ISPA FOUNDATION
FOUNDATION
2016
ISPA FOUNDATION
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
H
ard to believe it is that time of year again—the ISPA Conference & Expo is fast
approaching and we are ready to innovate. Each year, the ISPA Foundation Live &
Silent Auctions provide an opportunity to support the spa industry and enable
attendees to walk away with highly sought-after items and trips. All proceeds from
the auctions support ISPA Foundation initiatives, including industry research, developing educational
resources and the Mary Tabacchi Scholarship.
OFFICERS
CHAIRMAN
Frank Pitsikalis
ResortSuite
VICE CHAIRMAN
Sharilyn Abbajay
Red Door Spas
Some of my all-time favorite ISPA memories have
been from the ISPA Foundation Live & Silent
Auctions. It is such a super fun and exciting atmosphere as we bid on unique and fabulous items and
getaway spa experiences—it is truly a highlight of
Conference week for me. Over the past 15 years, I
have bid (and won some!)
DIRECTORS
Todd Shaw
ISPA Vice Chairman
on packages donated by
Michael Tompkins
ISPA Chairman
spa members. Just this year,
Lynne McNees
ISPA President
many of our most amazing
I bid on an incredible twonight package at the Four
Seasons Resort Dubai. The
MEDICAL ADVISOR
Brent Bauer, M.D.
Mayo Clinic
HONORARY BOARD
MEMBERS
Ruth Stricker
The Marsh, A Center for
Balance and Fitness
Deborah Szekely
WELLNESS WARRIOR
uber-classy general manager,
Simon Casson, made our
stay extra special and highly personal.
By donating an experience to the Auction, you are
ISPA Chairman Frank Pitsikalis with Aprille Bouchard
at the Four Seasons Resort Dubai.
creating a unique marketing buzz for your business, providing one-of-a-kind opportunities for ISPA
attendees to experience your spa or property. Most importantly, you are providing vital support to
your industry through the work of the ISPA Foundation. Thank you to all of those who have
supported the ISPA Foundation over the years. I encourage you all to donate at this year’s 2016 ISPA
Foundation Live & Silent Auctions.
The ISPA Foundation
wishes to thank the following
supporters for their generous
contributions:
—FRANK PITSIKALIS, ISPA FOUNDATION CHAIRMAN
LUMINARY
Ruth Stricker
DONATE NOW!
BENEFACTOR
JULY 13 Deadline to be eligible for inclusion in the Live Auction
Dr. Howard Murad
PATRON
AUGUST 10 Deadline to have your items at ISPA headquarters in order to be included
in the Auction Catalog
Massage Envy
Franchising, LLC
FOR MORE INFORMATION on the ISPA Foundation or to donate an item to the auction,
visit attendISPA.com or email ispafoundation@ispastaff.com.
Red Door Spas
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