Letter to Members of the Media

Dear Member of the Media:

Thank you for your interest in the Red Hat Society ®. Perhaps you've seen our ladies in red hats dining out or having tea together, but wondered what we're all about. This press kit tells the story of how the Red Hat Society began and how today, it has evolved into the world's largest social networking community for women 50 and beyond. This ever-growing organization unites under the umbrella of a Red Hat to celebrate Fun, Friendship, Freedom and Fulfillment and to bond as members travel through life together. Women over age 50 are known as "Red Hatters" while those under 50 are called "Pink Hatters."

The worldwide sisterhood has more than 30,000 chapters in all 50 states of the U.S. and in more than 25 foreign countries. It has grown phenomenally fast and has been featured in such national magazines as Newsweek, Good Housekeeping and Women's Day, in addition to such major metropolitan newspapers as The Chicago Tribune, The New York Times and The Boston Globe, plus hundreds of local dailies. It has even inspired a legendary team of award-winning, creative talents to create our musical, "HATS!" This marvelous play manages a nod to the poignant side of aging, inspires belly laughs and delivers a wildly entertaining theatrical experience at the same time.

In an effort to bring our members together, the society holds several events each year including conventions, cruises and spontaneous gatherings called "hoots." Our 2008 major events & conventions include:

• "HATS! The Musical," Harrahs Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada (through July 2008)
• "Decades Of Sparkle," 10th Anniversary International Convention, Orlando, Florida (June 19-23, 2008)
• Alaska Cruise, Holland America ms Amersterdam (Aug. 1-8, 2008)
• "Glam on the Grand," Girlfriend Getaway convention, Grand Rapids, Michigan (Sept. 26-28, 2008)
• "Hoots, Haunts & Hats," Girlfriend Getaway Convention, Savannah, Georgia (Oct. 10-13, 2008)
• "London New Years Parade," London, England (Dec. 28, 2008 through

Jan. 4, 2009
We are proud to announce that we have joined the American Heart Association's "Go Red For Women" campaign. The movement to fight heart disease is based on helping women understand that while heart disease is their No. 1 killer, it is often preventable and steps can be taken to lower the risk.

The Red Hat Society has also teamed up with AARP to offer RHS members who belong to the Supporting Member program discounted membership that offers hundreds of savings and special offers throughout North America.

Our official website, www.redhatsociety.com, is the major form of communication between chapters and the Red Hat Society Hatquarters in Fullerton, California. Please take a moment to visit our web site and be sure to include our site address in your publication. Official Red Hat Society jewelry, clothing, home accessories and other logo merchandise is sold through our online store (www.redhatsocietystore.com) and a retail store in Fullerton, California.

Should you need more information or wish to schedule an interview with our founder, Exalted Queen Mother Sue Ellen Cooper, or a local member of the Red Hat Society, please contact me at (714) 738-0001 ext. 123; or email me at debra@redhatsociety.com. Happy Red Hatting!

Debra Granich
The Red Hat Society, Inc.

431 South Acacia Avenue, Fullerton, California 92831 714.738.0001 ext.152