TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the Church of Christ Meeting Room on Thursday, Oct. 5. Leader, Sheryl Walker opened the meeting and Kay S. led us in singing “Count Your Calories”.

Twenty-Four weighed in today and the chapter had a 9.2 loss.

Sandi was the week’s best loser with a loss of 5.6 lbs. Marilyn led us in a series of chair exercises.

Sharon is celebrating her KOPS Anniversary for 10 years. Sharon won the right to draw for the marble; she drew the yellow one and received a prize from Sheryl.

Warren reported on the contest. It is called Golf Championship. The contest starts from today’s weight and goes to Nov. 1. The cost to enter is $1.

Marilyn presented awards today.

Winner of free dues was Juanita. Since Juanita is a KOPS she passed this on to Sue Ford.

The month’s best loser was Kadena. Kadena lost 11.2 lbs and won $4.

KOPS in leeway are:

Marie, L.J. and below goal, Marilyn and below goal, Dorothy, Sharon and below goal, Jean, Juanita and below goal, Melanie and below goal and Carol.

Kadena received her certificate for her 5 lb. loss.

Angie received her certificate for her 25 lb loss

Juda received a certificate for half way to goal.

Sue C. received her certificate for her 45 lb. loss.

Sue F received her new member certificate and charm and Juanita received a certificate and charm for bringing Sue to us.

Steve received a certificate and charm for reaching his KOPS status on 9/28/17 and is close to a 55 lb loss.

Linda H, Margie and Sue C are all “on the stick”.

Sue reminded us October dues are due.

With no more business we closed with our song “The More We Get Together” and our motto “IF IT IS TO BE IT IS UP TO ME”.

TOPS #MO 9319 meets each Thursday Morning in the Church Of Christ Meeting room at 302 E Hospital Road, El Dorado Springs. Weigh-in starts at 7:45 a.m. The meeting begins at 8:45 a.m. and is over by 10 a.m.

We welcome anyone who is interested in learning about a healthy lifestyle. We welcome women and men of all ages. We encourage healthy eating and offer support through our chapter and the National Chapter of TOPS. We have a lot of fun in our weight loss journey and make lifelong friendships. First visit is free with no obligation. Membership and dues are very inexpensive.

For more information, call Robbie Chase at 417/876-0233, Juda at 876-4888, TOPS toll free number 1 800-932-8677 or you can find us on the web at www.tops.org. Come and join us.