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Contents
Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.
-Mark Twain (1835-1910)
WELCOME TO QUEENS' CORNER
Our Queens' page is to be used for information which may not appear on the Homepage. Unexpected changes or events will be written about here. Information concerning other Red Hat Chapter's events in which we think you may be interested will be presented on this page. Useful information from the Red Hat Society website may also appear here. If you wish to advertise another Chapter's events or let us know about a change regarding our own Chapter, please let us know.
UPCOMING EVENTS
August 4, 2011
On Thursday, August 4th, we will meet at Hunan Emperor Restaurant located at 12538 Memorial Drive in Lantern Lane Center (713-461-6668) for our First Thursday of the Month Gathering. We will be celebrating birthdays for Anna, Linda and Helen. Please bring any items of discussion that you would like to present.
August 24, 2011
On Wednesday, August 24th, the Fillies and Friends Bunco will meet at My Dee Dee's Pie Shoppe for its regularly scheduled Fourth Wednesday Bunco game. Lunch will be at 11:15 a.m. A special welcome to all our much appreciated Subs!
Summer Message
White Flower, 1929
Georgia O'Keeffe
June 21st is the official Summer Solstice. It's always "Hot in Houston" so enough said. The Fillies are doing fine after seven years. Lots of memories to be sure. So, let's get through the summer and look forward to the real New Year which most of us know is September - when school resumes, new TV season starts, renewed sporting events (usually) and a general sense of starting over pervades. Even Vogue Magazine puts out its most important issue - the September Issue. There's a Documentary called "The September Issue" referring to Vogue's most important magazine of the year. Happy Red Hatting to all!!
Sheila J. and Sandra W.
Queens of The Red Hat Fillies
Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Don't compromise yourself. You are all you've got.
Janis Joplin
Guidelines for the Red Hat Fillies Chapter
As Red Hat Fillies we exist to have fun and enjoy each other’s company. We are not overly concerned with rules and regulations. The following Guidelines are not meant to hamper anyone’s freedom or interfere with our Number One Project which is to enjoy our Red Hat Chapter. Having said this, your Queens feel that the following information is an important part of our Chapter. Please familiarize yourself with this information and bring any questions or concerns to our attention.
At our Chapter functions (unless otherwise stated) it is important to wear the official Red Hat colors of Purple Clothes and a Red Hat. For our birthday month events, we reverse the colors. “Hat” can mean a number of things in addition to the normal understanding of the word. Many of us like to wear flowers, poufs, visors (for outside activities) or other head or hair adornments. These “hats” should be primarily red in color. Wearing a purple shirt or blouse with pants or skirts in another color is fine and something we often do. Purple does not have to be solid, but can be part of a print where purple is the predominate color. Shades of purple are not as important and can vary greatly. Pink, as we know, is for ladies under 50. Pink Hatters are welcome in our Chapter and their colors are pink hats with lavender (or lighter purple) clothing. Again, lavender can be construed loosely. The idea is to share our Red Hat Hood with colors, but not get overly obsessed with shades of color. Creativity with clothing, hats and color should be part of the fun of being a Red Hatter.
Ladies in the Chapter are expected to be aware of group functions and RSVP timely to the Queen’s memos and other correspondence. Being aware means reading your e-mail timely so that you can RSVP or respond timely. Adherence to requested deadlines is especially important. Failure to observe deadlines may result in your missing out on a function. Your Queens are glad to do the work required to set up events, but we cannot work effectively without your cooperation. Please do not RSVP and then fail to attend without contacting someone. Also, it is important to RSVP if you do not intend to come to an event. Regular attendance is expected at our monthly gatherings. As a reminder of each monthly gathering you will be e-mailed on Thursday, one week prior to the gathering. Please respond as soon as you know if you are, or are not, able to attend. Failure to attend monthly gatherings or other Red Hat Fillies events for a period of one year may result in your being dropped from the Fillies Roster. Members who attend functions infrequently or sporadically, with no stated reason as to lack of attendance, for a period of one year may be asked to find another Chapter at the end of the year. We need committed members who contribute to the group and add to the fun. Those who remain on the Roster, while not contributing to the group, may be keeping other interested ladies from joining the Fillies since we have a limited number of openings. This situation is one that we wish to avoid. We would like to commend the majority of Fillies who do keep track of activities, RSVP promptly, and attend regularly. Your cooperation is very much appreciated.
