The Applied Precognition Project's Transition as a division/program under IRVA

[Debra Lynne Katz]

Dear APP Members,

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 dk...@irva.org with any questions about the transition, or to con...@irva.org if you have membership related questions. 

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

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Marty Rosenblatt <ma...@p-i-a.com>: Sep 20 12:49AM We are happy to announce the absorption of APP into IRVA. FYI, a few paragraphs of a letter for "Assignment of Property":     ASSIGNMENT OF PROPERTY   FROM   MARTY ROSENBLATT AND JANE B. ROSENBBLATT   to   INTERNATIONAL REMOTE VIEWING ASSOCIATION   THIS ASSIGNMENT, effective as of September 12, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), is made   and entered into by and between Marty Rosentblatt and Jane B. Rosenblatt, husband and wife   (“Assignors”), and International Remote Viewing Association, a Nevada nonprofit corporation,   (“Assignee”), with reference to the following facts:   WHEREAS, Assignors desire to assign, transfer and gift all of their rights to YouTube   channels, videos, and all other media regarding Applied Precognition Project LLC, precognition   and related subjects, and any and all intellectual property and data owned by Assignors that was   used by either of them in the operation of Applied Precognition Project, LLC (the “Assigned   Property”), to Assignee as forth herein; and   WHEREAS, Assignee is a Nevada nonprofit corporation and is tax-exempt under Section   501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and has the authority to accept the Assigned Property as a gift.   ___________________________________________________________-       I initiated discussions with my staff after I discovered I had prostate cancer and no longer felt capable of being effective president of APP. These discussions lead to Debra Katz (President of IRVA) being involved and she made the excellent suggestion that we become part of IRVA.     My intention is to remain involved with APP and IRVA with particular focus on Precognition,, Consciousness is FUNdamental, and eGARV<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoPpQU1NXWk>.   [cid:7369c140-34a0-478d-9e23-df30c952d7d8]<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoPpQU1NXWk> No Displacement with eGARV<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoPpQU1NXWk> eGARV never has displacement since no human ever sees both possible Targets. Computer logic does that. www.youtube.com     Love-Wisdom-Beauty-Joy,   Marty and Jane     From my iPhone

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[Marty Rosenblatt]

Hi Debra,

What a wonderful email which definitely lifted my spirits.

We’ll have fun working together and educating people about consciousness.

Love-Wisdom- Beauty-Joy,

Marty

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[James Cockerham]

Was asking Grok about lottery group taxes today after creating a phone app for lottery Precognition with stats tracking and automated tax information export. Then saw this email.

J

From Grok on lottery group taxes:

### Expanding the Group to Out-of-State or International Participants

Including participants from other U.S. states or internationally in a Kentucky Pick 3 lottery group introduces significant legal, logistical, and tax hurdles. While the core scheme (proportional shares, admin fees, digital distributions) can technically scale online via tools like Venmo or PayPal, the foundational issue is **eligibility to purchase and claim tickets**. Kentucky Lottery rules are strict, and federal laws add layers of prohibition. Below, I'll break it down by participant type, feasibility, risks, and recommendations—based on current 2025 rules.

#### 1. **Out-of-State U.S. Participants**

   - **Eligibility and Purchase Rules:**

     - Kentucky Pick 3 tickets can only be bought **physically in Kentucky** or **online while physically located in the state**. The KY Lottery's app and website use GeoComply software to enforce geolocation, blocking access from outside KY borders. Out-of-state residents can't legally purchase directly, even online.

     - No residency requirement beyond age (18+), but physical presence is mandatory for online plays.

   - **Group Pool Implications:**

     - As manager, you could collect buy-ins digitally from anywhere and buy all tickets in KY yourself (e.g., via the app). Winnings would then be distributed proportionally via electronic transfer.

     - However, this setup risks being viewed as an **interstate wagering pool**, which federal law (18 U.S.C. § 1301) prohibits if it involves transporting tickets or stakes across state lines—even digitally in some interpretations.

   - **Feasibility: Low.** No widespread legal "courier" services for KY Pick 3 (unlike Powerball in states like NY/NJ). Attempts to mail physical tickets interstate are explicitly banned.

#### 2. **International Participants**

   - **Eligibility and Purchase Rules:**

     - Non-U.S. citizens/residents **can legally win** KY Lottery prizes if a ticket is purchased validly in the U.S.—no citizenship bar exists, and prizes are claimable with proper ID (passport suffices). However, they **cannot buy tickets directly** from abroad via KY's online platform due to geofencing.

