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The Whiteboard: Issue 17.3
Quarterly newsletter exclusively for BCF members
Welcome to our new quarterly newsletter, yet another way to keep you up on
everything Badger CrossFit. From policies, procedures, back-end benefits, events
and more, The Whiteboard is a comprehensive way to inform and educate
you on your home away from home...the gym.
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WOD brings awareness to childhood cancer
Leading into Childhood Cancer Month for September, on Aug 19, BCF held special WODs to honor members in our own CrossFit family affected by childhood cancer.
During classes, we accepted donations to benefit Cade Sullivan, 6-month-old son of Tyler's brother and former Badger coach, Adam. Cade was recently diagnosed when Stage 2 cancer cells were found in his renal tissues. While those tissues came out when his kidney was removed, he is currently on 18 weeks of chemo. Members donated more than $500 to Cade.
The WODs were also to honor the strength of 4-year-old Bentley, son to members Angela Dodge and Tony Guzzardo (seen above). Bentley was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma, which is the detachment of the retina, and had to have his left eye removed, as well as go through chemo. A fundraiser was held in his honor in July, and $1000 was donated to the family.
Last, the WODs were to remember member Jenn Aldrich's son, Jake, who succumbed to cancer 8 years ago. While his journey was a heart-wrenching one, Jenn keeps Jake's memory alive through blood drives, volunteering and fundraisers of her own. You can read her powerful story here: http://badgercrossfit.com/jenn-aldrich-jakes-story/
Thank you for all who came out to support and honor these little heroes and their families.
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Annual golf outing up to par
Badger members took their fitness to the golf course for the second annual Badger Golf Outing, held at Currie Park Golf Course Sept 10. More than 20 athletes split into foursomes for this scramble, which included cart, breakfast and lunch, and prizes for games like longest drive, closest to the pin and longest putt. Special thanks to member Will Erik for organizing and getting snazzy, personalized balls. Until next year!
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Badgers bring in friends, family to WOD
More than a dozen athletes recently exposed friends and family to Badger CrossFit's community and culture during the Bring-a-Friend workout, held Sept. 16. Coach Tyler put them through an individualized workout, combining fun, fitness and a little fatigue and showed them what BCF is all about.
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BCF launches five-week nutrition challenge
On Sept 23, certified Lifestyle Nutritional Coach Becca Chilczenkowski hashed out nutrition basics and macro strategy during her free seminar to kick off Badger CrossFit's 5-week nutrition challenge. At the seminar, those participating in the challenge received an InBody 270 Body-Fat Test. The challenge offers participants personalized macro coaching with Becca, geared specifically toward his/her goals, as well as check-ins, community and advice. While the gym challenge already started, Becca is always available to answer questions. Email her at becca@NutritionIsALifestyle.com.
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Coach Tyler instructs strict pull-up clinic
Strict-pull-up hopefuls took advantage of Coach Tyler's pull-up clinic, held Sept 9. Tyler explained the basic technique of an effective pull-up and gave everyone an opportunity to find their baseline during a 5-rep max test. The clinic concluded with a 30-day program take-away. "If you are consistent with this program, I guarantee you WILL get a strict pull-up. You have to with the amount of this volume," Tyler confirmed. Missed the clinic? Check out the pull-up program here or email tyler@badgercrossfit.com with questions.
Upcoming Educational Clinics:
October 7: Core/Flexion Workshop 10:15a
November 4: TriggerPoint Workshop TBD
December 9: Push-up/Pressing Workshop TBD
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Girl power: BCF hosts Little, Big Sisters
Badger CrossFit, in partnership with Big Brothers, Big Sisters, recently invited girls and their "Big Sister" friends to a workout promoting fitness and health. Coach Tina put them through a partner workout, which taught them about CrossFit and general functional fitness and proved women can empower themselves to be strong and get moving.
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Join Badger's Committed Club
The Committed Club is a public showing of your commitment to fitness and health through consistency. To be a part of the committed club, you must RSVP and check in to Zen Planner at BCF 20 times or more in one month. This includes FUNCTION, CrossFit and the Weightlifting Club (not Mobility or Open Gym).
At the end of each month, BCF will list everyone who made it on the Web site along with the number of times attended/checked-in next to their name. BCF will select one athlete at random from this list for a special little prize. All you need to do is be consistent and RSVP. New chances begin October.
