tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60861118724896791202024-03-24T19:32:10.684-04:00Royal Arcanum News and EventsSupreme Council of the Royal Arcanumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778101996627332986noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086111872489679120.post-62402012196130357312024-01-02T09:00:00.001-05:002024-01-30T11:41:42.730-05:00<p> </p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="templateContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 0px; color: black; font-variant-caps: normal; max-width: 600px !important; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td id="templateHeader" style="background: center center / cover no-repeat rgb(255, 255, 255); border-bottom-color: currentcolor; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-top-color: currentcolor; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnImageBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; 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min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>January 02, 2024</strong><br />Newsletter #67</div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; 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font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Hi Member,</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Happy New Year, everyone! Let's start the year off with a quick newsletter to get us going this January.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=c381af4df5#Annuities" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Home Office News</strong></a><br /><br />Interest rates are dropping elsewhere, but Royal Arcanum annuities will continue paying 4% through 2024 for new and existing annuities.<br /> </p><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=c381af4df5#MonthOf" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>January is the Month of...</strong></a><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Awareness Days, Holidays, Observances, Fun Days, and Historical events are presented for January.</p><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=c381af4df5#CharitableActivities" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Charitable Activities Highlights</strong></a><br /><br />A record-breaking month of projects has arrived, read all about our members' generosity.<br /> <br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=c381af4df5#CollegeNews" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>College News</strong></a><br /><br />New scholarship & grant applications are closed for this year but don't forget the next steps.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=c381af4df5#Quotes" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Inspirational Quote</strong></a><br /><br />This month's quote reflects on time.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=c381af4df5#Dates" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Upcoming Dates</strong></a><br /><br />Update your calendar with these important dates</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6736275" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/a48ce498-f677-93ad-d796-6dd4c7b8fd08.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 133px;" width="133" /> <a id="Annuities" name="Annuities" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Interest-ing News</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Great news! Our deferred annuity products will continue to earn a 4% rate of return effective from the first of this year. All new and existing annuities will benefit from this interest rate.<br /><br />New annuities will have their guaranteed rate of return set at 3%. This is an increase from the previous 2.5% guaranteed rate of return and reflects the treasury rate formula that we adhere to. Existing annuity contracts will continue to have the guaranteed rate of return that was set when it was issued.<br /><br />Our annuity products are still a great investment. They have no fees, either, although there is a surrender charge if you withdraw funds in excess of 10% per year within the first six years of the annuity. There is no surrender charge after six years. Also, the IRS imposes penalties on early withdrawals from tax-deferred accounts, so check with your tax advisor before annuitizing or withdrawing your annuity before age 59 1/2.</p></div><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /> </h1></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6736287" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/b7a7c206-4263-c64d-6fe8-83e43d0f30db.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 96px;" width="96" /> <a id="MonthOf" name="MonthOf" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">January is the month of...</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Awarenesses</h1> <h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>MONTH</strong><br /> </h2><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National Codependency Awareness Month</strong></h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">This January is the time to help those in codependent relationships. A codependent relationship is one where one of the participants feels the need to be dependent on or controlled by the other. The codependent individual will try to make up for the abuse they are exposed to by suppressing their own needs and ignoring their feelings. They constantly seek acceptance, and any criticism can trigger a reaction. If you suspect a friend or family member is struggling with codependency, help them to seek therapy and support them in their struggles.<br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.gatehousetreatment.com/blog/national-codependency-awareness/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.gatehousetreatment.com/blog/national-codependency-awareness/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National Personal Trainer Awareness Month</strong></h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Raise your awareness of the importance of personal training in helping to achieve fitness goals. Their expertise in exercise, nutrition, and other wellness topics makes them an important aspect of a customized fitness plan. Honor their hard work and dedication this month.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.scottosisters.com/features/national-personal-trainer-awareness-month" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">https://www.scottosisters.com/features/national-personal-trainer-awareness-month</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Receding Gums Awareness Month</strong></h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Did you know that oral health is a key element of overall health? One key aspect of oral health is avoiding receding gums. It can be caused by several things including over-brushing your teeth, gum disease, and aging, but there are treatments and procedures available to help. Educate yourself and see your dentist regularly to maintain healthy gums and a healthy body.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22753-gum-recession" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22753-gum-recession</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>WEEKS</strong></h1><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National Obesity Awareness Week</strong></h2><h3 class="null" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>2nd Wednesday through 3rd Tuesday of January, January 10-16, 2024</strong></h3><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">In 1997, the World Health Organization recognized obesity as a global epidemic. National Obesity Awareness Week is a response to the health issues that it can cause and looks for us to take actionable steps toward a healthier lifestyle. Small changes can make a big difference, from prioritizing fitness to adopting healthy eating habits to seeking help to change. Educate yourself, spread awareness of the help available, and become healthier this week.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.healthassured.org/blog/obesity-awareness-week-2024/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.healthassured.org/blog/obesity-awareness-week-2024/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National Silent Record Week</strong></h2><h3 class="null" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>1st week of January - January 1-7, 2024</strong></h3><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Embrace peace and quiet during the first week of the year during National Silent Record Week. Yes, some records are completely silent, intended to allow your mind to appreciate the beauty of silence, the first of which dates back to 1917. Seek out the absence of noise this week and enjoy the peace that silence can give.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.nonstopcelebrations.com/weeks/jan/celebrate-silent-record-week-january-1-7/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.nonstopcelebrations.com/weeks/jan/celebrate-silent-record-week-january-1-7/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>World Kiwanis Week</strong></h2><h3 class="null" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>6 days starting January 21, January 21-26, 2024</strong></h3><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">On January 21, 1915, in Detroit, Michigan, Kiwanis International was founded as The Supreme Lodge Benevolent Order of Brothers, but the name was changed to Kiwanis a year later. Their primary mission is to mold children into exceptional adults and offer programs and sponsor projects to offer services to their community. The name was borrowed from the Algonquian Native American Language, where the word roughly translates to "we build". World Kiwanis Week celebrates the Kiwanis clubs that exist in nearly 80 nations worldwide.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.birthdayanswers.com/holidays/world-kiwanis-week/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.birthdayanswers.com/holidays/world-kiwanis-week/</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>DAYS</strong><br /> </h1><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>World Braille Day</strong></h2><h3 class="null" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>January 4</strong></h3><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">January 4 marks the birthday of Louis Braille, creator of the Braille writing system. It was instituted in 2019 to celebrate the awareness of the importance of braille for the communication of visually impaired people, and how it helps them achieve the same standard of human rights enjoyed by everyone.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.un.org/en/observances/braille-day/background" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">https://www.un.org/en/observances/braille-day/background</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Law Enforcement Appreciation Day</strong></h2><h3 class="null" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>January 9</strong></h3><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Created in 2015, Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is intended to express gratitude to law enforcement officers throughout the country. The work of officers is difficult and can demand they make split-second, life-changing choices as they work to keep the peace and uphold the law. Honor them on this day for their work and dedication.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2023/01/09/leo-day-2023/" style="color: #007c89;">https://blogs.cdc.gov/niosh-science-blog/2023/01/09/leo-day-2023/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>International Day of Education</strong></h2><h3 class="null" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>January 24</strong></h3><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in December of 2018, the International Day of Education was created to help campaign for better education reforms throughout the world and to improve access to education as a basic human right. It honors those to provide scholarships to help gain access to education regardless of financial circumstances.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.unesco.org/en/days/education" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.unesco.org/en/days/education</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Holidays and Observances</h1> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>World Peace</strong><strong> Day - January 1, 2024</strong><br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Beginning in 1967, a World Day of Peace was announced by Pope Paul VI. It has been celebrated regularly since then, calling for peace throughout the world and encouraging everyone to do their part in pursuing peace. It wasn't until 1981 that the United Nations took up the same call, setting aside September 21 as an International Day of Peace. Celebrate peace both days and every day throughout the year.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/war-and-peace/world-day-of-peace" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/war-and-peace/world-day-of-peace</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Orthodox Christmas -</strong><strong> January 7, 2024</strong><br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">In 1582, Pope Gregory created the Gregorian Calendar to correct some errors found in the then-used Julian Calendar. It was adopted by most of the Christian world in 1752, but not by all, and so some, known as Orthodox Christians, stuck with the Julian Calendar. The date difference between the two calendars has grown to 13 days, making Orthodox Christmas fall on January 7 in the commonly used Gregorian calendar. Merry Christmas!</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/why-celebrate-christmas-january" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/why-celebrate-christmas-january</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Tu Bishvat, The New Year for Trees</strong><strong> - 15th of Shevat, January 25, 2024</strong><br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">In the book of Leviticus, the prohibition on eating the fruit of trees during the first three years after they are planted led to the concept of trees having a birthday. The 15th day of the month of Shevat was chosen as the birthday of all trees. It is often celebrated by eating fruit and to celebrate environmental awareness programs.