Origin of the Red Hat Society The Red Hat Society resulted from the giving a birthday gift. In November 1997, Sue Ellen Cooper, (Fullerton, California) presented her dear friend, Linda Murphy, with a red hat and a copy of the poem "Warning" by Jenny Joseph. The orginial intent was that Linda hang the hat on a hook next to the framed poem, as a decorative reminder to loosen up as she got older. The gift was a hit! Other friends of Sue Ellen expressed an interest in receiving the same gift as they reached their 50th birthdays. On April 25, 1998, dressed in purple and their red hats, the ladies went to a tea room. This was the beginning of our Red Hat Society. RED HAT SOCIETY MISSION STATEMENT "We are a global society of women approaching 50 or beyond that connects and supports women in their pursuit of Fun, Friendship, Freedom and Fulfillment. Fun...to celebrate life at every age.
Friendship...to solidify and expand the bonds of sisterhood.
Freedom...to discover and explore new interests. Fulfillment...to fully realize our personal potential. By maintaining a thriving social community. amd offering a variety of services and group experiences, the RHS encourages it members to get the most out of life." RED HAT PROMISE The Red Hat Society will open doors to a better tomorrow for women of all ages, adding Fun, Friendship, Freedom and Fulfillment to their lives. Each member can expect to be welcomed into our sisterhood and to be treated with diginity and respect. Together, we will extend the hand of friendship to women across the globe."
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CEO:
Marie Carlson
RED HAT SOCIETY ALBERTA RED HATTERS MANITOBA RED HATTERS
Red Halos and Purple Wings
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Dot Despins, 1934-2009
