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G Diesel
07-10-09, 10:37 am
Shout out to all ABC constituents, FORVM members and Animal brethren the world over,

June In Review
June was a badass month for the movement that is the Animal Barbell Club. Domestically we had events in Seattle, South Carolina and a warrior ABC in Kuwait held by our soldiers abroad.

In my neck of the woods, we held gatherings at two iconic gyms: the East Coast Mecca, Bev Francis’ Powerhouse Gym in Syosset, Long Island, NY http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?t=26066 and my new home gym, a jewel of an old school gym in the Philly outskirts run by a former Mr. Universe, Greg Long’s Gym in Feasterville-Trevose, PA
http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?t=26195

As you can imagine, the training intensity was at a fever pitch, with apprearances by such FORVM standouts as Big Al, Big Ant, McFly, Vinny, The Giant Killer, treetrunklegs, Aggression, naturalguy, J-Dawg, Juggernaut, JoeyD, NPC national-level competitor Travis Rogers and more. I get so pumped training around brothers of this caliber it is unreal. In such an environment, there is no choice but to grow and improve. That is what the ABCs are all about.


Future ABC Events

Europa Regional ABC
The Lone Star state will soon feel the impact of the ABCs with a huge Regional ABC gathering running in conjunction with August’s Europa Super Show where both Wrath and The Freak are slated to compete. For the second year running, our ABC will be held at the gym that crafted an 8x Mr. O, Metroflex in Arlington, TX. The U Corporate will be there officially--I’ll be there as will my boy treetrunklegs and we’re looking to make this an ABC to remember. Keep it locked here as the big date approaches for the nuts and bolts details: http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?t=26404

In that spirit, here are a few words from my partner in crime, Co-Chairman, treetrunklegs:

“The Europa is an event that is known to iron enthusiasts and fitness nuts the world over. It is a weekend full of strongman, bodybuilding, and powerlifting as well as family events and MMA. I suggest anyone who is available that weekend come down and join G Diesel and myself as we kick off another great gathering in the huge city of Dallas, Texas. If you haven’t experienced Metroflex yet, as I personally have not, why not get into it with ABC movement now and make it that much more personal? There are a few ideas in the works as corporate is trying to iron out the details, but stay tuned. As the days grow closer, more and more will be revealed. I’ll see you all in TX in a few weeks." -TTL

Across the land, other ABC events are scheduled for July 12th in Kansas, July 18th in Pittsburgh, and with gatherings on July 25th in both Iowa and Ohio. Good to see rookie ABCs getting off the ground and veteran crews representing yet again. Speaking of ABC vets, B Con and the boys have an event planned for Western Carolina this coming Saturday, July 11th. To read more about these events or check out those in your area, keep it locked on “The Board” http://forum.animalpak.com/forumdisplay.php?f=71

Florida
Later on in the month, on the 25th, Hercules and the Central Florida Animals have pulled out all the stops to orchestrate the first ever all-strongman ABC gathering, adding an adrenaline shot of pure energy into the heart of the Animal Barbell Club movement http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?t=26460

Jersey
July has another big event on tap, this time in The U’s backyard, at the revered hardcore haven that is Edison, New Jersey’s Apollon Gym on Saturday, July 18th at 1pm. This one promises to no doubt be a banger and a must-attend for any FORVM members and Animal fans within distance of a road trip. For more details on the Jersey ABCs, check us out here: http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?t=11549

Detroit ABC
This month’s chapter of the month is the Motor City madmen of rcrott1’s ABC crew in Detroit http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?t=10852

The Motown bad boys have held numerous ABCs, enthusiastically pushing our movement since day one. Much respect and thanks go out to rcrott1 (July’s coordinator of the month), digitalbeast, LegendKillerJosh, mjsef88 and the rest of the boys for their staunch advocacy and for putting the Animal Barbell Club on the map in Michigan. Keep it rollin’, fellas.

