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Happy February to everyone!
Not only is February the month we celebrate Valentine’s Day – but National Heart Month. This is just another reason why TOPS members are one step ahead of everyone else as we journey towards healthier lifestyles with each pound we lose.
The February issues of TOPS®News just arrived at my house and it is filled with great stories from our field staff (see page 10 to read more about Texas Area Captain Gatha Downey) and members (see page 28 to read more about Michigan member Beyla Wayne) but other wonderful articles with great information for motivation and weight loss. Make sure you keep your copy handy for that “free” time you might have and read a little each day. Also please note the “NEW” Retreat Scholarship on page 39. Deadline for entries is May 31st – so if you would like to have an opportunity to attend a retreat – this might be just the opportunity for you.
While you are visiting our website, please take a few minutes also to read about Michigan Area Captain, Angela Farley’s story entitled “I Did It for the Health of It”. You will find this on each state’s home page.
I hope that everyone is charting their miles as we “Trek to IRD” with President Barb Cady. Please note that you can order special ribbons and pins for members who are charting their exercise (see pages 8 and 9 of the News). Your field staff has been moving right along as we also chart our miles to add to Barb Cady’s million mile challenge. As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer (at least in Michigan and Wisconsin) it will be much easier to get outside and enjoy outdoor activities. It has been a very long winter for many of us.
Our State Recognition Days will be here before we know it and I am excited about seeing everyone again. Please address your Coordinator or the SRD committee directly with any questions or concerns that you might have. Quite often a simple answer can save much frustration for everyone. Your concerns are very important to us as we want to make this event a special time for all that attend. The SRD letters are posted on the website for you to review and use as needed.
I hope that your Valentine is good to you and surprises you with a gift that will make you both happy and healthy.
Until next month – I Care about each one of you
Bev Staniak TOPS Regional Director
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