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2010 Annual Conference of the USA Branch of the International Fiscal Association
The Westin Philadelphia Hotel
Thursday February 25 and Friday February 26, 2010

Invitation

On behalf of the Philadelphia planning committee, I'm writing to invite you to register and attend the 2010 US Annual IFA Meeting on February 25 and 26, 2010.  We have a great technical session planned with a focus on issues facing corporate tax advisors, whether in house or in private practice.  In order to make the conference more available, we have REDUCED the registration fee by $100.00 from last year, to $795.00.  That includes the full two-day technical session, lunches and the Thursday evening reception (with some terrific wine), dinner and entertainment.  Be prepared to be "hypnotized" by the entertainment - we have a master illusionist who will be interactive with the audience and dazzle us with his magic.

Accompanying persons should be very excited about the two trips.  The first is a unique opportunity to have a private tour of the Barnes Foundation in its original and current location in Merion, PA. The Foundation is home to one of the world's largest collections of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist and early Modern paintings, with extensive holdings by Picasso, Matisse, Cézanne, Renoir and Modigliani, as well as important examples of African sculpture. This is one of the last opportunities to view the exhibit in its historic home, as it moves to Philadelphia next year.

On Friday, the accompanying persons will visit the National Constitution Center in historic Philadelphia. The Center is America's most interactive history museum. Located just two blocks from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, it is the only museum devoted to the U.S. Constitution and the story of we, the people. There will be a guided tour of the “We, the People” exhibit and an audio tour of the special exhibit "Ancient Rome and America," a 6,000 square foot exhibition that will feature over 300 artifacts from Rome's Republican and Imperial periods. Following the visit to the National Constitution Center, the group will have lunch at the City Tavern, one of the oldest continuously working taverns in the America.

The Westin Hotel is 20 minutes by cab from Philadelphia Airport ($31.00 flat rate before tip), and 10 minutes from Amtrak 30th Street Station.  It's part of Liberty Place, which is a lovely indoor shopping area.  The hotel is very close to the shops and restaurants of Walnut St.

Consider staying in Philadelphia for the weekend!  If you’d like suggestions for a restaurant on Friday night, let me know.  On Saturday consider attending the new Picasso exhibit in the Philadelphia Art Museum – tickets are now on sale.

We hope to have a full house at the conference, and look forward to seeing you there. 

Joan C. Arnold, Esquire
Pepper Hamilton LLP
Philadelphia, PA
arnoldj@pepperlaw.com


Conference Location:

Westin Philadelphia Hotel
S ituated in the heart of a city rich with history, The Westin Philadelphia elegantly enhances its desirable Rittenhouse Square address with comfort and style. Steps from upscale shopping, award-winning restaurants and conveniently connected to the offices at Liberty Place, The Westin provides guests with the premiere downtown location. Museums and historical attractions, including the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the Constitution Center, promote the cultural wealth of Philadelphia.

A block of guestrooms has been reserved at the Westin Philadelphia Hotel. Please make your reservation right away! All participants are required to make their own accommodation arrangements directly with the hotel. Rooms will be filled on a first-come/first-serve basis. Unbooked rooms (if any) will be released for general sale on February 3, 2010, and the group rate may not be available after this date.

IFA Group Rate: $269.00 standard room
H otel Reservations: (215) 563-1600
(please request the group rate for IFA)