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 ISPA NEWS OPPORTUNITIES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS BY SARAH GUINN W hen asked for feedback on member needs, professionals in the ISPA community often indicate that education and industry trend awareness are top priorities. Through membership, ISPA offers several outlets to gain access to education and research by simply booting up your computer. NEW Member Benefit—ISPA Snapshot Survey Portal ISPA recently added a new and exciting enhancement to the popular monthly Snapshot Surveys to allow members easy access to the latest industry trend information. Now, members have access to a newly created portal where monthly surveys can be completed and past surveys accessed. Miss participating in a monthly survey? From the portal, you can also purchase past reports not currently available in your archive. How to take full advantage of your NEW member benefit: ● Go to snapshot.experienceispa.com. ● Log in using your ISPA Web site login and password. (Forgot your password? Contact [email protected].) ● Click on “My Snapshot Survey Reports” on the top menu bar. ● Access and download results from the 2011 surveys you participated in. The portal also features a calendar with important survey dates, a frequently asked question section and contact information should you need assistance. Member Webinar Series and Library E ach month, ISPA offers complimentary online education through the member webinar series. Through live sessions and the library of recordings, members can access education for themselves and staff. Popular topics in the library include: Public relations, social media, retail sales, leadership, customer service, marketing, profitability and many more. Log in to experienceispa.com and visit the webinar page, housed in the Education and Resources section, to access past recordings and sign up for future sessions. ★ AUGUST ★ Purchase $100 or more of educational resources and receive a complimentary copy of the 2011 Snapshot Survey Results report of your choice! New for the 2011 ISPA Conference & Expo—Firsttime Attendee Programming W ill 2011 mark your first trip to the ISPA Conference & Expo? If so, ISPA is offering a new program specifically for you. First-time attendees can take advantage of a pre-Conference educational webinar, on-site Conference orientation session, lunch on the Expo floor and a mentor program. Learn more at ispa2011.com. ISPA’S MONTHLY SHOPPING CART SPECIALS! I SPA members can take advantage of savings and deals on valuable educational resources! Be on the lookout in Touch Points and at experienceispa.com to find out each month’s special deal. Check out the great specials for August! Download a QR app reader on your smartphone and scan the QR code to see more educational resources on experienceispa.com (a $40 Value) August 2011 ■ PULSE 81