We ask that members have e-mail and internet access in order to participate in group events and respond timely to RSVP requests. We may make exceptions if a new member is sponsored by an established member who can take on these responsibilities for the new member. The established member would have to be responsible for taking care of communications for the member who does not have e-mail or internet capabilities. We also ask that all members have transportation available to attend meetings and other Red Hat functions. We carpool occasionally, but cannot take care of individual transportation needs. If an established member wishes to sponsor a member who does not have transportation, then the established member is responsible for the ongoing transportation needs of the new member. We are also adding the stipulation that all future members be non-smokers. Many of our ladies are allergic to smoke and we feel that it is in the best interest of our Chapter that, as far as new members are concerned, that they be non-smokers.
If you, as a member, wish to invite someone to a meeting with the expectation that they may wish to become a member, please discuss with them the above guidelines to help them make an informed decision as to whether they would enjoy the group. As you know, membership in the Fillies is by invitation only from the Queens. Our aim is not to exclude members, but to help ensure that potential members are a good fit.
The Red Hat Fillies recognize only RHS Supporting Members as Red Hat Fillies’ Chapter members. While “Guests” “Visitors” or “Friends” may occasionally attend Fillies functions, these individuals are not, and will not be, attendees of Fillies events, gatherings, get-togethers, etc. on any regular, continuing or ongoing basis. Only registered RHS Supporting Members can be regular attendees of Fillies gatherings, events or functions and only these Supporting Members are considered members of the Red Hat Fillies Chapter group.
There is a membership fee payable at the beginning of each year. The fee is to help defray costs such as membership in the Red Hat Society, costs for the Chapter Web site, name tags, pictures, printing expenses and gifts for the members. In fairness to all members, only those that pay fees timely will be allowed to maintain their membership in the Chapter.
Exceptions may be made occasionally to the Guidelines for good reason. Please contact us if there is a problem with understanding of or adhering to any of the above. We hope that these Guidelines will help ensure fairness and help keep us on track for Red Hat fun. Fun is what it is all about! Happy “Red Hatting” to all the current Red Hat Fillies and to all our future members!!
Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.
-Mark Twain (1835-1910)
WELCOME TO QUEENS' CORNER
Our Queens' page is to be used for information which may not appear on the Homepage. Unexpected changes or events will be written about here. Information concerning other Red Hat Chapter's events in which we think you may be interested will be presented on this page. Useful information from the Red Hat Society website may also appear here. If you wish to advertise another Chapter's events or let us know about a change regarding our own Chapter, please let us know.
UPCOMING EVENTS
August 4, 2011
On Thursday, August 4th, we will meet at Hunan Emperor Restaurant located at 12538 Memorial Drive in Lantern Lane Center (713-461-6668) for our First Thursday of the Month Gathering. We will be celebrating birthdays for Anna, Linda and Helen. Please bring any items of discussion that you would like to present.
August 24, 2011
On Wednesday, August 24th, the Fillies and Friends Bunco will meet at My Dee Dee's Pie Shoppe for its regularly scheduled Fourth Wednesday Bunco game. Lunch will be at 11:15 a.m. A special welcome to all our much appreciated Subs!
Summer Message
White Flower, 1929
Georgia O'Keeffe
June 21st is the official Summer Solstice. It's always "Hot in Houston" so enough said. The Fillies are doing fine after seven years. Lots of memories to be sure. So, let's get through the summer and look forward to the real New Year which most of us know is September - when school resumes, new TV season starts, renewed sporting events (usually) and a general sense of starting over pervades. Even Vogue Magazine puts out its most important issue - the September Issue. There's a Documentary called "The September Issue" referring to Vogue's most important magazine of the year. Happy Red Hatting to all!!
Sheila J. and Sandra W.
Queens of The Red Hat Fillies
Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Don't compromise yourself. You are all you've got.
Janis Joplin
Guidelines for the Red Hat Fillies Chapter
As Red Hat Fillies we exist to have fun and enjoy each other’s company. We are not overly concerned with rules and regulations. The following Guidelines are not meant to hamper anyone’s freedom or interfere with our Number One Project which is to enjoy our Red Hat Chapter. Having said this, your Queens feel that the following information is an important part of our Chapter. Please familiarize yourself with this information and bring any questions or concerns to our attention.
