~ March 2017 ~

Website: www.redhatsvictoria.com email: redhatsvictoria@gmail.com

Welcome to the Red Hats Victoria newsletter. The newsletter will keep you up to datewith what is happening around Victoria and give you something fun to read!

Victorian Hatters BannerWe are creating a special banner that represents all the chapters in Victoria! Each

chapter is welcome to send in a 6inch square to be included in the banner.

Here is how it is looking so far

See the website for more info - https://redhatsvictoria.com/group-banner-project

In MemoriamOur Supreme Matriarch, Queen Florence passed away on Sunday 5 th March 2017.

“Those we love remain with us, for love itself lives onAnd cherished memories never fade, because a loved one’s gone

Those we love can never be, more than a thought apartFor as long as there is memory, they’ll always live on in our hearts”

The Supreme Matriarch Florence Slattery wasfirst to bring Red Hatting to Australia.

It is said she saw Red Hatters while on a tripto the US, and decided to start a chapter.

The Rose City Red Hatters in WarwickQueensland

Florence received her membership certificateon the 25 July 2001, and celebrated her100th birthday on the 22nd June 2016!

Upcoming Events

http://www.redhatsvictoria.com/events

March 26 ( Shepparton) - Regional Picnic. BYO lunch.

May 20 (Rutherglen) - Queens Council

July 25 (Australia-Wide) – Celebrating “Aussie Red Hat Day”

July 27 (Kilmore) - Aussie Red Hat Day celebration

Nov 19 (Melbourne) - Annual Melbourne Picnic. BYO lunch

http://www.matildarose2.com

2017

Sept 15-17 – (Glenelg SA) – Weekend Gathering

2018

October 2018. (Devonport TAS) - Tassie Convention

Have any events to add to the calendar? Please let me know!

Reminders for Chapter Queens Upcoming Queen's Council!

Any Queen, Vice Queen or anyone interested in starting a chapter is welcome toattend the Queen's Council. This is an annual event where Queens can gather to

discuss issues, network, socialise and help each other.

Event details and booking form can be found here:http://redhatsvictoria.com/events

Each year it will be hosted by a different Queen, and we would like to alternate thelocation each year from Melbourne metro areas to regional areas, to keep things

fair. So if you would like to host next year's Council, please let us know at the event.

Updating Chapter DetailsI maintain a list of all known Victorian chapters, so that if any members (or other

Queens) wish to make contact, they are able to. The information is added to the RHVwebsite (if I have permission to do so) as well as a private list that is emailed to the

Queens once a year for networking purposes.

However there is missing details and out of date details for some chapters. It isimportant to make sure I have the current details for your chapter if you want to be

kept in the loop with Hatter happenings. It is also important for othermembers/Queens to be able to contact you as sometimes they have questions or

invitations that they would like to talk to you about.

If you don't wish to have your contact information published on the website that isfine – I can list your chapter name only. I can also provide just the email contact

form on your chapter page, which is done in a way to maintain your privacy.

I would also like each chapter to make use of their chapter page – If you have notdone so already you can send in up to 3 photos as well as a description of your

chapter. If you have a website/facebook for your chapter, I can link to that as well.

To confirm or change your details, email redhatsvictoria@gmail.com

Royal CoronationQueen Lady Pina Colada was crowned Queen of the Surrey Sophistatarts

Happy Birthday Pat!The Valley Vintage Reds of Traralgon helped celebrate Pat Valentine's 80th birthday

Aussie Red Hat DayThe Birthday of the Red Hat Society is April 25th (The first time Sue Ellen and herfriends gathered for a Red Hatting outing). However since that date in Australia isAnzac day, we feel it is more appropriate to celebrate Red Hatting on a different

date. The date we celebrate instead is July 25th which marks the registration dateof the first Australian Red Hatting chapter. This is known as “Aussie Red Hat Day”

Rubies and Pearls of Kilmore invite you to join with them in celebrating the 16th

anniversary of Australian Red Hatting. The venue we have chosen for this occasionis the historic and heritage listed Old Kilmore Town Hall with its curved staircase tothe Grand Chamber. This building now houses Penny’s Restaurant. We shall dine in

the Grand Chamber Room where Parisian chandeliers hang gracefully above thedining tables. Ample free car parking is at the rear of the building.

www.pennysrestaurant.com.au

Date: Thursday, 27th July, 2017Time: 12 noon with lunch service at 12.30pm

Complimentary glass of champagne or juice upon arrival(Sparkling, House red & white, soft drinks & juice at bar prices)

Menu: Meals will be served by “alternate drop”. Main course: *Grass fed Lamb Roast & seasonal vegetables, served with a jug

of Rosemary gravy (GF) *Australian Salmon with Mango Salsa & grilled asparagus

Dessert: *New York raspberry cheesecake with cream *Citrus tart with creamTea and coffee table for self service with dessert(Please advise us of any special dietary requirements)

Cost: $32.00 per personRSVP: Friday, 30th June, 2017 jedami@outlook.com

Q.Jan 0419509040 VQ Kerry 5781 0713Payment: All money to be paid by RSVP date to Commonwealth Bank

bsb 063-698 account no 10359947(Remember to include your name/chapter on the reference)

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