Thank you one and all for your dedication and commitment to the iron lifestyle, to Animal and to the ABCs.

Until next time, go hard.

Peace, G Diesel

Wanna be a part of the Animal Barbell Club?
It’s easy. Find an event in your area, show up wearing your favorite Animal shirt and be ready to train, hard. If you can’t find a chapter close to you, find an interested gym, some motivated brothers and represent--take the initiative and step right up to start your own chapter by posting your details right here in a new thread on The Board http://forum.animalpak.com/forumdisplay.php?f=71 For a complete and current list of ABC chapters, click this link http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?t=13075


Last Month's Newsletter:
http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?t=25786&highlight=abc+monthly+newsletter

B Con
07-10-09, 10:54 am
Nice write up G. I can only imagine the atmosphere of the Metro coming up. Should be insane. Congrats Rcott... well deserved indeed.

I'm just glad the NC (Western) chapter is finally able to get a gathering together :)

Hercules
07-10-09, 11:03 am
Nice! It's great to see all these ABC Chapters going full force. G, thanks for your support throughout all of this. Without you and the encouragement and inspiration you give all of us the whole ABC program would be over by now.

C.Coronato
07-10-09, 11:10 am
Congrats Rcrott1 and all of Detroit. You guys are what ABCs are made of.

ghost
07-10-09, 11:13 am
Wow. very unexpected!! Thanks guys.... we are just trying to keep what we love alive... our entire group have become great friends outside of the boards... MJsef and I go shooting all the time together, hell he even has a key to my house!

Very honored to be noticed! Thanks guys! we will keep doing it up Motown style!

JUGGERNAUT
07-10-09, 11:55 am
Great updates! subbed

machineman
07-10-09, 12:25 pm
Wow. very unexpected!! Thanks guys.... we are just trying to keep what we love alive... our entire group have become great friends outside of the boards... MJsef and I go shooting all the time together, hell he even has a key to my house!

Very honored to be noticed! Thanks guys! we will keep doing it up Motown style!

gotta get my ass up there for one of your gatherings!! congrats, bro....

Joey D
07-10-09, 12:51 pm
Nice job G! What an honor it is for me to be part of such a great organization.

Joe D

J-Dawg
07-10-09, 12:59 pm
Great writeup G. I hope you and TTL have a good time out at the Europa show. Take plenty of pics for the rest of us.

Mr. Dead
07-10-09, 1:14 pm
Great writeup G. I hope you and TTL have a good time out at the Europa show. Take plenty of pics for the rest of us.

x2!!!

G Diesel
07-13-09, 9:02 am
Very honored to be noticed! Thanks guys! we will keep doing it up Motown style!

We're honored to have you guys on our side, fighting the good fight... We're excited to see what Detroit has in store for future ABCs. The U should have a special care package on the way, so enjoy the fruits of your accomplishment bro.

Peace, G

ghost
07-14-09, 9:26 pm
We're honored to have you guys on our side, fighting the good fight... We're excited to see what Detroit has in store for future ABCs. The U should have a special care package on the way, so enjoy the fruits of your accomplishment bro.

Peace, G

G, got the package today, you guys are so amazing and treat us much better than we deserve! Thank you so much, and everything will be put to great use and pics will be taken and posted up for our next abc!

G Diesel
07-16-09, 4:18 pm
G, got the package today, you guys are so amazing and treat us much better than we deserve! Thank you so much, and everything will be put to great use and pics will be taken and posted up for our next abc!

You guys deserve it bro. Looking forward to seeing those pics.

Now, the real question is...

Who will be August's chapter and coordinator of the month?

Peace, G

Phil800101
07-20-09, 1:00 pm
Congrats Rob!

mritter3
07-20-09, 1:15 pm
gotta get my ass up there for one of your gatherings!! congrats, bro....

you and me both bob.

Bootleg
08-07-09, 11:41 am
its getting close to the Europa! cant wait