On any journey, no one wants to be left behind, and yet some are reluctant to lead. This week’s signpost helping us on our journey is the constellation Bootes, the Shepherd. By definition, a shepherd is one who guides or leads in a particular direction. Who do you think is the shepherd in TOPS? The Board of Directors? The Service…
As humans, when we try to figure out what we want to do or where to go, we tend to look UP. How far up do you look? As I struggle on my TOPS journey, I find that I need to go beyond the clouds in the sky and aim for the stars that make up the vast universe. As…
We often hear that losing weight is an uphill battle. Climbing mountains takes effort, training and conditioning. It also requires perseverance and teamwork. It’s no different from our quest to reach KOPS Mountain.
We all came to TOPS to get healthy and lose weight. That’s the story. But each of us has different motivations, different needs and different struggles. While it’s important to focus on weight loss and being accountable to ourselves and to one another, it’s also essential for us to hear and respect each member’s individual voice and choices. That’s why…
It’s often said that when something wonderful happens, it may be considered the opportunity of a lifetime. My name is Rick Danforth, and I am honored, proud and excited to be the President of TOPS. I’m here, able to serve as your president, because TOPS is a Life Saver—it saved my life. When TOPS first took off in 1948, it…