Pulse December 2018 | Page 66

CONNECT WITH ME ON FACEBOOK! Lynne Walker McNees WHERE DID 2018 GO? GOOD GRIEF! As your ISPA headquarters puts the finishing touches on what has been a great year, we are beyond grateful for the growth of the spa industry. The statistics, trends and innovations we have witnessed in 2018 speak for themselves. Not only have we experienced record growth, but the potential that still exists within our industry is daunting, in the best of ways! That’s why we have set our eyes on a new theme and focus for 2019: EVOLVE. It is the perfect time to step into the future boldly, remembering the blessings of our past while adapting to meet the challenges of our future. We’re excited to evolve alongside our spa family in 2019 and beyond. In a world that is certainly in a constant state of evolution, ISPA has the tools to stay ahead of the curve and the passionate people—that’s you!— to drive it forward. As we look forward to the many happy things that await us in the coming year, gathering once again in Las Vegas with keynote speaker Susan Cain tops the list. More importantly though, we look toward 2019 with a certain measure of responsibility. It is our responsibility and honor as a community to take the helm on finding new ways to positively impact people’s lives. We embrace that responsibility, and to continue changing the world one life at a time, we must evolve. How will you (and your team) evolve in 2019? —LYNNE McNEES, ISPA PRESIDENT 64 PULSE ■ December 2018