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/tu-bishvat-ideas-beliefs/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/tu-bishvat-ideas-beliefs/</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Fun Days</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National Hat</strong><strong> Day</strong> is <strong>January 15 </strong>and celebrates the article of clothing that is documented to go back to at least 3,000 BC -- although there are artifacts as old as 30,000 years that may depict the wearing of hats. Don your favorite fedora, bowler, beanie, or baseball hat, and celebrate.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/blog/at-the-history-center-hats-off-celebrating-headwear-national-hat-day/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/blog/at-the-history-center-hats-off-celebrating-headwear-national-hat-day/</a><br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">In 1926, author A.A. Milne published stories about the Hundred Acre Wood, Christopher Robin, and his beloved Pooh Bear. <strong>Winnie The Pooh Day</strong> is observed on <strong>January 18</strong>, Milne's birthday. Revisit the classic stories and remember how to see the world through the eyes of children.<br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://people.com/books/winnie-the-pooh-day-book-history/" style="color: #007c89;">https://people.com/books/winnie-the-pooh-day-book-history/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Hunker down and enjoy a cup of steaming, rich, sweet deliciousness and celebrate <strong>National Hot Chocolate</strong><strong> Day</strong> on <strong>January 31</strong>. Wrap yourself in a blanket and thumb your nose at the winter weather while contemplating the important choices of the day: with or without marshmallows?</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/nutrition/national-hot-chocolate-day-fun-facts-about-hot-chocolate/ar-AA16XAPH" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/nutrition/national-hot-chocolate-day-fun-facts-about-hot-chocolate/ar-AA16XAPH</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Historical Events</h1> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>January 1, 1892:</strong> New arrivals to America were first greeted at Ellis Island. It was the primary port of entry on the Eastern Seaboard until its closing in 1954.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>January 2, 1960: </strong>U.S. Senator from Massachusetts, John F. Kennedy, announced his intention to seek the office of President of the United States.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>January 4, 1790: </strong>President George Washington delivered the first State of the Union address.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>January 5, 1972.: </strong>President Richard Nixon signed a bill approving the funding to develop and build a space shuttle at NASA.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>January 10, 1878: </strong>An amendment to the Constitution was introduced in Congress to grant women the right to vote. The amendment took 42 years to pass, in 1920.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>January 11, 1755: </strong>Future 1st Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton was born on an island in the British West Indies.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>January 15, 69: </strong>The successor of Emperor Nero, Emperor Servius Sulpicius Galba, was assassinated in the Roman Forum.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>January 16, 1547: </strong>Russia's first Czar was crowned when Ivan the Terrible crowned himself. His reign was marked by terrorizing the nobility and executing thousands.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>January 20, 1981: </strong>At the age of 69, Ronald Reagan became the then-oldest president to take office.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>January 24, 1895: </strong>Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii was forced to abdicate, putting an end to the Hawaiian monarchy. The U.S. annexed the territory until 1959 when it became the 50th state in the Union.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>January 27, 1756: </strong>Musical genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria. He went on to create over 600 compositions, beginning at age 5 and lasting until his death at age 35.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>January 28, 1915: </strong>The U.S. Coast Guard was founded by an Act of Congress, combining the Life Saving Service and the Revenue Cutter Service.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="4597413" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/e55e6bc2-0273-4f18-aefd-9914369137f1.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 108px;" width="108" /> <a id="CharitableActivities" name="CharitableActivities" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #0782c1;">Charitable Activities Highlights</span></a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Our members have been particularly busy spreading cheer this past month! We have no less than 9 different IFS projects to report on! Thank you to all our charitable members, and remember, any council that completed their charitable project before the end of last year can still report their project until the end of February and still receive their eligible reimbursements. And of course, the 2024 donation season is open, we look forward to receiving and approving your IFS projects this year.</p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>Felician School for Exceptional Children</strong></h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The Grand Council of New Jersey chose as their project to support the Felician School for Exceptional Children in Lodi, as they have since it was founded in 1971. The Felician School cares for youngsters with special needs and helps them to live independent and productive lives.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.fsec.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">http://www.fsec.org</a></p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>Calvary Hospital</strong></h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The Grand Council of New York threw its support to the Calvary Hospital, which provides hospice and palliative care for those with terminal diseases. Calvary Hospital has been serving the community since its founding as The Women of Calvary in 1899.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.calvaryhospital.org/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.calvaryhospital.org/</a></p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>Mansfield Food Pantry</strong></h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The Grand Council of Massachusetts provided a donation to the Mansfield Food Pantry, which provides free food to Mansfield residents in need. They provide shelf-stable items like pasta, rice, soups, fruits, and vegetables, serving more than 350 households a year.<br /><br /><a href="http://mansfieldfoodpantry.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">http://mansfieldfoodpantry.org</a></p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>New England Hemophilia Association</strong></h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The New England Hemophilia Association was also a target of the generosity of the Grand Council of Massachusetts. The NEHA is dedicated to improving the quality of life for those with bleeding disorders and their families.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.newenglandhemophilia.org/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.newenglandhemophilia.org/</a></p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>Plymouth Area Coalition </strong></h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Alpha-Agassiz Council #1 joined their efforts with the staff at the Home Office to provide Christmas gifts for a sponsored family through the Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless. The Coalition works to nurture and empower families and individuals seeking assistance with their basic needs by providing them with shelter, food, and resources needed to help them reach independence.<br /><br /><a href="https://plymouthareacoalition.org/" style="color: #007c89;">https://plymouthareacoalition.org/</a></p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>Friends of Silver Springs State Park</strong></h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Medora Council #1648 donated to the Friends of Silver Springs State Park, a citizen support organization that works to protect Park resources and raise community involvement.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.thefriendsofsilversprings.org/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.thefriendsofsilversprings.org/</a></p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>Maryville Academy</strong></h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The Maryville Academy also received a donation from Medora Council #1648. Maryville Academy is a childcare organization that works to help children reach their fullest potential intellectually, spiritually, morally, and emotionally.<br /><br /><a href="https://maryvilleacademy.org/" style="color: #007c89;">https://maryvilleacademy.org/</a></p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>The New York Institute for Special Education</strong></h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Claremont Council #1655 made the New York Institute for Special Education one of their IFS projects. The NYISE has been serving children with special needs since 1831.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.nyise.org/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.nyise.org/</a></p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>Thanksgiving Food Drive of Our Lady of Mount Carmel</strong></h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">In the spirit of the season, Claremont Council #1655 donated to the Thanksgiving Food Drive at Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The food drive is an annual tradition to share with the needy in the community so they can share the joy of Thanksgiving.<br /><br /><a href="https://ourladymtcarmelbx.org/" style="color: #007c89;">https://ourladymtcarmelbx.org/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6555392" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/02869788-8826-d6f7-6af9-7c6209a1af70.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="CollegeNews" name="CollegeNews" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">College News</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Next Steps for Scholarship & Grant Applicants</strong></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Scholarship and grant applicants, thank you for your application. Now is the time to work to complete your paperwork, before the March 31 deadline.<br /><br />Each applicant should have received a confirmation of their application from the Home Office, along with a checklist of items needed to be completed. If you haven't received your confirmation, please contact the Home Office at (888) 272-2686 as soon as possible.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486624" height="95" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1c46d68c-8fc8-0bec-0af8-f1fe7d49e7b9.png" style="border: 0px; height: 95px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Quotes" name="Quotes" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Inspirational quotes</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">“You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.”</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><em>― Ralph Waldo Emerson</em></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486628" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1ed4f250-1f47-55a6-b387-a5ea49977493.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Dates" name="Dates" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Upcoming dates</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Mark your calendar with these important dates:</p><ul><li>IFS Program for 2024 begins: <strong>January 1, 2024</strong></li><li>Fraternalism in Action for 2024 begins: <strong>January 1, 2024</strong></li><li>Winter Bulletin Article Submission deadline: <strong>January 15, 2024</strong></li><li>Monthly Lend A Hand - Lift A Heart submission deadline: <strong>January 31, 2024</strong></li><li>Fraternalism in Action report deadline: <strong>February 15, 2024</strong></li><li>Winter Bulletin Publication date: <strong>February 22, 2024</strong></li><li>Lorraine J. 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padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>December 05, 2023</strong><br />Newsletter #66</div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td id="templateBody" style="background: center center / cover no-repeat rgb(255, 255, 255); border-bottom-color: rgb(234, 234, 234); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-top-color: currentcolor; 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Thank you for another year of membership and for making a difference in your community and our Royal Arcanum family. Happy holidays, everyone!<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=a4369ba1f2#YearEnd" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Year-end Reminders</strong></a><br /><br />The end of the year calls for a quick review of your important information. Take a moment today to avoid any delays in the future.<br /> </p><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=a4369ba1f2#MonthOf" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>December is the Month of...</strong></a><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Awareness Days, Holidays, Observances, Fun Days, and Historical events are presented for December.</p><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=a4369ba1f2#CharitableActivities" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Charitable Activities Highlights</strong></a><br /><br />Integrity Council #586 helps to spread the holiday spirit through a partnership with MANNA.<br /> <br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=a4369ba1f2#CollegeNews" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>College News</strong></a><br /><br />Last call for scholarship & grant applications.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=a4369ba1f2#Quotes" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Inspirational Quote</strong></a><br /><br />This month's quote reflects on gratitude.