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Interested in Joining The Social Butterflies?
We0 would love to have you join us! Are you BRAND NEW to Red Hatting?
Be our guest at any of our events and see if we are
the "Red Hat" group for you. To find out our next event contact us on the form below or
go to our "Events" page and click on the month of your choice for a list of events.
If you have already decided to join us then click HERE for the PDF Application form
to fill out and either email[email protected] [email protected]or "snail" mail it to the Queen Mum! SB is a closed chapter
to RH ladies already in other chapters, but if you are a brand new RHS lady you can join
immediately. but if you would like to put on our Waiting list then send in your Application.
We vote on adding new members whose SB Application we have
received at our Planning Meetings in January & June each year.
There is a contact form at the bottom of this page if you want
the Queen Mum to email the application form to you.
SB is closed
to RH ladies already in another RH chapter, all new
memberships are voted on in January & June to add new members
Contact QM to be added to the SB waiting list
[To copy & paste the PDF: click anywhere in the form and then click the "Ctrl" key and the "A" key and that will "select" it all, then right click and choose "copy" then open your "word" and right click on a blank page and choose "paste" and the form should open up there and you will be able to fill in the form. To print the PDF form: click on the "printer" in the bottom right corner [just put your cursor over that area] and it should appear.
Any problems just email the Queen Mum]
Be our guest at any of our events and see if we are
the "Red Hat" group for you. To find out our next event contact us on the form below or
go to our "Events" page and click on the month of your choice for a list of events.
If you have already decided to join us then click HERE for the PDF Application form
to fill out and either email[email protected] [email protected]or "snail" mail it to the Queen Mum! SB is a closed chapter
to RH ladies already in other chapters, but if you are a brand new RHS lady you can join
immediately. but if you would like to put on our Waiting list then send in your Application.
We vote on adding new members whose SB Application we have
received at our Planning Meetings in January & June each year.
There is a contact form at the bottom of this page if you want
the Queen Mum to email the application form to you.
SB is closed
to RH ladies already in another RH chapter, all new
memberships are voted on in January & June to add new members
Contact QM to be added to the SB waiting list
[To copy & paste the PDF: click anywhere in the form and then click the "Ctrl" key and the "A" key and that will "select" it all, then right click and choose "copy" then open your "word" and right click on a blank page and choose "paste" and the form should open up there and you will be able to fill in the form. To print the PDF form: click on the "printer" in the bottom right corner [just put your cursor over that area] and it should appear.
Any problems just email the Queen Mum]
To join the Red Hat Society click on the logo above.
Social Butterflies
List of Active Royal Roster Members Queen Mum Debb Vice Queen Pam
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SB Membership
Chapter #82567 All members will be official RHS members and pay their yearly dues to the RHS registering under the Social Butterflies group number #82567. [Those who do not know how to register can get assistance from the Queen Mum.] There is no upward / downward age limit. 30-49 is considered "pink hat", younger ladies are "Pink Hats in training", and 50+ is a "Red Hat Lady!" The Social Butterflies chapter is currently open for new members; this could change by majority vote at any time. If this becomes the case, we will assist whomever to split off and start a ‘sister’ chapter or find another group or the membership could vote in the new member over-riding the chapter membership max. Social Butterflies does all types of events, lunches, shows, outings, tours, train trips, parties, annual events, About 15-25 ladies are usually a good number of members for most events. Membership is limited to a maximum count of 25 members as decided by the chapter. A member, who misses twelve consecutive official monthly events without contacting the Queen
This policy will be administered with discretion, so that if members stay in touch, confirm a continuing interest in Social Butterflies, they will remain members in good standing. Visitors at any event are always welcomed to attend whether or not their ensemble is complete. It’s a good excuse to go shopping!!! We will try to have loaner hats available in case you can’t find one in time. Just ask the Queen Mum in advance! Multiple chapter affiliations are certainly allowed and encouraged. The more you can afford / handle the more fun for you. Some chapters charge minimal fees to "belong" we are not charge dues, however we do have our "Flutter Fund" which is brought to each event by our Vice Queen Pam. Look for the round box sitting in the middle of the table. This "fund" is donation only and is not mandatory, but encouraged to help fund expenses for our event "extras." We also have a "Sunshine Gal" that is responsible for sending out birthday cards, Get Well cards, or sympathy cards to all our members. Birthdays are celebrated at our monthly"J4UD" with a treat for all that attend; and all birthday members have their photo pasted on the "Home" page on the month of their birthday with extended birthday wishes. SB Membership Benefits: Social Butterflies membership includes; making lifetime RH friendships; receiving a Birthday card and a posted photo of you every year on your annual birthdays; SB celebrates your "special" birthday with a party including a gift for all your birthdays ending with "0" and monthly birthday treats at our "J4UD" [the 3rd Tuesday of each month]; your business card posted on SB website with a link to your business website; access to our many website pages with a wealth of interesting and useful information; event planning opportunities to your favorite places; an opportunity to mingle with other RH groups; if you enjoy playing games we host a "Game Time" day 4 times a year; annual events, including our well liked "Turkey Bowl Fun Day" party; SB annual anniversary luncheon at a fun and different restaurant; QM keeps the SB abreast to all RHS news and local groups events; and to be part of one of the fabulous Red Hat Society groups! Join us today SB is open Membership is reviewed in January & June to add new members Contact QM to be added to the waiting list. SB Application 1. You MUST email QM first 2. QM & VQ will set up a meeting for lunch/breakfast 3. This gives you an opportunity to get more familiar with SB, 4. Discuss membership, and we can answer any of your questions. 3. We have found that new members feel more comfortable when they attend an event after meeting the QM & VQ How do you join the RHS? You contact the RHS by phone or email and request to become a member. Once you pay your $30.00 you will receive your "New Member" package that will include a red hat, RHS "getting started" and your "member's handbook", a membership card that you will need to show at each event you attend, and RHS stickers. Each year you renew you can purchase a new RHS pin and a new membership card. |
This is what the RHS has said in official broadcasts
as posted on the QMB.
