Contest Review:
2012 United We Stand Benefit Meet
The Dungeon * Port Charlotte, Florida
Praise God!
The 2012 United We Stand Benefit Meet at The Dungeon in Port Charlotte, Florida proved to be a great day of lifting and
fellowship! Thanks to Chris Burkett, owner of The Dungeon, and the gym members that both competed and supported
the contest; we are really looking forward “The Dungeon Power Day” on May 19!
Loma Amore certainly held her own as the meet’s only female contestant, going nine for nine and shattering the record
books in the 55-59, 165s on lifts of 265, 160, and 335. Coached by Bob Gaynor, Loma was poised on the platform and
displayed outstanding technique in her R.A.W. United debut.
Masters Champion Bill Remley of Inverness, Florida brought four generations of family members to compete at the event!
James Smith (12-13, 132s), Will Remley (10-11, 148s), Colton Remley (14-15, 198s), James Remley (45-49, 198s), and
Bill (80-84, 181s) all shared the platform. R.A.W. United has always prided itself on being a “family-friendly” federation,
and it was awesome to watch Bill and his family competing together!
Three members of Wounded Warrior Project’s TRACK Program competed for the first time. Chris Maiten (Operation Iraqi
Freedom), Greg Edwards (Operation Iraqi Freedom), and Jerome Krammes (Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation
Iraqi Freedom) asked me to thank everyone for their support at the meet, and the federation’s support of the injured
servicemen and women at Wounded Warrior Project. Additionally, Operation Enduring Freedom veteran Mark Stanhope
(45-49, 275s) also competed. Mark has continued to get stronger at each meet since his return home from combat
operations, registering a 900 pound total in the IRONMAN, No Belt category. All four lifters plan to compete at the Beau
Moore Classic on March 10 at Jackson Springs Recreation Center in Tampa, Florida.
Sam Campese and Will Vilella represented The Dungeon, erasing any doubt that Chris Burkett’s gym is a true “lifting
facility.” Both Sam and Will shattered the record books in their respective weight classes and age groups, and have very
bright futures in the sport if they choose to continue competing!
Outstanding performances were also registered by Danny Aguirre (40-44, 181s), Eric Koenreich (25-29, 198s), Chad
Sprindis (18-19, 220s), Kyle Mishler (20-24, 220s), and Pat Wilson (20-24, 275s). Danny went nine for nine, breaking the
squat, deadlift, and total records, on lifts of 475, 315, and 580. After missing his first squat on a technical error, Eric came
back and nailed all his remaining lifts, to finish with a solid 1300 pound total. Chad Sprindis, one of the strongest teenage
lifters on our rolls, nailed lifts of 425, 350, and 585 with more “gas in the tank” for his 1360 total, while Kyle Mishler, who is
still recovering from a serious injury, had an incredible day posting a 400 pound bench and 610 pound deadlift in the
push/pull. Finally, Pat Wilson of Fort Myers, Florida owned the platform, hitting HUGE lifts of 600, 480, and 680 for a
1760 total in the junior, 275s. All in all, an awesome day of lifting!
Special thanks to Sir Charles Venturella for the AWESOME awards; Brigid and the folks at Sandpiper Sportswear for the
AWESOME R.A.W. UNITED shirts; and Chris Burkett and the members of The Dungeon for coming out in support of our
injured servicemen and women, and all our lifters. Thanks!
More special thanks to Chris Burkett, owner of The Dungeon, for hosting the meet and snapping some incredible shots of
the lifting; Bob Gaynor, Shawn “Bud” Lyte of BMF Sorts, Tom O’Donnell, and Carmen Aguirre for judging; Tom O’Donnell,
Jordan Wong, and David Fowler for spotting/loading; and Rolando Manso and Lance Betts for helping out all the lifters.
Thank you so very much!
And the most important thanks to the brave men and women serving in harm’s way so that we can enjoy a day of lifting
and fellowship, and to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for another opportunity to honor Him on the platform. Be strong in
the Lord and the power of His might!
God Bless, Spero
Women’s Full Power:
165
55-59 Loma Amore (RAW)
265
160
335
760
Men’s Full Power:
165
18-19 Will Vilella (IB)
385
310
4th 315
460
1155
181
40-44
20-24
30-34
Danny Aguirre (RAW)
Ryan Langley (IB)
Greg Edwards (INB)
475
345
245
315
245
275
580
465
325
1370
1055
845
198
25-29
20-24
Eric Koenreich (RAW)
Sam Campese (INB)
465
390
275
225
560
460
1300
1075
220
18-19
Chad Sprindis (IB)
425
350
585
1360
275
20-24
45-49
Pat Wilson (RAW)
Mark Stanhope (INB)
600
305
480
260
680
335
1760
900
308
20-24
Zack Auldridge (RAW)
285
235
315
835
Men’s Push/Pull:
132
12-13 James Smith (IB)
-
115
220
335
148
10-11
Will Remley (IB)
-
75
185
260
25-29
Chris Maiten (IB)
-
135
175
310
181
80-84
Bill Remley (IB)
-
190
4th 200
300
490
198
14-15
Colton Remley ((B)
-
175
600
25-29
Jerome Krammes (IB)
-
205
425
4th 435
325
20-24
Kyle Mishler (RAW)
-
400
610
1010
-
372
500
-
-
220
Men’s Single Lift:
198
40-44 George Poole (RAW)
45-49 James Remley (IB)
530