FBP_NEWSBEAT_ A Penton Media Property April.20.2010 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/clubindustry/v/365 ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT (http://www.retentionmanagement.com) ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT 2010 is a critical year... * Stay connected with current members using automated email communication * Convert new sales into long-term members by integrating them more effectively * Proactive and automatic follow up with low and non-users * Market club services, specials, referrals and programs using our state-of-the-art broadcast email templates * Increase leads, follow up with guest traffic and reconnect with former members using our Prospect email program Now is the Time. Contact Us Today. www.RetentionManagement.com ---------------------------------------- NEWS --Stransky Resigns as Life Fitness President SCHILLER PARK, IL -- John E. 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Points earned are easily redeemed online for brand-name merchandise, club embroidered apparel, and in club services. www.fitrewardsclub.com ---------------------------------------- --Steroid Sting Could Affect Iowa Gyms DES MOINES, IA -- An Iowa man was arrested in connection with an alleged steroid manufacturing operation that may affect bodybuilders in some of Iowa's gyms and fitness clubs. To view the full article go to: http://clubindustry.com/forprofits/steroids-iowa-kinkade-20100419/ --Attempt to Take Boy from Club Thwarted CHARLOTTE, NC -- A man attempted to take a 4-year-old boy from a club's child care center while the boy's father worked out in the club. To view the full article go to: http://clubindustry.com/forprofits/charlotte-kidnapping-attempt-20100419/ --YMCAs to be Reimbursed by Insurer CHICAGO -- In a move designed to save health insurance costs to treat diabetic patients, insurer UnitedHealth Group announced a partnership with the YMCA of the USA in which it will reimburse the nonprofit organization for lifestyle coaching at YMCA facilities. To view the full article go to: http://clubindustry.com/nonprofits/YMCA-United-Health-Group-Diabetes-20100414/ --Man Dies at Darke County YMCA VERSAILLES, OH -- A 41-year-old man died after reportedly being struck in the neck by a set of weights he was lifting at the Darke County YMCA in Versailles, OH. To view the full article go to: http://clubindustry.com/nonprofits/Man-Dies-Darke-County-YMCA-20100419/ --Navy Cracks Down on Obesity MILLINGTON, TN -- Sailors who exceed the Navy's body-fat standards can no longer get a waiver and receive a passing score on the semi-annual physical fitness assessment (PFA), the Navy announced. To view the full article go to: http://clubindustry.com/military/Navy-Cracks-Down-on-Obesity-20100415/ --Rec Center Projects Face Funding Woes SPRINGFIELD, MO -- Missouri State University (MSU) broke ground on a $30 million student recreation center on Friday, despite criticism from students that the project is not fiscally responsible during tough economic times. To view the full article go to: http://clubindustry.com/universities/Rec-Center-Projects-Face-Funding-Woes-20100419/ IN BRIEF --April Issue Online Now The April issue of Club Industry magazine features a story about the creation of a facility certification standard. (http://clubindustry.com/forprofits/facility-standard-possible-20100401/) The issue also includes a look at cardio equipment buying, (http://clubindustry.com/forprofits/owners-buying-cardio-equipment-20100401/) a preview of next month's Club Industry East show (http://clubindustry.com/forprofits/industry-east-new-york-20100401/) and a profile of The Atlantic Club's Patricia Laus. (http://clubindustry.com/forprofits/operation-towards-community-20100401/) To view the full article go to: http://clubindustry.com/april10/ --Top 100 Don't be left out of this year's Top 100 clubs list. If you are a club owner, CEO, CFO or general manager, fill out the annual Top 100 clubs entry form online and submit it to see how your club stacks up against other club companies. You could be featured in our Top 100 clubs story in the July issue. The deadline is April 30. To view the full article go to: http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/newsbeat/33/50835168/ --Best of the Best Do you think your club has winning programs? If so, put them up against programs from other clubs by entering the eighth annual Club Industry Best of the Best competition. Winners will be featured in the magazine and will receive their awards at the Club Industry show in October. Entries are due June 7, so download a PDF entry form (http://clubindustry.com/awardsrankings/BestoftheBest2pgEntryForm2010.pdf) today to get started. To view the full article go to: http://blog.clubindustry.com/fitnessbusinessproblog/2010/04/08/its-best-of-the-best-time-again/ --Facility News *Barry Newton sold Newtone Health and Fitness (http://www.newtone.com/), Lafayette, IN, after running the club for the past 22 years. Marc Vaughn has taken over ownership of the club. Newton will remain as a consultant to the business. *A man was sent to the hospital to treat several lacerations to his face after he tried to break up a fight outside JJ's Fun and Recreation fitness club in Huntsville, AL, The Huntsville Times reported. The fight occurred late Sunday night between the man's sister and another man, who allegedly pulled out a cutting tool. No charges have been filed in the case. --Supplier News *Fiserv (http://fiserv.com/sol_club.htm), Brookfield, WI, has been named a preferred vendor of club management software and services by World Gym International (http://www.worldgym.com/), Los Angeles. Fiserv is now the exclusive provider of club management software, EFT and point-of-sale processing services as well as billing and membership management services for all of World Gym's 200 locations. "Fiserv has the most extensive experience in our industry and understands our business and strategic goals," Guy Cammilleri, managing director of World Gym International, said in a statement. *California State University Long Beach (http://www.csulb.edu/) (CSULB) recently selected campus recreation software from ActiveCommunities (http://www.activecommunities.com/) to streamline operations at its new student recreation and wellness center, which is slated to open in the fall. CSULB is the ninth California State University to work with ActiveCommunities. *Jamba Juice (http://www.jambajuice.com/), Emeryville, CA, is celebrating its 20th anniversary by offering special promotions and a new smoothie flavor. Jamba Juice started a buy one, get one free offer for customers to download coupons from its website until April 25. In addition, Jamba Juice launched a new smoothie in the All Fruit platform, the Five Fruit Frenzy smoothie, a blend of blueberries, strawberries, bananas, peaches and mangos. *Appointmentsearch.com (http://appointmentsearch.com) has released its online appointment scheduling software. The program allows operators to schedule appointments anytime, anywhere from their company's website. The application also sends automated appointment confirmation e-mails and reminders via text and e-mail. FROM THE BLOG --Life Fitness Looks for a Leader An immediate departure of an executive always leads to speculation, especially when the company doesn't name a replacement upon announcing the resignation, but we can't speculate here why John Stransky, president of Life Fitness, resigned. To view the full article go to: http://blog.clubindustry.com/fitnessbusinessproblog/2010/04/14/life-fitness-looks-for-leader/ --Thars Gold's in Them Thar Hills! I had a good chat with Joel Tallman of Gold's Gym about the company's recent signing of a master franchise agreement that could become the largest in the company's history. To view the full article go to: http://blog.clubindustry.com/fitnessbusinessproblog/2010/04/12/thars-golds-in-them-thar-hills/ --You Never Know Who Might End Up in Your Shower I happened upon this story from earlier this month, and I just had to share. It seems people use the showers at fitness facilities to clean up after more than just their workouts. 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