Jerry Miller

You’ll probably never meet a nicer guy at Boze’s than Jerry Miller. Jerry is a Boze’s regular, who, like clock-work, hits the gym after his teaching day at Mackenzie School is over. Jerry teaches woodworking - and I view him as a bit of an anomaly - he still has all his fingers! (How many carpenters or shop teachers do you know who have all ten fingers intact?) Jerry has been a Boze’s member since 1993 - and even though he can’t remember his membership number, credits his current state of personal well-being to a regular combination of weight training and cardio workouts. Jerry seems to “own” the elliptical trainer - the one with the book rest - where he can be found reading the latest edition of Sports Illustrated - back page first. (Any SI junkie knows you have to read Rick Reilly’s column before looking at anything else.) Jerry is a die-hard Minnesota Vikings fan, and has been a bit down in the dumps about this year’s team. He won’t fret though, as his passion for action fiction books fills his time now that the Vike’s are out of the playoff hunt. Jerry doesn’t say it out loud much , but thinks the Bears look awfully good this year. Jerry credits strength training and stretching with helping him recover from a recent shoulder injury - one that was serious enough to require surgery - and says he has never felt better physically. Next time you’re in the gym and see Jerry get him to show you his fingers and ask him to tell you a story. You won’t be disappointed by either the fingers or the stories – but don’t linger on the elliptical trainer if Jerry’s turn is up next. Jerry Miller is a deserving Boze’s member of the month.

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Perry Lamb

If you don’t know Perry Lamb, you’re in for a treat when you meet him. Perry casts a large shadow, and “throws around some pretty heavy iron”, but he enjoys carrying on a conversation almost as much as working out at Boze’s. Perry has been a Boze’s member for over five years, and is a regular who is around both during mornings and evenings. You know when Perry has a day off, because he’s in the Gym in the morning. His hair is usually a bit of a mess then, but he’s true and dedicated to his workouts. Work days usually mean Perry visits Boze’s in the evening, but an interesting change in Perry’s life has altered his workout schedule more than his job. Perry recently tied the knot. Boze did a fair bit of kidding regarding who would “wear the pants” in the new family, but Perry showed his mettle by bringing his new bride Shawna to Boze’s to work out with him. Shawna has also become a member and seems to be enjoying Boze’s as much as Perry does. Perry routinely records his workouts in an exercise diary - and is known to read extensively when doing treadmill work. Perry is never without a comment or a quip, so introduce yourself if you don’t know him and you’ll soon be swapping stories. Perry Lamb, Boze’s member of the month for February, 2002.

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Shirley and Richard Thompson

Shirley and Richard Thompson believe in physical activity. They have been members of Boze’s since the early days on Main Street and realize the values and benefits associated with staying in good physical condition. “I was a stroller mom” states Shirley. “I love to walk and would put the kids in the stroller and head out. Now I prefer walking indoors, especially when the weather is really cold or hot”. Shirley is concerned about the onset of osteoporosis and has incorporated weight bearing exercises into her regular exercise routine. “I used to do a lot of aqua-cize classes but find I get more benefits from working against gravity”. Shirley has incorporated strength training into her program that also includes plenty of walking. Richard believes exercise has helped him rehabilitate a back problem. Richard used to play a lot of sports - but the pounding associated with basketball and badminton combined with a job that forced him to do a lot of sitting and driving combined to place quite a strain on his back. He felt he needed to strengthen and stretch, and found Boze’s to provide the right mix of rehabilitation options. Richard now enjoys playing a lot of golf during the summer, and hasn’t complained of any back trouble for over a year. Shirley and Richard enjoy the social aspects of Boze’s and have attended a number of specialty courses over the years. They both believe exercise plays a preventative role in maintenance of good health. Shirley sums up the value Boze’s provides by stating “I never get up in the morning and don’t feel like working out!”

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Bruce McPhee

Bruce McPhee is an original, a throwback, a Boze’s “first-timer”. Bruce was one of the first people in Dauphin to recognize the value of a Boze’s membership, as he purchased his initial membership on September 6, 1985, Boze’s second day of operation. Other than a couple of years off to get married and build a house Bruce has been a steady Boze’s member. Bruce joined Boze’s as a 22 year old hunk and immediately starting “throwing” the heavy weights around. Although Bruce never indicated an aspiration for bodybuilding he has predominately been a weights only guy. However, from time to time he can be found on the cardio equipment burning up the calories. Bruce works out regularly, and is known to keep his beeper or cell phone close at hand when he’s on call. Bruce is also an avid outdoorsman, and in addition to being regular with his workouts Bruce regularly plays outdoors with his toys - “big boy toys” like snowmobiles, trucks, boats, etc.... He changes his toy collection as often as some of us change our socks, so if you have an interest in big boy toys or the outdoors Bruce is the guy to talk to. Bruce has seen a lot of people come and go through Boze’s over the years, and has shared many a laugh and story with them. Why not share a story with Bruce -- Next time you see him in the gym ask him to bring you up to date on the newest toy in his garage. He’ll happily oblige you.

