TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the Bethel Free Will Baptist Church, 1300 S. Summer St, El Dorado Springs on Thursday Feb. 10, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting.

Linda Hall, Leader, called the meeting to order.

Carol led us in singing “Take Off Pounds”

We said our TOPS and KOPS pledges.

Linda led us in roll call and walking reports. Twenty-One members weighed in, we had a Gain of 21.4 lbs. and a Loss of 12.6 resulting in a Net gain of 8.8 lbs.   Best loser for the week was Pam with a loss of 5.6 lbs.

Awards were presented today:

Chris W received his 35 lb. loss certificate

Stephany received a welcome new member certificate and charm and Sharron received a certificate and charm for bringing a friend.

Best loser for the month was a tie between LJ and Rachael. They each lost 3 lbs. for the month.

Since the rule is you must be at the meeting to receive the award Rachael received a certificate and the winnings of $16.70. Marie received her five-year accumulated KOPS award.

Winner of free dues was Margie!

Linda read a letter from Claudia. She will visit our Chapter on Feb. 24. She reminded us of SRD April 29 and 30. The Theme is “Game of Life”.  It will be held in Jefferson City. Linda H has sign- up sheets to sign up if you want to go and to order t-shirts and charms. As usual the chapter pays the $35.00 registration fee but members must leave a deposit of $35 that is returned to them if they go.  Linda also read a letter from Randy Givan Missouri TOPS Coordinator for Missouri.

Marble Game: Sue won the right to draw but did not get the winning one.

Contest: The new contest starts this week. The cost to enter is $3 and the rules are simple: you must lose weight to get your name on a square to go into the pot to be drawn out at the end of the contest. KOPS must be at or below goal to get a name on a square.

We sang Happy Anniversary to Warren and Linda who will celebrate 51 years of wedded bliss on Feb. 14.

With no other business meeting was adjourned with Linda’s quote of the week.

It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect its successful outcome.

AND this week’s: You will never change your life until you change something you do daily.

And our Chapter Motto: IF IT IS TO BE IT IS UP TO ME.

TOPS #MO 9319 meets each Thursday Morning in the Bethel Free Will Church 1300 S. Summer, 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 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 Linda Hall at 417 876 7404, TOPS toll-free number 1 800-932-8677 or you can find us on the web at www.tops.org.

Come and join us.