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TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Firefly Services building 700 E. Hospital  Rd, Thursday, April 2, for their regular weigh-in and meeting.

Our Leader, Warren called the meeting to order.

Carol led us in singing “Easter Song”.

We said our TOPS & KOPS pledges

Warren led us in roll call, 17 members weighed in today, we had a gain of 6.0 pounds and a loss of 11.2 pounds, giving us a net loss of 5.2 pounds. The week’s best loser was Phyllis, she was out of town for 6 weeks but lost 9.4 pounds in those 6 weeks, giving her an average of 1.5 pounds per week, making her the week’s best loser. Congratulations Phyllis and we are so glad you are back!

Linda Hall got to do what she does best; give out the monthly awards.

Linda C, Jan and Pat all received Back in Black with Perfect Attendance certificates.

Erin received a 10 pound to goal and a 5 pound to goal certificate and charms, a back in black with perfect attendance certificate and was best loser for the month of March, she lost 4 pounds. In order to win the best loser pot a member must have lost 5 pounds or more, so the pot continues to grow.

KOPS: Marie, Judy, Sue and Jean all received KOPS In Black with perfect attendance.

Marilyn received KOPS In Black with Perfect Attendance certificate and KOPS Most below goal for the quarter.

Linda Hall tied with Marilyn Receiving KOPS In Black with Perfect Attendance and KOPS most below goal for the quarter.

Margie received KOPS in Black Certificate and a two-year Consecutive KOPS Certificate.

Carol received an 18-year KOPS certificate 2026 LOPS IN BLACK certificate and KOPS In the Black with perfect attendance

Steve received a 3-year KOPS Certificate and a 2026 KOPS In Black certificate.

We are so proud of all our KOPS.

Warren was winner of free dues

Erin and Jan are both very close to their goal.

The chapter had gains of 14.4 and losses of 24.6 giving us a net loss of 10.2 pounds for March. Great way to start the spring season!

Thank you Linda H for doing the awards.

The Scovilles will have the program next week.

Carol presented a Recognition Day award to Phyllis; she is 2nd place division winner in the women’s division 3. Phyllis joined TOPS in October of 2025 and within 10 weeks became a division winner by losing 11 pounds. Congratulations Phyllis.

Warren read a letter to our chapter from our Service Program Advocate. It contained some very interesting and helpful information.

Marble Game: there is $37 in the pot, Carol won the chance to draw but did not get the winning one.

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

TOPS #MO 9319 meets each Thursday morning in the Firefly Services 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. For more information call Linda at 417-876-7404. Come and join us.

TOPS toll-free number 1 800-932-8677 or you can find us on the web at www.tops.org.