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=a4369ba1f2#Dates" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Upcoming Dates</strong></a><br /><br />Update your calendar with these important dates</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5115341" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/fb880bf6-971e-45ab-a5ca-4dce1dbeef60.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 78px;" width="78" /> <a id="YearEnd" name="YearEnd" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Year-end Reminders</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Are you sure that your policies are up to date? Old and dated information could mean delays for you or your heirs. Important reminders may be missed. Take the time every year to ensure everything is in order.<br /> </p></div><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Beneficiaries</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />We regularly get requests to pay out policies to someone other than the listed beneficiary, but the law does not allow us to do that. Each year, take a moment to review your beneficiaries in your Royal Arcanum policies (and every other place you have them). Contact us if there are any changes.<br /> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Contact Information</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />We use your address, email, and phone numbers to be sure to keep you informed of any important updates. If you have moved, changed your email, or have a new phone number, let us know.<br /> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Be sure your Premiums are Paid</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Our CHECK-O-MATIC system will automatically deduct your premiums from your checking account -- but not if you've changed banks. Let us know if your banking institution has changed to keep your policies in good standing.<br /> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Are Changes Needed for your Policies?</h1> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Your financial situation might suggest a change is needed in your policies. You may need to increase your life insurance coverage to better protect your family. You may also find that investing in our annuity products is the right way to secure your future -- it's currently paying a 4% return! Existing annuities can be increased in $100 increments. Review your needs and adjust them today.<br /> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6078225" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1d279a40-903a-26ff-da9e-b9cd0552dad2.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 96px;" width="96" /> <a id="MonthOf" name="MonthOf" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">December is the month of...</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Awarenesses</h1> <h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>MONTH</strong><br /> </h2><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Dressember</strong></h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Dressember was founded to help victims and survivors of human trafficking. It began in 2009, and works like this: those who sign up pledge to wear a dress or a tie each day in December to raise awareness of human trafficking and to encourage those around them to pledge donations to fund programs benefiting the victims of human trafficking. Think of it as a walk-a-thon but with fashion choices. Visit their site and consider participating.<br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.dressember.org/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.dressember.org/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National Car Donation Month</strong></h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">December has been set aside as a reminder that donations can be made without directly spending your money. Donating an unused or underused car can translate into a welcome gift for many organizations. Accepting automobiles for donations has been embraced by veterans groups, Habitat for Humanity, non-profit radio stations, Cars for Kids, and many other organizations. Save yourself the cost of owning an unused or underused car and make an impact this December.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.fsl.org/december-is-national-car-donation-month/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.fsl.org/december-is-national-car-donation-month/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>World Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome Awareness Month</strong></h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome, or TTTS, is a disease of the placenta that causes abnormal blood vessels affecting the umbilical cords and circulation of identical twins. It can cause one or both of the twins to grow abnormally, or even threaten their survival. Learn about this potentially devastating disease and learn how you can help.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://tttsfoundation.org/special-events/awareness-month/" style="color: #007c89;">https://tttsfoundation.org/special-events/awareness-month/</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>WEEKS</strong></h1><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week</strong></h2><h3 class="null" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>1st Week of December, December 1-7, 2023</strong></h3><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Educate yourself about Crohn's disease and Colitis during their awareness week. Learn the symptoms to help yourself and others get diagnosed correctly and on time. Treatment and management can greatly improve the quality of life of those suffering by reducing or eliminating the symptoms through proper care.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/awarenessweek" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/awarenessweek</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Older Driver Safety Awareness Week</strong></h2><h3 class="null" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>1st Monday - Friday in December, December 4-8, 2023</strong></h3><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Older drivers account for about 20% of all traffic fatalities. Older Driver Safety Awareness Weeks calls attention to older drivers, caregivers, professionals, and others, to address safety with older drivers. Driving is a privilege that demands great responsibility, not a right that continues unchecked throughout adulthood. Learn how to stay safe on the road, and when it's time to embrace alternate transportation.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.nhtsa.gov/older-drivers/keeping-our-older-drivers-safe-road" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.nhtsa.gov/older-drivers/keeping-our-older-drivers-safe-road</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Computer Science Education Week</strong></h2><h3 class="null" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>1st Monday - Sunday in December, December 4-10, 2023</strong></h3><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Computer Science Education Week, or CSEdWeek, annually calls us to inspire K-12 students to learn computer science, celebrate the educators who teach children new technologies, and encourage fair and equitable diversification in Computer Sciences.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.csedweek.org/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.csedweek.org/</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>DAYS</strong><br /> </h1><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>World Soil Day</strong></h2><h3 class="null" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>December 5</strong></h3><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The United Nations instituted World Sail Day to raise awareness of the crucial importance of healthy soil and maintaining sustainable and resilient farming worldwide. Learn how you can help the soil in your backyard, and how single-use plastics and other pollutants can negatively impact soil throughout the world.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.un.org/en/observances/world-soil-day" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.un.org/en/observances/world-soil-day</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Human Rights Day</strong></h2><h3 class="null" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>December 10</strong></h3><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">On December 10, 1948, the United Nationals General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. ln 1950, Human Rights Day was formalized to bring a common standard of dignity to all people of all nations.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>International Migrants Day</strong></h2><h3 class="null" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>December 18</strong></h3><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Human history is filled with examples of the contributions of migrants to the advancements of civilization. In the United States, we honor the achievements of migrants who went on to found companies, patent inventions, and increase prosperity. Less recognized are the incredible challenges migrants face, often forced from their home country through hardship, starvation, and poor healthcare to find a new home. International Migrants Day is set aside to recognize and celebrate the challenges migrants face, and calls us to help make their lives better.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.un.org/en/observances/migrants-day" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.un.org/en/observances/migrants-day</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Holidays and Observances</h1> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National Pearl Harbor Remembrance</strong><strong> Day - December 7, 2023</strong><br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">On December 7, 1941, more than 2,400 Americans lost their lives to an unannounced attack on Pearl Harbor. The bombing by the Japanese brought the United States into World War II. National Pearl Harbor Day, designated by Congress in 1994, calls for a remembrance of the event and calls to prevent future wars among nations.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.nps.gov/perl/learn/historyculture/national-pearl-harbor-remembrance-day.htm" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.nps.gov/perl/learn/historyculture/national-pearl-harbor-remembrance-day.htm</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe -</strong><strong> December 12, 2023</strong><br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The Hill of Tepeyac in Mexico was the site of an apparition in 1531. The site later became a part of the Village of Guadalupe, a suburb of Mexico City. It is the first apparition in North America and only the 2nd recognized Marian apparition site recognized by the Roman Catholic Church. </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2018-12/our-lady-of-guadaloupe-feast-day-mexico-americas.html" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2018-12/our-lady-of-guadaloupe-feast-day-mexico-americas.html</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>New Year's Eve</strong><strong> - December 31, 2023</strong><br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The celebration of the start of a new year has existed for at least 4,000 years. New Year's Eve is the most widely celebrated one today, with the celebrations's focus being on the start of the new year at midnight. The practice of resolutions for the new year also goes back 4 millennia, to ancient Babylonians. Numerologists will find this year's New Year's Eve special, with the short date having the numeric sequence 123123.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.britannica.com/topic/New-Year-festival" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.britannica.com/topic/New-Year-festival</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Fun Days</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National Repeal</strong><strong> Day</strong> is <strong>December 5</strong>, the day that Prohibition ended with the adoption of the 21st Amendment, which repealed the 18th Amendment. Cheers!</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://repealday.org/" style="color: #007c89;">http://repealday.org/</a><br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Traveling through time has fascinated people since before H.G. Wells published <em>The Time Machine.</em> <strong>Pretend to be a Time Traveler Day</strong> is <strong>December 8</strong> when you can hop on the bandwagon or board your spaceship to enjoy escaping the calendar.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/pretend-to-be-a-time-traveler-day-december-8" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/pretend-to-be-a-time-traveler-day-december-8</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Christmas sweaters can be festive or garish, and for those who do not like flamboyant pullovers, <strong>National Ugly Sweater</strong><strong> Day</strong> should be celebrated on <strong>December 17</strong>. Make your fashion statement count!</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/ugly-christmas-sweater-day/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/ugly-christmas-sweater-day/</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Historical Events</h1> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>December 1, 1941:</strong> The American Civil Air Patrol was founded, a volunteer civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>December 3, 1967: </strong>The first successful heart transplant was performed on Louis Washkansky, who lived for 18 days. Today heart transplant recipients live for an average of just under 10 years.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>December 5, 1791: </strong>At the age of 35, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died a pauper, despite having created over 600 compositions and widely considered one of the finest composers who ever lived.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>December 7, 43 B.C.: </strong>Roman statesman and orator Marcus Tullius Cicero was killed by soldiers of Mark Antony. He is remembered for many famous quotes, including this month's inspirational quote.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>December 9, 1998: </strong>Ruth Dreyfuss is elected as the first Swiss woman to lead the Swiss government</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>December 11, 1882: </strong>Fiorello H. LaGuardia was born. He went on to serve in the U.S. Congress and served three terms as Mayor of New York.