isPa fouNdatioN
“The mission of the
ISPA Foundation is to
improve and enhance
the value of the spa
experience by funding
initiatives that will
advance the welfare
of the industry.”
I
can’t begin to express the overwhelming success of this year’s annual ISPA
Conference & Expo. We had some amazing keynotes, a full Expo floor, valuable
Professional Development Sessions and raised a significant amount of money at
the ISPA Foundation Live and Silent Auctions. It’s truly amazing to see what we
can accomplish when we come together as an industry; there’s no
stopping our growth or potential.
doN’t forgEt
As we wind down from Conference and our year comes to
to participate in
the isPa foundation’s
Workforce development
study by November 13.
Head to
spaworkforcestudy.com
now!
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2017
ISPA FOUNDATION
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
CHAIRMAN
Frank Pitsikalis
ResortSuite
VICE CHAIRMAN
Sharilyn Abbajay
Abbajay & Associates, LLC
DIRECTORS
Todd Shaw
ISPA Chairman
Todd Hewitt
ISPA Vice Chairman
Lynne McNees
ISPA President
MEDICAL ADVISOR
Brent Bauer, M.D.
Mayo Clinic
a close, don’t forget there’s still time to further the growth of
our industry by supporting the ISPA Foundation. The
mission of the ISPA Foundation is to improve and enhance
the value of the spa experience by funding initiatives that
will advance the welfare of the industry. You can help support
these initiatives by making a tax-deductible contribution. Your
HONORARY BOARD
MEMBERS
Ruth Stricker
The Marsh, A Center for
Balance and Fitness
Deborah Szekely
WELLNESS WARRIOR
donation will help fund valuable industry and consumer research and other educational
tools. As I previously mentioned, great things happen when we come together to support
the spa community; no contribution is too small to make a difference.
We’re lucky enough to work in an industry with exponential potential. I look forward
The ISPA Foundation
wishes to thank the following
supporters for their generous
contributions:
LUMINARY
to bringing in the new year and watching the Foundation’s initiatives come to life, none Ruth Stricker
of which could happen without the support of the ISPA community. Together, we truly BENEFACTOR
Dr. Howard Murad
can ignite the future.
PATRON
Red Door Spas
ResortSuite
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