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Hello Aussie Ladies
For those
Queens that
participated in the Australian Red Hatted Groups of
Australia Survey, the results are now attached for those
that are interested.
Compiled by WA Queen Bev and formulated by Queen Stef (ARHGA
Chairperson), the survey gave all groups an opportunity to
submit their opinion at a time when the RHS is working its
way along a new business path and one that many in Australia
(and elsewhere) are questioning, especially regarding the
Supporting Membership model.
It seems that by keeping communications open the Australian
contingent of red hatters will continue to interact at local
and state level for some time to come, either as being a
registered chapter of the RHS, or not.
Everyone is encouraged to support the Matilda Rose2 website
(
www.matildarose2.com/ )
by sending in articles of your groups activities or
invitations, so that redhat news on a local level can
continue to be generated.
At present there is a special section that is highlighting
any redhatter (Queen or member) that would like to share her
story about red hatting. Please consider sending a
contribution to Annette at
mmrose@ozemail.com.au
who values and appreciates your support.
A reminder is also given about the Public Liability
Insurance that is available to any group (either officially
registered or not). This insurance is for those that want
the opportunity to cover themselves in the case of an
accident or damage to property in their role as an organiser
of a function where it can be proved that someone was
neglectful in that role. For further information please
contact Queen Stef (
haywards@bigpond.net.au
)
The final date for registration
application is 11th June
2009, for commencement of cover from 1st July
2009.
Meanwhile, heres to the continuing sharing of friendships
and fellowships amongst the Australian Redhat Sisters.
On behalf of the ARHGA (United)
(Stef and Bev)
RESULT OF ANONYMOUS SURVEY OF AUSTRALIAN QUEENS APRIL 2009
1.
If it wasn't for Sue Ellen we would not have a red
hat Society
Response
Percent Response
Count
Agree
68.1% 109
Disagree 15.6% 25
Not
sure 16.4% 26
Answered question 160
skipped question 0
.
2.
The poem "Warning" as the origin of Red hatting has
been 'lost' to anyone if they look at the RHS website
Agree
62.3% 99
Disagree 
6.9% 11
Not
sure 30.8% 49
Answered question
159
skipped question 1
.
3.
As of 1st June there is only two ways to join the
RHS, either as a fee-paying Queen or as a fee-paying
Supporting Member I believe as a Queen, I should expect all
my chapter to be financial RHS Supporting Members and if
they are not they should leave the chapter
Agree 6.3%
10
Disagree 90.6%
144
Not
sure 3.1%
5
Answered question
159
skipped question 1
.
4. As a Queen I believe my chapter should be
registered with the RHS
Agree 58.1%
93
Disagree 26.3%
42
Not
sure 15.6%
25
Answered question
160 skipped
question 0
...
.
5. Registration to the RHS should be a..
One off payment 55.2% 85
Annual
fee 45.5% 70
Answered question
154
skipped question 6
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6. We as Australian red hatters should seek a
lower fees for joining the RHS
Agree 84.6%
132
Disagree 9.0%
14
Not
sure 6.4%
10
Answered question
156
skipped question 4
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7. As a Queen I should be able to make a small
charge for running costs
Agree 84.8%
134
Disagree 11.4%
18
Not
sure 3.8%
6
Answered question
158
skipped question 2
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8. As an Australian RHS Queen I am...
Happy
with what the RHS provides me 11.7% 18
Not happy with what the RHS provides me
88.3% 136
Answered question
154
skipped question 6
...............................................................................................................................................
9. As an Australian RHS Queen I am
Happy
with what the RHS provides for my chapter
members 8.1% 12
(Assuming they have paid supporting membership)
Not Happy with what the RHS provides for my chapter members
91.9% 137
(Assuming they have paid supporting membership)
Answered question
149 skipped
question 11
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10. I believe that the ethos of red hatting Fun and
friendship for all A sisterhood has been replaced by the
commercial thrust now in place at the RHS
Agree 84.3%
134
Disagree 7.5%
12
Not
sure 8.2%
13
Answered question
159
skipped question 1
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11.
I believe that the RHS provides a wonderful vehicle for a
social group network for older women and as such should
be...
