Club News

May 8, 2008 - We had another very tasty cookout at Vilas Park! Several members showed up to munch on some turkey burgers and brats, and some cookies. It is the off season. Then several members stayed to go over the future plans of the club and gauge interest in our future leaders. We hope everyone does well on their finals. We will see you all soon. Pictures of the cookout will be up soon.

Mar 1, 2008 - The 2008 Wellness Campaign held at the Serf was a great success. Many reputable organizations were in attendance. The UW Bodybuilding Club was well represented with numerous members helping make the event possible. We were fortunate to have Gus perform his posing routine which consisted of four shows. The event provided the UW Bodybuilding club a great opportunity to meet with people from the community and local business owners. More importantly the event allowed us to show those in attendance just what the UW Bodybuilding Club is all about.

Feb 29, 2008 - Brian and I went to the Arnold Classic to experience all that is bodybuilding and fitness. We drove to Columbus, OH for the weekend to meet several pro bodybuilders and strongmen as well as other icons in the fitness industry such as Jamie Eason and Bob Chicherillo. We have several pictures we will be posting here. We were able to go to the pre-judging of the A.C. which was incredible! We also saw the world record dead lift broken at 1,100lbs! Wow!

Dec 7, 2007 - On Nov 15th we had a huge showing of over 10 members at the Prime Quarter GTG! Coming up this Saturday the 8th we will be meeting at the Serf at 12PM for a lift day. Wear your shirts if you have them and come get your lift on to promote the club meet some members.

Oct 16, 2007 - Many of our members came to support our own Drew Agosto this Saturday in his second show. He won the INBF Midwest Bodybuilding Heavyweight Championship title! We also saw former president and co-founder Jon Bake make is bodybuilding debut taking 3rd in the middleweight division! As an added surprise we had another member, Garrett Eggers compete for the first time! Congrats to all our competing members! When this club started there were no competitive members. Now we have 6+ members who have competed and more to come! If you're thinking about it, now is the time. There is a lot of available knowledge and experience in the club. In other news, come join the club for our 4th Prime Quarter Steakhouse GTG Thursday November 15, at 7pm. RSVP to Brian if you'd like to go. Mmmm steak!

Oct 1, 2007 - We just had a bbq Sept. 14th and it was tough because I couldn't eat the chips but the members were kind and turned away as they enjoyed! Oct 5th we'll be having another GTG! Movie night! We will watch some sweet training videos of some of our favorite pros and have some goodies. Then on Oct 13th the club will be heading out to Monona Grove High School to watch the 2007 Midwest Bodybuidling & Figure Championships. Hope everyone can make it!

Cookout! GTG 3 Pics (09/14/07)

May 16, 2007 - In the last couple weeks we have had a couple of gtg's. We first went to prime quarter for a third time where the steaks were as delicious as always. Then the sunday after we had a lifting day where several of our members went and worked out together at the serf while sporting our t-shirts to help get our name out. It seems the crowd took us well. We have some new members to check out as well as some photos from the last two local competitions. Enjoy!

Prime Quarter Steakhouse GTG 3 Pics (05/04/07)

April 20, 2007 - We had another great cookout at Vilas Park on the 20th! The weather was excellent and the burgers and brats were all cooked to perfection on Jason Geren's Grill. Schiek straps and shirts were given out as well as free protein supplements to those who attended. Also, plans were made for getting new sponsors for the '08 academic year!

Cookout! GTG 2 Pics (04/20/07)

Brian @ The Arnold Classic 2007 Pics (03/02/07)

Prime Quarter Steakhouse GTG 2 Pics (11/17/06)

October 24, 2006 - This last Saturday many of our crew attended the 2006 Midwest Bodybuilding and Figure Championships at Monona Grove High. Everyone who went got to see a great show including myself participating in my first show. Go to the 'News' page to see some pics from the show and visit Ford's Gym website for contest results.

October 12, 2006 - Today is the first day for a new president! Brian Graf will be taking over the club! I, Drew, will remain webmaster for the time being so we don't over load him too soon. So give him a hand shake when you see him. Congrats Brian!

Cookout! GTG Pics (09/15/06)

August 07, 2006 - The summer is slowly rolling down and we are almost in the midst of another wonderful semester of learning...ha ha, just kidding. The club will be fresh after a nice summer break and we'll be ready to go...do something. We are not yet sure of President Jon's situation, if he'll be here or not. It depends on the job market. If he leaves I'll have to act as the man and start to find new hopefulls for taking the club from here. We have a few new members this summer so check them out. We still have some members w/o pics or descriptions, so get on it! See you soon.

May 16, 2006 - This last Saturday Rob and I attended the 2006 NPC Wisconsin State Bodybuilding, Figure and Fitness Championships.  It was pretty awesome and quite a bit different than the natural show on the 22nd of April.  Everyone was much bigger, which is to be expected at an open show.  We got to cheer on our friend Chris who works at the GNC at West Towne.  We put some pics up in the 'news' section so check it out.