At our Chapter functions (unless otherwise stated) it is important to wear the official Red Hat colors of Purple Clothes and a Red Hat. For our birthday month events, we reverse the colors. “Hat” can mean a number of things in addition to the normal understanding of the word. Many of us like to wear flowers, poufs, visors (for outside activities) or other head or hair adornments. These “hats” should be primarily red in color. Wearing a purple shirt or blouse with pants or skirts in another color is fine and something we often do. Purple does not have to be solid, but can be part of a print where purple is the predominate color. Shades of purple are not as important and can vary greatly. Pink, as we know, is for ladies under 50. Pink Hatters are welcome in our Chapter and their colors are pink hats with lavender (or lighter purple) clothing. Again, lavender can be construed loosely. The idea is to share our Red Hat Hood with colors, but not get overly obsessed with shades of color. Creativity with clothing, hats and color should be part of the fun of being a Red Hatter.
Ladies in the Chapter are expected to be aware of group functions and RSVP timely to the Queen’s memos and other correspondence. Being aware means reading your e-mail timely so that you can RSVP or respond timely. Adherence to requested deadlines is especially important. Failure to observe deadlines may result in your missing out on a function. Your Queens are glad to do the work required to set up events, but we cannot work effectively without your cooperation. Please do not RSVP and then fail to attend without contacting someone. Also, it is important to RSVP if you do not intend to come to an event. Regular attendance is expected at our monthly gatherings. As a reminder of each monthly gathering you will be e-mailed on Thursday, one week prior to the gathering. Please respond as soon as you know if you are, or are not, able to attend. Failure to attend monthly gatherings or other Red Hat Fillies events for a period of one year may result in your being dropped from the Fillies Roster. Members who attend functions infrequently or sporadically, with no stated reason as to lack of attendance, for a period of one year may be asked to find another Chapter at the end of the year. We need committed members who contribute to the group and add to the fun. Those who remain on the Roster, while not contributing to the group, may be keeping other interested ladies from joining the Fillies since we have a limited number of openings. This situation is one that we wish to avoid. We would like to commend the majority of Fillies who do keep track of activities, RSVP promptly, and attend regularly. Your cooperation is very much appreciated.
We ask that members have e-mail and internet access in order to participate in group events and respond timely to RSVP requests. We may make exceptions if a new member is sponsored by an established member who can take on these responsibilities for the new member. The established member would have to be responsible for taking care of communications for the member who does not have e-mail or internet capabilities. We also ask that all members have transportation available to attend meetings and other Red Hat functions. We carpool occasionally, but cannot take care of individual transportation needs. If an established member wishes to sponsor a member who does not have transportation, then the established member is responsible for the ongoing transportation needs of the new member. We are also adding the stipulation that all future members be non-smokers. Many of our ladies are allergic to smoke and we feel that it is in the best interest of our Chapter that, as far as new members are concerned, that they be non-smokers.
If you, as a member, wish to invite someone to a meeting with the expectation that they may wish to become a member, please discuss with them the above guidelines to help them make an informed decision as to whether they would enjoy the group. As you know, membership in the Fillies is by invitation only from the Queens. Our aim is not to exclude members, but to help ensure that potential members are a good fit.
The Red Hat Fillies recognize only RHS Supporting Members as Red Hat Fillies’ Chapter members. While “Guests” “Visitors” or “Friends” may occasionally attend Fillies functions, these individuals are not, and will not be, attendees of Fillies events, gatherings, get-togethers, etc. on any regular, continuing or ongoing basis. Only registered RHS Supporting Members can be regular attendees of Fillies gatherings, events or functions and only these Supporting Members are considered members of the Red Hat Fillies Chapter group.
There is a membership fee payable at the beginning of each year. The fee is to help defray costs such as membership in the Red Hat Society, costs for the Chapter Web site, name tags, pictures, printing expenses and gifts for the members. In fairness to all members, only those that pay fees timely will be allowed to maintain their membership in the Chapter.
