Tuesday, October 4, 2022

 

October 04, 2022
Newsletter #52

Hi Member,


Autumn officially began on Thursday, September 22, and with the change of seasons came a radical change in weather. We are most concerned with our Royal Arcanum members in Florida, the Carolinas, and the other jurisdictions impacted by this massive storm.

Canadian News

There is an important change for our members in Canada, as our relationship with those members will be changing soon. We worked hard to keep our northern members part of our family. Read about this important change.

October is the Month of

October marks the first full month of autumn, but we'll also highlight a few awareness and designations for the month you may not have known.

Charitable Activities Highlights

Our members have not been idle in maintaining their charitable work. Read about the latest highlights and hear about a new initiative announced at the Session.

College News

For those approaching or in their college years, we have some reminders. Don't miss a deadline!

Join us on Linked In

The Royal Arcanum has joined the LinkedIn world with a new professional profile. Read about this service and join us there.

Inspirational Quote

The Bard of Avon is this month's inspirational quote.

Upcoming Dates

Keep your calendar up to date with some important upcoming dates.

   Canadian news

 

 

A change for our Canadian members


Due to some significant increases in expenses imposed upon the Royal Arcanum as a financial service provider doing business in Canada, coupled with a current and projected stream of income from premiums from Canadian policies, the financial viability of maintaining a business presence in Canada has been exhausted. Faced with these business challenges, the Supreme Council of the Executive Committee, together with the Royal Arcanum Senior Management, made the difficult decision to exit our business operations in Canada. Current policies will be managed by Teachers Life Fraternal in Mississauga, Ontario. This move will preserve the full value of life insurance and annuity products for our Canadian members.

Our Royal Arcanum family members in Canada remain important to us, and to that end, a new class of members was approved at the Supreme Council Session that was held in Annapolis. This allows our current Canadian members to remain as Royal Arcanum non-benefit members and will entitle them to continue to participate in the social and fraternal activities of our Society. This will allow them to continue to be eligible to continue to

  • Receive the Royal Arcanum Bulletin
  • Attend Supreme Council Sessions and Social Outings, including any mini-vacations
  • Participate in the International Fraternal Service Program and receive reimbursements for their projects
  • Participate in all Fraternal Department initiatives and programs
  • Serve on the Fraternal Events committee
  • Be honored for Veterans recognitions members beginning with their 25th year of membership
  • Participate in the Royal Arcanum scholarship and grant programs
  • Juniors may participate in the Junior Bulletin Page prizes and the Junior Writing Contest
  • Receive Junior promotional items (Christmas gifts, etc.)
  • Participate in the Youth of the Year Award Program
  • Maintain all DSA credits and points previously earned as voluntary recommenders
As part of the change in membership, our Canadian members will no longer be eligible for a voice and vote in the Supreme Council, be elected to any office in the Supreme Council, or earn any new DSA credits or Recommender Points for new Canadian policies.

Our Canadian councils have been notified and been in discussions with the Executive Committee and Senior Management of the Royal Arcanum, and have been given information on how the changes affect their councils. We are continuing to support them and welcome their participation in this new class of membership.

 

   October is the month of...

 

 

Healthy Literacy Month


October is International Health Literacy Month, a time to recognize the importance of making health information easy to understand and the health care system easier to navigate. The primary target is for those in the health industry to be mindful of the jargon they use, it's also a call to learn what might be important in conversations about your health. Be sure you are informed about the health language that impacts you and your family. 
 

Mental Illness Awareness


The week of October 2--8 is Mental Illness Awareness week. It is intended to raise awareness of mental illness, fight discrimination and provide support for those affected by mental illness directly or indirectly through family, friends, or coworkers. 
 

Bilingual Child Month


Children who speak two or more languages are celebrated this month. Toutes nos félicitations ! Gratulacje! Herzliche Glückwünsche! Felicidades! Congratulations!
 

Long-Term Care Planning Month


This month is dedicated to encouraging seniors to take a practical look at their potential need for services in the future and explore options should the need arise. Long-term care incorporates services outside of medical care, including everyday and basic personal care needs that are typically not covered by medical insurance, so planning is key to being prepared. Planning is not limited to seniors only — prepare for the future today.
 

National Dessert Month


Have a sweet day by celebrating National Dessert Month with a special treat. Do you have a favorite dessert recipe? Share it with your Royal Arcanum family by sending it into the Bulletin.
 

Squirrel Awareness Month


This month is an annual celebration of the cute furry creatures that scamper around our neighborhoods and local parks. Now is the time when they are preparing for winter. Experts estimate they store up to three years’ worth of food to help them make it through the cold winter months. Why not provide a few extra high-nutrient nuts for them before the bitter cold sets in?
 


