ISPA FOUNDATION
SPONSORS Why Support the ISPA Foundation
CHAT Live & Silent Auctions?
ISPA: Why has your company chosen to sponsor the ISPA Foundation
Live & Silent Auctions?
COOLA Suncare: The ISPA Foundation Auctions brings everyone together at
the end of what is always a successful show for everyone involved. It’s an
amazing opportunity to be part of an event where we celebrate various
passions—from art and travel to music and experiences. It’s common to
see vendors and retailers having a great time playfully jockeying for position as they strategically place their bids as the clock winds down. A lot
of fun for a great cause!
Matrix Fitness: The ISPA Foundation Auctions is a great sponsorship for us as
we love to see friends in the industry come together to support a cause that we are all passionate about. We rely on the research to make important business decisions, so we’re glad to be
able to support ISPA and the Foundation in this way.
ISPA: How does your team determine what to
donate to the ISPA Foundation Auctions each
year?
C: Our marketing and sales departments always have a
great time getting together to brainstorm fun and distinctive ideas that will generate a lot of donations.
Last year’s project, a COOLA Stand Up Paddle Board,
was extra fun because we got to design it as well!
FOUNDATION
2015
ISPA FOUNDATION
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
CHAIRMAN
Jeff Kohl
Spa & Club Ideations
VICE CHAIRMAN
Frank Pitsikalis
ResortSuite
DIRECTORS
Ella Stimpson
ISPA Vice Chairman
The Spa at Sea Island
Michael Tompkins
ISPA Chairman
PALM Health
Lynne McNees
ISPA President
MEDICAL ADVISOR
Brent Bauer, M.D.
Mayo Clinic
M: For the last several years we have donated an E3x
Suspension Elliptical trainer to the Auctions. It’s
always a big hit among bidders!
HONORARY BOARD
MEMBERS
Ruth Stricker
The Marsh, A Center for
Balance and Fitness
ISPA: What is your company’s favorite ISPA Foundation initiative?
Deborah Szekely
WELLNESS WARRIOR
C: We love data—especially about the spa, health and wellness industry! The annual ISPA U.S.
Spa Industry Study offers unique and insightful information gathered from some of the most
respected people and properties in the spa world. It’s a study that year over year, helps us guide
our business growth and target new and trending opportunities.
The ISPA Foundation
wishes to thank the following
supporters for their generous
contributions:
M: The ISPA Foundation Mary Tabacchi Scholarship is such a great opportunity for young professionals to get involved with ISPA and the spa industry. We’re thrilled that for the second year
in a row, the ISPA Foundation has been able to offer two scholarships. ■
LUMINARY
Ruth Stricker
BENEFACTOR
Dr. Howard Murad
PATRON
TO CHECK OUT all of this year’s exciting donations, grab a copy of the Auctions
Catalog at the ISPA Resource Center or visit biddingforgood.com to access the online
version. Plus, be sure to visit the Auction Area and join the Live Auction from 4:30 to
6 pm on Tuesday, Oct. 20 during the 2015 ISPA Conference & Expo.
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October 2015
Massage Envy
Franchising, LLC
Red Door Spas