About the Family Gathering

The IFOPA is pleased to present the 2017 FOP Family Gathering December 1-3 in San Francisco, California.

Family Gatherings are an exciting opportunity to learn from FOP experts and one another, reconnect with old friends, and develop new relationships. 

Program: 

The Family Gathering will begin with a Welcome Reception on the evening of Friday, December 1. The program will kick off at 8:30 am onSaturday, December 2 and end by 3 pm on Sunday, December 3. 

Medical Clinics:

During the Gathering, there will be a limited number of medical clinic appointments with a team of FOP experts. You will note your interest in participating on the Family Gathering registration form.  

Registration Rates:

Registration includes Friday's reception, two breakfasts, two lunches and dinner on Saturday evening.

• Individual living with FOP - Complimentary 
• First family member or attendant - $50
• Additional family members or attendants (age 16+) - $100 each 
• Additional family members or attendance (age 5-15) - $50 each 
• One-Day Rate - Additional family members or attendants (age 16+) - $50 each
• One-Day Rate - Additional family members or attendants (age 5-15) - $25 each

Event Hotel:

The Gathering will be held at the Palace Hotel, 2 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA. The IFOPA has secured a room block at the rate of $199 per night for single to quadruple occupancy and $40 for self-parking. The hotel does have both standard handicap accessible rooms and rooms with walk-in showers. You will note which type of room you require and any other accommodations you need in your registration. 

There are two steps to registering: 

1. Register for the FOP Family Gathering by clicking the blue Register button below. Family Gathering registration closes on Friday, November 17.                                     
2. You must book your hotel at this link to receive the IFOPA rate of $199 per night - FOP Family Gathering. Room reservations must be made by November 9.

Travel:

As we have deeply discounted registration, attendees are responsible for their own hotel and travel expense. There are a very limited number of travel stipends available for an FOP individual and one family member or attendant. If you would like to apply for a travel stipend, please send an email to familygathering@ifopa.org no later than October 20. 

Questions? 

Please direct all questions about the Family Gathering to familygathering@ifopa.org.