICS CODE

At the May 28 membership meeting, the revised WPA bylaws and revised ethics code will be submitted to the membership for ratification. Copies of those documents will be made available on this website soon. Members who are not able to attend the WPA meeting in person will be able to vote electronically.

PLEASE BE SURE TO VOTE FOR DIRECTORS
The terms of the current members of the WPA Board of Directors are due to expire on May 31. In accordance with the bylaws, the Board submits the following slate of nominees for the 14 open board positions. Members will be able to cast their ballots online prior to the May 28 membership meeting, or in person at the meeting. An online ballot, including background information and photos of each nominee, will be posted on this site prior to May 14.


Officer/Director Nominees:

Wendeen H. Eolis, Chairman; Kenneth Adams, Vice Chairman; Roy Winston, Secretary; Rhett Butler, Treasurer

Director Nominees:

Lisa Adams, Michael Binger, Doyle Brunson, Joe Hachem, Jesse Jones (Chair Emeritus), Thomas Kremser, J.J. Liu Victor Ramdin, Blair Rodman, Roger Saad, Harry Thomas
WPA Annual Conference Seminar WPA Satellite at the WSOP

DATE: May 28, 2008

TIME: 4:30 P.M.


Place: Rio All Suites Hotel and Casino

One day before the opening bell of the WPA Mega Satellite at the World Series of Poker

"63 Moneymaking Tips to Win a Bundle"
at the WSOP and Beyond

A mix of strategies

Seminar Moderator, Mike Caro
the "Mad Genius" of Poker

Presents A Panel of Top Teachers

Ken Adams
Founder of Washington DC Poker School

Lisa Adams
author and radio show host

Francois Montmirel
Principal, French School of Poker

Watch and Listen to WPA’s High Profile Poker Stars as they Spar with Caro’s Panel

Improve your play against women, develop strategies against rising tournament players. Check out the differences in style between the Americans and Europeans in tournament competition. Learn the tricks of the seasoned live tournament pros against the Internet whiz kids and more…

Admission: Free for members who have
renewed through May 31, 2009

$50 for all other members; includes
renewal for associate membership
or deposit against $500 professional membership thru 05/09

$75 for non members includes new
associate membership
or deposit against $500 professional membership thru 05/09

DATE: May 29, 2008

TIME: High Noon


Place: Rio All Suites Hotel and Casino


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The World Poker Association and the World Series of Poker

PRESENT

The WPA Inaugural Mega Satellite

$500 Buy-In
(No rebuys/Add-ons)


Tournament Structure
is available at the

World Series Of Poker website



Players begin with $4,000 in Tournament Chips. All levels will last 30 minutes. For every $10,200 generated through Buy-Ins, one seat will be awarded into the WSOP Championship Event held on July 3-16, 2008. The prize money that does not reach $10,200 will be paid out to (1) additional place. If the net prize pool does not reach $10,200, 1st place will receive 100% of the net prize pool. Mega Satellite Winners may not assign or transfer their entry into the Championship Event. 3% from total Buy-Ins will be withheld for the staff.

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WPA is the one poker association that is dedicated to players with a mission to promote poker as a sport while advocating improved playing conditions and the highest ethical standards in competition.

WORLD POKER ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Officers

Wendeen Eolis
Wendeen H. Eolis
Chairman

Ken Adams
Ken Adams
Vice-Chairman

Harry Thomas Jr.
Harry Thomas, Jr.
Treasurer

Joseph Hachem
Joseph Hachem
Secretary
 

Board of Directors
 

Jesse Jones
Jesse Jones
Chairman Emeritus

Thomas Kremser
Thomas Kremser

Lou Krieger
Lou Krieger

Annie Van Bebber

Paul Wasicka
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