TO: ALL Queens, Red Hat Ladies & Pink Hat Ladies-in-Waiting
FROM: Queen Mum Joan & Beverly Baroness of the Bash
RE: Tri State Tea 2 -- 2004

Thank you, thank you, thank you for attending our 2nd annual Tri State Tea event and making it an overall success ! ! ! We have read your Comment Cards and E-mails and here is what you've told us:

OVERALL -- "Too many prizes -took too long" This will and did change on Sunday.. Hotel -- we saw and heard about the service. We plan to visit the hotel and tell them about ALL of your comments. Many of you suggested we go to another hotel -- however this is the only hotel in Laughlin with a ballroom large enough for ALL that want to attend!

Happy Red Hatting !!

SOLD OUT ! ! ! Now here's the Good News - we have sold 700 (!!) seats at the Tri State Tea 2 - and a month earlier then we did for our first Tri State Tea last year The Waiting List: Don't Despair! Read how you can be on the Waiting List: Details are on the Individual Reservation Form. BUT FIRST - we have extended the date for Refunds until our waiting list is diminished! If you need to cancel your TsT2 reservation, please call 928-757-2879 or if you are substituting people. . . Phone ASAP or send us an email and be sure to include your full name, your chapter name and of course, your city and state. NOTE: Only those wearing the official Tri State Tea 2 NAME BADGE/Tickets will be admitted to the Afternoon Tea and Pajama Party Breakfast. If you are coming to Laughlin without confirmed Tri State Tea 2 reservations, please stop by our Registration Desk and say Hi!

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Tri State "T" Two

Calender of Events
as of October 3, 2004:

Friday - Red Hatters will be arriving to Paint Lauglin Red !!
Early Bird Registration at The Flamingo between 2:00 and 6:00 PM
The Flamingo Laughlin - 2nd Floor of the Convention Center Lobby , The Arizona Tower
> Pick up your Ticket/Name Badge, Program, and Goodie Bag
with discount food & shopping coupons, etc, etc. <
NOTE: Your Name Badge IS your Ticket to be worn to our events as
no one is allowed to enter without an official Tri State Tea 2 badge/ticket !!

Friday - 5:00 to 6:30 PM - MEET 'n GREET Party at the Ramada
An exciting welcome to all wearing their Red Hat Society "colors" and a smile !!
Join in this fun early evening activity at the Pavilion in the Ramada Express and Casino.
The Ramada is hosting this party and serving complementry wine, beer, sodas and snacks.

There will be Special Red Hats from Victoria BC Canada as door prizes. All new and existing Slot Club Members will have a chance to win one of these beauties. You must be present to win so plan to be there for the drawing and you can sign up for the Slot Club while at the party! Ramada Boutique Coupons and more will be in your Goodie Bag.
All that attend this Cocktail Party will receive a FREE Red Hat Charm Bracelet!!
See you at the Ramada Friday at 5:00!!

Saturday - Tri State"T" Two ! Registration between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM at the Flamingo's 2nd floor Ballroom. We just know you'll have a WUNDERFUL time in your
Full Red Hat Regalia at this extra special tea ! But remember only those wearing their Official TriState Tea Ticket/Name Badge will be allowed into the ballroom when the doors open at 12:30 PM.
Ask a Duke at the door if you need early seating.
Purple Prose Greeters will help you find your reserved table -
as the doors close promptly at 1:00PM!
Your enjoyment will last until 4:30 ish!

Treasure Chest tickets will be available from a Duke in the Ballroom Lobby -
Don't miss this opportunity to win real cash prizes!

Saturday-7:00 PM - Red Hat River Walk, Vamp & Strut Your Stuff Parade!
Meet on the Riverwalk just outside the Flamingo Buffet
Now's the time to Dress in your Red Hat Society best and STRUT your stuff as we go in and out of all the Casinos along the Riverwalk and beyond !

Show Tickets !! Saturday - 7:00 Pm and 9:00 PM - "The Really Big Shew" at the Flamingo - $14.95 ticket for $7.95 each Saturday - 8:00 Pm - "Latin Kings of Comedy" at the Ramada - $15.00 tickets for $10.00 each Pick-up a coupon at our Registration Table at the Flamingo's 2nd floor - Arizona Tower. Then go to the Casino's Ticket booth for your actual show tickets - No Reservations available.

Sunday - Tri State"T" Two continues with the Purple Pajama Breakfast !
8:30 AM - Late Registration opens - and only those wearing their Official TriState Tea Ticket/Name Badge will be allowed into the ballroom when the doors open

Hurry Hurry - Here's another Treasure Chest opportunity today!!
Buy your lucky numbers from a Duke in the Ballroom Lobby -
Don't miss this opportunity to win real cash prizes!

Those staying at The Flamingo will "commute" in the Arizona Towers elevator dressed in their finest Purple Jamies, Nighties and/or Robes and will wow each other all morning long!
Doors open at 9:30AM to The Kingman Buffet which will be awaiting your arrival.
Just pick up your food and proceed to your reserved seat.
Be prepared for an outrageously fun morning! (We'll say "Farewell" about noon)

"Celebration" Those that booked their Flamingo rooms using the Purple Prose group code SLPUR04 will recieve a Cruise coupon good for one year. Take your ticket to the Celebration Booth on the Riverwalk at the Flamingo. Scenic cruises go on every day - you might be interested in these sailings: Saturday, 10:30 AM, 5:30 PM Sunday 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM Sorry, no reservations accepted!

Plans are afoot for those that are checking out of the hotel, so that you may leave your bags with the bell desk and bring a change of clothes as we anticipate having a "changing area" so you may, if you must, revert to street clothes following breakfast.

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~ We are planning on much much more each day ~
~ great entertainment will leave you wanting more ~
~ excellent door prizes including Casino gift certificates ~
~ The Treasure Chest ~ magnificent favors ~
~ a professional photographer will be at their Studio inside the Ballroom to take your picture by appointment on Saturday and Sunday ~
~ Candid Digital photographer will be at the "T" on Saturday ~
~ Bring your camera too - Lots of Photo Ops before and after the "T" ~
~ Enjoy a Scrumptious Saturday Afternoon Tea ~ A Full Breakfast on Sunday ~
~ "Red Hat Marys" will be featured at the Cash Bar in the Ballroom ~
~ And Bring your cameras - there will be Photo Ops galore! ~
~ A Friendship Fest you won't want to miss ~
~ lots of giggles and ohhhh the fun of it all ~

Coming to Laughlin early? There is so much to do - Click on the
Laughlin Visitor's Bureau and see what else is happening in Laughlin.

 

Red Hatters, reserve your Tri State Tea Two rooms by calling
Flamingo Laughlin Room Reservations at 800-662-5825
and ask for The Purple Prose group code SLPUR04.
All ladies booking their rooms with this group code will
Celebrate on the Celebration and enjoy a Cruise on the Colorado River !
These Guaranteed Rates are for single or double rooms and are assured prior to
September 24, 2004 (Additional Person is $5.00 per night):
>>>Rack Rates prevail after September 24th if rooms are available<<<

Tuesday, October 5; Wednesday, October 6; Thursday, October 7 is $22.00 per night
Friday, October 8 and Saturday, October 9 is $36.00 per night
(non-discounted price is $54.00 per night)
Sunday, October 10 and Monday, October 11 is $22.00 per night.

Ladies, these enticing rates are for you to enjoy Laughlin
come early, stay late and play!