Thursday, December 16, 2010

A loss!  Great way to end the year!

Best Loser: JOANNA!!!
Wise: Eat at home
Unwise: Christmas cookies

Next Meeting:
January 6, 2011

Program:
Focus on the Good

Christmas Word Jumble
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Click here for solution

December 9, 2010

We had the smallest gain possible!

Best Loser: Sister Mary
Wise: Veggies
Unwise: Carbs



Holiday Gift:
The chapter voted to gift a gift to our hosts, Schyuler Ridge

Travel Gift Update:
Joanna lost it
Mark and Amanda have it

Weight Recorders Workshop:
Marcia reported that she and Joanna enjoyed the workshop
Next Year's IRD will be in Milwaukee, home of TOPS
TOPS wants chapters to have a spring open house

Happy Thanksgiving!

See you at the Christmas Party!
Okay.  The holidays will spur us on to do better!

Best Loser: BONNIE!!!
Wise: Sensible Lunch
Unwise: Candy

Guest:
Janice, a friend of Joanna's attended and plans to join!

KOPS News:
Cindy attained 12 years as a KOPS!!!


Travel Gift Update:
Ginny lost it and Joanna found it!

Christmas Party:
December 2, 6:30pm at Mama's on rte 146
In lieu of Secret Santa, please bring $5 for a collection to be donated to an area food pantry
Please RSVP to Joanna (jonorsmith@yahoo.com)

Program:
Bonnie gave us some useful info about fiber!


Barb's Wedding

Here's a picture from Barb's wedding!


We miss you!

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Halloween was scary!

Best Loser: GINNY!!!
Wise: Exercise
Unwise: Giving in to your urges


Important:
No meeting or weigh-in November 25th, December 23, December 30.

Program:
More discussions about fundraising. Possibly Boscov's.

Fall Rally 2010

















Thursday, October 28, 2010

It was a spooky weigh-in this week!

Best Loser: KATHY!!!
Wise: Healthy Diet
Unwise: Not Exercising

Travel Gift Update:
Kathy and Ginny drew for the gifts

Fall Rally Recap:
We won the "Funniest Centerpiece" Award
Our new Area Captain was introduced, Lucy Copse
All who attended shared what they liked the most
TOPS 785 was recognized on our 25th Anniversary as a chapter
Program:
It was Halloween and we told some bad Halloween jokes and showed off our costumes!

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Another week...Another loss!!!

Best Loser: PAULETTE!!!
Wise: Exercise
Unwise: Wine


FALL RALLY:
When: This Saturday at 9am
Where: Holiday Inn, Saratoga Springs
"Be there or be square"

PROGRAM:
Fall Rally preps











Thursday, October 14, 2010

OH YEAH! The chapter had a great loss and we were close to an average loss of 2lbs per person. THAT'S AWESOME!!!

Best Loser: PAULETTE!!!
Wise: Exercise
Unwise: Pizza (That's a tough one!)




Best Loser of September:
GIGI!!!


Important:
It was decided that instead of doing our traditional Halloween party, we would create a basket to be given to Fall Rally for their drawings. So, please bring ONE item next week (October 21) to put in the Fall Rally basket. This item can be fall themed or a "healthy" non perishable food item or, as one member suggested, even lottery tickets.

Program:
Amanda gave us some examples of affirmations and asked us to write and share our own.
Members shared:
I will be more positive
Carpe Diem (seize the day)
I will plan to eat better

Thursday, October 8, 2010

Well. We WILL get back to good behavior!

Best Loser: JUDY!
Wise: Water
Unwise: Early Halloween Candy





Tonight was KOPS Appreciation Night
AND
Lorraine's Graduation Ceremony
(Pics and info is special KOPS Appreciation Night 2010 post)

We also shared how we were going to get back on track.

KOPS Appreciation Night 2010

Our KOPS Appreciation Night 2010 was a very special night as Lorraine officially graduated to KOPS status! Her husband was on hand for the festivities.


Then, all our KOPS were called forward by our hostess for the evening, Judy J.

Each KOPS was presented with a traditional rose and they recited the KOPS pledge.
Each KOPS picked a TOPS member to mentor for the year.

What a special evening for all our KOPS!
Thanks to Judy J. for hosting!
Some chapter members even dressed up for this special occasion!

Thursday, September 30, 2010

The chapter is doin' better with a loss!

Best Loser: GINNY!
Wise: With all things food, "listen to your inner voice."
Unwise: Cheese


Fundraising Discussion:
Avon

A 99 Restaurant based fundraiser
Hoffman's car wash certificates


Fall Rally:
We will do a centerpiece and/or raffle basket


Program:
60's Facts in honor of the fall rally theme