A BrIef JoB deScrIPtIon you get WhAt you gIve
as you consider board service, it’s important to ensure
that this responsibility will fit into your other professional
responsibilities. Keep in mind the following requirements
expected of all iSPa Board members.
l meetings: a minimum of two days’ participation
during three board meetings annually. This is in
addition to one week to attend the annual iSPa
conference & Expo. currently, this includes an out-of-
pocket financial commitment to cover expenses.
l monthly check-in: Several hours each week to review
iSPa business, communications, and board infor-
mation in addition to multiple conference calls each
month.
l overall: Being available as/when needed while
working a full-time position. as with any volunteer position, what you gain from the
experience far outweighs what you put in. hear what a
If you’re selected to join
the board, you’ll be
assigned a mentor from
both the board itself, as
well as the Nominations
committee.
few of our current directors have to say about their
experience on the iSPa Board.
michelle Adams
Somerville
“iSPa Board service is
an opportunity to
give back to a
community that
gives so much to
others. as a new
member i am just
beginning to experience
this, however, it is amazing
to watch and now be a part of this
wonderful board and serve iSPa members.”
“I am just beginning to
experience this, however,
it is amazing to watch
and now be a part of this
wonderful board...”
Patrick huey
if that seems overwhelming, don’t worry: we’re all
here to help you succeed. This is the spa industry, after
all, and helping people is what each and every board
member does. During your first year, you’ll be part of the
iSPa Board mentor program, the goal of which is to
provide direction, answer questions and ease you into the
responsibilities that come with being an iSPa Board
member.
if you’re selected to join the board, you’ll be assigned
a mentor from both the board itself, as well as the
nominations committee. your mentors will be
(metaphorically) on-hand to help you get the hang of
things; prior to your first board meeting, you will meet
with them to fill you in on what to expect and discuss
important topics from previous meetings. and in the
event that you’d like historical background on past board
decisions and the evolution of the international SPa
association since its formation, your mentor from the
nominations committee will be able to help. With
several of them having been deeply involved in iSPa
nearly since its formation, they have first-hand
experience and knowledge that you can lean on.
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APriL 2019
“Serving on the iSPa
Board has been a
great honor because
it puts into action
the true meaning of
leadership—being in
service to those
whom you would lead.
our roles are not out
front, but to quietly and
diligently do the work of the association to benefit and
uplift our members as well as move forward the spa and
wellness industry.”
“Our roles are not out front,
but to quietly and diligently
do the work of the
association to benefit and
uplift our members...”
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