ISPA FOUNDATION
FOUNDATION
“Individual commitment to a group effort –
that is what makes a team work, a company
work, a society work, a civilization work.”
— Vince Lombardi
“There are two ways of spreading light:
to be the candle or the mirror it reflects.”
— Edith Wharton
A
2015
ISPA FOUNDATION
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
CHAIRMAN
Frank Pitsikalis
ResortSuite
VICE CHAIRMAN
Sharilyn Abbajay
Red Door Spas
s my rein as ISPA Foundation chairman comes to
an end, I am reminded of these two powerful
DIRECTORS
Ella Stimpson
ISPA Vice Chairman
The Spa at Sea Island
quotes that inspire me daily. It has been an
honor to serve ISPA over the last several
decades. It is now time for my tenure as ISPA Foundation
Michael Tompkins
ISPA Chairman
PALM Health
chairman to end and others to play a role in continuing
the growth of the ISPA Foundation. Having watched
Lynne McNees
ISPA President
many leaders join our industry and association, the professionalism they have brought has allowed us to reach
the successes we see today. As I depart in this role, I
MEDICAL ADVISOR
Brent Bauer, M.D.
Mayo Clinic
would like to share with you a few of the valuable
lessons I’ve learned along the way.
HONORARY BOARD
MEMBERS
Ruth Stricker
The Marsh, A Center for
Balance and Fitness
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When you volunteer, you get back much more than you give!
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If you are going to make fun of someone, start with yourself.
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Document, document, document!
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Have a plan before you execute.
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Discussion and debate are healthy with a group of leaders—so is respect.
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Make every decision with the members in mind—ISPA belongs to them.
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Everyone deserves the opportunity to become involved.
The ISPA Foundation
wishes to thank the following
supporters for their generous
contributions:
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Mentoring is the greatest gift you can give.
LUMINARY
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Friendships last a lifetime but life is short—treasure every moment.
Deborah Szekely
WELLNESS WARRIOR
Ruth Stricker
BENEFACTOR
Dr. Howard Murad
Thank you for the many memories,
Jeff Kohl
Immediate Past ISPA Foundation Chairman
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PATRON
Massage Envy
Franchising, LLC
Red Door Spas