TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)

TOPS Chapter 319 El Dorado Springs met in the

Church of Christ Sanctuary on Thursday, July 20.

Leader, Robbie C opened the meeting and Kay S. led us in singing “To TOPS Club We Will Go”.

We welcomed two visitors, Nancy and Laddy, former members and current TOPS chapter members in Kansas.

Linda H and Jan T both were the best losers for the week, both lost 2.8 lbs.  Thirty One weighed in and the chapter had a net loss of 3.8 lbs.

Robbie reminded us measurements will be taken next week, please come early so everyone can get measured before the meeting.

Remember, Saturday some of the members will be walking in the St Jude’s Walk/run for a reason. Even if you do not walk, come out and support those that do.

KOPS Society meeting will be Aug. 5 in Springfield at 8:30 am.

July chapter dues are due.

NEW BUSINESS:

Contest report:  Warren has worked up a new contest for us.  It is “Hot Road Races”

The Contest will run from July 20 weigh in for 8 weeks.  Each person will have a car (you can bring your own hot wheels if you want). You move forward with each .2 loss.  Gains = a crash and you must go to a pit stop.  To get out of the pits you must lose what you gained + .4.  A missed meeting will cause you to have a pit stop.

KOPS must be in under goal and in leeway.  Out of leeway or over goal you crash.

Question was asked if we could charge money to get out of the pit. It was decided you must pay 25¢ if you crash.

Entry fee is $1 per person.

Marble Game:  Chris W. won right to draw for a marble but did not get the white one.

Robbie informed us we will be losing six of our members.  They are: Becky Dade, Tom Dade, Marguerite Goodwin, Paul Goodwin, Felicia De Klein, and Verna Tipper.  They are starting an evening TOPS chapter.  They will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Thursdays.  Their first meeting will be next week. Sylvia will be here to help get them started.

Marie had the program today.  She gave us instructions for planting our garden for daily living.

“Planting Your Spring Garden” For the Garden of Your Daily Living

Plant Three Rows of Peas 1. Peace of Mind 2. Peace of Heart 3. Peace of Soul

Plant Four Rows of Squash 1. Squash Gossip 2. Squash Indifference 3. Squash Grumbling 4. Squash Selfishness

Plant Four Rows of Lettuce 1. Lettuce Be Faithful 2. Lettuce Be Kind 3. Lettuce Be Patient 4. Lettuce Really Love One Another

No Garden is Complete without Turnips 1. Turnip for Meetings 2. Turnip for Service 3. Turnip to Help One Another

To Conclude Our Garden We Must Have Thyme 1. Thyme for Each Other 2. Thyme for Family 3. Thyme for Friends

Water Freely With Patience and Cultivate with Love There is Much Fruit In Your Garden Because You Reap What You Sow..

With no other business we closed with our motto “IF IT IS TO BE IT IS UP TO ME”

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.