Once Again SRD Was Wonderful
May 2008
Dear TOPS Pals,
Once again…SRD was wonderful!!!
Congratulations to our newly crowned 2007 King, Charles Mason (92 lb. loss) and Queen, Jeanne Hughes (125.25 lb. loss)! A beautiful couple that will represent the state of Texas very well at IRD!
Congratulations also go out to several members from our very own San Antonio Area, who walked away from SRD with State awards!!!
To start, I want to congratulate the members of TOPS #TX 1874, Utopia…I started this chapter back in April of 2007 and they walked away with 2 state awards…one was for the “Best Average Weight Loss per Member with a 17.73 loss. Yahoo Utopia!!!
Utopia also had the Division2-2nd place winner, Alice Daniels, with a 79.75 loss. Unfortunately, Alice was not able to attend to accept her award in person but will be receiving the award sometime soon.Way to go Alice!!!
(Even if you are unable to attend SRD to accept your award, you still are the winner in your Division and will receive the award)
Drum Roll Please for………Marilyn Eldridge from TOPS #TX 360, Randolph AFB!!!Marilyn was Division 1-1st place winner with a loss of 95.25 pounds. Marilyn also received her Century Club Medallion for maintaining a 100 pound loss!!! Marilyn looked radiant as she received her honors on stage!
From TOPS #TX 1235, San Antonio, we had the beautiful Jennifer Sanchez who looked dazzling as she received 2nd place Division 4 award for losing 41.50 pounds! She also won 1st place in the Division 1 KOPS Charm & Beauty competition. Jennifer you are gorgeous!
#TX 1235 had another winner as well, who wowed the audience! Linda Johnson won 2nd place in Division 2, KOPS Charm & Beauty competition. Linda what a beautiful example you are and a beautiful lady too!!! Congratulations!
Andrea O’Bannon from TOPS #TX 1734, San Antonio was unable to attend to receive her award on stage at SRD but she was Division 3-1st place winner with a 69.50 pound loss in 2007. I was able to be present the day Andrea was crowned Queen for her chapter…she is a lovely and gracious young lady. Congratulations to you Andrea!
Kenneth Biggsfrom TOPS #TX 1454, Pleasanton was unable to attend SRD and was the Division 7-1st place winner with a loss of 25.75 pounds. Kenneth I am so proud of your accomplishment in 2007 and know you will continue to have great success in TOPS!
Also, from #TX 1454, Michael Moris was Division 6-1st place winner with a loss of 10.75. Michael was unable to attend SRD to receive his award. Michael is also his Chapter’s 2007 King!Congratulations Michael and Kenneth!!!
Now let me see…have I forgotten any Division winners?…OH… I better not forget this one…From TOPS #TX 1509, Pleasanton, David Luce won Division 1-2nd place award for weight loss of 25.50 pounds. So proud of you honey! You did good!!!
We had 6 members from various chapters to graduate at SRD:
Linda Laxson and Shirley Teter from TOPS #TX 256, San Antonio
Janie Gill from TOPS #TX 264, San Antonio
Linda Johnson. Lottie Potter, & Jennifer Sanchez from TOPS #TX 1235, San Antonio
Congratulations to all the graduates…you all looked so lovely in your white gowns and caps. I was so proud of each of you! Keep those KOPS lights shining for all of us TOPS, so that one day we will be able to join you all in the KOPS Circle of Light!
I also want to give honor to a wonderful lady, Gloria Gore from TOPS #TX 360, Randolph AFB. Gloria was her chapter’s 2007 Queen and participated in the baggy garment parade and she was also scheduled to graduate at the last session, but due to health issues, was unable to attend the final session. Gloria know this…I am so proud of you…and I know your chapter and husband are too! You set out to accomplish a life long dream and dear sweet lady…you succeeded!!!
CONGRATULATIONS GLORIA GORE!!
And last but by no means lest…I want to recognize all the KOPS who received their KOPS longevity awards for maintaining continuous KOPS status. The recipients of this award never cease to amaze me because it denotes continuous perseverance in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. These members have stuck to their original goal and purpose through many years and now have been rewarded for their efforts.
Five Year Award
Shirley Prieto, Ted Prieto and Benny Weber from TOPS #TX 360, Randolph AFB
Ten Year Award
David Kirkpatrick from TOPS #TX 334, San Antonio
Thirty Year Award
Hattie Walton from TOPS #TX 762, San Antonio
Ruby Marcaurele from TOPS #TX 264, San Antonio
I am so proud of each one of you for your continuous inspiration, showing us that through perseverance you can succeed in maintaining your goals! You all hold a special place in my heart and I congratulate your success!
I have done my best to not leave anyone out, but if you received recognition at SRD and your name was not mentioned above…PLEASE let me know and I will include it in next month’s newsletter. I surely want everyone to know what wonderfully inspiring members we have in our area.
I just remember something else I wanted to mention about SRD winners…many of you in our area signed up for the “Gimme Five” contest for 2007…
A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THOSE WHO RECEIVED THEIR “GIMME FIVE” BUTTONS AT SRD!!!!THERE ARE TOO MANY TO NAME BUT YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE SO GIVE YOURSELF A PAT ON THE BACK FOR A JOB WELL DONE!!!
You all did so well on this contest that TOPS has begun another one called….”Give TOPS Ten”…In 2008 if you lose ten pounds, you will receive another award from TOPS at 2009 SRD! If we can give TOPS Five….let’s do better…BETTER and give TOPS Ten!!! More information will come out on this later.
DON’T FORGET!!!
UPCOMING SAN ANTONIO AREA MEETING
OFFICERS WORKSHOP WITH KAY
WHEN: TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008
TIME: 6:30 PM-8:30PM
WHERE: GOLDEN CORAL (Banquet Room)
2301 PAT BOOKER RD.
Universal City, TX
I hope you are making plans to be there!
RSVP to Elaine, either by phone (830-276-3290 or email ) by
May 13, 2008.
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I still have not forgotten about my plea for members to give me their opinion of just what is this thing called “TOPS Magic!” So, watch for June’s newsletter and I will be letting you all know what some very insightful members in our area have to say on this subject.
I’d still love to hear from more members, so if you have anything you’d like to included in next month’s newsletter on the subject of “TOPS Magic”, please send it to me or give me a call.
Important Reminder
San Antonio Area members, be sure to share this newsletter and all future ones with those who don’t have internet access. Field Staff have been encouraged to use the valuable tool of the internet to reach more members, but I am aware that not all members have internet access. I’d appreciate it if you would share all info concerning our area with those members. It is so important to make sure everyone is well informed as to what is going on in our area.
Also, don’t forget to check back often at for newsletters from Bev Staniak, our Regional Director and Kay Brown, our Area Coordinator. All you do is go to the homepage and click on Texas to find out what is going on all over our great state in TOPSLAND!
TOPS Love & Hugs,
Elaine