ISPA FOUNDATION
FOUNDATION
2016
re you ready for this year’s ISPA
Conference & Expo? I hope you are.
While there are many must-not-bemissed parts of your ISPA Conference
experience like this year’s amazing lineup of keynote
speakers, I encourage you to join all the excitement
at the ISPA Foundation Live & Silent Auctions.
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ISPA FOUNDATION
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
CHAIRMAN
Frank Pitsikalis
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The ISPA Foundation Auctions allow you to bid
VICE CHAIRMAN
Sharilyn Abbajay
Abbajay & Associates, LLC
on items generously donated by the ISPA
community—from collectibles and coveted beauty
products to spa equipment and amazing travel experiences. Not only are the Auctions a great
way to discover new brands and experiences, it is also a wonderful way to support the ISPA
Foundation. All proceeds from the Auctions directly fund valuable ISPA Foundation research
DIRECTORS
Todd Shaw
Chairman
Michael Tompkins
Immediate Past Chairman
and educational initiatives.
The Silent Auction will feature a new, retail-inspired look which makes it easier to browse
and find the perfect bid-worthy Auction items. With a prime location in the Hub, the Auction
Lynne McNees
ISPA President
Area is conveniently located near registration, lunch and Second Stage.
This year, attendees will also have the chance to bid on many exciting items such as sports
memorabilia including a signed Michael Jordan jersey and a boxing glove signed by five boxing
champions, among them the legendary Muhammad Ali.
I hope to personally see you at this year’s Auctions so we can together support and
continue the many initiatives of the ISPA Foundation. I may even engage you in a friendly
bidding war, so get your bidding “mojo” on—and may the best bidder win!
MEDICAL ADVISOR
Brent Bauer, M.D.
Mayo Clinic
HONORARY BOARD
MEMBERS
Ruth Stricker
The Marsh, A Center for
Balance and Fitness
Deborah Szekely
WELLNESS WARRIOR
—FRANK PITSIKALIS,
ISPA FOUNDATION CHAIRMAN
To check out all of this year’s exciting donations,
grab a copy of the Auction Catalog at the ISPA
Resource Center or visit biddingforgood.com to
access the online version. Plus, be sure to visit
the Auction Area in the Hub throughout the
week and join the Live Auction led by
Auctions
auctioneer Lawrence Biscontini from 5 5 – 6:30 pm
6:30 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 14.
Wednesday,
The ISPA Foundation
wishes to thank the following
supporters for their generous
contributions:
LUMINARY
Ruth Stricker
BENEFACTOR
Dr. Howard Murad
PATRON
Massage Envy
Franchising, LLC
Red Door Spas
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