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FAME NEWSLETTER: MARCH 26 ’08

What’s Going On NOW?


  1. 1.    Magazine News!  

  2. 2.    Make $$$ from YOUR Pictures!

  3. 3.    First FAME Athlete Endorsement Contract Award

  4. 4.    FAME Pros Feature Act at FAME Regionals!  Click here!  

  5. 5.    2008 FAME World Tour Underway!  - Click Here: Camps //  FAME Idol //  FAME Regionals 

  6. 6.    FAME Pro Suspended!

  7. 7.    FAME Model and Talent - Click here!    

  8. 8.    Discounted Tickets on Sale Now! 

  9. 9.    Are You Eligible to Compete?

  10. 10.   Earth Hour... Make a Difference

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New Team for FAME Magazine

Two Pros who share a passion for the ‘FAME Lifestyle’, who have an understanding of the competition scene from an athlete perspective, who already have vast experience and a huge fan following  in this industry unite to bring YOU a magazine that speaks your language and is both your voice and learning tool.  


The FAME Team welcomes Editor in Chief, Michael Elias and Associate Editor Kris Gethin to the team.

Editor in Chief:  Michael Elias, FAME Pro
Past Editor in Chief: Muscular Performance and Health Magazine // Contributing Editor: Building the Perfect Beast...Naturally

“The new FAME magazine features the Knowledge, Experience, Beauty, and Charisma of the best natural athletes in the world.  It is a place where up and coming athletes can learn the basics of competing and seasoned competitors can learn advanced tips and tricks from the best trainers and Pro athletes worldwide.  FAME magazine allows you to experience the fun side of competition and share in the lives and activities of the people you see on posters and in the media.” 

“Above all, this is YOUR magazine. It will feature you, the FAME athlete.  I look forward to the opportunity to bring this exciting new magazine to the newsstands, and to showcase ALL that is great about our FAME lifestyle and the Body-Proud image that we all represent!“ 

Read More.

 


Associate Editor:  Kris Gethin, FAME Pro
Editor in Chief: Bodybuilding.com

“I plan on pushing the FAME freight train into the next stratosphere, but I’m also jumping on board it because I see no stopping the monster from what I have seen of its momentum”. This is what Kris Gethin said on March 24th upon announcing his newly appointed Associate Editorial position at FAME magazine.


Kris has been involved in the industry for many years and plans on bringing that knowledge and his motivation to inspire and educate everyone within the FAME family. Formerly under contract with the Weider Empire as a writer and photographer, Kris also launched his own publication “Kaged Muscle” before being offered (and accepting) the role of Editor in Chief with the two times 500Inc and multimillion dollar company “Bodybuilding.com.”


“I have seen a lot of changes in the industry as a whole and nobody captures and propels the positive influence of natural health and drug free bodybuilding as does FAME. I am extremely proud to be part of such a company and federation but I am more thrilled to be able to help people in becoming proud of themselves.” Read More


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Make $$$ and Get Exposure!


How? Just take advantage of this fantastic offer FAME has for you!!!  Just get images of our athlete and events published and we will pay you cash! That’s right, now you can make some extra money from the images you already have &/or will take privately and/or at future FAME World Tour events.


Why:  We recognize that just like we are very passionate about this industry so to are you guys, our athletes and their photographers. With this offer, we hope to benefit everyone monetarily, exposure-wise and by encouraging athlete-photographer relationships while assisting the industry as a whole. 

This is our way of showing our appreciation and saying THANKS for helping our athletes and organization get added exposure.  At the same time we are hoping this will help build your brand and income.


Now knowing you will make money from FAME when your photos are published should further encourage FAMEr-Photographer Relationships; encourage you to promote (& sell - yes, you'd make money on both sides) your pictures to magazines; and/or seek out your own exposure in the media.   


By helping each other we can bring this industry to its peak so everyone benefits! Read More


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FAME Now Offers Athlete Endorsements


Congratulations to WNSO Pro Lyzabeth Lopez who was recently picked up by FAME as an endorsed athlete, someone who we truly believe in and respect.  We know she has big plans for the fitness industry and we hope that with our assistance all her dreams are met.