Ambassadors Diplomatic News Broadcast 2013:
"We think that we all agree that RHS events are for RHS Members. Guests are always welcome, that's why we created Meet & Greets, Invite a Friend Days and World Wide Hoots. Those are perfect venues to share with new women and non-supporting "members".
Is it a Red Hat Society Event or Not?
If there is an event in your area that allows anyone to attend, it's not a "Red Hat Society" event. It's a general women's event. As Members, we don't usually support these events. As an Ambassador, the exception is when with support of the hostess, you are encouraged to have a Membership table at the event."
WHO CAN CALL HERSELF A "MEMBER" OF THE RED HAT SOCIETY?
Anyone who is part of an Official registered RHS chapter whose information (name, address and email) has been submitted for inclusion in the Hatquarter's database is a member of the Red Hat Society in the eyes of Hatquarters. With this information we will know who our members are.
(Editors Note: In other words if you are not listed on the RHS web site as a member of your chapter, in the Chapter Roster, you are already no longer considered a member of the RHS.)
A NOTE FROM THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT OF THE RHS SAID:
We certainly do expect chapters and members to pay dues to belong to RHS. It's a nominal fee and anyone who does not participate (by paid membership), but pretends to be part of Red Hat Society, is in violation of our intellectual property and other rights of RHS.
There are two ways to belong to Red Hat Society:
- Chapter Queen
- Supporting Member.
- Chapter Queen Registration is $49 annually. This includes the Queen’s personal Supporting Membership in the Society, plus the legal chapter charter, etc.
- New members joining Red Hat Society pay $30 annually each to join.
- Existing members pay $30 annually each to continue to belong to Red Hat Society.
- Attendees to RHS sponsored events and multi-chapter events must be paid Supporting Members.
- Only one Supporting Membership in the Society is required, it is good wherever you go. For ladies in multiple chapters, pick one as "home" and give your Member ID information to the other queens for their records.
- This $30 (approx 5 cents a day) is a Membership fee to belong to Red Hat Society. It is not a discount's program. Membership is what entitles one to legally belong to RHS, grants name and brand identity usage, and to use all tools and services RHS provides.
POLICY MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
Read this! RHS Hatquarters latest membership update Effective January 1, 2012: "In an effort to ensure the continued Legacy of our Society, the RHS expects all Members to keep their Membership dues current. If, for unforeseen circumstances, a Member does not pay on time and calls or mails in a payment at a later date, their Membership is retroactive to their original anniversary date and is good from one year from the anniversary date. If it is over a year or more, it is expected that Members will pay the retroactive fees associated with the Membership and/or Chapter charter not to exceed the current year and one previous year's dues ($78 for Queens and $40 for Supporting Members) and the current year's Membership kit will be sent out." International Sisters are encouraged to email Hatquarters at [email protected] for help with their renewals, if lapsed.
In review, the way Membership works is that the day you start with the Red Hat Society becomes your birthday of sorts. Your Membership runs from that date for one year forward. Let's say your Membership start date is April 25th, that means that your membership is in good standing for one year or until April 24th of the following year - no matter which day you actually pay your dues during that year.
Until January 1, 2012, Members who are a year in arrears will be able to renew and just pay $30. If you are behind on your dues, renew before January 1st to take advantage of the current policy before the new policy goes into effect!
If you have specific questions about how this policy may affect your late renewal, please contact us at [email protected].
Red Hat Society SB Queen's Promise I am your QUEEN among women I am a Gorgeous, Elegant, and WISE Woman. I am a vital Sister within our SISTERHOOD Of like hearted Women. I promise to wear my Red hat with Love in my heart, grace, and A COMMITMENT to our RHS Legacy! |
The SB Member's Promise [all members promise] I am ROYALTY among women, I am a Gorgeous, Elegant, and WISE Woman. I am a vital Sister within a SISTERHOOD, Of like hearted Women. I promise to wear my Red hat with Love in my heart, grace, and A COMMITMENT to the RHS Legacy! This SB signature/banner was designed for the QM specifically for SB.
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