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focus on the foundation
International SPA Association Foundation

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PHOTO © MARK ASHLEY PHOTOGRAPHY

ith the 2011 Conference & Expo right
around the corner, the excitement is building in more ways than one. There, of
course, is excitement for the event itself with booths and
sponsorships filling fast and registration numbers
growing, but there’s excitement for other reasons as well.
As I’ve mentioned before, the ISPA Foundation is
working to make consumer research possible. I’m excited
to say that due to the generosity of some key ISPA
members, that possibility is getting closer to becoming a
reality. A huge thank you goes out to Massage Envy, which recently presented a check to the
ISPA Foundation to support both the consumer research and the Dr. Howard Murad Research
Grant. This money will definitely help to make consumer research possible. Massage Envy
definitely shown commitment and I hope others will follow.

2011 ISPA Foundation
Board of Directors
OFFICERS
President
Jeff Kohl
Red Door Spas
Vice President
Cathy Cluff
Oaks at Ojai
Secretary
Sharilyn Abbajay
Marriott International
Treasurer
Calvin Martin, CPA, CIC, CRM
Calvin Martin & Co., PLLC

Another company that has really stepped up to the plate is Miraval Resort & Spa, our 2011
Foundation Auction sponsor. As most of you know, the Auction is the biggest source of

DIRECTORS

funding for the Foundation. Miraval has stepped up to become the event sponsor and has

Lynne McNees
ISPA President

generously donated two amazing packages with a combined retail value in excess of $16,000.
Now, we need all of you out there to bid, bid, bid on these and all the other great items.
I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank our 2011 Raffle sponsors – Clarisonic and
Golden Door. The Raffle is an important part of the Live & Silent Auction event and both
companies are helping to ensure its success. Clarisonic will be providing two gift baskets for
the Raffle with a combined retail value of almost $1,500. These gift baskets will contain some
of Clarisonic’s newest products set to be released in October. In addition, Golden Door is also
offering a great Raffle prize - a one-week retreat for one with a retail value of $7,500.
These companies are perfect examples of members helping members. Their generosity is

Deborah Waldvogel
Sedona Resorts
Jennifer Wayland-Smith
Salmon Creek Media & Marketing
Ruth Stricker
The Marsh, a Center for Balance
and Fitness

MEDICAL ADVISOR
Dr. Brent Bauer, M.D.
Mayo Clinic

providing the means to make a valuable ISPA member benefit possible. Now it’s your turn.
There’s still time to donate to the Auction or Raffle. You can also help out the cause by
bidding at the Auction, purchasing Raffle tickets or giving monetarily.

HONORARY BOARD MEMBER
Deborah Szekely
Rancho La Puerta

Several members have already stepped up, now it’s your turn.
—JEFF KOHL, ISPA FOUNDATION PRESIDENT

To make a donation to the Foundation or learn more about sponsorship opportunities,
contact [e-mail] or call 1.859.425.5027.
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