Exceptions may be made occasionally to the Guidelines for good reason. Please contact us if there is a problem with understanding of or adhering to any of the above. We hope that these Guidelines will help ensure fairness and help keep us on track for Red Hat fun. Fun is what it is all about! Happy “Red Hatting” to all the current Red Hat Fillies and to all our future members!!
WELCOME TO QUEENS' CORNER
Our Queens' page is to be used for information which may not appear on the Homepage. Unexpected changes or events will be written about here. Information concerning other Red Hat Chapter's events in which we think you may be interested will be presented on this page. Useful information from the Red Hat Society website may also appear here. If you wish to advertise another Chapter's events or let us know about a change regarding our own Chapter, please let us know.
UPCOMING EVENTS
August 4, 2011
On Thursday, August 4th, we will meet at Hunan Emperor Restaurant located at 12538 Memorial Drive in Lantern Lane Center (713-461-6668) for our First Thursday of the Month Gathering. We will be celebrating birthdays for Anna, Linda and Helen. Please bring any items of discussion that you would like to present.
August 24, 2011
On Wednesday, August 24th, the Fillies and Friends Bunco will meet at My Dee Dee's Pie Shoppe for its regularly scheduled Fourth Wednesday Bunco game. Lunch will be at 11:15 a.m. A special welcome to all our much appreciated Subs!
Summer Message
White Flower, 1929
Georgia O'Keeffe
June 21st is the official Summer Solstice. It's always "Hot in Houston" so enough said. The Fillies are doing fine after seven years. Lots of memories to be sure. So, let's get through the summer and look forward to the real New Year which most of us know is September - when school resumes, new TV season starts, renewed sporting events (usually) and a general sense of starting over pervades. Even Vogue Magazine puts out its most important issue - the September Issue. There's a Documentary called "The September Issue" referring to Vogue's most important magazine of the year. Happy Red Hatting to all!!
Sheila J. and Sandra W.
Queens of The Red Hat Fillies
Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Don't compromise yourself. You are all you've got.
Janis Joplin
Guidelines for the Red Hat Fillies Chapter
As Red Hat Fillies we exist to have fun and enjoy each other’s company. We are not overly concerned with rules and regulations. The following Guidelines are not meant to hamper anyone’s freedom or interfere with our Number One Project which is to enjoy our Red Hat Chapter. Having said this, your Queens feel that the following information is an important part of our Chapter. Please familiarize yourself with this information and bring any questions or concerns to our attention.
At our Chapter functions (unless otherwise stated) it is important to wear the official Red Hat colors of Purple Clothes and a Red Hat. For our birthday month events, we reverse the colors. “Hat” can mean a number of things in addition to the normal understanding of the word. Many of us like to wear flowers, poufs, visors (for outside activities) or other head or hair adornments. These “hats” should be primarily red in color. Wearing a purple shirt or blouse with pants or skirts in another color is fine and something we often do. Purple does not have to be solid, but can be part of a print where purple is the predominate color. Shades of purple are not as important and can vary greatly. Pink, as we know, is for ladies under 50. Pink Hatters are welcome in our Chapter and their colors are pink hats with lavender (or lighter purple) clothing. Again, lavender can be construed loosely. The idea is to share our Red Hat Hood with colors, but not get overly obsessed with shades of color. Creativity with clothing, hats and color should be part of the fun of being a Red Hatter.
Ladies in the Chapter are expected to be aware of group functions and RSVP timely to the Queen’s memos and other correspondence. Being aware means reading your e-mail timely so that you can RSVP or respond timely. Adherence to requested deadlines is especially important. Failure to observe deadlines may result in your missing out on a function. Your Queens are glad to do the work required to set up events, but we cannot work effectively without your cooperation. Please do not RSVP and then fail to attend without contacting someone. Also, it is important to RSVP if you do not intend to come to an event. Regular attendance is expected at our monthly gatherings. As a reminder of each monthly gathering you will be e-mailed on Thursday, one week prior to the gathering. Please respond as soon as you know if you are, or are not, able to attend. Failure to attend monthly gatherings or other Red Hat Fillies events for a period of one year may result in your being dropped from the Fillies Roster. Members who attend functions infrequently or sporadically, with no stated reason as to lack of attendance, for a period of one year may be asked to find another Chapter at the end of the year. We need committed members who contribute to the group and add to the fun. Those who remain on the Roster, while not contributing to the group, may be keeping other interested ladies from joining the Fillies since we have a limited number of openings. This situation is one that we wish to avoid. We would like to commend the majority of Fillies who do keep track of activities, RSVP promptly, and attend regularly. Your cooperation is very much appreciated.
