“I’ve come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that is as unique as a fingerprint - and that the best way to succeed is to discover what you love and then figure a way to offer it to others in the form of service, working hard and also allowing the energy of the All-Mighty to lead you.”

Announcing the IFPA Fitness Director of the Year for 2004

All of the recipients of IFPA honors have succeeded in using their love for fitness and offering exemplary service to others. The IFPA Fitness Director of the Year Award for 2004 goes to an outstanding fitness professional, Jared Meacham. Jared is Fitness Director for Franco’s Athletic Club in Louisiana. Franco’s Athletic Club is one of the world’s premier fitness facilities, located on a 10 acre campus and servicing over 15,000 members. As Fitness Director, Jared has increased personal training revenues by over 300% in the past two years alone. His innovative and unique approach to team-building have drawn world-class fitness professionals from all around the USA to seek employment under Jared’s tutelage. Jared has a B.S. in Human Nutrition, Food and Exercise and his Masters in Health Promotion. Jared is an IFPA Certified Fitness Professional and holds numerous certifications in various areas.

Jared was an extremely popular presenter at last year's IFPA Fitness By-the-Bay Conference and is returning this year with new and improved presentations guaranteed to educate and entertain. Jared, as always, is anxious to share his secrets with all the members of the IFPA team.

Jared invites you to visit the IFPA Fitness By The Bay 2005 website for additional details on Jared, his topics, and everything you need to know to join all of your fellow fitness professionals for the IFPA reunion.

Sincerely,

Jim Bell, PhDc

President, IFPA