TOPS welcomes new member, Stephany to the team

TOPS Chapter 9319 El Dorado Springs met in the Bethel Free Will Baptist Church, 1300 S Summer St, El Dorado Springs on Thursday, Jan. 13, for their weekly weigh-in and meeting.

Linda Hall, Leader, called the meeting to order.

Ray led us in singing: “I Love My TOPS”

We said our TOPS and KOPS pledges.

Linda led us in roll call and walking reports. Twenty members weighed in, we had a Gain of 6.4 lbs. and a Loss of 12.6 resulting in a Net loss of 6.2 lbs. Best loser for the week was LJ with a loss of 2.4 lbs. Other good losses were: Terri, Sharron, Margie and Chris all lost 2.2 lbs. each.

We welcomed a new member, Stephany today.

The secretary’s report was read and approved by motion from Jan and 2nd from Sharron.

Linda H presented the awards today.

Chris W. received a six weeks steady loss certificate and charm

Judy D received her KOPS Achieved My Goal certificate and charm, she lost 49 to reach her goal

Sharron received back in black with a perfect attendance certificate, she received her 35 lb. loss certificate and six weeks steady loss certificate and charm. She was First Place in TOPS Walking challenge, she walked 497 miles from July to January.

Pat received a back in black certificate and charm

Robbie was the best loser for the month. She lost 5.2 lbs. and earned $9.05.

KOPS: Linda H received her 10-year Accumulated KOPS certificate and charm and her KOPS in Black certificate and charm.

Marilyn received her 10-year Consecutive KOPS certificate, numeral pin and TOPS International 10-year charm.

Laura received her vacation loss certificate and charm and won 1st place in the KOPS Walking challenge.  Laura walked 937 miles from July to January.

As a chapter we walked a total of 9608 miles from July to January.

Laura received a very special award from TOPS International. She received a century award for losing over 100 pounds and keeping it off for one year. Congratulations Laura, that is an amazing accomplishment.

Marilyn won free dues for the month. Since she is a KOPS she gave her free dues to our new member, Stephany.

Total losses for the month of December where 53.2 gains were 61.0 giving us a net gain of 7.8.

Marilyn reported on the contest. Team 2 was the winner with 87 points. Members of team 2 were: Linda H, Marilyn, Jean, Sue Judy D, Judy B, Rachel and Margie.

She said she will come up with a new contest next week. She is thinking about something to do with setting and meeting goals.

With no other business meeting was adjourned with Linda’s thoughts for the week.

Whether you think you can or can’t, you are right!

And, don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant.

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.

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 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.