Introduction to F3

F3 — our three Fs stand for Fitness, Fellowship and Faith — traces its roots to a free, participant-led boot camp workout held on Saturday mornings at a Charlotte, N.C., park since 2006. The co-founders of F3 are David Redding, “Dredd,” and Tim Whitmire, “OBT,” who launched their first Saturday workout on 1/1/11 on the campus of A.G. Middle School in Charlotte.

Our mission is to plant, grow and serve small workout groups for men for the invigoration of male community leadership.

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About F3 the Fe

In 2019, F3 launched in Kansas City. Since that time, the metropolitan area has boomed, spawning over 50 AOs (areas of operation) and 7 regions across KC. In October of 2024, F3 the Fe was formed to serve the men and community of Olathe, Kansas.

What the heck does ‘the Fe’ mean, anyway?

Santa Fe is the main drag that runs through our great community. Back in the day, people were known to “cruise the Fe” along the road. Further, “Fe” is the given symbol in the Periodic table of elements for iron. We all know that “iron sharpens iron” and as we spur into our region it will be the job of ALL PAX to keep this mentality.

The Fe Shared Leadership Group (SLT)

Nantan (Pusher): the Q of the Region. It’s his problem and he is the cheerleader for all Fe activities.

Weasel Shaker (DND): The man which “shakes the weasels” and makes sure they are all doing what they are supposed to do.

1st F Q (Sinker): Magnet Man. This is the guy who ensures the smooth running of the AOs. He makes sure the Site Qs are doing their jobs and often will hold regular meetings to do so.

2nd F Q (Grape Nuts): Glue Boy. Mr. Party Pants. Whether it be HDHH, family picnics, Christmas Parties, or Coffeeteria, this is the guy who makes the donuts. The ComzQ is his best friend, as he attempts to get Pax motivated and excited about Fellowshipping together.

3rd F Q (Flowbee): Dr. Dynamite. This job is one of the tougher ones… the 3rd F Q really needs to understand the needs and wants of his Pax.

Give a Damn Guy (Back to the House): Always leads by example. Steps in where other SLT members need help. Conduit to the larger KC region. Accountability guru to the SLT.

ComzQ (Rug Burn): This man is the Q for making sure the Pax stay connected to one another. He understands very clearly that 2ndF does not end at the AO or at the HDHH. Part of what makes F3 work is a dedicated man to keep the drum beating so that Pax have community one with another.

Site/AO Qs (See List of Leaders on the Schedule): The F3 Ambassadors, if you will. Every man’s first impression of F3 will likely be guided by the work of these men. This is where the rubber really meets the road. He makes sure that the core principles are kept intact, which is impossible to do if HE ISN’T THERE. So, the inferred commandment is, BE THERE. Every time. Period.