Paid
for by supporting
membership
9.4% 14
Should be encourage as a non-profit making organisation
90.6% 135
Answered question
149
skipped question 1
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12.
I think we should have a national body in Australia and
break away from the RHS
Now
61.6% 90
Possibly in the future 39.0% 56
Answered question
146
skipped question 4
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13.
I think we should investigate the feasibility of a break
away Aussie Red Hatting movement
Now
81.5% 119
Possibly in the future
18.5% 27
Answered question
145
skipped question 4
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14. No-one can stop me wearing the 'colours'
and being a Red hatter
Agree 90.0%
135
Disagree 2.0%
3
Not
sure 8.0%
12
Answered question
150 skipped
question 0
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15.
I would be comfortable to mix with Red Hatters that are not
supporting members
Agree 89.8%
132
Disagree 6.1%
9
Not
sure 4.1%
6
Answered question
147
skipped question 3
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16. I would be comfortable to mix with Red
Hat Chapters that are not registered with RHS
Agree 74.5%
111
Disagree 16.8%
25
Not
sure 8.7%
13
Answered question
149
skipped question 1
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17. I think we need a 'beehive' in each State to run Queen
gatherings
Agree 69.3%
104
Disagree 8.7%
13
Not
sure 22.0%
33
Answered question
150
skipped question 0
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18. I am willing to be nominated for a
position on that Beehive
Agree 25.5%
38
Disagree 30.2%
45
Not sure 45.0%
67
Answered question
149
skipped question 1
................................................................................................................................................................................................
19. We need a spokesperson to be one
voice for all when talking to the RHS
Agree 67.1%
100
Disagree 18.8%
28
Not
sure 14.1%
21
Answered question
149
skipped question 1
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20. I am willing to be nominated for
spokesperson
Agree 4.0%
6
Disagree 72.3%
108
Not
sure 23.5%
35
Answered question
149
skipped question 1
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21. I believe we do need Public
liability Insurance
Agree 75.0%
108
Disagree 15.3
% 22
Not
sure
9.7% 14
Answered question
144
skipped question 1
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22. I believe that currently the RHS
discriminates against women who do not use of a computer,
which means membership, is not equal
Agree 63.9%
92
Disagree 20.8%
30
not
sure 16.0%
23
Answered question
144
skipped question 1
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23. I think that the RHS truly
represents an International organisation
Agree 24.5%
35
Disagree 63.6%
91
Not
sure 11.9%
17
Answered question
143
skipped question 2
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24. I am happy to promote the ethos of
Red hatting
Agree 96.6%
140
Disagree 1.4%
2
Not
sure 2.1%
3
Answered question
145 skipped
question 0
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25. I am happy to promote the RHS
Agree 59.9%
85
Disagree 20.4%
29
Not
sure 19.7%
28
Answered question
142 skipped
question 3
26.
I use the RHS website motherboard
Agree 18.2%
26
Disagree 73.4%
105
Not
sure 8.4%
12
Answered question
143 skipped
question 2
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27. I believe RHS offers variety and varied
costs for their events and merchandise
events
yes 18.1% 25
events no
78.3% 108
merchandise yes 32.6% 45
merchandise no 65.9% 91
Answered question
138 skipped
question 7
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28. If I were to hold a multi-chapter event
I would only accept registered chapters
Agree 20.3%
29
Disagree 67.1%
96
Not
sure 13.3%
19
Answered question
143 skipped
question 2
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29. If I were to hold an multi-chapter
event I would only accept Red Hatter who were paid
supporting members
Agree 5.6%
8
Disagree 86.1%
124
Not
sure 8.3%
12
Answered question
144
skipped question 1
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30. I believe all Australia Red hatters
want only to 'play' and have fun in friendship with their
sisters
People picked with my chapter as first choice with
97.4%
(112)
2.6%
(3) 0.0% (0)
115 responses
People
picked other chapters/states as second choice with
46.4%
(58)
48.8% (61) 9.6%
(12) 125
People
picked other countries as third with
28.1%
(25)
7.9% (7) 64.0%
(57) 89