Thursday, April 29, 2010

Back on the right track. The chapter is losing again!

Best Loser: MOTHER MARY
Wise: Change one thing
Unwise: Sweets

Please give a big TOPS welcome to our new member:
JANICE!

Travel Gift Update:
Mark lost his (2 excused absences)
Amanda's got it and has 3 weeks until she gets to open it!

SRD:
Preparations continue for the upcoming SRD in Saratoga Springs

New Contest:
2 Teams, runs through May 27:
Fruits: Linda, Jessie, Kathy, Amanda, Carol and Janet
Veggies: Mary, Janice, Judy, Lorraine, Ruth and Wilma

1 point for the teams for each 1/4 pound loss. Every week, there will be a question posed to each team. If they answer it right, they get an extra point. The teams with the most points at the end, wins and performs a funny sketch in June.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Sorry to say that we 'taxed' the scales this week. (Get it...April 15th?)

Best Loser: LINDA!!!

Wise: Exercise 3 or 4 Times a Week

Unwise: Cheese

HEY!

Jessie has returned from Florida!

GREAT NEWS:

Sister Mary has been promoted to Mother Superior!

CONTEST UPDATE:

Green lost 8lbs last week

Yellow lost 1.25lbs last week

PROGRAM:

Joanna gave us some strategies for success when dining out.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Well...we had a small gain. We will do better!

Best Loser: WILMA!
Wise: Portion Control
Unwise: Being Bad

BULLETIN! BULLETIN! BULLETIN!

Lorraine returns from Florida as a KOPS!!!

March Awards:

Best Loser of the Month: LINDA!!!

Contest Update:

As of the last tally, the GREEN team is still in the lead.

Important Items:

- April 15 will be the By-Law review. Please read your copy and bring any suggested changes to the next meeting.

- SRD Registration will be mailed on April 23. Please speak to an officer if you have not signed up and would like to attend. SRD is in Saratoga on June 11-12.

May Chinese Auction Volunteers:

Joanna, Linda, Lorraine and Kathy

Program:

Joanna gave us excellent "Shopping Strategies".

• Make a list
• Don't shop when hungry
• Go to a familiar store
• Buy a variety of healthy foods
• Don't make hasty substitutions. Ask if you can't find it.

Officers 2010

Here are your dedicated Officers!

Thursday, April 1, 2010

It ain't no April Fool, the chapter had a BIG LOSS!!!

Best Loser: LINDA L.!!!
Wise: Drink Water
Unwise: Overdoing Candy (Easter sales)

Contest Update:
At last tally, the GREEN TEAM was ahead!

2009 Division Winners:
Div. #3: 1st Place - MARCIA
Div. #3: 2nd Place - PAULETTE
Div. #4: 1st Place - ANN C.

2010 Officer Induction:
Judy J. was kind enough to induct our 2010 Officers. In the ceremony, she showed us the KEYS to SUCCESS. We all pledged to unlock the thin person inside.

LEADER: JOANNA
CO-LEADER: MARK
SECRETARY: LINDA L.
TREASURER: JANET K.
WEIGHT RECORDER: MARCI
ASST. WEIGHT RECORDERS: MARY AND WILMA
(pictures will be on the website in a few days)