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“Twenty years from now, you
will be more disappointed by
the things that you didn’t do
than by the ones you did do.
So throw off the bowlines.
Sail away from the safe harbor.
Catch the trade winds in your
sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
—Mark Twain
As ISPA celebrates 25 years, our Chairman Michael Tompkins
made a great point during the recent Washington Spa Alliance
symposium held in Washington, DC. He said: “We need to celebrate the fact that the industry no longer has to explain to journalists that spas aren’t
hot tubs.” It’s true! I’ve been in my role as an association professional for 20 years
and there have been countless media interviews where the majority of the time was
spent on that!
Although the industry has molded and adapted during these past 25 years, one
thing that has remained steadfast is ISPA’s reputation. ISPA’s core purpose has
remained laser-focused in strengthening the industry to help our membership. ISPA
has defined an industry, grown an industry and serviced an industry. As ISPA celeFOLLOW ME ON TWITTER!
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brates this milestone, we will proudly continue to serve as a resource to our members.
Many people have asked me how I continue to feel challenged doing the same job
for so many years, my answer has always been the same: “I love it—I get a new boss
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every year!” And that person is always exactly who the association needs at that particular moment. We are blessed with amazing volunteer leaders who are committed
to the industry and the association. Are you that person now? If you have a passion
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older, your wisdom could just be what we need to continue to grow. Twenty years
from today, will you be disappointed that you didn’t apply?
—LYNNE McNEES, ISPA PRESIDENT
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