AS A NONPROFIT MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION , ISPA relies on the generous commitment of member volunteers to operate and contribute to the success of ISPA and the entire spa industry . Through board service , current ISPA members share their time and expertise to help set the strategic direction for the Association . From January 8 to 14 , 2024 , the application period will be open for any eligible member interested in serving on the ISPA Board of Directors .

The ISPA Nominations Committee evaluates the needs of the current Board and leads the interview and selection process for applicants . This process is thorough and has evolved over the years to identify high-level leadership qualities and attributes . Applications remain confidential and applicants can expect to undergo a vetting process that may include two interviews ( conducted via video conferencing ). Selected applicants will be placed on the ISPA Board of Directors Slate of Candidates , which is sent to the ISPA membership for approval . Following membership approval , a thoughtful orientation process is conducted before the new board members take office at the 2024 ISPA Conference at the Phoenix Convention Center .

Current members interested in leadership are encouraged to consider ISPA Board service and reach out to samantha . smith @ ispastaff . com with questions related to the application process . The application will be made available in January on experienceispa . com under the “ Volunteer Opportunities ” section .

BE SURE TO CONTACT the ISPA team if your location is receiving too few ( or too many !) issues of Pulse magazine .

By default , one copy is mailed per active individual member in the ISPA database . If you are not receiving enough copies , or if you want to receive fewer for any reason , please email ispa @ ispastaff . com to adjust your membership communication settings . Remember that Pulse is also emailed to every active member , so you can take ISPA news on the go in digital or print formats . n

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2023 n PULSE 9