TOPS talks about the healthy benefits of different fruits

TOPS talks about the healthy benefits of different fruits

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the Bethel Free Will Baptist Church, 1300 S. Summer St, El Dorado Springs on Thursday, Jan. 27, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting.

Linda Hall, Leader, called the meeting to order.

Linda C led us in singing “Bring Back My Slim Body to Me”

We said our TOPS and KOPS pledges.

Linda led us in roll call and walking reports. Nineteen members weighed in, we had a Gain of 6.4 lbs. and a Loss of 8.6 resulting in a Net loss of 2.2 lbs. Best loser for the week was Margie with a loss of 2.2 lbs.

Program: Marie had the program today. It was titled “Talking Fruit Game.” We were split up into teams, each team receiving a fruit. Marie then asked the fruit to be passed to the member who was the tallest and so on. She then told us of the health benefits of each fruit. We can always count on a fun program from Marie.

Awards will be next week.

Linda read a letter from our new area coordinator, Randy Givan. SRD will be held in Jefferson City, Mo on April 29 an 30. The theme will be “TOPS Game of Life.” We have five rooms reserved for this event.  Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.

Linda read a thank you note from Robbie thanking our chapter for the support and plaque she received from the chapter.

Contest: Marilyn presented a new contest, “LOOSER LOTTO.” All each member has to do is lose weight.  Each week you lose or if a KOPS are at or below goal you get your name put into the pot.  At the end of the contest, the person’s name drawn wins. There will be 100 chances. The cost to enter is up to the chapter.  After some discussion Robbie made a motion, that we do the contest with 100 chances and the cost to enter would be $3. Sue 2nd and motion carried. Contest will start next week.

Marble game: Margie won the right to draw and drew the winning marble. She won $64.50!

Congratulations Margie!

We sang Happy Anniversary to Rachael and Happy Birthday to Sheryl. Pam is also celebrating a birthday but she was unable to stay for the meeting.

With no other business meeting was adjourned with Linda’s quote of the week. “It’s not the mistakes in life that are important, it’s what we learn from them.

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.