Pulse November 2016 | Page 50

Raise the Stakes! Returning as auctioneer, Lawrence Biscontini got attendees tangled in a friendly bidding war at this year’s ISPA Foundation Live & Silent Auctions as he motivated them during the Live Auction to outbid peers for a chance to win exciting products, oneof-a-kind collectibles and Great Escapes, all generously donated by the ISPA community. LIVING EARTH CRAFTS: #ISPA2016 auction is getting very interesting! Runway Report. Daily lunches at this year’s ISPA Conference featured mini fashion shows so attendees had the chance to preview the latest collections from sponsors while sharing a lovely meal with industry friends and peers. Future Leaders. ISPA Foundation Chairman Frank Pitsikalis gave the spa community an update on how their support to the Foundation is helping to create meaningful initiatives for the industry, including research and scholarship grants to future leaders like this year’s ISPA Foundation Mary Tabacchi Scholarship recipients Kelsey Brink and Margot Mangiarotti. Professor Mary Tabacchi was on stage to help recognize both deserving award recipients. 48 PULSE ■ November 2016