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Adeline Baker

Adeline Baker should be called our “Reluctant” Member of the Month. When first approached about being a member of the month Adeline gracefully declined, stating there were other more deserving members. When asked again a few months later, she declined -- again. And then again. Each time Adeline declined she suggested someone else was more deserving. Nothing could be further from the truth. Adeline has been a Boze’s regular for many years, and during the past year or so has been “like clockwork” with her workouts. Adeline has gradually increased the intensity and duration of her workouts and is close to being in the best shape of her life. In addition to working out with cardio equipment Adeline is a regular in the weight room and a familiar face in aerobics classes. She is particularly fond of the higher intensity classes like Tai Boze. Adeline has three kids (all grown up), although you couldn’t tell by looking at her. She credits regular exercise with keeping her in top shape and the proper frame of mind. Adeline Baker, our Reluctant Member of the Month for May.

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Terry Yates, Doug Deans

They’ve become known as Boze’s aerobic “book-ends”. Terry Yates and Doug Deans are die-hard aerobics fan(atic)s who have staked out their favourite spots in Noon classes. Doug and Terry have been coming to Boze’s for longer than either is willing to admit, and during that time have seen many aerobics members come and go. Class formats, styles and instructors have come and gone, but Terry and Doug have endured, When they are in class, and that’s more often than not, Doug positions himself to the left side of class, and Terry is routinely on the right. This positioning doesn’t necessarily reflect their political perspective, but does preclude the rest of the group to find space somewhere in between. Doug and Terry are often helping out with class set-up by positioning steps for tardy members during Wednesday step classes. Terry and Doug are usually good for a joke, story or anecdote and can often be found rushing out, still sweating of course, for a quick lunch. It’s a routine that has been around almost as long as Boze’s, and Doug and Terry have become a fixture of the noon hour class. Doug Deans and Terry Yates, Boze’s Bodyshop Members of the Month for June, 2002.

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Jim Nakonechny

Jim Nakonechny has been a Boze’s regular since our early days on Main Street. Jim usually gets to Boze’s immediately after his work day is complete, and has usually been accompanied for the past few years by his son and workout partner James. In the early years, Jim was the one who set the pace and determined the tone of their workouts. However, during the last year or so, as James has grown, he’s begun to push his Dad. Jim, never one to back down from a challenge, has struggled at times to keep pace, according to an anonymous Boze’s source. In addition, the source has indicated Jim is “looking forward to slowing down a bit” after James heads off to university this fall. Regardless of the truth (or lack of) from our “source”, Jim is a model of weight training consistency. He’s in the weight room at least four times per week, and can always be counted on for a funny story or joke. Jim always starts his workout with a warm-up, and although he avoids the aerobics room like the plague he works on his cardio conditioning almost as hard as his weight training. Jim has had a few injuries over the years, some probably due to his passion for heavy weights. However, he adheres to proper lifting techniques and has added a bit of stretching to his program in recent years. Jim’s a stickler for order, and helps keep the weight room in good order when he’s working out. From time to time he even reminds others to “put their weights away”. As well as keeping the gym and his body in good shape, Jim keeps his personal appearance in good shape as well. He rarely has a hair out of place, even after a gruelling workout. One final reminder about July’s member of the month - he has a fondness for proper attire, particularly leather jackets. If your jacket is extra-large you better keep your eyes on it. Jim has been known to walk out of Boze’s after a workout with the wrong jacket on - only to return when the keys in the pocket don’t fit his vehicle.

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Charles “Chuck” Hill

Charles Hill might best be described as our “Early Member”, as he’s usually the first one here every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning. More often than not Charles beats us here and is sitting in his car patiently waiting for Boze’s doors to open. Charles has been a member for a number of years, and has either passed along or picked up his workout ethic from his son Tony, a Winnipeg Firefighter and recent Dauphin Strongman Competitor. Likewise Charles has a daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter who work out at Boze’s. Charles has a systematic routine when he works out, which combines cardiovascular and resistance training. He starts his workout with a brisk walk (always on Treadmill #1) and continues into the weight room for an overall body workout. Charles uses machines and free weights, and usually has a pretty good sweat going before he’s ready to leave. Charles is usually a pretty quiet fellow, but will bend your ear about his golf game. (I don’t know if it’s true, but a reliable source has told Boze’s that since Charles has been working out he’s hitting the ball 10 yards further - into the bush). Regardless of the validity of our source, Charles enjoys golf with the same type of zeal as his workouts. Charles “Chuck” Hill, a great physical activity role model and Boze’s member of the month for August.

