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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 May 2016 ■ PULSE 61