This new role allows Lyzabeth the freedom to work on her own projects and gives her the opportunity to travel around the world with the FAME World Tour to shoot with world renowned photographers while being heavily involved in the industry she loves.  She is currently being trained as a Head Judge, will lead New York City’s first ever FAME Idol and is hosting her own series of shows that all fall under the Lyzabeth Lopez FAME Classic (May 10 - Toronto).

As a professional dancer and choreographer, Lyzabeth was able to bridge her passion for dance together with that of fitness with the first ever Dance Workshop Series (an entire day of dance from the world’s leading choreographers) & Dance Expo (It’s FREE to attend!).  These events are set alongside the Lyzabeth Lopez FAME B-Boy, Urban Dance & Open-Best Routine Championship Competition set to hit Toronto on May 10.   

In a couple weeks, Lyzabeth will be leading Bikini Models in the upcoming Bodybuilding.com FAME Bikini Model Championships at the annual convention in Boise, Idaho.


Be sure to visit Lyzabeth’s personal site (www.LyzabethLopez.com) as she has several amazing autographed pictures and some great prep packages for competitors!  Stay tuned for more details on this amazing FAME Superstar!

Fitness Models, Bikini Models, Fitness Athletes, Fit Duos:  Register to Compete in Lyzabeth’s Show


Dancers & B-Boys:  Register to Compete   //   Purchase Tickets Now & Save!  //  Sign up for Dance Workshops - Save $$ until Apr 22


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FAME Pro Suspended


It saddens us here at FAME to announce that a FAME Pro Bodybuilder who has been competing with us for many years has been banned from future World Natural Sports Organization (WNSO) sanctioned competitions.  Although a negative urine test result was secured after the FAME National Championships, as part of the WNSO Anti-Doping policy, athletes can be tested repeatedly and at any time throughout this year.  After a recent refusal to supply a sample for a surprise Out-of-Competition urine test this FAME Pro has lost his status and is no longer eligible to compete.


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Are you Eligible to Compete?


All Regional Events of the FAME World Tour are open to newcomers!  All you have to do is complete the online FAME Camp course, attend a FAME Camp (lead by a FAME Pro), or audition at FAME Idol.  


The FAME World Championships is open to all those who compete in Bikini Model Search, Muscle Model Search, Fittest Duo, Age Categories and Physically Challenged Division.   If you compete in Figure, Fitness, Bodybuilding &/or the Fitness Model Search you must be an Advanced, Elite or Pro Level competitor.  Click here to see if you qualify.


If you are a National or Pro Level athlete with another recognized organization, you are required to send in your bio and competition history for review by WNSO Officials.


Good Luck!



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Save $$$ on FAME Tickets! 

  1. 1.Dance Workshops - Save $30 until April 22 for the All Day Pass.  That’s 12 hours of workshops with 18 to choose from! Learn from the world’s best choreographers. Take in the FREE dance expo and save on all things dance!  Taking place at the most exciting dance expo ever! May 10 - Toronto.  Click here to register.

  2. 2.FAME World Championships & Pro Showdown - Save 25% off all tickets for advance sales!  This exclusive offer is open only to members of the FAME Newsletter. It is a One Time Special Offer. Valid until March 31, 2008. Use the code: XULX7936. There are limited VIP and Advance Order Seats so order your tickets today.

3.  Group Sales - Groups larger than 25 people get further discount plus an entire section for themselves!  Contact us.



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FAME Supports Earth Hour... We Can ALL Make a Difference


It’s always good to end on a positive note so we are pleased to announce that we, both personally and as an Organization are supporting Earth Hour in an effort to reduce carbon emissions and positively impact our environment.

Earth Hour is about taking simple steps everyday that collectively reduce carbon emissions – from flicking off lights when rooms are empty to turning off appliances rather than leaving them on standby. Plus, join millions of people from around the world for one hour on March 29, at which time we ask that you please turn off all your lights for one hour at 8PM.

For those of you who are participating, we want to hear your personal stories.  Let us know what you did during that 1 hour and what you do on a continual basis to help save the earth (your submission may even appear on this website or in FAME Magazine)! 

Visit www.Earthhour.org.  Let’s all take action on climate change together!


THANK YOU!

Until Next Time...


Train Hard. Train Natural.


Presidents: Mindy Blackstien & Jeffrey Kippel
FAME Team: Shannon Lucier, Mike Clement, Scott Hults, Donna Kingman