Start a chapter
Ready to Wear Your Crown?
Starting your own Red Hat Society chapter is an exciting way to bring women together for friendship, fun, and shared adventures!
Getting started
It’s Simple!
Complete the chapter request form below and give your chapter a name that reflects your group’s personality. Hatquarters will review your request and help you choose another name if your first choice is already taken.
Submit Your Request
Complete the chapter request form and choose your chapter’s name.
Hatquarters Reviews
We’ll review your request and help you choose another name if your first choice is already taken.
Invite Members
After submitting your request, you’ll be prompted to invite members. All women in your chapter must be registered RHS members.
Chapter requirements
Your Chapter, Your Rules (Mostly!)
We encourage Queens to lead their chapters in the way that works best for them and their members. However, there are a few requirements from Hatquarters to keep in mind when establishing an official RHS chapter.
Invite the Minimum Number of Members
To open a new chapter, you must have at least three members in addition to yourself as the organizing Queen. Within six months of approval, we encourage Queens to grow their chapters to at least five primary members.
Keep Memberships Current
As the organizing Queen, you are responsible for ensuring your chapter members support the Sisterhood by maintaining their membership dues.
Stay Connected Online
Queens must have access to their RHS online account and periodically check their chapter page and member roster to keep information up to date. Your chapter page is also a helpful tool for keeping members connected! You can also use it to post upcoming chapter meetings, outings, and events.
Ready to get started?
Become a member today and start your Red Hat adventure!
Chapter Request Form
Share your chapter name and get the process started!