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>December 14, 1799: </strong>The first president of the United States, George Washington, died at his home at Mount Vernon.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>December 15, 1890: </strong>Sioux leader Sitting Bull was killed by U.S. soldiers in South Dakota.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>December 15, 1995: </strong>The name "Euro" was announced as the new European currency.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>December 16, 1773: </strong>Colonial activists, disguised as Mohawk Indians, dumped more than 300 containers of tea into the waters of Boston Harbor. This act, the Boston Tea Party, was a pivotal event leading to the British Parliament passing the "Intolerable Acts" and ultimately to the American Revolutionary War.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>December 17, 1538: </strong>Pope Paul III excommunicated England's King Henry VIII after he declared himself the supreme head of the Church in England.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>December 19, 1732: </strong>Benjamin Franklin first published <em>Poor Richard's Almanac</em>. It became a huge success, eventually selling nearly 10,000 copies per year.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>December 20, 1699: </strong>Russian Czar Peter the Great reorganized the Russian calendar, moving the Russian New Year from September 1st to January 1st.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>December 21, 1988: </strong>Pan American Flight 103 exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland as the result of a terrorist bomb.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>December 22, 1858: </strong>Composer Giacomo Puccini was born in Lucca, Tuscany. Best known for <em>La bohème</em> (1896), <em>Tosca</em> (1900), and <em>Madama Butterfly</em> (1904), he is widely considered the greatest Italian opera composer.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>December 23, 1888: </strong>Artist Vincent Van Gogh, in a fit of depression, cut off part of his left ear.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>December 24, 1745: </strong>American patriot Benjamin Rush was born in Byberry, Pennsylvania. He went on to gain fame as a doctor and was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. He was the first to describe alcoholism as a chronic disease.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>December 25, 336: </strong>The first recorded celebration of Christmas occurred in Rome.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>December 29, 1890: </strong>The U.S. 7th Cavalry massacred more than 200 Native American Sioux men, women, and children at Wounded Knee, South Dakota.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>December 31, 1879: </strong>Thomas Edison gave the first public demonstration of his new, electric light at Menlo Park, New Jersey.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="4597413" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/e55e6bc2-0273-4f18-aefd-9914369137f1.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 108px;" width="108" /> <a id="CharitableActivities" name="CharitableActivities" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #0782c1;">Charitable Activities Highlights</span></a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>MANNA - Pie in the Sky Program</strong></h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Integrity Council #586 continued its tradition of working with the Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Alliance (MANNA) through the support of the Pie in the Sky Program. Held in the greater Philadelphia community, the program supports providing hot Thanksgiving meals to families battling critical illnesses, seeking to help those with illnesses through good nutrition. MANNA sells pies to raise funds and also allows donors to buy pies for MANNA clients for a Thanksgiving Day dessert. Integrity members have been known to provide hands-on volunteering help for the Pie in the Sky program, extending their charitable impact and exercising Virtue, Mercy, and Charity in their community.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6555392" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/02869788-8826-d6f7-6af9-7c6209a1af70.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="CollegeNews" name="CollegeNews" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">College News</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Final Month for Scholarship & Grant Applications</strong></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">New Year's Eve is the deadline for applications for Royal Arcanum scholarships and grants. We urge all eligible junior members to call 1-888-ARCANUM or <a href="http://www.royalarcanum.com/collegecareer.html" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">visit our website</a> to lock in their chance to be on the list of winners. </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486624" height="95" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1c46d68c-8fc8-0bec-0af8-f1fe7d49e7b9.png" style="border: 0px; height: 95px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Quotes" name="Quotes" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Inspirational quotes</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.”</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><em>― Marcus Tullius Cicero</em></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486628" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1ed4f250-1f47-55a6-b387-a5ea49977493.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Dates" name="Dates" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Upcoming dates</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Mark your calendar with these important dates:</p><ul><li>Donald E. 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font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Hi Member,</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />A blast of winter air closed out the month of October for many of us, bringing us a stark reminder that autumn can have wintery weather. This November, we bring warm thoughts to all our members.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=1f2e4130ef#HomeOffice" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Home Office News</strong></a><br /><br />Our Chief Operations Officer Nick Benoit has been busy advocating for us. Hear about his latest exploits on behalf of our members.<br /> </p><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=1f2e4130ef#MonthOf" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>November is the Month of...</strong></a><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Awareness Days, Holidays, Observances, Fun Days, and Historical events are presented for November.</p><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=1f2e4130ef#CharitableActivities" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Charitable Activities Highlights</strong></a><br /><br />Michigan provided an inspiring IFS project benefiting a local charitable organization that specializes in helping visually impaired children.<br /> <br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=1f2e4130ef#CollegeNews" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>College News</strong></a><br /><br />It's a busy season for those enrolled in and planning for college. Be sure to read this section for your important reminders.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=1f2e4130ef#Quotes" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Inspirational Quote</strong></a><br /><br />This month's quote reflects on the power of charity.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=1f2e4130ef#Dates" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Upcoming Dates</strong></a><br /><br />Update your calendar with these important dates</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6720007" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/e18ba888-81a1-9b1d-bdea-6d2483bc4ae4.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="HomeOffice" name="HomeOffice" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Home Office News</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">COO Nick Benoit Testifies Before the State Legislature...</h1> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">For several years, Nick Benoit, our Chief Operations Officer, has been working with the Massachusetts state legislature to get a change in the law regarding the investment limitations placed upon fraternal insurance companies such as the Royal Arcanum. On October 24, Nick was called to testify in support of H1100, the Massachusetts Fraternal Investment Bill.<br /><br />This bill requests to amend the maximum stock investments allowed from 25% of surplus to 10% of assets. This would bring the investment rules for fraternals in line with many other states in the United States, such as Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.<br /><br />The amendment would allow the Royal Arcanum to invest on a more level playing field and participate in future stock market bull runs, which would in turn benefit our members and the many charitable endeavors championed by our councils and their members.<br /> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">...Then Flies to Washington, D.C. for meetings with Members of Congress</h1> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Nick is also a member of the Board of Directors of the American Fraternal Alliance (AFA), and in that role, he caught an early-morning flight to Washington, D.C. to visit Congressional members from five different states. The AFA advocates on behalf of members by working with state and federal policymakers and regulators to support and elevate the fraternal movement.<br /><br />Nick was also invited to attend the arrival ceremony for the Prime Minister of Australia at the White House. It was a busier-than-usual week for our hard-working COO. Congratulations and thank you, Nick!</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5925133" height="104" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/30d11617-4984-56df-4faa-ae85a352d39e.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 104px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="MonthOf" name="MonthOf" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">November is the month of...</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Awarenesses</h1> <h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>MONTH</strong><br /> </h2><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Bladder Health Month</strong></h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Bladder Health Month is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of maintaining a healthy bladder. Bladder health is especially important to women, as they suffer from more UTIs than men, incontinence is often linked to pregnancy and childbirth, and women are more prone to overactive bladders. Use this month to bring up conversations about bladder health and to seek medical advice to find appropriate care as needed.<br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.urologyhealth.org/media-center/bladder-health-month" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.urologyhealth.org/media-center/bladder-health-month</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Diabetic Eye Disease Month</strong></h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">More than 25 million Americans have diabetes. Keeping track of blood sugar levels is well-known, but did you know that diabetic eye disease is the leading cause of vision loss in working-age adults? Early detection and timely treatment can reduce severe vision loss from diabetic retinopathy by 95%. Make November the month you commit to getting a comprehensive eye exam at least annually.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/outreach-resources/diabetic-eye-disease-resources/national-diabetes-month" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/outreach-resources/diabetic-eye-disease-resources/national-diabetes-month</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National Marrow Awareness Month</strong></h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Bone marrow transfusions can give patients a second chance at life. This month, we honor the achievements of transplant doctors and donors, and encourage people to donate so those with life-threatening diseases can live a longer life.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://ncpa.org/newsroom/qam/2020/11/19/its-marrow-awareness-month-and-you-can-help" style="color: #007c89;">https://ncpa.org/newsroom/qam/2020/11/19/its-marrow-awareness-month-and-you-can-help</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>WEEKS</strong></h1><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Human-Animal Relationship Awareness Week</strong></h2><h3 class="null" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>2nd Full Week of November, November 12-18, 2023</strong></h3><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Human-Animal Relationship Awareness Week (HARA) was first celebrated in 2016. It seeks to improve human knowledge of the relationship between humans and animals and to improve the way animals are treated. It's an opportunity to increase your knowledge of the interrelationships and to work to improve better future of the connections between animals and humans.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.animalsandsociety.org/news/hara-week-2022-world-kindness-day/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">https://www.animalsandsociety.org/news/hara-week-2022-world-kindness-day/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>International Fraud Awareness Week</strong></h2><h3 class="null" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>2nd Full Week of November, November 12-18, 2023</strong></h3><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The first documented instance of fraud goes back to 300 BC, when a Greek shipping merchant was caught committing bottomry fraud (where a loan is taken on the ship, using the ship as collateral. Fraud is still big business today: one need only think about the 64.8 billion swindled by Bernie Madoff in his Ponzi Scheme. Educate and protect yourself against fraud to help secure your assets.