TOPS gets ready for recognition day

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the Bethel Free Will Baptist Church, 1300 S. Summer St, El Dorado Springs, Thursday, March 3, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting.
Linda Hall, Leader, called the meeting to order.
Carol led us in singing “Welcome New Member.”
We said our TOPS and KOPS pledges.
We welcomed new member Tammy Reeves. Tammy is a former member and is retired now and able to join us again. Welcome Tammy.
Linda led us in roll call and walking reports. Twenty-two members weighed in, we had a gain of 16.4 lbs. and a loss of 15.4 resulting in a net gain of 1.0 lb. Best loser for the week was Stephany with a loss of 5 lbs. Congratulations Stephany.
Leader, Linda H presented the awards for February:
Sharron G received a certificate for first place winner in most inches lost from July to January. She lost 12.25 inches.
Pam L was the month’s best loser of the month with a loss of 5.6 lbs.
Laura was 2nd place in most inches lost. She lost 8 inches.
Jean received her 17-year KOPS pin and certificate and KOPS in Black certificate.
Linda W was the winner of free dues.
For February, the total losses were 12.6, gains were 21.4 giving us a net gain of 8.8. We were only able to hold one meeting in February due to weather.
Jean will do the program next week.
Contest: remember it simply is if you lose you get your name in the drawing. KOPS have to be at or below goal. Drawing will be when 100 boxes are filled.
Marble game: Judy D won the right to draw but did not get the winning one.
SRD was discussed: If you plan to go you must sign up by next week Thursday, March 10. Rooms are reserved for Friday night April 29 only. If you want any SRD items you must sign up for them by March 10 as well. Please note the t-shirt is yellow and not neon green as the picture indicates. If you sign up to attend a $35 deposit must be left with the treasurer.
Claudia plans to visit our chapter on April 14 since she did not get to come last week.
It was noted member, Mary L had a birthday recently. We miss you, Mary!
With no other business meeting was adjourned with Linda’s thoughts of the week.
“It’s not who you think you are that holds you back; it’s who you think you’re not.
And our Chapter Motto: IF IT IS TO BE IT IS UP TO ME.
TOPS #MO 9319 meets each Thursday Morning in the Bethel Free Will Church 1300 S Summer, 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 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 Linda Hall at 417 876 7404, TOPS toll-free number 1 800-932-8677 or you can find us on the web at www.tops.org.
Come and join us.