Applied Precognition Project

 

9/24/2025

NOTICE FROM IRVA PRESIDENT TO APP DISCUSSION GROUP

 

Dear APP Members,

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This email is a follow-up to Marty’s announcement that IRVA will be assimilating APP under its existing Non-Profit 501(c)(3) organizational structure. I’d like to share the rationale for this transition and the IRVA Board’s vision for moving forward.

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APP’s Role within IRVA
APP will now become a major program or division within IRVA, alongside the IRVA Research Unit (IRU), IRVA International, and IRVA Ed. Given APP’s size, history, and membership, it will already be the largest of these. APP will maintain its own leadership, identity, and activities, while benefiting from IRVA’s infrastructure, accounting, membership portal,legal oversight, and shared resources. This structure ensures APP’s long-term sustainability while relieving its managers of administrative burdens.

 

Commitment to Leadership
IRVA would not have considered this transition without complete confidence in APP’s current management team, which has been spearheaded by Julie Beaman, Teresa Fendley, Crystal Hope, Patricia Haddadi, and other dedicated members. Their continued leadership will ensure APP remains vibrant, innovative, and community-driven. Marty will also continue to contribute as consultant, advisor, and project leader as he is able.

 

Ongoing Activities
APP will continue to offer:

• Individual and group practice opportunities, including informal projects and formal research.

• Expanded online resources through its webpages.​

• In-person and online gatherings, either as stand-alone events or integrated into IRVA conferences (with the possibility of full days devoted to ARV activities). We will continue the "Talk with Series" as we move forward. 

• ​Support for researchers, media, and new participants, ensuring APP remains a hub for practice and discovery.

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Membership Transition
Paid APP members will transition to IRVA members over the next few months as we move to a new membership platform. Free members will be invited to join as paid members at discounted rates, while still being welcome to participate in open activities. Paid APP members can already enjoy IRVA benefits, including discounts for the October IRVA Conference and IRVA Ed classes. The APP website will remain active for now but will be integrated into IRVA’s redesigned website planned for 2026, preserving content while making it more user-friendly. We appreciate your patience with making changes over the next few months as it makes more sense to wait to bring APP's membership over to IRVAs future website vs. the present one. However, if there is an IRVA member offering youd like to benefit from now feel free to reach out. For example if youd like to register for the upcoming conference (October 2-5 in Cloudcroft, New Mexico) as an IRVA associate member you can do that with your current paid APP membership. 
 

Recognition and Upcoming Events
At the upcoming IRVA Conference, Marty will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Immediately prior, IRVA will host a three-day IRVA-BIAL Research Lab in Cloudcroft, New Mexico, where intermediate-level viewers are welcome to participate.

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Rationale for the Transition
From its earliest days, APP has been a place of experimentation, learning, and community. Many of us, including myself, first connected with remote viewing through Marty’s early groups and APP’s conferences. These experiences demonstrated the value of APP’s citizen-science model and the unique opportunities it created for practice and innovation. Over the years, IRVA and APP have consistently overlapped in mission, members, and spirit.

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For those interested in learning more about APP’s origins, growth, and projects, much of this history is captured in the book Associative Remote Viewing: The Art and Science of Predicting Outcomes for Sports, Finances, Politics and the Lottery, which I co-authored with Jon Knowles and dedicated to Marty.

Bringing APP under IRVA’s nonprofit structure ensures its knowledge and contributions are preserved long-term, while giving its leadership freedom to continue projects without the heavy responsibilities of managing an independent nonprofit. For me personally, having been both a long-time APP member and now serving as IRVA’s president, it is deeply meaningful to help weave APP’s legacy into IRVA’s future.

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Closing Thoughts
APP’s integration into IRVA strengthens both organizations. Together, we will expand research, education, and practice opportunities; foster community; and ensure APP’s legacy thrives within a strong organizational foundation.

Contact
Feel free to teach out to me directly at dkatz@irva.org with any questions about the transition, or to contact@irva.org if you have membership related questions. 

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With appreciation,
Debra and the IRVA Board

Debra Lynne Katz, Ph.D, M.S.W.
President, International Remote Viewing Association - www.irva.org
CEO, International School of Clairvoyance - www.urpsychic.com
debra@debrakatz.com