I don't need to be bribed, (none of us do but I would love to be a guest speaker at more of the t.com gatherings. I do have some airmiles building up and can't think of a better way to invest them, then for t.com get togethers. Hope to meeting more of you real soon. Until then, see you in Indy in a week. Woo Hoo!!!!

Purpose:
The purpose of the Transformation AZ meeting on May 9th is to gather both recent members of the Transformation community and new or interested individuals learning the processes and vision of Transformation together to share in a time of fellowship, and to inspire to "Run Straight Ahead" to their transformation.
Activities:
We will be holding an "EFL" Potluck. We will be providing a meal, and everyone that attends will be asked to bring a favorite healthy or EFL dish or dessert.
We will have 3 speakers:
1. Carolynn Lovejoy - Sharing her story of hope and success through her Transformation Journey.
2. Chris Winters - Sharing his story and new program he is instituting through the Transformation Community.
3. Chris Haro - Sharing his story that landed him to Transformation, and then sharing his journey as he continues through his challenge.

Location:
Orangewood Church
Smith Hall - Lower Level of the Main Church Building
7510 N. 27th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85051
We have it rented on May 9th from 6:00PM - 9:00PM

(Special Thanks to Chris Haro for his hard work and talents putting the banner and video together! Also for working with his church to arrange the use of their facility!)

Denise... I am SOOOOO gonna talk to Carolynn about getting you to one of our future meetings!!!! Oh yeah! That would be amazing!

I agree on the Denise coming Chris!
Sign me right up. All of these wonderful get togethers ar so exciting!

One Serving of Florida Keys Protien.......Enjoy the Get Together!

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetttttttttttttttttttttttttt ttttttttttttttttt!!! Now wheres the grill?
Mike

Just got these today! Also picked up a triple tail which is a very hard fish to find not to mention catch. Better get your rods ready! We got a campfire and a grill just waiting for your catch of the day while sharing our journey's together.

Mike

Geat PICTURE ...Nice Dolphin BRO!

How about a few fresh Florida Keys Aberjack to go with it!

Attention Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania (Maryland too if you want to make the drive)

The next Tri State Transformers Meet and Greet will be this Saturday, April 18th in Wilmington, Delaware. This is our third gathering and we are always looking to add new friends. We are meeting at 1:30 p.m.

Hibachi Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar
5609 Concord Pike
Wilmington, DE 19803
302-477-0194

We have reservations for 14, but we can always add more. After lunch, stop next door and shop at Trader Joe's for some cool and unusual "authorized" foods.

For more information contact Eric (MrGrinch) or Allison (Chasberry). Hope you can make it!

Omaha NE had a teeny get together, we are trying to get more interest and get another set up.
Cathy

Hey Marty! I am planning on attending the Chicago meet and greet! Can't wait!! Janice

REMINDER!!! SAN ANTONIO/AUSTIN/SURROUNDING MEETUP THIS SAT. NIGHT!! C'MON GUYS!!!


Austin, San Antonio, San Marcos and New Braunfels TEXAS Meetup!! (and anyone else who wants to come!!)

Host: Katy Fulkerson (KatyK)

When: Saturday, April 18th
Time: 5 pm
Location: Huisache Grill, New Braunfels, TX
303 W. San Antonio St.
New Braunfels, TX 78130
830-620-9001
http://www.huisache.com/


This place isvery popular and gets crowded later in the evening. They can reserve a table for us only if we agreed to coming between 5 and 5:30pm.

C’mon Texans, let’s show them how we “meetup”!! I can’t wait to meet each of you!!

**Please RSVP to KatyK so I can reserve the tables!

Utah Meet & Greet, April 25th
It's time for the April Meet & Greet!

Where: Chuck a Rama 212 South 500 West Bountiful UT. 801-295-1127

When: Saturday, April 25th, 5:30pm


Map It

Just a reminder!!


1st Indianapolis Meet n Greet will be held Saturday April18th.

General discussion is going on here

This invite is open to anyone interested in discussing Transformation, a healthy lifestyle, or fitness principles. Dinner will offer both healthy and Free Day choices.