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.fraudweek.com/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.fraudweek.com/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National Hunger & Homeless Awareness Week</strong></h2><h3 class="null" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>November 11-18, 2023</strong></h3><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Every year, the week before Thanksgiving, Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is held to draw attention to the problems of hunger and homelessness. The National Coalition for the Homeless holds events to help educate people, provide service opportunities, fundraise, and advocate for the hungry and the homeless. Make observing this week a part of your Thanksgiving tradition.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://hhweek.org/" style="color: #007c89;">https://hhweek.org/</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>DAYS</strong><br /> </h1><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National Stress Awareness Day</strong></h2><h3 class="null" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>The first Wednesday of November - November 1</strong></h3><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Stress has been recognized as harming all aspects of life, including physical ailments caused by or worsened by stress. It is an ideal time to practice gratitude as a model of life. Don't let the fast-paced life in this modern world or the holiday season give you stress. Some hints to relieve stress include starting a mindfulness journal, mindful breathing, meditating, exercising, communicating with others, and taking the time to relax and unwind.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://thriveworks.com/help-with/stress/stress-awareness-day/" style="color: #007c89;">https://thriveworks.com/help-with/stress/stress-awareness-day/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>World Tsunami Awareness Day</strong></h2><h3 class="null" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>November 5</strong></h3><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The United Nations has called on all of us to take part in World Tsunami Awareness Day to promote awareness of the risks of these rare but disastrous events that can impact a large number of people living in coastal communities. Their "Get To High Ground" initiative encourages and supports assessing the risk of a tsunami and encourages supporting those impacted by tsunami events.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://tsunamiday.undrr.org/" style="color: #007c89;">https://tsunamiday.undrr.org/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Microtia Awareness Day</strong></h2><h3 class="null" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>November 9</strong></h3><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Microtia is a congenital disability that occurs when the ear or ears do not fully develop during the first trimester of pregnancy. It affects about 1 in every 9,000 children born. Those with microtia face hearing loss, and social acceptance. It is not known why it occurs, and treatment is currently about offering support and correction post-birth. Make yourself aware of this disease and support work to advance the treatments available.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://earcommunity.org/today-is-national-microtia-and-atresia-awareness-day/669257/" style="color: #007c89;">https://earcommunity.org/today-is-national-microtia-and-atresia-awareness-day/669257/</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Holidays and Observances</h1> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National Authors</strong><strong> Day - November 1, 2023</strong><br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">In 1928, Nellie Verne Burt McPherson wrote to author Irving Bacheller to share her appreciation of his work. A member of the Illinois Women's Club, she lobbied the General Federation of Women's Clubs to dedicate a day to honor American authors. By 1949, the U.S. Department of Commerce officially made November 1st Author's Day</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://writingandwellness.com/2020/10/26/20-ways-you-can-celebrate-national-authors-day/" style="color: #007c89;">https://writingandwellness.com/2020/10/26/20-ways-you-can-celebrate-national-authors-day/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>World Kindness</strong><strong> Day - November 13, 2023</strong><br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The World Kindness Movement introduced World Kindness Day in 1998 to help focus on the positive power that kindness brings. It starts with the foundational concept that human beings are inherently kind, and calls us all to show that kindness in simple ways in everything you do. Let this celebration remind you to be kind in every situation in ways large and small.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Kindness_Day" style="color: #007c89;">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Kindness_Day</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>World Television</strong><strong> Day - November 21, 2023</strong><br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">In 1996, the United Nations proclaimed World Television Day to give recognition to the impact that television has in many economic and social contexts. It celebrates not the device, but the change it has produced, making the world a little smaller as we globally share celebrations and tragedies that may occur down the block or half a world away. It helps form and maintain global communities that could not have been imagined when television was first invented.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.un.org/en/observances/world-television-day" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.un.org/en/observances/world-television-day</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Fun Days</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Deck Everything</strong><strong> Day</strong> is <strong>November 1</strong>, and is for those who can't wait for December to decorate for the holidays. Decorating (or decking) for winter celebrations started with the Romans around 300 AD and has been particularly popular for more than the last 80 years.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://nationaltoday.com/deck-the-everything-day/" style="color: #007c89;">https://nationaltoday.com/deck-the-everything-day/</a><br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Zero Tasking</strong><strong> Day</strong> is celebrated on the first Sunday in November, or <strong>November 5 </strong>this year. It encourages everyone to enjoy some peace and quiet instead of trying to squeeze in a few tasks in their spare time.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.eduvast.com/general-knowledge/zero-tasking-day/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.eduvast.com/general-knowledge/zero-tasking-day/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National Family PJ</strong><strong> Day</strong> is on <strong>November 14</strong>. It celebrates the ultimate comfort loungewear and encourages us to put on our jammies and relax with our families.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.birthdayanswers.com/holidays/national-family-pj-day/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.birthdayanswers.com/holidays/national-family-pj-day/</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Historical Events</h1> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>November 2, 1734:</strong> Daniel Boone was born near Reading, Pennsylvania.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>November 3, 1948: </strong>The infamous, incorrect headline "Dewey Defeats Truman" was published on the front page of the Chicago Tribune. In reality, Truman won the presidency.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>November 4, 1922: </strong>The tomb of King Tutankhamun was discovered, famous because the tomb was largely intact. The artifacts of King Tut's tomb later toured museums around the world.<br /><br /><strong>November 5, 1877:</strong> Henry B. Pierce, Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, approved the Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanum to operate as a Fraternal Benefit Society.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>November 7, 1885: </strong>The first of Canada's transcontinental railways, the Canadian Pacific, was completed.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>November 8, 1895: </strong>X-rays were discovered by Wilhelm Roentgen in Würzburg, Germany.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>November 9, 1872: </strong>The Great Boston Fire began in a dry-goods warehouse at a location that's within half of a mile from the present Home Office building. It grew to destroy almost 800 buildings at an estimated damage cost of more than $75 million. The fire's red glow was said to be seen for almost 100 miles. </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>November 10, 1483: </strong>Martin Luther was born in Eisleben, Saxony. In 1517, he famously nailed his 95 Theses on the door of the Wittenberg Castle church, calling for the reformation of the Roman Catholic Church.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>November 13, 1927: </strong>The Holland Tunnel that runs under the Hudson River between New York City and Jersey City was opened. It was the first U.S. underwater tunnel.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>November 14, 1840: </strong>Artist Claude Monet was born in Paris, France. He pioneered impressionistic painting, most famously in his Haystacks, Poplars, and Rouen Cathedral series.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>November 18, 1477: </strong>The first book in the English language was printed by William Caxton. The book was called The Dictes and Sayengis of the Phylosophers.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>November 19, 1493: </strong>Christopher Columbus discovered Puerto Rico on his second voyage to the New World.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>November 20, 1962: </strong>President John F. Kennedy announced that the U.S. had lived the blockade of Cuba, ending the Cuban Missile Crisis.<br /><br /><strong>November 23, 1887:</strong> William Henry Pratt was born in London. He later changed his name to Boris Karloff and gained fame as a horror film actor, most famously as Frankenstein's monster.<br /><br /><strong>November 25, 1881: </strong>Angelo Roncalli was born in Sotte il Monte, Italy. In 1958 he became the 261st Pope of the Roman Catholic Church and adopted the name Pope John XXIII. In 1963 he convened the 2nd Vatican Council, which modernized the mass and increased openness to other religions. He was canonized as a saint in 2014.<br /><br /><strong>November 28, 1520:</strong> Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan became the first European to cross from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean through the southern tip of South America, which is now known as the Strait of Magellan.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="4597413" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/e55e6bc2-0273-4f18-aefd-9914369137f1.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 108px;" width="108" /> <a id="CharitableActivities" name="CharitableActivities" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #0782c1;">Charitable Activities Highlights</span></a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Penrickton Center for Blind Children</strong></h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The Grand Council of Michigan and Detroit Council #21A selected a joint IFS Project in support of the Penrickton Center for Blind Children. The Penrickton Center was established in 1952 in Taylor, Michigan by three families (<strong>Pen</strong>man, <strong>Rick</strong>er, and Wiggin<strong>ton</strong>) as a day center for blind preschoolers, as no such program existed in their area. They have grown over the years, adding a 5-day residential program in the late 50s, and a program to serve blind children who also had one other disability in the 60s. They focus on children 1 through 12 with their individualized programs, working to promote their independence in all aspects of their daily lives. The presentation of their donation coincided with the jurisdictional visit of our Supreme Regent Maria DiBartolo. Together they toured their facilities and saw first-hand the wonderful services they are providing to the children. </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5801565" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/ede93be1-67e8-6b2e-6c08-353180ff137a.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 114px;" width="114" /> <a id="CollegeNews" name="CollegeNews" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">College News</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>A Call for Scholarship & Grant Applications</strong></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Don't let the generous Royal Arcanum Scholarships and Grants go unclaimed! Eligible junior members should apply now for Royal Arcanum academic scholarships and grants. The end-of-the-year deadline is fast approaching. Call 1-888-ARCANUM or <a href="http://www.royalarcanum.com/collegecareer.html" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">visit our website</a> before it's too late. </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Notice to Previous Scholarship Winners</strong></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Don't forget that scholarships are paid directly to the college of scholarship winners, and to ensure the funds are sent to the correct institution, scholarship winners must submit their tuition bills to the Home Office. Be sure to keep your scholarship money flowing by contacting the Home Office with any questions.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>College Care Package Lists are Being Compiled</strong></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">All Royal Arcanum college students can request to receive a care package, but they must request it to receive it. Early next year, in time for the new semester, the Junior Department will send out care packages to students at their college addresses. Contact us now with your "temporary home" address at school -- even if that address is your permanent home for commuting students. Let us know how things are going with you when you do -- you just might see your college story in the next Bulletin!</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486624" height="95" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1c46d68c-8fc8-0bec-0af8-f1fe7d49e7b9.png" style="border: 0px; height: 95px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Quotes" name="Quotes" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Inspirational quotes</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">“Where there is charity and wisdom, there is neither fear nor ignorance.”