Category Articles & Resources

Queen’s Coronation Ceremony

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 →

Red Sash Ceremony

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 →

Hatter Pledges / Vows

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 →

Friendship Ball

Find a Christmas decoration ball that has a hinged opening or somehow comes apart. Inside place the Friendship ball poem (below) and a small item such as a pair of earrings, a pair of gloves etc. This ball is given… Continue Reading →

Christmas and Birthdays

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 →

Hosting an Event

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 →

Indemnity Waivers

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 →

Red Hatter Survival Kit

This is a lovely thing to give to a newly crowned Queen, a REDuated hatter or a new member. This can be a box or bag filled with certain items that have special meaning. You may like to include a… Continue Reading →

How to Name Your Chapter

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 →

How to attract new members to your Chapter

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 →

How to Start a Chapter

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 →

Hatter Commandments & Creed

The 10 Red Hatter commandments: Thou shalt use thy Red Hat powers for good deeds (bring joy and laughter to all you meet). Thou shalt eat thy favorite foods, including chocolate. After all, diet is just a four letter word…. Continue Reading →

Hatter Customs

The following are some common customs Bling – The more the merrier! Any kind of shiny, sparkly accessory you can add is great. Many Hatters like to collect brooches as well as wearing pearls and rhinestone jewellery. “Dessert first” –… Continue Reading →

Is it Purple? Lavender? Violet? Lilac? Magenta? Eggplant? – it’s all confusing!

The dress code for The Red Hat Society is that women over 50 wear “purple” and women under 50 wear “lavender” But what is “purple”? and where does “lavender” stop and “purple” begins….. is magenta a “purple” or is it… Continue Reading →

Hatting on a Budget

This talk of having specific clothing and hats may seem a little daunting. You probably don’t happen to have a red/pink hat just lying around, and you might want to get fancy but don’t have the budget to go out… Continue Reading →

Royal Name Ideas

It is customary for Hatters to take on a fanciful name to be known as while they are Hatting. It’s a bit of fun and a chance to give yourself a Royal Title. Some like their names to be a… Continue Reading →

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