Please note the following information is NOT legal advice and is here to give you a very basic understanding of the issue of Public Liability Insurance as it relates to Red Hatting. If you have any questions about insurance or… Continue Reading →
Generally speaking, Hatters don’t do fundraising. However there may be times when chapters want to raise money to help a particular charity, or to raise chapter funds for convention costuming or other chapter needs. Fundraising ideas: Fines – Charge a… Continue Reading →
Sometimes it’s fun to offer a “Lucky Door Prize” to attendees at an event. This can be a small prize or something larger, something themed to your event or a general Hatting theme. Here’s some suggestions for how to award… Continue Reading →
The REDuation ceremony celebrates the progression from Pink (under 50) to Red (over 50) years old. Ideas: The Reduate can wear a pink hat which is then passed to the next youngest Pinkie to represent passing on of knowledge, that… Continue Reading →
New members can be welcomed with a ceremony where they can be presented with their name-badge and officially be given their Royal name. You may also like to give them a Hatter survival Kit. There are pledges/vows the new member… Continue Reading →
The Coronation ceremony for a Queen can be whatever you want it to be. If a chapter starts off small, the Coronation can be done after the chapter has grown. Perhaps done on the 1st anniversary of the chapter or… Continue Reading →
A sash is a great way to display your bling brooches without damaging your clothing (or needing to move them onto different outfits). Having a “Red Sash Ceremony” is a lovely way to celebrate a member becoming part of your… Continue Reading →
These are several examples of pledges/vows a new member or REDuating member can say during a ceremony. Authors are unknown. You can tailor these to your own needs. Pledge Example #1 “I solemnly swear that I will greet middle age… Continue Reading →
Some chapters have celebrations they do for Christmas and Birthdays. Some chapters will send members a birthday card on their birthday, or mention all the birthdays for the month in their newsletters. Chapter funds may be used to pay for… Continue Reading →
You may like to hold a larger get-together with ladies from other local chapters, or open it up to invite any Hatters from around Victoria or even around Australia. Running a larger event can be a bit daunting so here… Continue Reading →
Please note the following information is NOT legal advice and is here to give you a very basic understanding of indemnity waivers as they relate to Red Hatting. If you have any questions please see a professional Lawyer. In layman’s… Continue Reading →
Chapter names can be fun, quirky or simply descriptive. Try to make sure there isn’t already a chapter in your state or country with the same name, to avoid confusion! When thinking up a name, think of some terms you… Continue Reading →
So you have a Hatting Chapter (group) but you would like to get new members in (or you’re just starting a group and need members)? Here’s some tips that might help you. Bring a friend – Allowing members to bring… Continue Reading →
Can’t find a chapter in your area? Have a group of friends interested in Hatting? While it is great to be part of an existing chapter, so that you are part of a group that already has its own traditions… Continue Reading →
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