List of Attendees Confirmed as of 3/13:
DeniseT
WRKNIT
Lisaaahhh
Hoosier_Daddy
EricLuton
PamelaHarvey
Zombie
Cliffbeefpile
Jkaminskuy87
AaronDavidsDad and his wife Angie will be coming for dinner
K9SARChick (me)!

*Optional* Morning Race: Komen Race for the Cure 5K

http://www.komenindy.org/
Downtown Indianapolis
Registration forms

Schedule of Events:
7:00 – 8:30 a.m. Registration/Packet Pickup
7:30 – 8:40 a.m. Opening Ceremony
8:40 a.m. Aerobic Warm-up
9:00 a.m. Competitive 5K Run start
9:10 a.m. Participant 5K Run/Walk start

Race map
If we have enough people, I will find a place for us to meet up before the run.


Afternoon Workout Session: Lifestyle Family Fitness 1pm
4225 East 82nd Street <=link!
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 596-1500
Cost $5 per person
http://www.lff.com/


Dinner: bd's Mongolian Barbeque 7pm
http://www.gomongo.com/
3838 E. 82nd St. (Directly across the street from the gym!)
Indianapolis IN 46240
(317) 585-0700
Map
Nutrition info
Create a Bowl online to calculate nutrition information

North Texas May Transformation Friends

Meeting and Race

On Sunday May 3rd our gang will participate in their

choice of a 5K or the Half marathon.

Race Location: Williams Square,
5221 N O Connor Blvd
Irving, TX 75039-3714

Post Race we will go lunch at Sweet Tomatoes in Irving at approximately noon after everyone crosses the finish line!!

The event raises money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the MS Society and Girls on the Run.

This is walker friendly race – An 18-minute mile pace is recommended.

For those coming from out of town? Check out
Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites
333 W. John Carpenter Freeway
Irving, Texas 75039

For more information or to register for the race check out

http://heelsandhills.com

To keep updated and on our contact list

TransformationFriends : North Texas Transformation Friends

For any questions please contact me at

kathydraper@verizon.net

Be the Change you want to see in the world!!!

Pencil in June 6th for our June meeting!

Ladies that are current challengers Contact me about the Picture Party on 5/9

Who is planning to go to Denver??? Want to start training meetups??

Maryland/Virginia/DC

Come on guys! I know you're out there. Why should we let the AZ, TX, FL, IL, CA, DE (etc) folks have all the fun?! Post here or on the MD/VA forum to let us know you're here.

New Englanders, pencil in the date May 9. I will be hosting a BBQ in my yard , in Beverly, MA after an activity to be determined...

Email me for address and so I know how much nutritious food to get!

Illinois Area Transformers GET EXCITED...

WE'RE GETTING TOGETHER!!!

When: Saturday, May 23rd

Hosted by:

Marty Goldman & Ken Ferrara

Let’s start the afternoon with a

Team-building WORKOUT / Family Swim!!

Time: 1pm - 4pm

Where:

THE LAKEVIEW REC-PLEX
9900 Terwall Terrace
Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
T: 262/947-0437
Where is it?

There is SO MUCH to do at this facility!

- SWIMMING!

The three waterslides, in-pool playground, zero-depth entry, geysers and fountains combine to make one big indoor water park! Add to this four 25-yard lap lanes, a current channel, hot tub, a concessions stand, "The Splash Bar", and a patio area and you've got a one-stop fun and fitness destination that you and your family are going to love all year round! Bring your suits and the kids - this is FUN STUFF!

** YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN TOWELS & LOCKS AND HAIR DRYERS **

- FITNESS:

Get ready to hit your 10’s with MARTY & KEN!
Truly – this place has it ALL!
A suspended indoor running track (1/6 mile)
An assortment of cardio & weight training equipment
Please note: No child under 14 allowed on the 2nd floor fitness facility.

After we've worked up an appetite we’ll have a

FREE DAY BUFFET BANQUET

Where:
BOATHOUSE PUB & EATERY
4917 7th Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53140
T: 262/654-9922
Where is it?
Directions from the Rec Plex

Time: 6pm – midnight (?)

