February 2012

Our chapter has thirty plus members. Many of us just happen to belong to the First Baptist Church of Villa Ridge, but this is in no way a requirment. Not all, but most of us ladies are into scrapbooking and/or Rubber Stamping. The ONLY requirments to be a member, is to love the Lord, Jesus Christ and to wear the proper attire while out as a group. As the Queen, I expect everyone to love and accept each member as Jesus would. Clickish, judgemental and gossipy behavior is unacceptable in this chapter. We are here to have a good time and though personalities can clash, I expect everyone to walk in love and grace. You don't have to be invited to join. Just e-mail me your request, along with a short bio, your birth date, address, phone number and favorite bible verse. You will receive a welcome letter after you are signed up. Have a great day being YOU!

A FEW PAST EVENTS

Singing in The Rain at the Muny was great. Those who braved the heat on July 23, 2005 were rewarded with a great show.

We had twenty Red and Pink Hatters attend our lunch at Eliah's on Sept. 13th. We had several new Hatters join our chapter. After Lunch we went to the Baptist Asso. Building and enjoyed the Round Table Event. We dressed our tables to the hilt and had a wonderful time. The music and guest speaker was superb. What a day!

Only 6 Red Hatters and 2 Pink Hatters were able to make the trip to Carthage Missouri to attend the Precious Moments Event, Oct. 21-23, 2005. We had a great time! We Stayed at the Best Western Friday and Saturday night. There was a welcome tea at the hotel Friday evening. The events, food and attactions were great, and we were blessed with wonderful fall weather. The only thing missing was you! (if you did not attend)

In November 2005 we had some wonderful BarBQ at Don's Diner before enjoying a patriotic show at the Meramec Theater in Steelville, MO. Many of the Husbands joined us.

March 2006, we celebrated out second year anniverary; where it all started, Hawthorn Inn, Labadie, MO. What a wonderful time we had.

Jan. 15, 2006 four of us went to the Keil in St. Louis for the 2006 U.S. Figure Skating Championships: Exhibition of Champions. These skaters later represented USA in this years Olympic in Italy and returned with metals!

May. 13, 2006 we had our 2nd annuel Pinkette Tea. This year we celebrated at Two Sister Tea House in Fenton, MO. We now have several honorary girls ages 6-16 who have commited to living life as a chirstian with good values and respect for parents and admiration for their older Red Hat sisters.

Jan.20, 2007 we got together for salad and made 'cocktail hats' to wear when full head-dress is not practical. We also made valentine cards to be passed out in February to residents at a local nursing home.

At our March 2007 gathering, we had a special coronation for our first ever Vise Queen,our Lady of Leisure. A Red and Pink Hatter was inducted and we had our first Reduation! It also marked our 3rd year anniversary.

There were 7 red hatters and 2 pink hatters to attend the Branson Fest Hoot in April, 2007. Everyone enjoyed the Pointe Royalle Condo's.

A special Thanks to our Vice Queen for planning and hosting the annuel Pinkette Tea in May, And to Princess Anastasia for the tiaras. The girls felt so special.

June we had our first Family Picnic at St. Clair's Orchard Park. Lots of good food and a good time for all. Next year promises to be even bigger!

July's outing was a mystery ice cream run. Our Queen surprised everyone with a stretch limo ride to Fritz and a cruze on the river front in Washington.

Nov. We ate a wonderful lunch at Sybels in St. James.

Jan. We were thrilled to have our Vice-Queen Jean attend our PJ party at the Sleep Inn at Washington, MO. Everyone had a blast. We had a fashion show,went to dinner, enjoyed Kareoke, and played games until late. Everyone ate breakfast and then headed out to get ready for a suprise brithday party/dinner for Jean Wilder, out Vice-Queen. (This was Jeans first gathering since her accident) We are pleased to say that later that month she was released from her doctors care and has returned home! Prasie God!