The Nearby Pickleville Red Hat Society gathering at Southern Exposure.
NEARBY PICKLEVILLE RED HAT SOCIETY!
Founded: Jan. 2004
www.classicmomentsintime.com
www.redhatsociety.com
NEW!! We are looking for new members? Want to have a great time and just HAVE FUN? Then contact us today at ncpickleprincess@aol.com.
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Members of the Red Hat Soceity pose at Poplar Grove Plantation at the Garden Party!
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How It All Started: Our chapter was created and registered on Jan. 15, 2004, by the Queen Mum, Deborah Autrey. On Thursday, January 22, 2004, the first meeting and social function of The Nearby Pickleville Red Hat Society was held at the home of Deborah Autrey. Seventeen ladies from 22-86 years old were in attendance, three others who could not make the meeting that night are also joining. One is still deciding.............At this writing we have, 11 Red Hatters and 7 Pink Hatters. The table theme was the traditional red and purple theme, refreshments were served (we had punch in place of tea! I do not have that many tea cups!) Red/Pink Hat Merchandise from Classic Moments In Time was on display and many purchased items to begin their costuming adventure. As a group it was agreed that future meetings will be held once a month and that the night will always be on a Thursday night. With friendly laughter, rather than strict vote, some officers were appointed, such as the Vice-Mother, (Mum) in this case, Vickie Johnson, to be known as, Dame Victoria, is the Vice Mum! Why? Simply because she owns a Purple Volkswagen Beetle, and she discussed the possibility of a Red Hat Society w/ The Queen Mum to be first! The Sgt. In Gloves, is Dottie Rains, to be known in the future as Princess Overseer! Why? Because she has been known in the past to be the dictator on vacation outings! and given her knowledge and collecting of Gone With The Wind, she needed the name of an occupation from that day! We also have a Princess Daughter, Desiree Autrey, Why? Because her mom is Queen now........she has had enough titles! Princess Proxy Daughter is Donna Merritt, Why? Cause she is! Hope Kornegay is the Barristress, Why? We decided she had the most legal knowledge, even if her field is in Insurance, so meet Lady Barristress Hope! We cannot forget our Grand Duchess, Eloise Merritt will be our Grand Duchess, Why? She is the elder of this group at 86, so meet Grand Duchess Eloise! Every club must follow procedure, so our Anti-Parliamentarian is Jimmie Davis, the rules she will make are no rules at all! I will let her name herself and if she does not give me a name soon, it will be Lady Jimbo! she hates that! We still need a “hysterian” to volunteer, and I need you to put on your thinking caps, and give me new offices to designate and your titles you would like to be! Remember all are now Princesses, as we play dress up and go out on the town! In our group, all are entitled to crown pins, scepters, Tiaras, glitz and glam....... whatever you have the nerve to wear!
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NEWS!! The North Carolina Pickle Festival held their second annual Red Hat Society Hat Contest which was held during the festival on April 23, 2005 in Mount Olive, NC! Congratulations to the winners:
RED HAT RUNNER-UP: Rosalee Gaskill
RED HAT WINNER: Vickie Johnson
PINK HAT WINNER: Desiree Autrey
The NC Pickle Festival Red Hat Society Hat Contest participants pose with the emcee, Miss United States 2005, Trinity Wright!
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NEWS!! The North Carolina Pickle Festival held their first annual Red Hat Society Hat Contest which was held during the festival on April 24, 2004 in Mount Olive, NC! Congratulations to the winners:
(Queen Mum, Deborah Autrey with Miss United States, Julie Roberts at the NC Pickle Festival)
Overall Winner: Deborah Autrey
Pink Hat Winner: Gena Bennett
Red Hat Winner: Mary-Ann McMurtrey
NEWS!! The North Carolina Pickle Princess Pageant Hat Contest sponsored by the Nearby Pickleville Red Hat Society was held on Feb. 28 and was a huge success! Congratulations to the winners!
Nearby Pickleville Red Hat Winner: Dottie Rains; Guest Red Hat Winner: Mary English. Nearby Pickleville Pink Hat Winner: Hope Kornegay; Guest Pink Hat Winner: Gena Bennett!**************************************************************************
Queen Mum, Deborah Autrey poses with the Red Hat Mobile at the NC Pickle Festival!
Queen Mum, Deborah Autrey spending time with the owner of the Red Hat Mobile at the NC Pickle Festival.
RED HATTER MARY-LOU MCPHERSON'S RED HAT GARDEN!
Red Hatter's modeling their outfits! They are on their way to our March outing, the "Stepping Out in Fashion" fashion show at Walnut Creek Country Club on March 15, 2005.
The Nearby Pickleville Christmas Party held in December of 2004!
Queen Mum, Debbie Autrey and Princess Daughter, Desiree Autrey with their "Red Hat" snow woman!
The Nearby Pickleville Red Hat Society with "Elvis" at the October meeting held in Clinton at Christopher's sponsored by Mr. Garnie Edwards.
Vickie Johnson, Deborah Autrey, & Dottie Rains at Poplar Grove Plantation at the Garden Party..
Members with the NC Spot Festival Queen, Tracey Register at the Garden Party at Poplar Grove Plantation.
Dottie, Debbie, & Vickie at Poplar Grove Plantation.
Kay, Desiree, & Rosalee at Poplar Grove Plantation.
Kay Houston & Desiree Autrey pose at Poplar Grove Plantation.
Deborah & Rosalee Gaskill at the antique fair at Poplar Grove Plantation.
Queen Mum, Deborah Autrey poses in front of Poplar Grove Plantation.
Queen Mum, Deborah & Desiree at Poplar Grove.
Deborah winning 2nd Place at the Red hat contest at Poplar Grove Plantation.
Desiree wins 1st Place in the Garden Hat Contest at Poplar Grove Plantation!
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