Joe the Turk OTSM

by Tim Piper

MEET ANNOUNCEMENT AND PRESS RELEASE

Joe the Turk” Old Time Strongman Meet

The Macomb Salvation Army will host the 2nd annual “Joe the Turk” Old Time Strongman Meet on April 19th. “Joe the Turk” was Macomb Illinois’ original “strongman” and holds a unique and special place in the history of the Macomb Salvation Army. At the turn of the 20th century Joe the Turk was in Macomb for a short time helping clean up the town of crooked laymen and henchmen. He did so by being unafraid of their tactics and standing steadfast in his belief that good would prevail. While he only spent a short time in Macomb it seemed fitting to name the United States All-round Weightlifting Association (USAWA) sanctioned meet in his honor.

If the weather permits, the meet will be held outside. Being that the meet is slated for April in Illinois this may be a long shot but our outside meets are always fun. We have a fun list of OTSM lifts scheduled as well as an optional record setter slated for the meet. Our local lifters are excited about the meet and we hope to recruit as many as possible to become USAWA members. Since the Salvation Army gym is hosting the 2014 Nationals this should give us a good opportunity to get more of our local gym members involved in the USAWA.

The lifts include:
Cyr Press
Anderson Squat
Hackenschmidt Floor Press
Peoples Deadlift

We know we are quite a trip for many USAWA lifters but all are welcome. If anyone needs help with directions or hotel information feel free to contact me at the phone and address on the entry form.

ENTRY FORM:  Joe the Turk OTSM 2014