Hi Member,We hope the longer days and sunshine are providing you with opportunities to connect with your family and friends! Here are some thoughts as we begin May: |
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Watch your mail! This month, we will be sending out reminders for the annual council reports. Council secretaries can get a jump on the reports by downloading the Grand Council Annual Report or the Subordinate Council Annual Report forms. |
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Mental Health Awareness Month
Millions of people suffer with mental illness. During May, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness, strives to raise awareness about mental health. This year their theme is You Are Not Alone.ALS Awareness MonthThe Muscular Dystrophy Association dedicates the month of May to awareness about Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, better known as ALS. It is a disease of the parts of the nervous system that control voluntary muscle movement, where motor neurons are gradually lost, leaving muscles to become weak and non-functional. Their campaign to find a cure was announced on April 26 and extends through Lou Gehrig’s Day on June 2.Military Appreciation MonthThe U.S. Congress first designated May as National Military Appreciation Month in 1999 to honor those who have served and sacrificed their lives in the military. We honor all those who have served both in the U.S.A. and in Canada, to recognize the contributions made on behalf of us all. |
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Councils, remember that your International Fraternal Service projects can earn you a reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year for donations or cost of projects. Spring is a typically slow time for charitable giving, but the organizations supported through your generosity is needed year-round. If you need an inspiration, consider the three very worthy organizations listed above for IFS project subjects. We look forward to seeing your project requests soon. |
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The CDC has issued new guidelines for fully vaccinated people (two weeks after both doses of Moderna or Pfizer, or two weeks after a single dose of Johnson & Johnson). Outdoor activities for those fully vaccinated is considered safe without masks, except for crowded, outdoor events like a live performance, parade, or sports event -- in those cases, they still recommend wearing a mask. This is in addition to the earlier guidelines for those fully vaccinated and indoor activities, from early March, and on travel from early April. Let's keep our fingers crossed that things keep getting better!
Our Home Office continues to follow COVID-19 safety measures that were implemented last year. |
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Do you know anyone who lost their job and benefits due to the COVID pandemic? Perhaps their only life insurance was the coverage they received while employed. What a great reminder of the importance of whole life insurance policies. A great choice is the 20 Pay Life plan, where you pay a fixed amount for 20 years, and no payments afterwards.
Like all whole life plans, Twenty Payment Life provides a living benefit, providing permanent protection while building cash value each year. Some key benefits are: - Protection for life. Unlike term insurance, Whole Life doesn't expire or go down in value as long as the coverage is not cancelled due to non-payment or fraud
- Cash Value. The policy builds cash value, which can be borrowed against as a loan in accordance your policy
- Guaranteed Death Benefit – The amount your loved ones receive is guaranteed
- Level Premiums – The rate you pay for your policy will never increase
- Accidental Death Benefit – A rider is available providing for payment of double the amount of the basic certificate in case of accidental death
- Waiver of Premium – For a few pennies more, all premium payments are waived in case of permanent disability while your full benefits continue
- Dividend Participation – After two years of membership, the certificate participates in dividend distributions
- Certificate Loans – Loans are available on the security of the certificate for a sum equal to the cash value
- Fully Paid Up – Certificate is endorsed as fully paid-up for designated face amount at the end of 20 years
We recommend you review coverage for yourself and for your family regularly. It's a great way to offer protection to your family and know that the Royal Arcanum reinvests their profits in your community. Contact your council's volunteer recommenders or the Home Office if you have any questions or would like to add or increase your protection, or want to sign up a new member. |
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Roy is eager to try out the new Royal Arcanum Video Chat Service. There are a few differences from the Zoom video service, which make it much easier to use, but should be kept in mind. - Only 16 connections are allowed – So far, we've not had 16 connections for our gatherings, so it shouldn't matter, but if you can't get in, this is likely why.
- Don't try out the link early – The video link is intended to be used on the day of the gathering, and using it early could result in the link expiring before our gathering. You can join a few minutes early if you like, then sit back and enjoy visiting.
- Grant access to your camera and microphone – The video chat service will ask for access to your camera and microphone, so don't forget to grant access to join the gathering.
- No telephone-only access – With the video chat service, there is no option to join in by telephone only for those without smart phone, tablet, or computer access.
So, when will we next gather? Let's try next for next week:
Thursday, May 13, at 6 PM Eastern / 5 PM Central / 3 PM Pacific
Join by using this Link: Royal Arcanum Gathering
Please add our gathering to your calendar and plan to join us! |
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