TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the Bethel Free Will Baptist Church, 1300 S Summer St, El Dorado Springs, on Thursday, Aug. 5, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting.
Linda Hall, Leader, called the meeting to order.
Carol led us in singing “Rock Off the Pounds”
We said our TOPS and KOPS pledges.
Laura reached her goal today and is a brand-new KOPS. Congratulations Laura. She lost 123 lbs to goal.
Linda H led us in roll call and walking report. Twenty weighed in, we had a Gain of 13.4 and a Loss of 6.0 resulting in a Net Gain of 7.4 lbs. Best loser of the week was Sharron with a loss of 3.4 lbs. Congratulations Sharron.
We did the installation of officers today. Laura led us in a great ceremony installing the new officers as follows: Weight recorder, Marilyn, assistant weight recorder, Carol, treasurer, Sue, secretary Jean, assistant leader, Robbie and leader Linda Hl. Thank you, Laura, for a lovely installation ceremony.
Linda presented the awards for the month of July.
In July we had a NET LOSS of 40.8 Lbs.
Winner of free dues was Linda H. Since she is a KOPS, she passed it on to Pam.
Best loser for the month was Sharron, she lost 7.4 for the month and earned $5.85. She also placed 2nd in the most inches lost. She lost 11 inches in only 4 weeks since joining TOPS.
Laura received 1st place in most inches lost; she lost 13.25 inches from January to July. She received her 115 lb. loss certificate and her 120 lb. loss certificate.
Laura reported on the contest, The Red team is ahead by 1 point.
Marble game: Carol won the right to draw but did not get the winning one.
Linda reminded us that the Fall Rally is October 9th.
Linda read a thank you card from Marilyn and from the Stockton Chapter.
Laura brought the tasting dish today; it was popcorn seasoned with cinnamon and with dried cranberries. She took this from the TOPS Magazine Jan/Feb 2021 issue.
With no other business meeting was adjourned with Linda’s quote of the week.
“Take the limits off yourself. You will never rise higher than you’re thinking. Create a great vision for your life” Joel Osteen
“Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards” Soren Kiekegoard
And our 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.
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