We ask that members have e-mail and internet access in order to participate in group events and respond timely to RSVP requests. We may make exceptions if a new member is sponsored by an established member who can take on these responsibilities for the new member. The established member would have to be responsible for taking care of communications for the member who does not have e-mail or internet capabilities. We also ask that all members have transportation available to attend meetings and other Red Hat functions. We carpool occasionally, but cannot take care of individual transportation needs. If an established member wishes to sponsor a member who does not have transportation, then the established member is responsible for the ongoing transportation needs of the new member. We are also adding the stipulation that all future members be non-smokers. Many of our ladies are allergic to smoke and we feel that it is in the best interest of our Chapter that, as far as new members are concerned, that they be non-smokers.
If you, as a member, wish to invite someone to a meeting with the expectation that they may wish to become a member, please discuss with them the above guidelines to help them make an informed decision as to whether they would enjoy the group. As you know, membership in the Fillies is by invitation only from the Queens. Our aim is not to exclude members, but to help ensure that potential members are a good fit.
The Red Hat Fillies recognize only RHS Supporting Members as Red Hat Fillies’ Chapter members. While “Guests” “Visitors” or “Friends” may occasionally attend Fillies functions, these individuals are not, and will not be, attendees of Fillies events, gatherings, get-togethers, etc. on any regular, continuing or ongoing basis. Only registered RHS Supporting Members can be regular attendees of Fillies gatherings, events or functions and only these Supporting Members are considered members of the Red Hat Fillies Chapter group.
There is a membership fee payable at the beginning of each year. The fee is to help defray costs such as membership in the Red Hat Society, costs for the Chapter Web site, name tags, pictures, printing expenses and gifts for the members. In fairness to all members, only those that pay fees timely will be allowed to maintain their membership in the Chapter.
Exceptions may be made occasionally to the Guidelines for good reason. Please contact us if there is a problem with understanding of or adhering to any of the above. We hope that these Guidelines will help ensure fairness and help keep us on track for Red Hat fun. Fun is what it is all about! Happy “Red Hatting” to all the current Red Hat Fillies and to all our future members!!
Summer Message
White Flower, 1929
Georgia O'Keeffe
June 21st is the official Summer Solstice. It's always "Hot in Houston" so enough said. The Fillies are doing fine after seven years. Lots of memories to be sure. So, let's get through the summer and look forward to the real New Year which most of us know is September - when school resumes, new TV season starts, renewed sporting events (usually) and a general sense of starting over pervades. Even Vogue Magazine puts out its most important issue - the September Issue. There's a Documentary called "The September Issue" referring to Vogue's most important magazine of the year. Happy Red Hatting to all!!
Sheila J. and Sandra W.
Queens of The Red Hat Fillies
Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Don't compromise yourself. You are all you've got.
Janis Joplin
Guidelines for the Red Hat Fillies Chapter
As Red Hat Fillies we exist to have fun and enjoy each other’s company. We are not overly concerned with rules and regulations. The following Guidelines are not meant to hamper anyone’s freedom or interfere with our Number One Project which is to enjoy our Red Hat Chapter. Having said this, your Queens feel that the following information is an important part of our Chapter. Please familiarize yourself with this information and bring any questions or concerns to our attention.
At our Chapter functions (unless otherwise stated) it is important to wear the official Red Hat colors of Purple Clothes and a Red Hat. For our birthday month events, we reverse the colors. “Hat” can mean a number of things in addition to the normal understanding of the word. Many of us like to wear flowers, poufs, visors (for outside activities) or other head or hair adornments. These “hats” should be primarily red in color. Wearing a purple shirt or blouse with pants or skirts in another color is fine and something we often do. Purple does not have to be solid, but can be part of a print where purple is the predominate color. Shades of purple are not as important and can vary greatly. Pink, as we know, is for ladies under 50. Pink Hatters are welcome in our Chapter and their colors are pink hats with lavender (or lighter purple) clothing. Again, lavender can be construed loosely. The idea is to share our Red Hat Hood with colors, but not get overly obsessed with shades of color. Creativity with clothing, hats and color should be part of the fun of being a Red Hatter.
