TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the United Methodist Church, 201 E Broadway on Thursday, Sept. 19, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting.

Leader Susan is still on vacation, Co Leader, Linda H is still with her son, Jon in the hospital, Secretary, Jean L opened the meeting with the TOPS & KOPS Pledge.

Kay led us in singing “Eat A Carrot.”

Twenty-Three weighed in today, we had a loss of 4 lbs. and a gain of 14 lbs. resulting in a net gain of 10 lbs. Best loser for the week was Linda C with a loss of 1.2 lbs. Congratulations Linda C.  Juanita and Carol also had a loss, each lost 1.2 lbs.

We sang Happy Anniversary to Carol.

Marble Game: Judy B won the right to draw a marble and did not get the winning one. The pot is at $115.50 and there are only 10 marbles left in the bag.

Sheryl Ann said we now have $8,973.10 in Wood’s receipts.

Fall Rally:  We have $40 for the basket, $20 donated by the chapter and $20 donated by members. We also have a lot of various things members have donated.

Marie presented the program today, she, Kay, and Margie did the skit they will be doing at Fall Rally. It was a fun skit and sure am it will go over well at Fall Rally.

With no other business meeting was adjourned with our motto “IF IT IS TO BE IT IS UP TO ME.”

TOPS #MO 9319 meets each Thursday Morning in the Methodist Church at 201 E Broadway, 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.

Are you ready to stop dieting and start making real changes? TOPS can help you reach your weight-loss goals by providing you with the tools, information, support, and accountability you need to be successful. After all, this has been a winning formula for TOPS members just like you for 70 years. We welcome women and men of all ages and couples are encouraged to join. We currently have two couples in our group who have found it fun and encouraging. 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.

For more information, call Susan Sandel at 417/351-2388, Linda Hall at 417/876-6467, TOPS toll-free number 1 800-932-8677 or you can find us on the web at www.tops.org.

Come and join us.