[CyberTOPS] Looking for direction

[John Brinegar]

Go for it Kerry! The guidelines will come easily and you don't go to jail
for breaking a rule. It can be a bit scary if you haven't tried leading
before, but so satisfying once you get it underway!--John

> Hi again all.
>
>
>
> This is Kerry from Austintown, OH.  I have been a member of TOPS for about
> 5
> months now.  As much as I love the ladies (and few gentlemen) in our
> chapter
> and as well as I feel I'm doing on my journey, I don't feel like I'm
> getting
> much out of my TOPS experience. Our chapter is comprised of mostly older
> ladies who have been together as a group for years and I'm afraid they've
> fallen into some sort of a rut as far as participation and meetings go.  I
> think the type of meetings they have works for them, but I was hoping for
> something more.  I've even found myself going to weigh in and then not
> staying for the meeting on occasion.  I see all of your comments and have
> been browsing the web looking at chapter websites and see that a TOPS
> group
> could be so much more.
>
>
>
> I have been thinking a lot about the subject and have decided to start my
> own chapter in October.  I have had many people in my church as well as
> friends and family commenting and asking questions about TOPS and my
> weight
> loss.  Being a larger girl most of my adult life, apparently the 47 lbs
> I've
> lost since I started really shows!!  I have at least 10 people ready to
> help
> start a chapter.  I had a meeting last Friday with our Area Captain and
> Coordinator.  They were very helpful in answering a lot of my questions
> and
> very supportive, but after perusing the internet and reading your posts,
> I'm
> worried I may be getting in over my head.  Being a member for only 5
> months
> so far I haven't learned much about TOPS as a whole but to be honest in my
> current chapter I'm not sure I ever will.
>
>
>
> I want to make our new chapter fun and interesting and educational.  But
> I'm
> concerned that I don't know enough of the guidelines & rules yet.  I would
> welcome any direction, comments, tips, epiphanies you can offer.  Hoping
> to
> have an active chapter to report on in the near future.
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance.
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>
>
> Kerry
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