TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Preferred Family Healthcare building, 700 E. Hospital Rd, El Dorado Springs on Thursday, July 27, for their regular weigh-in and meeting.

Laura, our leader, called the meeting to order.

Carol led us in singing “TOPSI Doodle”

We said our TOPS & KOPS Pledges

Laura led us in roll call; 20 members weighed in. The chapter had a loss of 5.0 lbs. and a gain of 8.2 with a net Gain of 3.2 lbs.

Best loser for the week was Sheryl; she lost 2.0 lbs. Congrats!

Laura has been measuring those who want to keep a record of inches lost. If you want this done, please see Laura.

Today we installed the new officers for 2023-2024. Marilyn and Carol had a beautiful program arranged.

First outgoing officers were recognized; Laura, leader, Linda Hall, Co-Leader, Jean Secretary, and Sue Treasurer. Laura was presented a gift for her service as Leader.

New Officers were then installed: Leader; Warren Hall, Co Leader, Linda Hall, Secretary, Jean., and Treasurer Sue

Marilyn and Carol will continue as weight recorder and assistant weight recorder. They do such an excellent job with this.

Thank you so much to Marilyn and Carol for putting the program together and to Judy B for doing the MC.

Sharron and Linda H were recognized for their work last year on program and web designate.

Laura reported on the prospective new contest: this one very simple and runs through the month of August. This was taken from the recent TOPS Magazine. You pick your goal you want to meet by the end of August. You report this goal to Laura. If you reach your goal at the end of August you will receive a prize.

This contest would start today and end at the last weigh in of August. Laura would like you to text her your goal.

Linda H. moved to do this contest, Marie 2nd. Motion passed.

Marble Game: Sharron won the right to draw but did not get the winning one. The pot is up to $51 now.

Marie’s daughter Kathy finished our quilt square, and it is beautiful. Thank you, Kathy, for helping us out.

Our new Leader, Warren, reported on who has agreed to do each of the many positions needed to keep our chapter running smoothly. Linda H. will have a new Member list with addresses, phone numbers and what jobs you have agreed to printed for everyone next week. She will also have the updated by-laws.

Marilyn will be celebrating a birthday on the 31 and Tammy and her husband will celebrate 46-year anniversary also on the 31st.

With no other business meeting was adjourned with our motto

IF IT IS TO BE IT IS UP TO ME.

It’s weight loss, done right.

For 75 years, TOPS Club has helped people take off, and keep off, the weight. We are all about doing things by the book – we have strong ties to the medical community, and believe in healthy living from the inside, out. It is a holistic approach to wellness. No fad diets. No gimmicks. No shortcuts. With us, it all comes down to accountability, unwavering support, and top-tier resources.

Are you …

· Ready for a healthier lifestyle?

· Feeling ignored by your current program?

· Not getting the support that you need?

· Open to the idea of committing to yourself?

· Craving a stronger network of people who have similar goals as you?

If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, TOPS is ready for you. We were the first weight loss organization of this kind when we opened our “doors” in 1948. And we intend to stick around the longest. If you commit to us, we’ll commit to you.

For more information call Linda Hall at 417 876 7404. Or TOPS toll-free number 1 800-932-8677 or you can find us on the web at www.tops.org.

Come and join us.

TOPS #MO 9319 meets each Thursday Morning in the “Preferred Family Healthcare building at 700 E. Hospital Rd, 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.