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focus on the foundation
International SPA Association Foundation
‘Tis the season to celebrate!
2012 ISPA Foundation
Board of Directors
After an inspiring ISPA Conference & Expo and a success-
OFFICERS
ful Foundation Live & Silent Auction, we have even more
Chairman
Jeff Kohl
Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas
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reasons to celebrate. I am happy to report that overall the
ISPA Foundation Auctions and Raffle raised more than
US$100,000! What an incredible accomplishment.
Vice Chairman
Sharilyn Abbajay
Abbajay Collection, LLC
I want to personally thank all of you who participated—those who bid and those who donated. We could
DIRECTORS
never have achieved so much without your support. I
Ruth Stricker
The Marsh, A Center for Balance
and Fitness
especially want to thank the Auction sponsors, Matrix
Fitness Systems and Esthetique SPA International, whose
generosity greatly contributed in making the evening a huge success. A much needed thank-you
also goes to our Auction Raffle sponsors, Golden Door and The Marsh, A Center for Balance
and Fitness. Among the sponsors, donors and bidders, it’s clear that the sky is the limit when
we all work together.
With the success of the past two Auctions, it’s not hard to imagine what awaits us next
Ella Stimpson
ISPA Chairman
Wynn and Encore Las Vegas
Lynne McNees
ISPA President
Michael Tompkins
ISPA Vice Chairman
Miraval Resort & Spa
year. Plans for the 2013 ISPA Conference & Expo as well as the ISPA Foundation Live & Silent
Auction are already underway, so start getting creative in thinking of the items you want to
MEDICAL ADVISOR
donate. The Auction area is not only a great way to showcase your product, it is also a great
Dr. Brent Bauer, M.D.
Mayo Clinic
avenue to highlight something distinct about your business. I challenge you to feature something unique to you or your company. The hot sellers are always the ones that offer something
HONORARY BOARD MEMBER
outside the norm.
Deborah Szekely
Rancho La Puerta
Another thing to consider as you prepare for the end of the year is to donate to the ISPA
Foundation which, as a 501(C)(3) organization, allows all contributions to be tax-deductible.
All donations will go toward consumer research and continuing education for ISPA members
which are both crucial to continue to grow our industry year after year.
Best wishes, and health and happiness throughout the coming year.
Warm regards,
—JEFF KOHL, ISPA FOUNDATION CHAIRMAN
I also want to extend a special thank you to my good friend,
Calvin Martin, for his continued support of the ISPA Foundation.
Interested in donating or being a part of the 2013 ISPA Foundation
Live & Silent Auction? Contact ISPA at ispa@ispastaff.com.
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The ISPA Foundation wishes
to thank the following
supporters for their generous
contributions:
Luminary
Ruth Stricker
Benefactor
Dr. Howard Murad
Patron
Massage Envy
Matrix Fitness Systems
Red Door Spas
Advocate
Global Spa & Wellness Summit
SpaFinder Wellness