April 24, 2006 - This last Saturday a few of us made it out to Monona Grove High School to watch the 2006 Wisconsin Bodybuilding and Figure Championships.  The pre-judging was long but very useful for future competitors.  The finals show was a blast with heavy rock music and creative routines.  There were many pose down battles that were fun to watch.  Pictures of the night will be posted very soon. 

Movie Night GTG Pics (03/01/06)

March 02, 2006 - Last night we had a Movie night gtg that was supposed to be at Humanities but ended up at Engineering Hall because of a lack of AV access.  We thank everyone who was patient with us figuring out what to do.  It's a learning experience for all of us.  Anyway, we had some snacks, including beef sticks provided by Tanner, and watched "Pumping Iron".  I think many were surprised at the confidence level of Arnold in the seventies.  He was the best and he certainly knew it.  If we do not have another gtg before mid April everyone should think about going to the April 22 bodybuilding competition in Monona Grove.  Many of us we be there so we may just organize a joint adventure.  Keep your eyes open and keep liftin'!

January 30, 2006 - Last Thursday we had a total of 10 members show up to the great Prime Quarter, six of which attempted and conquered the 40oz beef eater.  We have picture from the night being developed, even with our shiny new medals.  It was a blast and I think it something we'd like to do again.  However, next on our list is a movie night gtg.  The location would depend on how many people plan on going.  Keep and eye out for details!  Get busy!

Prime Quarter Steakhouse GTG Pics (01/26/06)

January 25, 2006 - Prime Quarter Steak Eat Off Tomorrow!  7PM Thurs 26th!  Contact us if you need a ride! I know I can't wait to take down that 48oz steak, salad, Texas toast and potato!  Of course you do not have to eat the big boy, there are many other choices as well.  So far we have over ten people ready to go, maybe more will show.  Possibly a guest appearance by Eric from the Nat!  See you there!

December 15, 2005 - Last night at 6:00PM we had a grand gtg with a good 3/4 of our total group.  We met at the Rathskeller and handed out t-shirts to those willing to sport them.  We also noticed we will need to order a few more.  We are out of mediums and we need some smalls as well.  As soon as Jon or I have enough funds we can order another batch, or if someone else is willing we can do it sooner.  I believe it was around $260 for the batch, all of which you would get back.  The group was talkative and we threw around some good ideas.  A lot of us met for the first time.  We'd like to wish everyone happy holidays and we will see you next semester, probably at a steakhouse, so be prepared!  p.s.  get on the forum!  We need some people to talk to!

December 08, 2005 - Soon we will have the shirts, but I wanted to say that things have been moving along well.  Some folks have sent me daily tips for the page, we have a couple more links on the links page, and we have a total of nineteen members!  Good job everyone!  Please let me Jon or I know of any ideas you have for the site or the club!

November 29, 2005 - The T-shirts have been ordered and should be in around Dec 10th.  We went with regular black shirts with the one arm logo on the front and a small two arm on the back.  It's a good start.  They should look pretty awesome.  After the shirts come in we are planning on having a gtg to hand them out and watch some bodybuilding videos.  Keep checking your e-mails for the info.  And if we don't have your e-mail...WHY NOT?

"In Action Shots" of Some of Our Members

Rob's 350!

November 12, 2005 - The forum is now up and running.  You have to register to post.  Feel free to suggest other topic headings or any other ideas.  The join page is still in progress as is the schedule database.  But it's all getting done.  Jon and I will be heading out to Top Promotions next week to get shirt prices to compare to the ones Brian sent us.

November 04, 2005 - Success!  Our first meeting went great as six of our eight members showed up.  Within the hour we discussed club policy, website issues, t-shirt possibilities, sponsor possibilities, events etc.  Most of the guys have something they are getting done for us so the production is flowing.  We will keep you updated as things get done and decisions are made.  Look out for a possible Prime Quarter gtg ("get together").  We will have to call ahead so they have plenty of "Beefeaters" (48oz steak) ready for us!

October 31, 2005 - Some of the flyers are up, some are not, it is an ongoing battle. However, we will be having a meeting this week! Wednesday, Novemeber 2nd at 7 PM in the Rathskeller of Memorial Union We will be discussing where we want to take this club and how we want to do it. Since there is only a handful of members right now we would like everyone to show, so the time is flexible for the meeting. Just let us know if it needs to be adjusted. See you there!

October 25, 2005 - Jucifer is bringing the craziness to the heads at the facilities since they haven't put up our flyers yet.  He's going to have to give them some tickets to a certain show.  However, we are nearing our first goal and now have 6 members.  I know of a few people that are game but just need to send some info.  If you guys have friends interested, just tell 'em to drop a line. 

October 17, 2005 - Today Jucifer will be working on posting flyers around the various facilities around campus.  I'm sure you'll see them.  We are going to wait until we get close to 10 members before we plan a gtg assuming not everyone will be able to make it.  We will keep you updated.

October 09, 2005 - We now have a new and permanent home on the RSO server.  uwbodybuilding.rso.wisc.edu  We will now start building a member base so we can plan our first gtg.  Keep liftin'!

September 07, 2005 - The site is born.