TOPS presents TOPS and KOPS awards

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Firefly Day Program building, on Tuesday, Dec. 4, for our weigh-in and meeting.

Our Leader, Warren called the meeting to order.

Carol led us in singing Twinkle, Twinkle Little TOPS, followed by us reciting our TOPS and KOPS Pledges.

Warren called our roll. We had 15 members weighed in.  We had a 5.4-pound gain and a 5.8-pound loss. We barely squeaked through with a Loss of .4-pound. We had a tie for our best loser this week. Erin and Linda C. both lost 2-pounds. Erin couldn’t stay for the meeting, so, Linda C. was awarded as our Best Loser.

Today Linda H. had the program because it was Awards day! Our TOPS who receive awards were: Warren and Erin both earned their Back in Black with Perfect Attendance certificates, Linda C. 1,500 Miles Walked certificate and Erin also earned her 1,000 Miles Walked certificate, 45# loss certificate and was our Best Loser of the Month losing 7.2# and earning $13.

Our TOPS’ Accomplishments for November: Sheryl lost 1#, Warren. lost .8# and reached his lowest weight ever, Erin had an all-black month and reached her lowest weight, Pat and Warren are getting close to their 1,000 miles walked.

KOPS Awards: KOPS in Black with Perfect Attendance certificates were awarded to: Sue, Linda H., Carol and Marilyn. Marilyn also earned her 1,000 Miles Walked certificate.

KOPS in Leeway and Below Goal: Marie, Lynda B, Marilyn, Linda H., Jean, Margie and Steve. Accomplishments: Lynda B. reached her lowest weigh and is nearing her 30# loss, Linda H. is close to her 1,500 Miles Walked and Steve is nearing his 1,000 Miles Walked. Others that were in leeway all month were: Judy, Juanita and Carol.

Congratulation to all of you! You EARNED these awards.

Next week, Thursday, Dec. 11, will be our Christmas Party. Remember, if you want to participate in the gift exchange, bring a wrapped or bagged gift no more than $15. Women bring a woman gift and men bring a man gift. For our brunch, bring a healthy low-calorie dish to share.

Our two words for the Contest this week are: Stretching and Maintenance. The contest will end on Dec. 23.

Linda C. won the right to draw in our Marble game.  There was $28 in the pot, but she did not get the winning marble.

New Business: Measurements will be taken on January 8th. This is voluntary, but helps you see how you have done in the last 6 months. Juanita and Steve are in charge of that. Be sure to find them next week if you want measured.

The week of Christmas, we will meet on TUESDAY, Dec. 23. Remember, we WILL meet on Jan. 1 and have Awards as usual.

Sue gave our Treasurer’s report. The report was approved as read.

Prayer request: Pat’s sister fell downstairs and only had a few stitches – no broken bones, but is bruised up pretty badly. This sister’s son has a concave chest. They are planning surgery to insert a rod in his best bone to bring it out. Also, Pat’s son-in-law is having knee surgery. Continue to remember Judy and Sharron. Accomplishments: Sheryl is doing better with her new neck brace and Steve is back riding his bike!

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