     - Third-party services (e.g., TheLotter) exist for multi-state games like Powerball, where agents buy physical tickets in the U.S. on your behalf and scan/email them. But these are rare/unavailable for small daily games like Pick 3, and they'd add 20-50% fees.

   - **Group Pool Implications:**

     - Similar to out-of-state: You buy tickets in KY with pooled funds (sent via wire/transfer), distribute winnings digitally. But international buy-ins could trigger anti-money laundering scrutiny, and the pool might be seen as unlicensed gambling under U.S. laws (e.g., UIGEA for online wagering).

     - No direct precedent for international Pick 3 syndicates; big-jackpot examples (e.g., Australians via couriers) don't translate well.

   - **Feasibility: Very Low.** High barriers; services focus on high-prize games, not $600 max Pick 3 wins.

#### 3. **Key Risks Across Both**

   - **Legal/Regulatory:**

     - **Violation Penalties:** Fines up to $250,000 or jail time for interstate transport (federal); KY could void prizes or ban participants.

Pools aren't formally regulated in KY, but crossing borders escalates to gambling offenses.

     - **Enforcement Trends:** 2025 saw crackdowns on lottery couriers in TX (banning online sales) and NY (anti-bulk buying), signaling tighter controls.

   - **Taxes and Reporting:**

     - Winnings are U.S.-sourced income, taxable federally (up to 37%) and in participants' home jurisdictions. Non-residents face 30% withholding on prizes >$600 (no treaty relief for lotteries). You'd need to issue Form 1042-S for foreigners, complicating admin (your 2-5% fee won't cover CPA costs).

     - Interstate: Standard W-2G/Form 5754 applies, but multi-state reporting adds IRS headaches.

     - International transfers (e.g., Wise) may flag as "gambling proceeds," triggering holds or reports.

   - **Logistics/Banking:**

     - Payment processors (PayPal, etc.) restrict gambling-related transactions; international wires incur 1-3% fees + currency conversion.

     - Disputes harder across borders (e.g., no U.S. small claims recourse).

     - Group agreement must specify jurisdiction (KY law), but enforcement is impractical.

#### 4. **Recommendations and Best Practices**

   - **Stick to In-State (Safest):** Limit to KY residents for compliance and simplicity. Promote via local networks (e.g., Facebook groups, workplaces) to hit 20-50 members without expansion risks. This keeps your scheme clean—proportional payouts, digital tracking, and easy tax docs.

   - **If Expanding (High Caution):**

     - **Out-of-State:** Only if participants travel to KY for buy-ins (impractical). Or pivot to multi-state games like Powerball via legal syndicates (e.g., LottoGo apps), but drop Pick 3 focus.

     - **International:** Use vetted courier services for ticket buys (verify via KY Lottery approval), but expect 30%+ overhead killing small-win viability. Require notarized agreements and tax IDs upfront.

     - Update Agreement: Add clauses on "U.S./KY-only eligibility," risk waivers, and "funds forfeited if ineligible." Use tools like DocuSign for global signing.

     - Consult Pros: Get a KY gaming attorney (~$500 consult) and tax advisor before onboarding non-locals. Monitor KY Lottery updates quarterly.

   - **Alternatives to Full Inclusion:**

     - **Virtual "Fan Pool":** Non-participants "donate" to your KY buys for goodwill shares (not legal stakes)—avoids wagering laws but dilutes fairness.

     - **Scale Locally First:** Aim for 100+ KY members via online forums; use stats reports to build buzz without borders.

In summary, while digital tools make *distribution* easy, *participation* is gated by location laws—making broad expansion inadvisable for a casual Pick 3 group. Prioritize compliance to avoid turning fun into fines; if your goal is growth, consider shifting to federally neutral activities like investment clubs. For specifics, check kylottery.com or irs.gov directly.

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[Jeremy Reed]

Im in if you can get a group going for SC, or use the Multi-state games

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[Jennifer Baboolal]

Good morning 🌞 

I'm ready! Count me in!

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[Kateryna Dzhevaga]

Good morning. How to join to the group?

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[James Cockerham]

Not trying to hijack this thread for APP to IRVA transition announcement, with lottery interest..

I was just stating what I was doing immediately before seeing the news.

Think I'll work on a mobile first precog session toolkit that stores all user data locally, with export options to post session data to email, and other server options to favor localized, managed groups. May GPL a version specifically targeting local customization.

I can do Kentucky. I won't be doing Singapore.

The app handles either, and can export to specific group destinations for each geopolitical jurisdiction to accommodate local group collaboration.

I'll work on this, and will share an update on the IRVA forum, and with historical lottery contacts from this list.

Pick 3 groups need to be state oriented. Horse racing is the next best option for international collaboration on Pick 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

J