 

Holidays and Observances


There are many other days of observance in October, here are just a few:

National German-American Day is October 6. Celebrate your heritage!
 Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day are both observed on the second Monday of October.
United Nations Day on October 24 celebrates the day the UN Charter went into effect.
National First Responders Day honors those heroic men and women who spring into action when disaster strikes. We celebrate them on October 28.
Halloween is October 31. It's a holiday you can celebrate from beyond the grave!
 

Fun Days


October 4 is National Taco Day and National Cinnamon Roll Day. Time to eat!
October 15 is Sweetest Day. Celebrated on the third Saturday of October, it was originally started in 1922 by Herbert Birch Kingston, a Cleveland candy store employee who felt that the city's orphans and shut-ins were often being overlooked and neglected.
October 17 is Wear Something Gaudy Day. Some of us seem to celebrate it more often than once a year.
October 22 is National Nut Day. Do you think the squirrels know this already?

Historical Events


October 1, 1908: The Model T went on sale for the first time
October 4, 1582: The Gregorian Calendar took effect, with the next day declared as October 15, 1582
October 6, 1927: The first "talkie", The Jazz Singer, opened in New York
October 8, 1871: The beginning of the Great Chicago Fire
October 13, 1775: The United States Navy was founded by the Second Continental Congress
October 19, 1987: "Black Monday", when the stock market fell 22.6%, the largest one-day drop in history
October 21, 1879: Thomas Edison successfully tested an electric incandescent lamp for 13 hours
October 28, 1881: The shoot-out at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona

   Charitable Activities Highlights

 

Dime A Day Drive


Your loose change can make a difference! At the Supreme Council Session, a new Fraternal Department program was introduced: the Dime A Day Drive. This new program runs from November 1, 2022, through October 18, 2023. Your loose change can make a difference during these 350 days. Money collected will be donated to I Honor Your Service America, a 501(c)(3) charity that is led by Arcanum member Laurie Wise Simms. Participants in this drive in the amount of $35 or more will be entered in a random drawing for (2) $150 participant awards on November 16, 2023. Details will be in the next Bulletin, but start saving that loose change today.
 

Update on our Fraternal Project supporting Ukraine


Thank you to all of those who participated in our Session's Fraternal Project for Ukrainian infants and toddlers. We're happy to report on the success of your generosity:

  • 962 Baby Gifts were provided (outfits, blankets, etc.)
  • $4,000 in monetary donations
  • 424 "Honor and Remembrance" sunflowers raised an additional $2,120
Thank you all!

Ukraine's needs continue, and the Fraternal Department will continue to support them. If you missed the Session's collection, please know that donations are still being collected to support the Ukrainian people.
 

IFS Reminder


Each year, every Subordinate and Grand Council is eligible for up to $1,000 of reimbursement under the International Fraternal Service Program. Donations must be made during the calendar year, so if your council hasn't yet reached its maximum reimbursement amount, consider participating and making your donation before the end of the calendar year. Reimbursement requests are accepted through the end of February of the following year.

   College News

 

Scholarship winners: Submit your tuition bill


Scholarship winners: Please remember that you must submit your tuition bills and include a copy of your student ID each year in order for the funds to be sent to their school. A letter is sent annually to scholarship winners as a reminder, but in case it was lost in the mail or overlooked, please be sure to complete this necessary task soon. Please call our office at 888-ARCANUM if you are a scholarship winner and have any questions.

Applications for Scholarships and Grants

The Home Office is currently accepting applications for scholarships and grants. All applications must be received in the Home Office by December 31, 2022. To apply, call 1-888-ARCANUM or visit our website

Care Packages for college students

Shout out to all members who are college students and would like to receive a care package at the beginning of the new year for the next semester: send us your address at school and we’ll send you a little care package to let you know the Royal Arcanum is thinking of you.

Training reimbursement for SAT, ACT, PSAT, or LSAT

All junior members age 18 and younger who are taking a training program for SAT, ACT, PSAT, or LSAT are eligible for reimbursement of up to $50. Mail a copy of your paid training program receipt to the Home Office.

Resources for the college-bound

Junior High and High School students may want to use the Choices Explorer to help them make choices for their future careers. They may also want to use XAP Reach Farther to help them pick a college, look for available scholarships, and gain access to hundreds of electronic applications. And don’t forget that the United States Department of Education has a vast amount of resources as well - take the time to plan your future now!

 

   Join us on LinkedIn

 

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network on the Internet, and now the Royal Arcanum has an official presence there. It's a social media site for the business world, where people and businesses connect with each other to build better business connections. Our expansion to become part of that world is an exciting new avenue of extending our reach. If you're a member of LinkedIn, follow our page.
 

   Inspirational quotes

 

“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.”

―     William Shakespeare

   Upcoming dates

 

Mark your calendar with these important dates:

  • Article deadline for the next Bulletin: October 9
  • The publication date of the next Bulletin is November 17
  • Scholarship and Grant applications deadline: December 31

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