We are now one week out and things are falling into place quickly. I wanted to take a little time to thank all of the folks who are pitching in to make this event happen. I've met lots of very talented and dedicated people while lifting and hosting meets in the USAPL. I am very honored to call these folks my friends and want thank them for all pitching in to help make this event happen. I hope that I do not forget anyone and if I do please sound off.
THANK YOU TO ALL !!!!!!!!!!!!
Robert Keller- IPF Tech Secretary who has been communicating with all of our referees, coordinating testing, working on the referee schedules, flight schedules, etc.
Rick Fowler- Who has done a tremendous job of designing the meet logo, designed the web site, updating the web site, communicated with my t-shirt and banner folks, etc. Rick also is very meticulous about his work and communicates with me on a regular basis. Very talented and very efficient!
Mike Armstrong- Who will be tracking all results on his program and beemed up on In-Focus projector. I first saw Mike in action at Masters Worlds in Canada and immediately recruited him for this event. Most of the time the trackers stand and track their numbers on their own. At Masters Worlds they were ALL lined up behind Mike and his program! A tireless worker with a knack for accuracy!
Master of Ceremonies-
Reed Bueche, Dirctor of the Biggest Bench on the River and soon to be coming Biggest Bench on the Boardwalk in September.
Gino- Of Bench Nationals and other major events
Dr. Shay Corbin and the rest of the Medical Staff!!!
All of our Judges who will be handling all of our judging, weigh-ins, equipment checks, drug testing, record applications, etc (IPF, National, and State Level):
Larry Maile-USAPL President, Johnny Graham-USAPL Vice President, Ray Benemerito, Ben Brent, Denis Burke, Bill Clayton, Jim Hart, Steve Howard, Jack Marcus, Joe Marksteiner, Kathy Marksteiner, Maureen Post, Dr. Billy Jack Talton, Ruth Welding,..........
Our local judges: Paul "Sarge" Pendley, Pat Chidester (National), Gerry Chidester (National), Debbie Alexander (National), Christy Newman (National), Trey Cunningham (National) Billy Callihan (State), Marlon Harrison (State), Kenny Levatino (State) and all of the rest.............who have been there for us in sickness and health!!!!!!
Equipment Help:
Wade Hooper: Ivanko Plates, Ivanko Bar
Tony Cardella: Ivanko plates, Ivanko Bar, Squat/Bench Rack
Johnny Graham: Ivanko Bar
Steve Howard: Combo Rack for platform
Pete Alaniz and Titan for all of the support since directing my first nationals in 1995.
All of our Sponsors:
AquaGenus
House of Pain
Quest Nutrition (Sherman for all of his dedication)
Rickey Crain
Titan
Steve Howard- for sharing all the secrets for hosting a top notch event.
All of our other Key Staff/Help: Chrystal Wnuk, Exxon and Daren for the music, Jeremy Many, Joe and Glen France, Sean Jacobs, all of the LA Tech, LSU, Nichols, ULL, ULM folks that will be helping out! My training parnter Adrian Serio!
And all of the other folks who will be helping out and I have not yet mentioned. THANK YOU!!!
LAST BUT NOT LEAST.........
my wife, Joel, and my 3 boys (Austin, Stephen, and Ashton) who will be on hand to help with T-shirts, hospitality, etc.
Thanks for all of your talents and willingness to share this with the rest of the Powerlifting Community!
Best of luck to all the Lifters! May all of you make weight, hit PRs, and have a great time!
Two of my life-long dreams will have come true after next weekend........to have hosted the USAPL Mens Nationals and have totalled 2000 (earlier this year).
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