focus on the foundation
International SPA Association Foundation
2012 ISPA Foundation
Board of Directors
I t’s hard to believe the ISPA Conference & Expo
has come and gone. I hope you all left the
OFFICERS
Conference full of inspiration from the educa-
Chairman
Jeff Kohl
Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas
tion-packed sessions, made new friendships and
professional networks, as well as found fresh
Vice Chairman
Sharilyn Abbajay
Abbajay Collection, LLC
ideas, products and trends from this year’s Expo
and ISPA Foundation Auction.
Thank you to all of you who donated and who
DIRECTORS
placed bids in this year’s ISPA Foundation Auction.
Ruth Stricker
The Marsh, A Center for Balance
and Fitness
Once again, the event was a great success, not
only because the the fantastic Auction items on
Ella Stimpson
ISPA Chairman
Wynn and Encore Las Vegas
the floor this year or the total amount raised, but
mostly for the act of generosity that was evident
Lynne McNees
ISPA President
through your continued support of the ISPA
Foundation and its many initiatives.
Michael Tompkins
ISPA Vice Chairman
Miraval Resort & Spa
With the help of the Auction proceeds, the
ISPA Foundation is excited to announce the third
volume of the ISPA Spa Consumer Snapshot
MEDICAL ADVISOR
Initiative. This initiative will dig even deeper into the behaviors of both spa-goers and non
Dr. Brent Bauer, M.D.
Mayo Clinic
spa-goers. The data collected from this research series provides members with key insights
into what influences consumers’ behaviors and preferences. This members-only benefit provides you with valuable findings that can be used to help develop your spa’s communications
and marketing strategy to attract new clients and grow loyalty within your current customer
HONORARY BOARD MEMBER
Deborah Szekely
Rancho La Puerta
base.
I also hope you were able to meet this year’s Mary Tabacchi Scholarship winner, Carmen
Nash of Florida Gulf Coast University. We are looking forward to seeing the many wonderful
things she will do. Special thanks to Mary Tabacchi and to all the generous donors for making
the annual scholarship possible. Deborah Szekely has also consistently provided valuable
funds needed for this scholarship. Thank you, Deborah, for all that you do for this scholarship, for ISPA and our industry. If you are interested in donating to the Mary Tabacchi
Scholarship, please visit experienceispa.com for details or email ISPA staff at
[email protected] regards,
—JEFF KOHL, ISPA FOUNDATION CHAIRMAN
From US$10 to US$10,000, any amount of a donation helps the ISPA
Foundation continue its education initiatives. Donate today at
experienceispa.com and help ensure a promising tomorrow.
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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