The Institute for Retired Persons, Inc. (IRP) is an organization located in Chambersburg, PA and devoted to continued affordable learning for seniors.

CURRENT BOARD OF VOLUNTEER DIRECTORS:

Executive Committee:

—–Director:  Kathy Worthington

—–Assistant Director:  [position vacant]

—–Treasurer:  Deb Wheeling

—–Recording Secretary:  Mary Ellen Dihel

—–Corresponding Secretary:  [position vacant]

Chairpersons of IRP Committees:

—–Program:  Vicky Poppiti

—–Membership:  Marie Fitzgerald

—–Publications Editor:  Vicky Poppiti

—–Publicity:  Iris Hersh

—–Technical:  Keith Forsythe & Moo Park

—–Zoom Coordinator:  Sandy Savino & Marie Fitzgerald

—–Liaison with Host Facility:   [position vacant]

—–Nominating:  Betty Thompson  &  Susan Etter

—–Auditing:  [position vacant]

—–Information Coordination & Analysis:  John Ricca & Sandy Savino

—–Archives:  Susan Etter

 

OVERVIEW:

The IRP has:

     –  adapted to the post-pandemic with a mix of in-person lectures and zoom lectures

     –  flexible attendance – attend any or all lectures

     –  no tests or other academic requirements

     –  volunteer speakers with the requisite knowledge and experience

     –  a wide variety of topics each semester

     –  no enrollment fees to participate in zoom lectures

     –  a staff of unpaid professionals who manage the IRP program

     –  an outstanding reputation for providing quality informal continuing education

     –  a large modern facility for in-person lectures at the Menno Haven Life Center

 

For more information, or to receive an IRP brochure by email,
or to report any errors on this website,

contact:  John Ricca,  IRP Information Coordinator

                 717-352-8996    johnricca@earthlink.net 





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