</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><em>― St. Francis of Assisi</em></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486628" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1ed4f250-1f47-55a6-b387-a5ea49977493.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Dates" name="Dates" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Upcoming dates</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Mark your calendar with these important dates:</p><ul><li>Daylight Saving Time Ends: <strong>November 5, 2023</strong></li><li>Fall Bulletin Publication Date: <strong>November 17, 2023</strong></li><li>Donald E. 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font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Hi Member,</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />October brings the height of colors to many regions of the country as autumn settles in. As the season advances, don't forget to stay connected to your members and your community through fraternal and charitable activities.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=2a3f191082#Highlights" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Executive Committee Meeting Highlights</strong></a><br /><br />Here's a summary of the recent meeting of your Executive Committee.<br /> </p><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=2a3f191082#Perks" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Royal Perks Member Update</strong></a><br /><br />We have a saving success story to share; get inspired and score some savings using Royal Perks.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=2a3f191082#Juniors" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Junior Christmas Party Planning</strong></a><br /><br />It's time to get ready for Junior Christmas Parties. Send in your requests for junior gifts they arrive in time for your party.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=2a3f191082#MonthOf" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>October is the Month of...</strong></a><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />The month of October Awareness Days, Holidays, Observances, Fun Days, and Historical events are presented.</p><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=2a3f191082#CharitableActivities" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Charitable Activities Highlights</strong></a><br /><br />Did you know how important your council's charitable activities are? Read a reminder of how your generous acts benefit your community and our organization. <br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=2a3f191082#CollegeNews" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>College News</strong></a><br /><br />It's a busy season for those enrolled in and planning for college. Be sure to read this section for your important reminders.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=2a3f191082#Quotes" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Inspirational Quote</strong></a><br /><br />This month's quote ...<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=2a3f191082#Dates" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Upcoming Dates</strong></a><br /><br />Update your calendar with these important dates</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="4665985" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/06514c9c-e5b8-4a3e-97ca-33c02dbde186.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 114px;" width="114" /> <a id="Highlights" name="Highlights" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Executive Committee Meeting Highlights</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Executive Committee Meeting Summary</h1> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Your Executive Committee met last month to discuss the general business of the Royal Arcanum and review the plans and goals for the future. Here are a few highlights from that meeting. Supreme Council Officers and Secretaries will be sent a more complete summary to share with their members.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Supreme Regent Visitations</strong></h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Our Supreme Regent, Maria DiBartolo, is eager to visit jurisdictions where she has not yet presented her program. Deputy Supreme Regents and Grand Regents are encouraged to coordinate with her to select a date, and to combine it with a charitable activity.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Strategic Operational Goals</strong></h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Several strategic operations goals were discussed to continue the upward trend of our business in terms of premiums received. The Executive Committee met with Bill Paulo, our Sales Director who oversees the agents and partnerships we've engaged in to increase quality business. Our current e-application system is up and running, with plans to introduce an additional system, iCover, next year. The Home Office Staff is commended for processing the increase in applications without a need to increase staff sizes.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Financial Stability</strong></h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">CFO John Crisanti reported on the successful completion of an external audit and reviewed the budget with the Executive Committee.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Council Communications</strong></h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Supreme Secretary Tony Basa reported on his communications with leaders in the Grand Councils to ensure they have completed their reporting requirements and offer help with their future events.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Fraternal Updates</strong></h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Fraternal Communications Director Cindy Macon gave an update on the reports filed with the American Fraternal Alliance on our fraternal and charitable activities. She reported on her recent trip to Poland in support of the Ukraine Project and a new initiative that will be announced shortly to encourage jurisdictions to work together on a volunteer project.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Session Discussions</strong></h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Plans for the 106th Supreme Council Session are still in progress, with no final site yet selected. Discussions on the challenges of planning with lesser numbers attending and the communications with the short-staffed hotels were discussed. Final arrangements are targeted to be completed in time for a reservation form to be published in the Winter and Spring Bulletins.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6710755" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/a3f12d1b-c67d-6ffd-1bc3-f3fa37e66a24.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 132px;" width="132" /> <a id="Perks" name="Perks" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Royal Perks Member Update</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">A Savings Example</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Last month, we highlighted one of the benefits of being a Royal Arcanum member, our <strong>Royal Perks</strong> program. This free savings program can put cash back in your pocket for a wide variety of purchases. Our own Chief Operations Officer, who is also a Royal Arcanum member, recently needed to buy a new mattress for his daughter. He went shopping and found a $699 mattress on sale for $499, which is great to begin with. But he didn't stop there: using the PerkSpot app on his phone to access his Royal Perks account, he was able to obtain a promo code that saved him an additional $80! Not bad for a few clicks while right there in the store. Be sure to regularly check for savings using your Royal Perks benefit.</p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </h2></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6575064" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/bdbe67fd-f3a5-356e-3a01-fb77304db668.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Juniors" name="Juniors" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Junior Christmas Party Planning</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Order Junior Christmas Gifts Now</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Planning to hold a Christmas Party for your junior members? It's time to order your gifts for your juniors from our Junior Department. Our <a href="http://www.royalarcanum.com/forms/JrChritmasGiftsNew2019.pdf" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Junior Christmas Gift Request Form</a> is available on our website so you can easily place your order for your junior members.<br /><br />Our Membership Services Department is available if you need an updated list of juniors for your council. Don't forget that your request form should be completed and sent to us at least four weeks prior to your planned Junior Christmas Party so we can ship your gifts at an economical price. Now is the time to consolidate your plans so you can get your request form sent this month.</p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </h2></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5881513" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/4952287b-ed89-c2b5-b24a-3dabfe5ad40a.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 96px;" width="96" /> <a id="MonthOf" name="MonthOf" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">October is the month of...</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Awarenesses</h1> <h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>MONTH</strong><br /> </h2><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Domestic Violence Awareness</strong><strong> Month</strong></h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Domestic Violence Awareness Month calls together victim advocates, professionals, survivors of domestic violence and their loved ones, and their community to mourn those who lost their lives to domestic violence, and to work to create change to end this epidemic experienced by 1 in 4 women and 1 in 10 men. Use the hashtag #1Thing to highlight at least one thing you can do to get involved, take action, and make a difference for those who suffer from domestic violence.<br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://domesticviolence.org/domestic-violence-awareness-month/" style="color: #007c89;">https://domesticviolence.org/domestic-violence-awareness-month/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Eat Better, Eat Together</strong><strong> Month</strong></h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">October is home to Eat Better, Eat Together Month, which challenges families to enjoy meals together if they're not already doing so. Children of families who eat together are more likely to have a higher intake of fruits and vegetables, have a healthier weight, are are less likely to have behavior problems or abuse drugs, cigarettes, or alcohol when they get older according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Make meals a family time again!</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://avitahealth.org/health-library/eating-better-eating-together/" style="color: #007c89;">https://avitahealth.org/health-library/eating-better-eating-together/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Healthy Lung</strong><strong> Month</strong></h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The COVID-19 epidemic reminded us of the importance of the automatic and often-forgotten blessing of being able to breathe. We rarely think about breathing, except when it's difficult to do. In October, time is the time to take care of your lungs, helping them to keep you healthy. It's a great time to give up smoking, get a check-up, and do something to help keep your lungs clean, such as taking outdoor walks when the air quality is healthy, cleaning your house to remove dust and dander, and getting vaccinated against airborne illnesses such as COVID-19 and the flu.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://lunginstitute.com/healthy-lung-month/" style="color: #007c89;">https://lunginstitute.com/healthy-lung-month/</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>WEEKS</strong></h1> <h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Mental Illness Awareness</strong><strong> Week</strong></h2><h3 class="null" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>1st Full Week of October, October 1-7, 2023</strong></h3><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Since 1990, Mental Illness Awareness Week has been recognized by the National Alliance on Mental Illness to educate and increase awareness about mental illness. There are more than 200 types of mental illness, and about 5% of Americans suffer from serious mental illness. About half of children who ultimately experience a mental health disorder will show the first signs before age 14; 3/4 of all mental health problems occur before age 24. Educate yourself to recognize signs of mental illness, as treatment is often successful in managing mental illness.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Mental-Illness-Awareness-Week" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Mental-Illness-Awareness-Week</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National Retirement Security Week</strong></h2><h3 class="null" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>3rd Full Week of October, October 15-21, 2023</strong></h3><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">National Retirement Security Week raises awareness of the steps needed to experience a financially secure retirement. According to recent studies, less than half of Americans are saving toward retirement, and more than 2/3 are worried they won't have enough saved to retire. Arm yourself with the steps needed to secure your future, or to remain fiscally secure through your remaining retirement years.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.nagdca.org/2021-nrsm/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.nagdca.org/2021-nrsm/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>Respiratory Care Week</strong></h2><h3 class="null" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Last Full Week of October, October 22-28, 2023</strong></h3><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Respiratory Care Week honors respiratory therapists around the world to bring awareness to the profession and the role they play in keeping their patients' lungs healthy. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the 3rd leading cause of death worldwide; lower respiratory infections are the 4th. Be sure to share the importance of these professionals and thank them for their dedication.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.aarc.org/resources/programs-projects/respiratory-care-week/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.aarc.org/resources/programs-projects/respiratory-care-week/</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>DAYS</strong><br /> </h1><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>The International Day of Older Persons</strong></h2><h3 class="null" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>October 1</strong></h3><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The United Nations instituted the International Day of Older Persons in 1990 to highlight the important contributions that older people make to society, and to raise awareness of the challenges of aging in the world today. Worldwide, their demographics are set to increase by 14 billion persons over the next decade. The UN hopes to bring attention to older persons in order to achieve the vision of a world where all people can live long and healthy lives.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.un.org/en/observances/older-persons-day" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.un.org/en/observances/older-persons-day</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>World Sight Day</strong></h2><h3 class="null" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>October 12 (2nd Thursday in October)</strong></h3><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">This annual awareness day focuses on vision impairment to bring attention to the causes and effects of vision problems great and small. It is estimated that more than 1 billion people have a near vision or a distance vision impairment that could be prevented. While all ages are affected, the majority of visually impaired people are over 50. Be sure to regularly see your eye care professional, and encourage your family and friends to care for their vision.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.iapb.org/world-sight-day/about-world-sight-day/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.iapb.org/world-sight-day/about-world-sight-day/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>National Food Day</strong></h2><h3 class="null" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>October 24</strong></h3><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Since 1975, National Food Day has been set aside to encourage more people to learn to shop, eat, and cook in a healthy and more natural manner. It was established by the Center for Science in the Public Interest in an effort to raise awareness of the dangers of artificial food additives, non-natural preservatives, trans-fats, and lack of clear labeling to allow consumers to monitor what they eat. Make October 24 the first step to shopping and eating healthier.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://nationaltoday.com/national-food-day/" style="color: #007c89;">https://nationaltoday.com/national-food-day/</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Holidays and Observances</h1> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Manufacturing</strong><strong> Day - First Friday of October - October 6, 2023</strong><br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The manufacturing workforce is celebrated on MFG Day, or Manufacturing Day, to diversify, strengthen, and honor the workers in the manufacturing industry. The goal of MFG Day is to further individual opportunities and increase community prosperity in the manufacturing industry.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.themanufacturinginstitute.org/students/manufacturing-day/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.themanufacturinginstitute.org/students/manufacturing-day/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National Farmers</strong><strong> Day - October 12, 2023</strong><br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">This annual observance is celebrated to spread awareness of the contribution of farmers in the United States. Set during prime harvest season, it calls each of us to give thanks to the agriculture workers who make their livelihood by providing nourishment for their community and the world at large. This day has been celebrated since the early 1800s to recognize farmer's importance in everyone's lives.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://agamerica.com/blog/national-farmers-day-2022/" style="color: #007c89;">https://agamerica.com/blog/national-farmers-day-2022/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National Trick or Treat</strong><strong> Day - Last Saturday of October, October 30, 2023</strong><br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Halloween and trick-or-treating are time-honored traditions, but when Halloween falls on a weekday or a school night, children's ability to participate may be limited. The Halloween & Costume Association proposed in 2019 that National Trick or Treat Day be celebrated on the last Saturday of October. Whenever your community celebrates, let's make sure to do so safely.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.hiaonline.org/page/safety" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.hiaonline.org/page/safety</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Fun Days</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>World Smile</strong><strong> Day</strong> was the brainchild of Harvey Ball, the man who created the smiley face symbol. He worried that the overuse of the smiley face would lessen the impact of the power of smiling. World Smile Day on <strong>October 6</strong> was officially made a holiday in 1999 to inspire people to smile and perform acts of kindness.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://worldsmileday.com/" style="color: #007c89;">https://worldsmileday.com/</a><br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National Pasta</strong><strong> Day</strong> is celebrated every <strong>October 17 </strong>to encourage everyone to enjoy their favorite noodles. <strong>World Pasta Day</strong> is on <strong>October 25</strong>, so there's a second chance to delight in your favorite carb.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.holidaycalendar.io/holiday/national-pasta-day" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.holidaycalendar.io/holiday/national-pasta-day</a><br /><a href="https://nationaldayfood.com/day/world-pasta-day/" style="color: #007c89;">https://nationaldayfood.com/day/world-pasta-day/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National Candy Corn</strong><strong> Day</strong> comes just in time for Halloween on October 30. This candy treat was created by George Renniger in the late 1800s and is loved or hated, with few on the sidelines without a strong opinion of this sugary treat (or is it a sugary vegetable?)</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.phillytrib.com/the_learning_key/did-you-know-national-candy-corn-day-oct-30/article_38f2599b-36db-5ac7-b5c4-7e9a8f154896.html" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.phillytrib.com/the_learning_key/did-you-know-national-candy-corn-day-oct-30/article_38f2599b-36db-5ac7-b5c4-7e9a8f154896.html</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Historical Events</h1> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>October 3, 1863:</strong> President Abraham Lincoln officially proclaimed the last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day. It was later moved to the 4th Thursday in November in 1941.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>October 8, 1871: </strong>The Great Chicago Fire started, leveling the 3.5 square miles of the city, killing over 300, and leaving 90,000 homeless.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>October 9, 1940: </strong>Future Beatle John Lennon was born in Liverpool, England.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>October 12, 1492: </strong>Christopher Columbus landed in "The New World" in the Bahamas, naming the first land he saw as El Salvador.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>October 16, 1701: </strong>Yale University was founded in Killingworth, Connecticut as the Collegiate School of Connecticut.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>October 19, 1781: </strong>The British Army surrendered to the Americans at Yorktown, effectively ending the Revolutionary War. </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>October 22, 1962: </strong>President John F. Kennedy announced the Cuban Missile Crisis on television.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>October 24, 1922: </strong>The Irish Free State officially adopted their constitution.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>October 25, 1881: </strong>Artist Pablo Picasso was born in Malaga, Spain.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>October 26, 1825: </strong>The Erie Canal opened to link Lake Erie with the Hudson River.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>October 27, 1904: </strong>The New York City subway opened as the first underground and underwater rail system in the world.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>October 28, 1636: </strong>Harvard University was founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is the oldest institution of higher learning in America.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="4597413" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/e55e6bc2-0273-4f18-aefd-9914369137f1.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 108px;" width="108" /> <a id="CharitableActivities" name="CharitableActivities" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #0782c1;">Charitable Activities Highlights</span></a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">A Word of Thanks</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">This month, we wanted to thank all our councils and members for their ongoing charitable activity. It not only benefits our community: do you realize how far-reaching your fraternal work is? The Royal Arcanum is one of the oldest fraternal organizations in America. As part of our charter, and as per the IRS tax code, our charitable work is necessary to our retaining our status. Required filings and reports mandate that we include our councils’ and our members’ volunteer charitable efforts, including donations and service hours. These reports are included in nationally compiled data that are used to promote the value and function of the fraternal benefit system. All activity conducted by our grand and subordinate councils helps demonstrate the important work done by fraternal members in communities locally, nationally, and globally. There have been some efforts of late to reverse the laws protecting fraternals as non-profits, and the data collected has been used to show the advantages and worth of fraternals. We very much appreciate our members sharing their council news; it inspires others and provides ideas for future projects.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Last Chance for Dime A Day</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The Dime A Day program completion is October 18. This program supports I Honor Your Service to America by saving one dime each day for 350 days. Donations should be sent to the Home Office by October 26, and those who donate $35 or more will be entered into a drawing on November 16 for two $150 monetary awards. Complete your project and send in your donation for a chance to win!</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5801565" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/ede93be1-67e8-6b2e-6c08-353180ff137a.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 114px;" width="114" /> <a id="CollegeNews" name="CollegeNews" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">College News</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Submit Your Tuition Bills</strong></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Scholarship winners, you should have received a reminder to submit your tuition bills. This bookkeeping requirement is necessary for your scholarship funds for the year to be released to your college. If you have any questions, please contact the Home Office.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Scholarship Application Reminder</strong></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Postcards have recently been sent to eligible junior members to remind them to apply for our academic scholarships. The Home Office is currently accepting applications for scholarships and grants. All applications must be received in the Home Office by December 31, 2023. To apply, call 1-888-ARCANUM or visit our website. </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>SAT, ACT, PSAT, LSAT Training Benefit</strong></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">As a benefit of membership to all junior members aged 18 and younger who are taking a training program for SAT, ACT, PSAT, or LSAT, the Royal Arcanum will reimburse them for up to $50 for that training. Mail a copy of your paid training program receipt to the Home Office or contact the Home Office for details.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>College Care Packages</strong></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Who doesn’t want a gift package to remind them they haven’t been forgotten? All Royal Arcanum members who are college students are eligible to receive a care package at the beginning of the new year for the next semester. Even if they’re living at home while going through college, they are still entitled to receive a care package. Send us your address at school and we’ll send you a little care package to help make the cramming a little easier.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486624" height="95" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1c46d68c-8fc8-0bec-0af8-f1fe7d49e7b9.png" style="border: 0px; height: 95px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Quotes" name="Quotes" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Inspirational quotes</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.”</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><em>― John Bunyan</em></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486628" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1ed4f250-1f47-55a6-b387-a5ea49977493.