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Members List:
Links Section
Queen Pat-in-a-Hat:
Patricia Proebstel
Crafty Lady:
Helen Brady
Lucious Duchess:
Eydie Brown
Dame PlumPurple:
Jo Daniels
Lady Red Rosie Posey:
Rosalyn Dawkins
Princess Precious Plum:
Glenda Elliott
Barroness Von Lila:
Donna Gaskin
Cheery Cherry:
Felicia Goodman
Shady Lady:
Carol Johnson
Gutsy Lady:
Marjorie Pavlick
Duchess Dee Purple:
Doreen Schafizadeh
Princess Plum Silly:
Pamela Shelton
Shady Lady, Too:
Shirley Sweeney
Queen of Vice:
Betty Winchell
Members:
Joan Adams
Marilyn Andersen
Sylvia Bookout-Reinicke
Betty Christian
Pat Cummins
Alvina Cyr
Sharon Dolan
Minnie Fragnito
Alayne Hilditch
Cindy E. Howard
Brenda Iverson
Pat Janes
Lynne Jensen
Betty Ann Kibee
Nellie McClelland
Dorothy Miner
Judy Nakamura
Jan Schiedermayer
Marlys Shea
Betty St. John
Gloria Steinbrenner
Nancy Storch
Ellen Strommen
Angie Tripp
Sherry Weaver
Sherry Winchell
RED HAT SOCIETY HOME PAGE MONTANA RHS NETWORKING WEBSITE LEWISTOWN FUN-VENTION
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All About Our Chapter
The Missoula Really, Really Red Tough Old Broads (Red Hat Society Chapter ID 6151) was formed in October 2002 when Queen Mum Peggy Stellmach held an organizational get-together at the Carousel in Missoula’s Caras Park, sharing the Red Hat Society's mission of greeting middle age with verve, humor, and elan. Queen Peggy has reluctantly relinquished her crown as she has moved to another state. Queen Pat-in-a-Hat (Pat Proebstel) was "installated" on April 17, 2006.
Our chapter has grown to 40 vibrant, wonderful and often silly ladies, including a one pink hatter! We have no set meeting date but, true to red hatter style and spontaniety, we gather whenever the Spirit moves us! Chapter members choose a month and plan an event for that month. In addition, whenever a chapter member hears of something fun or interesting to do, she invites her chapter sisters and off we go!! When our event can accomodate more ladies, we invite other Missoula and surrounding chapters to join us. The more, the merrier!!
Underneath the frivolity, we share a bond of affection, forged by common life experiences and a genuine enthusiasm for wherever life takes us next.
To be a redhatter, one must wear a red hat and a purple ensemble at all gatherings to keep up the spirit and purpose of the (dis)organization, except during your birthday month, when you colors are often switched to a purple hat and red ensemble. Ladies under fifty wear lavender with a pink hat until that big 50th birthday reduation.
We want to encourage the kind of sisterhood promoted by the RHS and find that it thrives best in comparatively small groups. Therefore, our chapter is currently closed to new members. However, we do have a waiting list for those willing to wait for a spot to open.
If you are interested in joining the Red Hat Society and cannot find another open chapter nearby, please contact Hatquarters for assistance. Email info@redhatsociety.com or call their toll-free number: (866) 386-2850.
Our Chapter Membership Policy (It's only a policy! There are no rules!)
Members who miss three consecutive chapter gatherings without contacting Queen Pat-in-a-Hat will lose their place on the roster. (This does not apply to area events.) This policy will be administered gently and with discretion, so that if members stay in touch and confirm a continuing interest, they will remain members in good standing.
Our chapter is currently closed to new members. If you would like to be on a waiting list, please e-mail us at the address below.
When I am an old woman....
I shall wear purple with a red hat which doesn't go, and doesn't suit me....
But maybe I ought to practice a little now!"
Age only counts in wine and cheese!
Tough Old Broads at the 2006 Convergence
Front Row: Alvina Cyr, Judy Nakamura, Betty St. John, Betty Winchell,
Angie Tripp, Marjorie Pavlick, Doreen Schafizedeh
Back Row: Rosie Dawkins, Pat Janes, Jo Daniels, Alyne Hilditch, Glenda Elliott,
Shirley Sweeney, Sharon Dolan, Nellie McClelland, (Nellie's sister), Carol Johnson,
Queen Pat Proebstel (Pat-in-a-Hat)
Our thanks go to Sue Ellen Cooper, Exalted Queen Mother of the Red Hat Society, and her friends for wearing those first red hats to tea in April 1998, resulting in the birth of the Red Hat Society.
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming, "WOO HOO what a ride!" 
