Fraternal Department News

Fraternal Department News

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

May 30th is highlighted on the calendar as 'National Water a Flower Day'; many seasoned gardeners (and hobbyists, too) will be busy planting, pruning, and trimming as they spruce up their window boxes, vegetable beds, landscapes and backyards, getting them in tip-top shape for spending more time outdoors to enjoy the longer days and warmer weather.
Let's participate in National Water a Flower Day by starting at the 'root' of garden treasures and join Supreme Regent Deborah Young in PLANTING SEEDS FOR THE FUTURE! Introduce family and friends who may be unaquainted with the Royal Arcanum to learn more about our fraternal benefit society, our portfolio of insurance and annuity products, member benefits, volunteer-social activities, charitable programs, Junior opportunities and the many projects and events that are organized by our councils. Plant that initial seed, share our brochures, Bulletin and website, and welcome them to participate with council members in an upcoming activity. That just may be the special gardening tool - the invitation to take part to see our members as fraternalists-in-action to spark their interest and enthusiasm! Naturally, just like some actual seeds that may not take root or adapt to our gardens, we may not always be successful in having a prospect enroll as a member. Don't get discouraged! Remember! It's by planting the seeds that SOME (not all) opportunities bud, progress and thrive. It's up to us to choose to help our gardens and councils grow by planting seeds and with a bit more effort and nurturing, we may be amazed at the results! Together we'll strive to have all jurisdictions listed on the Supreme Council's '2019' New Member Roster and achieve another great RA year.

A sincere 'thank you' is extended to all members who have served their council as an officer and for their dedicated, volunteer efforts for the growth and success of fraternal programs. We wish all the newly elected members a happy and productive term. Please continue to share the good news from your jurisdicition; your endeavors continue to inspire council initiatives and plant new seeds throughout the US and Canada! Spread fraternal sunshine in your community........You'll be helping a charitable cause and at the same time will promote the good work of the Royal Arcanum and its mission of service. There's a multitude of ways to impart fraternalism and fellowship to see abilities and cooperation flourish!

Councils may apply for up to $1,000 annually from the Supreme Council for approved Internationa! Fraternal Service projects. We welcome all councils to 'Plant Seeds' in this program and be recognized by the Supreme Council with matched charitable donations. Application forms are available by contacting the Home Office (1-888-ARCANUM) or can be downloaded from the Royal Arcanum website (www.royalarcanum.com). If there is doubt about the eligibility of a project, please call the Home Office in advance. As a friendly reminder: Copies of the acknowledgment letter(s) from the recipient of the IFS project gift must be sent to the Home Office in Boston (as part of the program criteria).

Don't forget to have your council entered in the 'Planting Seeds Together' for the Homeless project by conducting a charitable activity for this cause. Submissions will be included in a random drawing in September 2019 for (3) $300 council award checks. Reporting forms are available from the R.A. website. We anticipate hearing from you!

Wishing you and yours a safe, healthy, happy and memorable summer! Wear a smile, keep planting the seeds and share hope and goodness with others!

In friendship,

Cindy Macon