The recipient entity's physical address:
           1063 Sheridan Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71104

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           P.O.Box 80165
Shreveport, LA 71148

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          Robert Blount, President
Richelle Blount, Vice President
Dionne Washington, Board Member
Prince Harrison, Board Member

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  9649

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $300,000

What type of request is this?  General Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Robert Blount
P.O.Box 80165
Shreveport, LA 71148

Richelle Blount
P.O.Box 80165
Shreveport, LA 71148

Dionne Washington
P.O.Box 80165
Shreveport, LA 71148

Prince Harrison
P.O.Box 80165
Shreveport, LA 71148

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           The purpose of this executive summary is to provide information regarding the background information, rationale, scope, projected outcomes, and funding needs to support our proposal for a Louisiana Fit for Life Weekend, projected for the Month of May each year.

The NPC/IFBB International Bodybuilding event will be in its 21st year here in Caddo Parish. Economic impact exceeds over 3 million dollars yearly. Atheletes and guest come from all over the world including Japan, Brazil, France, Great Britian, Russia, Croatia, Spain and other states throughout our country. Marketing & Advertising of this event targets over 150 countries.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $75,000
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $150,000
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $0
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $75,000
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $0

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          Not Applicable

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          Recent research studies have shown that a gain
of 10 - 20 pounds resulted in an increased risk of coronary heart disease. Funding will help us to continue hosting the largest Health and Wellness Expo in North Louisiana. The Fit for Life Health and Wellness Expo host over 2,000 students and 2,500 adults exercising, receiving health checkups, donating blood and athletic competition.

Given the magnitude of the health and fitness problem facing Americans today, particularly children, it is imperative that more high-level emphasis be placed on improving the
health and fitness of our citizens. Comprehensive media campaigns and programmatic wellness initiatives designed to draw more attention to this national dilemma are long overdue.

According to a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 1993 report it was noted that regular exercise and fitness activity has been shown to significantly reduce morbidity and mortality rates stemming from chronic diseases.

Millions of Americans suffer from chronic illnesses that can be
prevented or improved through simple regular physical activity. The report also found that fourteen percent of all deaths in the United States were attributed to ineffective or no physical activity patterns and poor diet. Sedentary lifestyles were cited as the cause of another twenty-three percent of deaths in the United States.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          It is well known that obesity greatly exacerbates many chronic conditions such as hypertension and elevated cholesterol. And overweight children also experience more than usual social stigmatization, discrimination, and poor body image. Since overweight children become overweight adults it is crucial that these alarming trends be turned around at an early age.

Since regular physical activity has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer, high blood pressure and other chronic diseases, it must be concluded that, on average,
people who are physically active outlive those who are inactive. Still, despite the known benefits of good diets and physical activity, most adults and children continue to lead sedentary lifestyles and practice unhealthy eating habits. Real and meaningful health, fitness, and wellness strategies, programs, and initiatives are vital and necessary if we are to reverse these sobering statistics. The foregoing makes it crystal clear there is a need to encourage a more active lifestyle among the American people.
The goal of a more active population will prove challenging and will require a commitment on the part of individuals, families, workplaces, and communities.

Our goal is dedicated to improving the health, fitness and wellness of Louisianans, especially the citizens of Shreveport-Bossier cities.

Given the magnitude of the health and fitness problems facing Louisianans today, particularly children, it’s imperative that more high level, consistent emphasis be placed on improving the health and fitness of our citizens.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           One Year

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                 N/A
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                 N/A

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 0%

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  None

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               N/A

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
               N/A

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                None

          What is the nature of the relationship?  None

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                 None

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               None


Contact Information
name:  Robert Blount 
                                       address:  1063 Sheridan Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71104
                                       phone:  318-347-2208
                                       fax: 
                                       e-mail:  bfitforlife@aol.com
                                       relationship to entity:  President