See Q3's Committed lists:
July Committed Club
August Committed Club
September Committed Club
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Meet fellow members in Member Mondays
In an effort to promote community, the gym highlights an athlete each week on Facebook and the BCF blog with a friendly Q&A and a few photos and videos of them in action. Miss a Monday or two? Here's a recap:
Ryan Essex
Jody Herbst
Tyler Tress
Kate Kowalske
Steve Reupert
Tiffany Dailey
Erin Tischer
Josh Matson
Barbra Fagan
Brett Schmitz
Lindsey McNeir
Roger Karnath
Mary Pelkofer
Tom Danneman
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Vote Badger CrossFit
Milwaukee is holding two "best of" contests this fall and we need your vote! If you feel Badger CrossFit holds the standard for CrossFit gyms in the area, if it has not only helped in your fitness but improved your life, let the city know! You can vote for Shepherd Express' contest here. When you click the link to confirm your email, follow it to type in the gym name and SUBMIT "Badger CrossFit." Also, if you use a social login you won't need to confirm anything. Saves a step!
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Vote AGAIN Badger CrossFit
You can vote for the Milwaukee A-List contest here. Notice for the past 2 years, we've been #2. Let's make this our year!! Thank you for your continued loyalty, commitment and support for Badger! We couldn't do this without you!
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BCF to support Respect the Rack
Badger will be holding the annual Respect the Rack fundraiser Oct 14, from 10:30-11:30a, to raise money for breast cancer awareness. The WOD entails doing as many front squats as possible in 30 minutes on 8 different-weighted barbells. Registration is $15 and can be done by clicking Badger CrossFit's link here. In addition, donations are accepted at Badger the day of the event. Checks should be made out to Respect the Rack. Email info@badgercrossfit.com if you have any questions.
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Badger to host first rummage, trunk show
Do you have a basement full of unneeded furniture? Closets full of outdated, outgrown clothes? Kitchen cabinets overflowing with unused utensils and cooking ware? Bring it in! BCF is holding its first community rummage and trunk show 10:30-12:30p, Oct 28. In addition, we are also inviting entrepreneurs to sell or showcase your products. Currently committed is doTerra, Joyful Otter Handmade Skincare Products and H.E.R.E.
Participation in the sale is FREE and all unsold items will be donated. Email tina@badgercrossfit.com to reserve your spot.
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Get your Halloween on
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Come to Badger's Saturday classes Oct 28 dressed in your Halloween costume. Enjoy a few laughs, get your sweat on and recover with some libations.
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The holidays are coming!
This holiday season, we are planning community initiatives within Badger and beyond.
November 17: THE Whiskey WOD
This event combines entertaining exercises with whiskey recovery.
November 23: Turkey Trot WOD
Join fellow Badgers at 8 am before stuffing your belly.
November 1-30: Food drive
We will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Milwaukee Hunger Task Force.
November 15-December 5: Adopt-a-Family
We will be adopting a family through Next Door Milwaukee. Ornaments displaying needed items will be displayed on a tree at the gym.
December TBD
And don't forget the annual Christmas party! We are considering a new venue this year. If you have ideas, email info@badgercrossfit.com.
Keep your eyes peeled for details on these community events as the time gets closer.
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Thank you for your patience as we continue to improve your home away from home! This quarter, after doing months of research, we pulled the trigger and purchased the queen mother of fans. When installed, this massive 24-foot fan will not only keep you cool, but circulate and push the heat toward the floor during those icy winter WODs.
We also recently sold a plethora of well-loved barbells to make way for new, branded ones, due in the gym later October.
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We recently added two more barbell racks for personal barbells. There is a new sign above each rack letting you know these are for PERSONAL use only. This is personal property, yet we still see people ignore the sign and use them. They are not owned by the gym. They have been personally paid for by certain members and are expensive pieces of equipment. Be mindful and use only what belongs to you or the gym.
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Healthy Contributions pays you to work out
Contact your human resources department today to see if your health insurance participates in the Healthy Contributions reimbursement program. If so, BCF can set you up in the Healthy Contributions system and start reporting your class attendance each month. If you meet a certain amount, your insurance company will reward you with a little extra money in your pocket. BCF currently works with:
- City of Brookfield
- FCCI
- Healthy Partners
- Humana Vitality
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- UCare
- Volunteers for America
- HealthPartners
For more information, email info@badgercrossfit.com.
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 SugarWOD will boot you out
Because BCF pays per user, if you are idle on SugarWOD for more than a month, you will be removed from the group. Want back in? Email info@badgercrossfit.com for the code.
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BCF updates referral policy
We instituted an enticing referral policy to get your friends in the door! When your referred friend signs up for a term membership, not only do you get $75 off your next month's membership but so do they! Questions? Email us at info@badgercrossfit.com.
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Connect with us on Facebook
Facebook is one of BCF's major ways of communicating to members. To be added to any of the following groups, email info@badgercrossfit.com with your request.
Badger CrossFit Members
Badger CrossFit Nutrition
Badger CrossFit Weightlifting Club (with membership or add-on membership)
Badger Bootcamp (for those in current Bootcamp session)
Badger CrossFit Moms
Badger CrossFit Sport
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