MO – St. Louis

I am interested in being considered as the Group Leader for the St. Louis MO area. I have known since my surgery in July 2013 that I wanted to be in a more interactive role concerning WLS patients. This surgery has changed my life and I want to be able to help change the lives of people like me. I believe that there is a need for face-to-face meetings in making sure the right information is given and issues discussed.

I would be available after 6pm on weekdays and anytime on weekends.

Thank you for your consideration.

Joan Pinkston

Our meetings are scheduled for the 3rd Wednesday of each month so for 2014 that would be: June 18, July 16, Aug 20, Sept 17, Oct 15, Nov 19 and Dec 17.

I'll be there!

Ok, I will not be there, so sorry! Started not feeling well a little bit ago. I hope to be there in July.

Thanks for letting me know, hope you feel better soon.

Thank you for letting me know the dates. I hope the meeting went well. I would love to hear highlights from tonight's meeting.

Well there were only two of us but we had a fabulous time!

Well there were only two of us but we had a fabulous time!

Oh ,that's how groups grow. I will c u in July. How about a different topic for each meeting? Idk it might peak a interest. You could always hand out money....... Lol

Only two? Dang. I thought more people would show up.

It takes time. It's summer and people are on vacation and out doing other things.

We have binders with different topics for every month.

Good morning everyone!

Yes, although our meeting was small, it was FUN! The next meeting is July 16 and we will spend the first 10 mins doing introductions and 10 mins on other administrative issues (vote on Rules, ask for volunteers for taking minutes, carpooling). The other 40 minutes will be a lesson (haven't decided which one I'll do first - but I have 5) and Q&A. A clothing swap has been proposed, so that will be after the meeting.

Thanks!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/BariatricPal-Local-Chapter-St-Louis-MO/710993432293340

I have created a Facebook page for our local chapter.

"Rome Wasn't Built in a Day"

We had 11 members at our first NYC meeting. I promise if we keep at it we can make BP Support Groups a huge powerhouse. It'll take a little time but it'll be solid once it's in place

Do you mind if we share with other WLS forums?

Do you mind if we share with other WLS forums?

Not at all!!

The next St. Louis Area Chapter Meeting is Wednesday, July 16 at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held in the Lobby Conference Room at 231 South Bemiston Avenue (Between Shaw Park Drive and Bonhomme Avenue) The Bemiston Tower Building, Clayton, MO 63105. Parking is attached to the building. If the arm is down, please take a ticket. The arm will be up by the time the meeting ends.

The agenda is: Welcome, Introductions, Icebreaker Activity, Local Ground Rules, Call for Volunteers, Your Turn and Closing. After the meeting there will be a clothing exchange. Some members will have clothing to give away, and some members will have clothing to sell.

Looking forward to seeing you!