Ladies in the Chapter are expected to be aware of group functions and RSVP timely to the Queen’s memos and other correspondence. Being aware means reading your e-mail timely so that you can RSVP or respond timely. Adherence to requested deadlines is especially important. Failure to observe deadlines may result in your missing out on a function. Your Queens are glad to do the work required to set up events, but we cannot work effectively without your cooperation. Please do not RSVP and then fail to attend without contacting someone. Also, it is important to RSVP if you do not intend to come to an event. Regular attendance is expected at our monthly gatherings. As a reminder of each monthly gathering you will be e-mailed on Thursday, one week prior to the gathering. Please respond as soon as you know if you are, or are not, able to attend. Failure to attend monthly gatherings or other Red Hat Fillies events for a period of one year may result in your being dropped from the Fillies Roster. Members who attend functions infrequently or sporadically, with no stated reason as to lack of attendance, for a period of one year may be asked to find another Chapter at the end of the year. We need committed members who contribute to the group and add to the fun. Those who remain on the Roster, while not contributing to the group, may be keeping other interested ladies from joining the Fillies since we have a limited number of openings. This situation is one that we wish to avoid. We would like to commend the majority of Fillies who do keep track of activities, RSVP promptly, and attend regularly. Your cooperation is very much appreciated.
We ask that members have e-mail and internet access in order to participate in group events and respond timely to RSVP requests. We may make exceptions if a new member is sponsored by an established member who can take on these responsibilities for the new member. The established member would have to be responsible for taking care of communications for the member who does not have e-mail or internet capabilities. We also ask that all members have transportation available to attend meetings and other Red Hat functions. We carpool occasionally, but cannot take care of individual transportation needs. If an established member wishes to sponsor a member who does not have transportation, then the established member is responsible for the ongoing transportation needs of the new member. We are also adding the stipulation that all future members be non-smokers. Many of our ladies are allergic to smoke and we feel that it is in the best interest of our Chapter that, as far as new members are concerned, that they be non-smokers.
If you, as a member, wish to invite someone to a meeting with the expectation that they may wish to become a member, please discuss with them the above guidelines to help them make an informed decision as to whether they would enjoy the group. As you know, membership in the Fillies is by invitation only from the Queens. Our aim is not to exclude members, but to help ensure that potential members are a good fit.
The Red Hat Fillies recognize only RHS Supporting Members as Red Hat Fillies’ Chapter members. While “Guests” “Visitors” or “Friends” may occasionally attend Fillies functions, these individuals are not, and will not be, attendees of Fillies events, gatherings, get-togethers, etc. on any regular, continuing or ongoing basis. Only registered RHS Supporting Members can be regular attendees of Fillies gatherings, events or functions and only these Supporting Members are considered members of the Red Hat Fillies Chapter group.
There is a membership fee payable at the beginning of each year. The fee is to help defray costs such as membership in the Red Hat Society, costs for the Chapter Web site, name tags, pictures, printing expenses and gifts for the members. In fairness to all members, only those that pay fees timely will be allowed to maintain their membership in the Chapter.
Exceptions may be made occasionally to the Guidelines for good reason. Please contact us if there is a problem with understanding of or adhering to any of the above. We hope that these Guidelines will help ensure fairness and help keep us on track for Red Hat fun. Fun is what it is all about! Happy “Red Hatting” to all the current Red Hat Fillies and to all our future members!!
Georgia O'Keeffe
Sheila J. and Sandra W.
Queens of The Red Hat Fillies
Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Don't compromise yourself. You are all you've got.
Janis Joplin
Guidelines for the Red Hat Fillies Chapter
As Red Hat Fillies we exist to have fun and enjoy each other’s company. We are not overly concerned with rules and regulations. The following Guidelines are not meant to hamper anyone’s freedom or interfere with our Number One Project which is to enjoy our Red Hat Chapter. Having said this, your Queens feel that the following information is an important part of our Chapter. Please familiarize yourself with this information and bring any questions or concerns to our attention.
