Our chapter began in January '03 and you will find that we are not like most chapters who just do lunch. We have a program of "sorts" which includes crazy vows, a cheer of our own, and our own sign of an "attitude". Dress for the Red Hat Society is: Red Hats, Purple Dresses for 50 and over. Pink Hats, Lavender Dresses for "Ladies in Waiting". Birthdays: Wear opposite (red dress/purple hat). High Tea includes gloves, shoes and purse to match your hat. Optional dress accessories include: Boas, a fan for the vapors, parasol, "tons" of jewelry and lately, some have adopted cigarette holders. Our chapter prefers dresses over pants.

You will also note that our stationary features Mae West, a real "Red Hat Mama" - but if the question is ever raised, Sophie Tucker was the first of the Red Hot Mamas.

There are no rules and we are a disorganization which we take very seriously. Our chapter does not do fund raising or any such seriousness! Quite a number of us do this at work - we're just girls who want to have fun! Our only rule is "dessert first" which we try to abide by very seriously! The Kazoo is the National Instrument!

We have extended the size of our membership so that we will be able to fill the bus when needed. We always meet on Saturdays at various locations - take bus trips - and have husband events. We publish our own newsletter quarterly which lists all of our upcoming events! We also sponsor a tri-state convention every year - right here in Erie!

We have some exciting things coming up and look forward to your membership. If you have any questions, e-mail me at redhotqm@aol.com. Be sure to visit our Website: www.redhotmamasoferiepa.com.

"Come up and see us sometime"

Diane Giannelli, Queen Mum