Our new Chapter, The Hat Ladies of Solivita (headed by former Hat Lady of Charleston, Virginia Mizel, sends best wishes on our momentous occasion.
Our Dearest Archie,  Thank you for 25 years of dedicated service. You have worked  diligently to offer women an opportunity to be of service to others while making new friends! You have made Charleston a better place!  Archie, you are the best!  Hugs and much love from your Hat Ladies.	Susan Lee presents orchards to Archie, with a note that reads as follows:

It "took a village" to seamlessly orchestrate our Anniversary High Tea.  Our hats are ON to all of them! Thank You!!!!!!!!!!

And it took all of us (and all Hatsisters who were there in "spirit") to reach this Day and reach toward next year(s) Anniversary.

Sampling of Comments from Hatsisters:

I want to thank you for the most lovely High Tea. I had such a fun & lovely time today.  It was a joy to see everyone.

I had a wonderful time celebrating the 25thAnniversary of The Hat Ladies of Charleston on Saturday.  Thank you to Archie Burkel who created this Organization for women who love to wear hats and also do community service work. 

I thought The Tea was really nice.  Everyone was jn the best of spirits and looked beautiful.  Our server was so sweet; he had his hands full with us, all in good humor. The desserts were perfection.  Thanks to you and John!!!!

What a lovely and delicious Tea.

Thank you for the lovely times spent with Hatsisters.  The magic created with The Thoroughbred Club of Charleston Place was unforgettable. 

Thank you for creating such a wonderful Organization and allowing us to be part of it.  It is an honor to spend time with you and all The Hat Ladies. John, too!

The High Tea was a beautiful and elegant experience that only the Charleston Place can achieve.  Feeling thankful we were there to enjoy it.

What a great accomplishment.  25 years!!! Who would have guessed the fabulous staying power of YOU, JOHN, and all us Ladies.  The sheer number who have strolled on through--beyond amazing!

Wonderful Post & Courier feature and very well deserved!!!!  Congratulations, Top Hat Archie, for all the "haTpy" events your loving energy, make "haTpen"...and John, too. You are such a lovely inspiration.

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Article written by Kaylin Oyer Koyer, Features Editor of The Post and Courier

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Who are The Hat Ladies of Charleston?  In 25th Year, they're not ready to hang up their hats.

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