ISPA FOUNDATION FOCUS
THE RECENTLY-RELEASED 2024 ISPA Conference agenda ( see page 12 ) lists the ISPA Foundation Auctions , so now is a great time to become familiar with the Foundation ’ s most important annual fundraiser .
2 ISPA Foundation Auctions ( 1 Great Cause !)
ISPA FOUNDATION SILENT AUCTION : Bid from anywhere ! Hundreds of artisan treasures , artistic creations , top-shelf spa products , spa service gift cards , and luxurious experiences are available for your consideration on a convenient auction app . Bidding will open pre-Conference and will close on April 25 , 2024 — the final day of the ISPA Conference . ISPA FOUNDATION LIVE AUCTION : The excitement is palpable as several extraordinary offerings open to a frenzy of in-person bidding . The Live Auction will take place in the Expo at the Phoenix Convention Center on April 24 , 2024 , on the middle day of the ISPA Conference .
As always , all proceeds of both Auctions will benefit the ISPA Foundation ’ s research initiatives and galvanize its mission to improve and enhance the value of the spa experience .
3 Ways to Be Part of the ISPA Foundation Auctions
DONATE AN ITEM OR SERVICE : Proceeds from the sale of your spa product , artisan craft , travel package or spa services will fund Foundation initiatives . And your brand will be promoted in Auction marketing ! ( Auction donations are being accepted right now !) BID ON AUCTION LISTINGS : Every year , the Silent and Live Auctions feature amazing ( and eminently giftable ) luxuries . Be prepared to shop , shop , shop ! ( Bidding opens this spring prior to the 2024 ISPA Conference .) SHARE WITH FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES : The Silent Auction is open to the public with online / app bidding — so let your loved ones know they can be part of the action . ( Share starting in April 2024 .) n
TODD SHAW WILL SAY WHATEVER IT
TAKES TO GET YOUR ATTENTION .
“ Listen up , people : We need you all involved .”
— Todd Shaw , ISPA Foundation Chair
“ Wait , this is a magazine , right ? Maybe listen isn ’ t the right word . How about Read up , people instead ? But that ’ s weird . Just leave it as Listen up .”
— Todd Shaw , ISPA Foundation Chair
ISPA FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS CHAIR Todd Shaw Fountain Life
VICE CHAIR Ella Kent The Spa at Sea Island
DIRECTORS Patrick Huey ISPA Chair
Kelleye Martin ISPA Vice Chair
Lynne McNees ISPA President
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Frank Pitsikalis Agilysys
ISPA MEDICAL ADVISOR Brent A . Bauer , MD Mayo Clinic
HONORARY FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBER Deborah Szekely Rancho La Puerta
60 PULSE n OCTOBER 2023