What we’re about
We are a registered chapter of the Red Hat Society. We meet for lunch about once a month and we also enjoy going to Red Hat events with other chapters and special events. We are a diverse group of ladies who enjoy many hobbies that we incorporate into our red hatting, such as papercrafts, stamping, sewing, hatmaking, jewelry making, movies, live theatre, concerts, festivals and more!
BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR REQUEST TO JOIN, please make sure that your main Meetup profile includes a picture of you (not a pet or landscape). A picture of you in a red or purple hat would be great! All members are required to maintain their Supporting Membership with the International Red Hat Society (RHS). If you're not a member yet, you've come to the right place! You can join RHS at RedHatSociety.com
GUEST ACCESS TO OUR CALENDAR:
If you are not a member of RHS, you will be considered a Guest and allowed to join our Meetup group for 30 days to attend one chapter gathering to meet us and learn more about Red Hatting. Once you join RHS, you will be considered a member of our chapter and be allowed to stay in the Meetup group and expected to RSVP “Yes” or “No” to all events.
• Click on "Join"
• Complete all of the questions
• Wait for the Queen or Vice Queen to approve your request
Membership Dues:
Your official membership in the Red Hat Society gives you full Members Only access to their website and all of the benefits that go along with it. The RHS website now includes social networking features similar to Facebook which enables members to engage with one another online through their site.
Attire:
Let's show our colors! Red hat & purple clothes and you may reverse colors in your birth month. Preferably no blue jeans except at specified events, such as Western theme. Red or purple jeans are fine for casual events. Members must wear a hat or fascinator. The outfit should be predominantly RHS colors. Solid colors make for the best group photos. If you're new to Red Hatting and are having trouble finding something purple to wear, you can wear red clothing with your red hat TEMPORARILY until you find something in purple. We don't want lack of clothing in RHS colors to prevent anyone from being able to attend, but we do expect members to be able to find the appropriate colors when they're no longer a newbie. Our colors are what set us apart from everyone else & make us instantly recognizable as members of the Red Hat Society.
Many Red Hat events are themed which gives us a chance to show our creativity by wearing costumes that we put together ourselves. Themes often seen at Red Hat parties are 1950's sock hop, 1920's Flapper, Western, Victorian, Pirate, Steampunk, Hollywood Glamour, Derby Day, Denim & Diamonds (rhinestones), Witch Hat (Halloween) and more. You don't have to buy a costume. You can easily put one together with clothes you already have or clothing purchased online or from local retailers, and even thrift shops & vintage stores. Themed costumes are NOT a requirement for attending an event. They are strictly optional, but add to the fun of Red Hatting. Your regular RHS regalia is always in style at any event.
Gatherings:
We have a regular luncheon about once a month, usually on the third Saturday of the month. In the months that have a special event, that event will usually take the place of our regular gathering. Events will be posted to the calendar in advance giving members adequate time to plan on attending. Please RSVP promptly, especially on prepaid events, and be mindful of your RSVPs, changing them ASAP if you are unable to attend. It is only common courtesy to let the Queen or Vice Queen know if you cannot attend. You can change your RSVP by simply clicking the button & selecting "No" on events you will not be attending. It is not necessary to provide an explanation every time you RSVP "No".
Prepaid Events:
Prepaid events require payment with registration/RSVP. Some events will require you to send your payment and registration directly to the chapter hosting the event. If an event requires the Queen to send in one registration for the entire chapter, then you can use the payment button associated with the event to send your timely online payment to the Queen. You will not be registered for the event until the Queen receives your payment. Some events may also allow you to mail a check to the Queen or directly to the chapter hosting the event (follow the instructions in each event description). Please observe registration deadlines on events. You must be a supporting member of the Red Hat Society to attend multi-chapter events. Please do not show up to another chapter's event without paying your International dues first.