At our Chapter functions (unless otherwise stated) it is important to wear the official Red Hat colors of Purple Clothes and a Red Hat. For our birthday month events, we reverse the colors. “Hat” can mean a number of things in addition to the normal understanding of the word. Many of us like to wear flowers, poufs, visors (for outside activities) or other head or hair adornments. These “hats” should be primarily red in color. Wearing a purple shirt or blouse with pants or skirts in another color is fine and something we often do. Purple does not have to be solid, but can be part of a print where purple is the predominate color. Shades of purple are not as important and can vary greatly. Pink, as we know, is for ladies under 50. Pink Hatters are welcome in our Chapter and their colors are pink hats with lavender (or lighter purple) clothing. Again, lavender can be construed loosely. The idea is to share our Red Hat Hood with colors, but not get overly obsessed with shades of color. Creativity with clothing, hats and color should be part of the fun of being a Red Hatter.
Ladies in the Chapter are expected to be aware of group functions and RSVP timely to the Queen’s memos and other correspondence. Being aware means reading your e-mail timely so that you can RSVP or respond timely. Adherence to requested deadlines is especially important. Failure to observe deadlines may result in your missing out on a function. Your Queens are glad to do the work required to set up events, but we cannot work effectively without your cooperation. Please do not RSVP and then fail to attend without contacting someone. Also, it is important to RSVP if you do not intend to come to an event. Regular attendance is expected at our monthly gatherings. As a reminder of each monthly gathering you will be e-mailed on Thursday, one week prior to the gathering. Please respond as soon as you know if you are, or are not, able to attend. Failure to attend monthly gatherings or other Red Hat Fillies events for a period of one year may result in your being dropped from the Fillies Roster. Members who attend functions infrequently or sporadically, with no stated reason as to lack of attendance, for a period of one year may be asked to find another Chapter at the end of the year. We need committed members who contribute to the group and add to the fun. Those who remain on the Roster, while not contributing to the group, may be keeping other interested ladies from joining the Fillies since we have a limited number of openings. This situation is one that we wish to avoid. We would like to commend the majority of Fillies who do keep track of activities, RSVP promptly, and attend regularly. Your cooperation is very much appreciated.
We ask that members have e-mail and internet access in order to participate in group events and respond timely to RSVP requests. We may make exceptions if a new member is sponsored by an established member who can take on these responsibilities for the new member. The established member would have to be responsible for taking care of communications for the member who does not have e-mail or internet capabilities. We also ask that all members have transportation available to attend meetings and other Red Hat functions. We carpool occasionally, but cannot take care of individual transportation needs. If an established member wishes to sponsor a member who does not have transportation, then the established member is responsible for the ongoing transportation needs of the new member. We are also adding the stipulation that all future members be non-smokers. Many of our ladies are allergic to smoke and we feel that it is in the best interest of our Chapter that, as far as new members are concerned, that they be non-smokers.
If you, as a member, wish to invite someone to a meeting with the expectation that they may wish to become a member, please discuss with them the above guidelines to help them make an informed decision as to whether they would enjoy the group. As you know, membership in the Fillies is by invitation only from the Queens. Our aim is not to exclude members, but to help ensure that potential members are a good fit.
The Red Hat Fillies recognize only RHS Supporting Members as Red Hat Fillies’ Chapter members. While “Guests” “Visitors” or “Friends” may occasionally attend Fillies functions, these individuals are not, and will not be, attendees of Fillies events, gatherings, get-togethers, etc. on any regular, continuing or ongoing basis. Only registered RHS Supporting Members can be regular attendees of Fillies gatherings, events or functions and only these Supporting Members are considered members of the Red Hat Fillies Chapter group.
There is a membership fee payable at the beginning of each year. The fee is to help defray costs such as membership in the Red Hat Society, costs for the Chapter Web site, name tags, pictures, printing expenses and gifts for the members. In fairness to all members, only those that pay fees timely will be allowed to maintain their membership in the Chapter.
Exceptions may be made occasionally to the Guidelines for good reason. Please contact us if there is a problem with understanding of or adhering to any of the above. We hope that these Guidelines will help ensure fairness and help keep us on track for Red Hat fun. Fun is what it is all about! Happy “Red Hatting” to all the current Red Hat Fillies and to all our future members!!
