The Meaningful Component of being a Hat Lady
Here are examples of how our hats have come to symbolize the best of camaraderie AND community service in Charleston, South Carolina:
Serve as docents for Home and Garden tours for The Historic Charleston Foundation, The Preservation Society, The South Carolina Historic Society
Support Gibbes Art Museum fundraiser
Support the Charleston Symphony Orchestra during their month long Designer Showhouse
Participate in Country Living Designer Showhouse raising money for Juvenile Diabetes
Sell Calendars at The Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome
Help with Walk for Autism
Donate toys for Debi's Kids, supplies for Teachers' Closet, clothing and toiletries for Florence Crittenton Home
Race for the Cure as a Team
Race as The Hat Dragon Team
Wear Emily roses during our Annual Easter Promenade to raise awareness of childhood cancer
Assist at the "Grater" Cookbook Swap" sponsored by The Lowcountry Exchange Clubs, Select Health of SC, Inc, and Hightower Construction Co., Inc., benefiting Local Prevention of Child Abuse
Assist at the Camellia Society Show
Assist at the Trident Technical College Fundraiser for Scholarships and their Culinary Institute
Assist at the 15th Annual Rotary Wheels Party Live and Silent Auction to raise money for local charities
Assist at Trident Literacy Association Fundraiser
Hostess at the Mrs. South Carolina Beauty Pageant, which provides Scholarships
Hostess at The Heart Ball
Join in The Day of Caring
Work on Habitat for Humanity houses
Provide "entertainment" at convalescent homes
Present The Hat Ladies Monetary Award for a graduating senior at a high school
Usher and present awards at The Charleston County Schools Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony
Decorate hats for the children undergoing treatment at The Medical University of South Carolina
Provide hat related activity for the summer camp of Pattison Academy
Wherever The Hat Ladies are, they enjoy the reputation of "being one of the most active groups in town, spreading enthusiasm to other local efforts." When there's a "need," who ya gonna call? The answer is: THE HAT LADIES!