Earlier this week I received this email -
John,
Greetings from Korea... I would just like to let you know my current situation. At this time, I am not able to continue my membership with ICI/PRO due to financial reasons. As you may not remember, I am in the US Army over here in Korea and someone in the States (most likely Washington) decided that we were getting paid too much and cut the BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) and COLA (Cost of Living Allowance)... so, I lost over $500 this month, and have to pay for more out of pocket expenses. I would like to know if it is possible for you to keep me as a member and I pay at a later date? I will keep you informed of when and I will put some aside to make the payment. If this is not possible, please let me know.Respectfully,
Tim [redacted]
SFC, US Army Korea
Yes Tim, I do remember you and how last year you requested that we host a conference in Taegu, Korea - Boston was a little too far for you to travel.
I don't know about you, but I feel very blessed by those who serve as Active Duty Military. It also brings me a lot of joy to know we have ICI/PRO members serving in Korea and the Middle East who are using our resources to keep their base personnel fit and ready for duty.
I'm also glad that I could help former Spinning MI Debbie Miller promote Sweat for a Vet - where 51 clubs, with hundreds of riders, will participate next Saturday 11/12 to raise money to help wounded warriors become fitness instructors.
I also feel very blessed by the support of the ICI/PRO community and felt compelled to do my part and give something back...
So I responded to Tim explaining that I had him covered and his subscription would continue. Not wanting to limit this to just Tim, I decided that new and renewing ICI/PRO members on active duty (any country) will qualify for a 6 month Gratis level membership = FREE 🙂
Please forward this information on to anyone you feel would qualify. If you are aware of any Military Fitness Instructor social media groups or email lists, I would appreciate you posting this information.
Please contact us for more information.
Originally posted 2011-11-05 07:28:52.
John is a member on the AFS (Association of Fitness Studios) Advisory Council.
Holding certifications from; Schwinn, Heart Zones, Team ICG and Life Time Fitness, John's held regularly scheduled cycling classes between 1998 and 2015 when he moved to Florida.
When the weather permits, you'll find him riding and leading outdoor groups by himself or with his Tandem partner (wife) Amy.
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thank you john for making this possible for our military personnel.
Thanks for your generosity. I am currently in Afghanistan with the Army. I am aspiring to be a cycling instructor, haven’t gotten there, yet.
Your thoughtfulness and generosity is much appreciated by me and my fellow service members. Keep up the good work!!
John,
Thanks to you, and the rest of ICI/Pro for being so suppportive of our military community. I know how much ICI/Pro has helped me, especially when I first started teaching while deployed. You made me a better instructor, and my students were given a better experience because of it. I now instruct here in Aviano, Italy 3 times a week, and still love it! Thanks, you’ve always been so supportive of all of the military.
Harold Ackett
I am very thankful for John and the rest of ICI/Pro for giving me the opportunity to continue my membership. Also, for giving the chance to my military brothers and sisters serving all over the world to experience the wealth of knowledge in this site. I have been indoor cycling since I was in Kuwait in 2008, although I have experienced several times before that. It is a great thing.
It really makes me proud to serve when people like John and ICI/Pro for making something like this possible. I always want to improve myself and give others the experience of a great class. I can do that with this site. Thanks!!