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ISPA FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS CHAIRMAN Frank Pitsikalis ResortSuite
DIRECTORS Patrick Huey ISPA Chairman Michelle Adams Somerville ISPA Vice Chairman Lynne McNees ISPA President
ADVISOR TO THE BOARD Garrett Mersberger
ISPA MEDICAL ADVISOR Brent Bauer , M . D . Mayo Clinic
HONORARY FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBER Deborah Szekely Rancho La Puerta
FUNDRAISING ADVISORS Lynelle Lynch Yvonne Smith
Donations of all sizes make a difference . Visit experienceispa . com / about / ispa-foundation to show your support . in the past , you ’ ve probably read some variation of the following sentence : “ Every donation you make to the ISPA Foundation helps , no matter how large or small .” Well , there ’ s a good reason we like to share that reminder with the ISPA community so often : it ’ s actually true !
Case in point : As ISPA members renew their memberships in the coming months , they will have the option of making a $ 25 donation to the ISPA Foundation . These smaller individual donations may not seem like much on their own , but it ’ s amazing what they can add up to over the course of a renewal cycle . Along with our live and silent auctions and generous standalone donations , these $ 25 gifts ( which are tax deductible ) are one of the primary ways our foundation raises the funds that go to vital research like the ISPA U . S . Industry Study and our Consumer Snapshot initiative . By leaving the donation box checked when renewing your membership , you add an incredibly meaningful drop into the bucket that fuels so much of what we ’ re able to do for all of our members and our industry as a whole .
As our industry continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic , we firmly believe that these efforts will be as essential as ever , and we ’ re looking forward to finding creative ways to support our members as they return to full strength .
The generosity of our industry has been on full display over the last year and a half despite the massive financial impact of the pandemic , and I have no doubt that this philanthropic spirit will carry on as strongly as ever in the months and years to come . Thanks to all of you who have supported the ISPA Foundation and its efforts , especially those of you who found ways to contribute during this difficult period . We ’ re so appreciative for your support . To brighter days ahead !
— FRANK PITSIKALIS , ISPA FOUNDATION PRESIDENT
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