TOPS to meet at new location, Preferred Family Healthcare

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in The Hill Church, 1300 S. Summer St, El Dorado Springs on Thursday, May 25, for their regular weigh-in and meeting.

Laura, our leader, called the meeting to order.

Carol led us in singing “To TOPS CLUB we will go”

We said our TOPS & KOPS Pledges

Laura led us in roll call; 15 members weighed in. The chapter had a loss of 6.6 lbs. and a gain of 12.4 with a net Gain of 5.8 lbs.

Best loser for the week was Warren with a loss of 3.6 lbs. Congratulations Warren! Linda C was runner up for the best loser. She lost 2.4 lbs.

It was noted the KOPS had a 5 lb. loss and a gain of 1 1⁄2.

Carol had the program today, first she commented on the current issue of the TOPS Magazine each member receives when they join TOPS. Carol said this month was very good with a lot of interesting and helpful articles. One in particular she commented on was the one titled “Win The Day when life feels out of control”

Carol then went over all the positions that need to be filled each year to keep our chapter running smoothly. There are the “elected” positions of Leader, Co-Leader, Secretary and Treasurer. These are elected by the chapter. The leader asks for people to fill in. Each member has been given a slip of paper to check off the things they will be willing to do. Each member who currently fills one of the positions explained what is required. Some only require a once-a-year thing. Elections will be held at the next meeting on June 1st. Please if you have not done so yet let Linda Hall know if you are willing to fill any of the following positions.

One of our new members was asked how she feels about TOPS after being with us for a few months. She said at first, she was worried about weighing in each week and afraid she would worry about the numbers. She found she likes the accountability of weighing in each week and the help and support she receives from the other members and programs given at the meetings.

Marble Game: Samantha won the right to draw but did not get the winning one.

We sang Happy Anniversary to Pat and Duane who are celebrating 51 years of marriage this month. We wished Tammy a Happy Birthday.

Do not forget the move to our new location. Our first meeting there will be next Thursday, June 1. The location is Preferred Family Healthcare at 700 E Hospital Rd. You may use the front door and there are NO STEPS.

With no other business meeting was adjourned with our motto

IF IT IS TO BE IT IS UP TO ME.

It’s weight loss, done right.

For 75 years, TOPS Club has helped people take off, and keep off, the weight. We are all about doing things by the book – we have strong ties to the medical community, and believe in healthy living from the inside, out. It is a holistic approach to wellness. No fad diets. No gimmicks. No shortcuts. With us, it all comes down to accountability, unwavering support, and top-tier resources.

Are you …

· Ready for a healthier lifestyle?

· Feeling ignored by your current program?

· Not getting the support that you need?

· Open to the idea of committing to yourself?

· Craving a stronger network of people who have similar goals as you?

If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, TOPS is ready for you. We were the first weight loss organization of this kind when we opened our “doors” in 1948. And we intend to stick around the longest. If you commit to us, we’ll commit to you.

For more information call Linda Hall at 417 876 7404. Or TOPS toll-free number 1 800-932-8677 or you can find us on the web at www.tops.org.

Come and join us.

TOPS #MO 9319 meets each Thursday morning in the “Preferred Family Healthcare building at 700 E. Hospital Rd, 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.