No I didn't write this, I believe it came from Hatquarters.
I thought it might be of interest to newbies on the list.


4 LEVELS OF HATTING:

Level 1 "HIGHLY INVOLVED" as with Queens and a few members - not only do they wear the colors but enjoy gaudying and glitzing up - reading & posting on the QMB - attending area & national conventions -- corresponds with other ladies in other chapters -- collect anything red & purple -- have little purple friends -- and enjoys talking about the RHS.

1.B - CHAPTER OF ONE.-- There is much to be said good about this approach. She can meet with other Queens, chapters, and attend large events. She can Red Hat as much or as little as she wishes.

Level 2 "NORMALLY INVOLVED" -- wears the colors, has fun, RSVP on time -- but doesn't read or post on the QMB -- in between gatherings may or may not enjoy talking about RHS.

Level 3 "BARELY INVOLVED" -- wears the colors but doesn't really like to (wears them only because they have to) -- there are times they do not wear hats or purple -- waits to the last minute to RSVP -- and tend to sit and talk with the same ladies.

Level 4 "DON'T KNOW WHAY THEY EVEN BOTHER": won't wear a hat -- thinks a speck of purple is purpling up -- won't RSVP -- has to be called and reminded -- sits only with certain ladies -- and this list goes on.

But here are some things that can happen:

Some of "Level 2" ladies, after a few gatherings get all excited and really blossom into glorious Red Hatters -- it just takes them a little time to gaudy up.

With "Level 3" -- a few may blossom but more than likely the most we can expect from them is to grow into being "Level 2". Talking with these ladies about the importance of RSVPing on time may or may not work.

That leaves "Level 4" - We think these ladies either aren't ready for the RHS, or they are just the sort of woman that is not happy and will never be happy no matter what they do.
There may be hope for "Level 3" but personally I see no hope for "Level 4" -- the "Level 4s" seem to drop out after a while.
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Purple Hugs and Red Hat Kisses...