CANADIAN PHYSIQUE ALLIANCE DECEMBER ISSUE | Page 4

I want to explain how this came to I need everyone to know it is the
fruition. A decision of this kind just respect that Jim Manion had for Ben
does not happen overnight and only Weider that motivated him to
one person would have the foresight approved and support this historic
and ability to approve this; President contest.  This event will one day grow
of the IFBB Pro League and NPC, Jim beyond our dreams. Jim also had the
Manion. foresight to ensure the contest was
Jim had so much respect for Ben co-produced by Gary Udit, promoter
Weider that although quite content of the North Americans and myself
and successful as President of the representing the CPA.  This type of
National Physique Committee (NPC), partnership will ensure continued
when asked by Ben Weider to take success for the natural movement in
over the presidency of the IFBB Pro Canada, the US and around the world.
League he did so without hesitation. Both Gary and I are honoured that we
This is only happening today due to will play a role in this historic event.
the positive change in the politics of Yes, for all those natural IFBB Pros,
the sport when Jim Manion there will be drug testing at the Ben
disassociated the NPC and the IFBB Weider Natural Pro.  Yes, there will
Pro League from the IFBB also be drug testing at the Ben Weider
International. Jim Manion was there Natural Pro Qualifier.  Yes, it will be
and so was our Ontario representative open worldwide and yes there will be
and loyal IFBB Pro league supporter, 13 IFBB Pro Cards handed out.
the late Winston Roberts. I hope all your Christmas wishes come
true.  This certainly was the one for
me.
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