Join TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly) this week, you won’t regret it

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Preferred Family Healthcare building, 700 E. Hospital Rd., El Dorado Springs on Thursday, Aug. 1, for their regular weigh-in and meeting.

Warren, our leader, called the meeting to order.

Samantha led us in singing “T-O-P-S-K-O-P-S”

We said our TOPS & KOPS Pledges.

Marilyn led us in some stretching exercises

Warren led us in roll call; 16 members weighed in. The chapter had a gain of 5.8 lbs. and a loss of 21 pounds which gave us a net loss of 15.2 lbs.

The week’s best loser was Connie with a loss of 6.0. Other good losses were; Sheryl 3 lbs. (over a three-week period), Pam 10 lbs. (Over a three-week period and Pat 2 lbs. Congratulations to all.

Linda Hall passed out the new updated Member List, the 2024-2025 Officers & Service Positions and the 2024-2025 Chapter Bylaws. Linda asked all members to please read the bylaws. If you have not received a copy of any of the above, please see Linda for a copy.

Linda Hall presented awards today, Warren earned his 1000 miles walked certificate and he was the best loser for the month with a loss of 1 pound; to receive the cash award, he would have had to lose at least five pounds. This award will keep growing for next month, currently there is $48.82 in the “Best Loser Can.” It will be interesting to see who can lose over 5 pounds this month.

Pat received Certificate and Charm for most inches lost from January to July.  She lost 10.5 inches.

Jan received a black in black with perfect attendance certificate.

KOPS: Margie received a certificate and charm for coming back from vacation with a loss.

Winner of free dues was Jan.

There are nine still on the Goal Post.

Thank you, Linda, for presenting the awards.

Warren read the list of the new Officers and Service Positions

He reminded us the TOPS chapter dues are $5 per month starting this month.

KOPS can pay $2 per month if they wish to.

Marble game: Jean won the right to draw but did not get the winning one.

Again, remember Fun Day Sept. 14. If you are going you must have your $15 registration paid by Thursday, Aug. 8. You must attend to receive any awards you have earned.

Pat will have the program next week and will also present a new contest.

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

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.