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Jackie Goran

Jackie Goran has been a Boze’s member for only two years, but her commitment to working out was the characteristic we recognized when deciding to make her our September, 2002 Member of the Month. Jackie is serious about her workouts, and has become very confident in knowing what she wants to accomplish in the gym. That wasn’t always the case for Jackie, as we recently found out. Jackie has indicated that she originally was reluctant to join Boze’s. “I wasn’t sure I’d feel comfortable working out around men. I wasn’t sure about what I should do, and this made me feel uneasy. In the beginning I participated in more group classes than working out in the weight room”. After some time she began to feel better about herself in the weight room, but really noticed a change after having a meeting with Boze to discuss and update her program. “I found out a number of different ways to do certain exercises. I modified my program and have seen positive results.” Jackie’s meeting with Boze opened her eyes to different techniques with the equipment, and allowed her to modify her workout to better suit her goals, and her time limits. Jackie usually works out on her lunch break, and often times will return after work to finish cardio or attend a class. Getting exercise technique information and the resultant change in her program has made her more confident in the gym. Jackie stated her increased confident in the weight means she doesn’t really notice who else might be working out. “I’m usually on a pretty tight schedule, so I have little time for anything more than doing my exercises and getting back to work.” Jackie still participates in group classes, and particularly enjoys up-tempo classes like Tai Boze. Jackie Goran, September 2002 Member of the Month.

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Bernice Boyechko

Bernice has been a Boze’s member since day one ... That’s correct, Bernice filled out her first set of membership papers on September 5, 1985. However, at that time her last name wasn’t Boyechko (she was still single) and she was 18 years younger (We’ll let you do the math.) Bernice tricked us a bit, because over the years she took the odd short break from working out. Those breaks resulted in her receiving a couple of different membership numbers upon renewal. It was only through some diligent detective work that we found her original membership forms and determined she was a deserving member of the month. Bernice participates in many of our classes, and over the years has probably attended as many group classes as anyone at Boze’s. But Bernice doesn’t just limit herself to group classes – she has done her fair share of working out in the weight room, and currently spends a considerable amount of time on our cardio equipment. Bernice leads a very active lifestyle, and is involved in numerous “outside” interests beyond her work and family life. She is constantly on the go, but has made time to include workouts and exercise in her routine. That’s probably why she barely looks any different than she did on September 5, 1995 when she first walked through our doors.

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Karla Frykas

Karla has been a Boze’s member since 1991. During that time she has developed a number of training routines that combine cardiovascular and weight training components. Throughout that time, however one thing has been constant – her devotion to physical activity. Karla is known to Boze’s staff as a quiet, unassuming member who rarely says more than a pleasant hello as she enters the facility. In more instances than not, Karla comes in with a magazine (or two) she wishes to read while she does her cardio. She’ll often times purchase a water and then get on one of the pieces of cardio equipment and go hard. On her weight training days she’ll then hit the machines – and most times, we won’t even know she’s here. Although she is usually efficient and quiet with her workouts, the intensity she puts into her workouts is anything but easy. Karla pushes herself to stay in top shape, and has made exercise an important part of her life. Karla has participated in many of the special contests Boze’s has offered over the years, and was fortunate enough to win a one-year membership a couple of years ago during one of our major promotions. Karla has become a Boze’s regular, and is deserving of Member of the Month status.

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Harold Aitken

Harold is quite a guy. He’s been a member at Boze’s for only a couple of years, but during that time has endeared himself to staff and other members in a variety of ways. For instance, Harold is a notorious candy fiend. The candy jar is the first place he goes when he gets to Boze’s, and you can be assured it’s the last place he stops before leaving. However, a couple of months ago when the jar was nearly empty Harold took it upon himself to bring a big bag of candy in and fill it up. Harold is currently participating in a special workout program that Boze helped him design. It’s a comprehensive plan that includes regular doses of cardio and weight training. Harold keeps hitting the gym with conviction, and has noticed improvements over the past couple of months. Although Harold’s knees aren’t quite what they used to be, he’s still pounding away on the climber, elliptical and treadmill - soothing his knees with candy. Harold is a great guy to have around the gym, as you can tell from the smiles on peoples’ faces when he’s around. He’s brought in his sons to train with him, and although they don’t seem to eat as much candy as Harold, they too are serious about working out. Harold Aitken is a deserving Member-of-the-Month.

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