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

Laura, our leader, called the meeting to order.

Carol led us in singing “TOPS Drinking Song”

We said our TOPS & KOPS Pledges

Laura led us in roll call; 18 members weighed in. The chapter had a loss of 9.8 lbs. and a gain of 3.6 with a net Loss of 6.2 lbs.

Best loser for the week was Samantha with a loss of 2.0 lbs. Congratulations Samantha.

Old business: We are again reminded of the TOPS Fun Day in Independence on Aug. 5.

Awards: Linda Hall got to do her favorite thing, give out awards. Some of the TOPS Awards were:

Linda C earned a perfect attendance certificate and the best Loser of the Month Award.  (She had to leave early and will receive her reward next week.)

Judy Bozarth received the KOPS reinstated charm and certificate

Samantha received the back in black with perfect attendance certificate, 5 lb. loss certificate, 20 lb. to goal certificate and pin for the goal pole, and a 10 lb. to goal charm and certificate. Way to go Samantha.

KOPS awards: Marilyn, Jean, and Linda Hall all received KOPS in Black with perfect attendance certificates.

Winner of drawing for free dues was Jan

Those on the goal pole are: Sue, LJ, Samantha, Linda C, Margie, and Sheryl

For the month of May the chapter had gains of 34.4 and losses of 44.2 giving us a net loss of 9.8.

Thank you, Linda.

Jean gave the May Secretaries report.

Sue gave the May Treasurer’s report:

Marble Game: Linda Clay’s ticket was the winning one, Sharron drew for her but did not get the winning one.

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.