Tops Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the United Methodist Church, 201 E Broadway on Thursday, June 25, for their first weekly weigh-in and meeting since March 5.

Leader, Susan led us in our TOPS & KOPS pledges. Carol led us in singing “It’s Time To Face The Scale.”

Marble Game: Laura won the right to draw for the marble but did not get the winning one. The pot was at $157.

Susan led us in roll call; 23 weighed in, the chapter had a 13 lb. net gain. Best loser was Laura with a 2.3 average loss over three weeks. Other good losses were: Warren, with a loss of 1.6 and Marilyn, with a 1.0.  Great job everyone.

Susan said chapter dues are to be collected for April, May and June. Gainers fines start today just like normal.

Susan brought up chapter programs. She said some of the newer members would like programs from the TOPS Real People Real Life Book. Her suggestion is each person take a chapter from the TOPS work book starting from the beginning and do a program on that chapter, start to finish. It would be a help to get us back to the basics. Warren made motion we do this (if something special comes up we can skip that week). Melissa seconded motion and motion passed. Please note this is voluntary.

Measurements start next week please see Melissa to be measured.

There are some members that want to order the Real People Real Life Book and possibly other items. Marilyn will sendiin an order next week. If you want to order something let her know and we can save on shipping if it is all in one order. You can go on the TOPS web site and visit the store to see what is available

Susan said we need help in filling in the New Member Chair Person position and Melissa may need help in measurements.

For the time being there will be no coffee available. It is fine to bring your own.

With no other business meeting was adjourned with the quote for the day. Anty Acid says: People who say “Nothing Tastes as good as skinny feels” have obviously never had bacon.

We thank Laura who donated a Trophy to each member for getting through the Corona Virus quarantine 2020 successfully. Thank you, Laura, they are so cute.

TOPS #MO 9319 meets each Thursday morning in the Methodist Church, 201 E Broadway, 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 currently have two couples in our group who have found it fun and encouraging. 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 Susan Sandel at 417/351-2388, Linda Hall at 417/876-6467, TOPS toll-free number 1 800-932-8677 or you can find us on the web at www.tops.org.

Come and join us.