The West Palm Beach Pro/Am on October 13th was a GREAT event that was a ton of fun for everyone involved!  The audience was full of competitors and fans from all around Florida that came to support our sport!  John Organ, the promoter, did a great job in getting the word out about the event and all of the seats were filled.

This show was very special for me.  I am the NPC Chairperson for figure and fitness in the State of Florida.  So, throughout the year, I attend shows almost every weekend and help out the girls backstage.  Every day I have countless e-mails in my inbox from girls asking questions about everything from shoes to tanning to posing and everything in between!  I do my best to assist the girls in our state and help them be the best competitors that they can be.  I also encourage each and every one of them to ENJOY competing and have fun at the shows!

When I walked out on stage for the first time in prejudging I got a lump in my throat because I walked out to loud cheers and support from the audience.  I looked out and saw countless girls who I had worked with backstage over the season cheering for me and offering their support. I couldn’t have asked for anything more!

Me on stage at the 2007 Europa Pro!

All of the competitors, both Pro and Amateur had a ton of fun backstage.  We all talked, laughed and truly enjoyed the experience.  All the girls got along great and were extremely supportive of each other.  Everyone was in GREAT shape and put on an awesome show!

Congratulations to Julie Palmer for her fitness win!  She is truly a first class competitor that never hesitates to take a moment out of her backstage prep to help another competitor.  She deserved this win 110% and is an inspiration to us all!

The West Palm Beach Pro was an incredible way to finish off my 2007 season!  Now it’s time to get ready for 2008!

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Shannon Dey
www.shannondey.net
Boom Fitness Clubs
IFBB Pro Fitness Athlete
Florida NPC Figure/Fitness Chairperson