February 26 2015 Meeting Highlights

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Patty.  We saluted the flags and recited our TOPS and KOPS pledges.

Roll Call

Roll was called by Darcy.  Present were 9 TOPS, 1 KOPS, and 1 visitor for a total of 11.  We lost 4.2 lbs and gained 8.6 lbs for a net gain of 4.4 lbs.  Although this is disappointing, let’s not get discouraged.  Let’s resolve to do our personal best next week.  WE CAN DO IT!

The weekly KOPS Best Loser was Betty K., and the fresh weight Best Losers were Jana and Patty.  Be sure to congratulate our losers.  We all work hard, and pats on the back can go a long way!

Fun Day August 8th

Are you ready to Get Your Groove On?  As I’m sure you’ve heard by now, our chapter is hosting the Fun Day on August 8th, and our theme is “Get Your Groove on with TOPS.”

One item of discussion at this meeting was venue.  Since our usual venue is not available, Lelia agreed to inquire about St. John’s Church.

It will be a lot of work, but I know that our Fun Day will be a huge success!

Program

For the program, Tammy broke us into groups of 2 so that we could get to know each other better.  The premise was that only through knowing each other can we support each other.  Sharon was my partner, and I really enjoyed the opportunity to talk to her one-on-one.  I’m sure that others had similar sentiments.  At the end of the program, we agreed to contact each other during the week to extend support throughout the week.  Together, we can reach our goals!

Closing

The meeting closed with prayer.

February 19 2015 Meeting Highlights

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Jessie.  We saluted the flags and recited our TOPS pledge.

Roll Call

Roll was called by Darcy.  Present were 13 TOPS.  We lost 3.8 lbs and gained 11 lbs for a net gain of 7.2 lbs.  I know this is disappointing, but we can do better!  I know that we will all redouble our efforts for next week.

The weekly TOPS Best Loser was Bert and the Fresh Weight Best Loser was Norma.  Great work ladies!

Contests

Bert and Patty drew white macaroni in the macaroni lotto.

The Shamrock Challenge is in full swing.  Keep moving, supporting, eating better, and losing to earn your shamrocks!

Patty’s 10 Week Challenge is starting.  Follow the sheet keep in the game.  Small reasonable changes will lead to big success!

Recipes

Sometimes, you need to make dishes ahead of time.  Jessie handed out a great recipe for a “do ahead” salad.  The recipe looks like it will make a totally yummy dish.  If you want the recipe, contact me and I can e-mail you a scan of it, or let Jessie know.  I’m sure she would be happy to give you a copy.

If you like reuben sandwiches but are watching carbs, Patty read a great recipe for “Reuben in a Ramekin.”  I’m sure she would share if you contact her.

Fun Days

March 21st

The March 21st Fun Day will soon be upon us, and we are working to fill our “pot o’ gold.” Remember to bring your spare change to fill our vase.

August 8th

Our chapter is hosting the August 8, 2015 Fun Day.  There is a lot of work ahead of us, and the date is approaching fast.  At Thursday’s meeting, we discussed possible menus and contests.  Also be thinking of designing name tags and door prizes.  I know we’ll have a great Fun Day!

BAR Night

The third Thursday of the month, we get together for the BAR–business, awards, and recognitions, that is.  Congrats everyone for all of your hard work!

Closing

The meeting closed with prayer.

January’s Best Losers

Hooray for Our Losses in January!

Congratulations to our January Best Losers.

TOPS Best Losers

Helen and Kandi–January 15
Patty–January 29

Fresh Weight Best Losers

Helen and Kandi–January 15
Darcy–January 22
Patty–January 29

KOPS Best Loser

Betty K.–January 29

Great job, everyone.  Be sure to congratulate our losers and give yourself a pat on the back, too for all your efforts.