Marty will pump us up with a motivational talk

Hear about the Champion’s trip to Kona, HI
We’ll launch our exciting new GROUP service project!

Buffet style: roast beef, mostaccioli, crispy chicken, whipped potatoes and gravy, rice pilaf, potato salad, fruit tray, pasta salad, tossed salad, garden vegetable tray with dip, rolls and butter. Coffee & tea.

And for desert? CHOCOLATE CAKE – YUMMY!

***IMPORTANT !!***

If you are planning on coming for dinner we must have your dinner headcount by May 11th! Please contact Floorance (Julie) with this ASAP !! Be sure to specify how many adults and how many children you are bringing. The restaurant needs a final count 10 days in advance . **

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Your total cost for the ENTIRE day?

ONLY $10.00 per person!

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Please bring payment the day of the event and give to Floorance (Julie)

Need a hotel?

Local Hotel information

Ramada Waukegan Gurnee
200 N Green Bay Rd
Grand Ave & Green Bay Rd
Waukegan, IL 60085
Phone: 847-244-2400
Where is it?
Online Rate: $73.95 / Night

The Ramada Waukegan Gurnee offers free continental breakfast, free high speed wired and wireless internet access, restaurant, lounge, room service, meeting rooms, business center, heated indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, gift shop and exercise room.

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Michigan T.Com Rally & Backyard BBQ


We are hosting a t.com rally and backyard BBQ in the Lansing area for anyone who wants to come. It will be Saturday, May 9th from 1-3 pm at 3510 Hiawatha Dr. in Okemos (the corner of Hiawatha & Jolly) in the backyard.

It is my hope that this time together will be:
1. A chance to meet some other transformers and mutually encourage each other, and
2. Be an opportunity to inspire people to take the challenge in 2009 (deadline May 25), so bring friends and family that you would like to have inspired.

How will we feel inspired? Hopefully by hearing each others’ stories of transformation so far this year. Personally I’ve lost almost 30lbs in the first 9 weeks of my challenge, and have a lot more energy (to do things like plan this get together).

But, if that’s not inspiring enough, I’ve also invited 1999 Body for Life Grand Champion Tom Archipley (http://www.transformation.com/ttv/video/54 ) and 2002 BFL Champion Brian Hossink (Body-for-LIFE Challenge Champions 2002 ) and both have confirmed that they will be there. They will encourage and inspire us, as well as answer any of our questions we might have about transforming.

Brian Hossink now has his own fitness facility in Okemos called Fitness Together which offers personal training at his facility. He told me that he would give one free training session to anyone who attends the rally.

Bring the whole family. We’re putting together a kids program so the adults will be able to have good conversations while the kids have a great time playing games and doing activities.

If everyone can chip in a little money for food, I’ll take care of getting it all there and prepared. I’m thinking a donation of $10 per person/$20 per family would be plenty. But DO NOT let that keep you from coming. It’s a donation, not admission.

I will need you to RSVP so I know how much food to get- also let me know if you’ll be brining any kids so we can plan for the activities too. So please RSVP by Tuesday, May 5th. It would be helpful if you could send me a message on t.com letting me know either way. Thanks.

When I hear from you that you are coming, I’ll send you the address and more details.

The meal and program will be 1-3pm, but the party doesn’t have to stop then (though the child care might have to). There are lots of great things to do in the Greater Lansing area for people who want to stick around.

Thanks,

T-dave

PS: In addition to Tom Archipley and Brian Hossink I’ve just heard from 2006 Body for Life Grand Champion Mike Harris
( Body-for-LIFE Challenge Champions 2006 )
and he and his wife are planning on attending.
This get together is going to be full of inspiration and knowledge, so bring friends and family members that you’d like to take the 18 week challenge.

PPS: I've heard from about 30 people that they are coming. And we might have a surprise visitor. Don't miss out.

PPPS: I'm planing on leading a hike through the Michigan State Campus afterward if anyone wants to go. We'll go along the river and through the botanical gardens. It will be very scenic.

Count me in Dave! Look forward to meeting all the Michigan transformers! Ryan