We, the members of Juneith's Jolly Jokers (JJJ) chapter of the Red Hat Society, gather to enjoy sisterhood and celebrate this dis-fun-ctional stage of our lives.
Hats off to Us!

Rules? Basically the RHS has no rules and is known as a 'dis-organization'. However, there are some firm suggestions and decrees. Some come from the RHS and some from the FQM of JJJ- Queen Jinglin' Jolly Juneith (Queen J3). As this is a QUEENocracy, decrees can & will vary, so keep your ears open, in case THE Queen changes her royal mind (or loses it- whichever comes first.)

Wearing of the Regalia. This first, absolute firm decree, comes from the Exalted Queen Mother-Sue Ellen Cooper. And as Queen J3 agrees~ all will comply.
A RED HAT (or head covering) for Royals over 50 and PINK HAT for Royals under 50. Clothing can be as simple, zany or dressy as you like, but must be PURPLE for over 50 and LAVENDAR for under fifty..
By wearing our colors, we are reminded that we are bonded as a group and, as a group, we will never be invisible.
Wear your colors proudly! see Fines
Donning a red hat may feel silly, but this is the RHS and it's supposed to be at least a bit silly~~ think back to when you played 'Dress Up'- that's the freedom we have with our colors! Accessorize as you like- Bling, glamour, sparkle, feather and gloves are all the rage in the RHS.
Of course, causal is acceptable also.
As the poem says, 'When I am an old woman, I shall wear purple, with a red hat that doesn't suit me.' So, even if you want to complain like an 'old woman', you SHALL wear purple with a red hat and that's that. The ONLY exception to this decree is your birth month, when you may reverse colors (purple hat, red clothes).

HATitude: We're classy, sassy and full of fun. It's the attitude we have when we strut in our regalia. As such, the only time HATS may be removed in public is if they cause problems for those around us, i.e. in theaters. (Better to wear a Red Whimsey)

RSVPs a BIGGIE- (and one way to keep THE Queen from losing her mind!!) So, please be courteous and RSVP to all gatherings-- whether yea or nay. Remember we are all adult Royals and as such shouldn't need prodding (from THE Queen or Hostess) for an RSVP. In the same vein, if the event is a pre-pay one, please send check well in advance of the RSVP date. Bear in mind, some gatherings may be limited in size, so... we would hate to miss you.

Jolly Joking While we are all together, THE Queen decrees that ONLY jolly joking, joyful or happy topics will be the choice of conversation. Red Hatted sisters should be supported by each other, by phone, enroute to gatherings, e-mails, etc. But gatherings should be fun!

Gatherings A gathering is any event or activity which 2 or more of us show up in our regalia. JJJ regularly gathers on the 2nd (second) Tuesday of the month. This can and has been changed according to the whim of THE Queen, to accommodate an event, or if all the Royals agree to it. There also can be more gatherings a month.- depending on what's been planned.
Planning should not fall upon THE Queen alone. (Another way to keep her from losing her royal mind). Each Royal is to pick a month to fully plan the gathering of her choice. Said Royal becomes 'Queen 4 the Day' (Q4TD) .