Member's Oath: "I [state your name] do solemnly swear on my red hat that I will do my best to uphold the spirit of the Red Hat Society. I will greet middle age with verve, humor and elan. I will take my silliness seriously, knowing that it is the comedic relief of life. I agree to join red-gloved hands with my red hatted sisters and go for the gusto together. I will strive to help create new bonds and strengthen existing bonds among my sisters as we move forward to wherever life may take us."