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Dates" name="Dates" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Upcoming dates</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Mark your calendar with these important dates:</p><ul><li>Fall Bulletin Article Submission deadline: <strong>October 9, 2023</strong></li><li>Dime A Day program completion: <strong>October 18, 2023</strong></li><li>Dime A Day donation deadline: <strong>October 26, 2023</strong></li><li>Monthly Lend a Hand—Lift a Heart Submission deadline: <strong>October 31, 2023</strong></li><li>Daylight Saving Time Ends: <strong>November 5, 2023</strong></li><li>Fall Bulletin Publication Date: <strong>November 17, 2023</strong></li><li>Donald E. Ferry Jr. Spirit of Service Award project completion by: <strong>November 20, 2023</strong></li><li>Youth of the Year Award Nominations deadline: <strong>November 30, 2023</strong></li><li>Scholarship and Grant Applications deadline: <strong>December 31, 2023</strong></li><li>Lorraine J. 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padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>September 05, 2023</strong><br />Newsletter #63</div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td id="templateBody" style="background: center center / cover no-repeat rgb(255, 255, 255); border-bottom-color: rgb(234, 234, 234); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-top-color: currentcolor; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 9px; padding-top: 0px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Hi Member,</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />September has arrived, and in a few short weeks, the hours of daylight will drift under 12 hours a day as autumn begins. As our patterns of daily life change with the seasons, we offer ideas on changes to benefit our members and our communities.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=4e63d9ef65#BulletinBoard" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Reminders of Note</strong></a><br /><br />Help us gather members' email addresses, then shop at a discount with Royal Perks.<br /> </p><strong><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=4e63d9ef65#Insurance" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal;" target="_blank">Life Insurance Awareness Month</a></strong><br /><br />Every September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. Be sure of your family's financial security this month.<br /><br /><strong><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=4e63d9ef65#MonthOf" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal;" target="_blank">September is the Month of...</a></strong><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Awarenesses, Holidays, Observances, Fun Days, and Historical events are explored.</p><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=4e63d9ef65#CharitableActivities" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Charitable Activities Highlights</strong></a><br /><br />Our members continue to shine in their charitable activities. Get inspired by reading the latest fraternal endeavors. <br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=4e63d9ef65#CollegeNews" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>College News</strong></a><br /><br />Scholarship time is here! High School Seniors should apply now.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=4e63d9ef65#Quotes" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Inspirational Quote</strong></a><br /><br />This month's quote offers a new way to think about the word "charity."<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=4e63d9ef65#Dates" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Upcoming Dates</strong></a><br /><br />Update your calendar with these important dates</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6705715" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/56d4b723-ea94-4708-1044-10364e01ec3a.jpeg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 96px;" width="96" /> <a id="BulletinBoard" name="BulletinBoard" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Reminders of Note</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Calling All Councils</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Did you know all the ways members can benefit from sharing their email addresses with us?</p><ul><li>We can quickly share important news</li><li>Students applying for scholarships will be reminded of the actions needed for their application, and it will allow us to contact them if they are winners</li><li>Fraternal news is shared by email regularly</li><li>This newsletter will keep your members informed and in touch with those in other councils and jurisdictions</li><li>It provides another way for the Home Office to contact them concerning their policies</li></ul><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">At your next council meeting, would you please collect your members’ emails and send them along to the Home Office via an email to <a href="mailto:info@royalarcanum.com?subject=Members'%20email%20addresses&body=Here%20are%20some%20of%20our%20members'%20email%20addresses%20from%20Council%20%23%0A%0A%0A" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">info@royalarcanum.com</a>? Thank you!</p><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Member Benefit Reminder of our Royal Perks Program</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Joining the Royal Arcanum has membership benefits beyond your insurance or annuity policy. One benefit can save you money by providing discounts and rebates on goods and services that you may use regularly. The Royal Perks program is a personal online savings resource that is available for all of our members, and it can keep cash in your pocket at no cost to you.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><a href="http://www.royalarcanum.com/benefits-perkspots.html" style="color: #007c89;">http://www.royalarcanum.com/benefits-perkspots.html</a><br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">What kind of benefits? Just look at a sample of the deals being offered:</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Apparel</strong></p><ul><li>Reebok offers 30% off most styles</li><li>Columbia offers up to 10% off on website orders</li><li>Life is Good offers 20% off its apparel</li></ul><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Auto</strong></p><ul><li>Goodyear offers up to 10% off</li><li>Save 10% off of reserved parking by SpotHero</li><li>Jiffy Lube offers 15% off their services</li><li>Discounts are offered through various companies for buying a new or used car</li></ul><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Electronics</strong></p><ul><li>HP is offering up to 62% off on tech products and office supplies</li><li>Abt Electronics offers $50 off a $500 or more purchase</li><li>Sony offers up to $800 on select products like TVs, cameras, and more</li></ul><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Home & Garden</strong></p><ul><li>Philips offers 15% off orders of $100 or more, including sale items</li><li>Save up to 30% plus free shipping from Kohler</li><li>Up to 40% off plus an extra 5% off on select Electrolux appliances</li></ul><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Entertainment</strong></p><ul><li>Save up to 25% on tickets to Legoland</li><li>Save up to 30% at Regal Theaters</li><li>Save up to 30% on the admission price plus 60% off processing fees at Medieval Times</li></ul><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Food</strong></p><ul><li>Save 60% on new memberships at Sam’s Club</li><li>Save over 20% on KIND bars and other KIND snacks</li><li>Save 15% off orders from Godiva Chocolates</li></ul><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Travel</strong></p><ul><li>Save up to 20% on Wyndham Hotels & Resorts</li><li>Motel 6 offers 12% off</li><li>Save up to 25% off airport parking with Park’N’Fly</li><li>Rent a car from National and save up to 25%</li><li>Budget Rent-a-car offers up to 30% savings</li></ul><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">These are just a sample of the savings for purchases large and small. Sign up today and start saving!</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6653256" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/3165acb1-595b-41e8-5d74-38a5ef0c06a7.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 114px;" width="114" /> <a id="Insurance" name="Insurance" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Life Insurance Awareness Month</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Twenty Years of Life Insurance Awareness Month</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">This campaign, originated by <a href="https://lifehappens.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Life Happens</a> in 2003, is designed to educate consumers about the importance of life insurance and its role in protecting families’ financial security.<br /><br />It's estimated that more than 100 million American adults have insufficient life insurance. Many rely on the term insurance provided through their jobs, but that leaves them one pink slip away from being uncovered. A tragedy that happens while between jobs could devastate their family.<br /><br />Most people overestimate the cost of life insurance and the value it provides over a lifetime. Educate yourselves by reading <a href="https://lifehappens.org/life-insurance-101/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Life Insurance 101</a>, and share what you've learned with your family and friends.<br /><br />The Royal Arcanum is here to provide financial security to those who need to start or increase their coverage. Review your insurance and your insurance needs today, and make sure you and your family are adequately covered.</p><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </h2></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5801533" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/cef7f564-48a0-9f61-d901-857509a4d3c1.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 96px;" width="96" /> <a id="MonthOf" name="MonthOf" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">September is the month of...</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Awarenesses</h1> <h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>MONTH</strong><br /> </h2><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National Literacy Month</strong></h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Literacy is "the ability to use printed and written information to function in society, to achieve one's goals, and to develop one's knowledge and potential." Yet more than 20% of US adults have low literacy skills, which often negatively impacts their health, employment, and financial status. This September is a great time to help our youth develop their literacy skills which will be an asset to them their entire lives.<br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.allianceforchildrenandfamilies.org/september-is-national-literacy-month/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.allianceforchildrenandfamilies.org/september-is-national-literacy-month/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Better Breakfast Month</strong></h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Breakfast is the first meal of the day, and research has shown that those who regularly eat breakfast are more likely to have a healthier overall diet. A 2013 study revealed that men who skipped breakfast were more than 25% more likely to suffer from coronary heart disease. The quality of the food in that first meal of the day is important, too. Experts suggest that whole grains like oatmeal and whole grain cereals, low-fat protein, low-fat dairy, and fruits and vegetables are ideal choices. Start a new habit this September to make a healthy breakfast a part of your day, every day.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Our Supreme Regent’s Cereal Box program encourages you to help the less fortunate have a healthy breakfast, too. Collect and donate healthy, whole-grain cereals and give others the chance to start their day on a good note.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://nutritots.com/blogs/learn/september-is-better-breakfast-month" style="color: #007c89;">https://nutritots.com/blogs/learn/september-is-better-breakfast-month</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Classical Music Month</strong></h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">First proclaimed in 1994, September is also home to Classical Music Month. The proclamation notes that “…music is a unifying force in our world, bringing people together across vast cultural and geographical divisions.” There’s a wide variety of classical music to choose from. Classical music began around 1150 and continued through five distinct periods until 1910, providing over three-quarters of a millennium of music to choose from. Celebrate by attending a symphonic performance, listening to a favorite of your choice, and perhaps tuning in to a classical station that will expand your knowledge. Even if you’re not a fan, you may find it soothing to listen to classical music when reading or meditating. You may find it brings out your artistic talents when writing a journal or painting. Music can be an important part of our most vivid lifetime memories — make some new memories today.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://blog.eldersong.com/2017/08/classical-music-month/" style="color: #007c89;">https://blog.eldersong.com/2017/08/classical-music-month/</a><br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>WEEKS</strong></h2> <h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National Assisted Living Week</strong></h2><h3 class="null" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>2nd Full Week of September, September 10-16, 2023</strong></h3><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">National Assisted Living Week was started in 1995 by the National Center for Assisted Living. The week provides an opportunity to honor seniors and those with disabilities and to recognize the staff and volunteers working in assisted living facilities for their work in making life better for their residents. Assisted living facilities can provide an improved quality of life to their residents over what they can do on their own. Many provide extensive social activities that feed the spirit in addition to physical and medical needs. This year’s theme is “Season of Reflection.” Take the time to visit an assisted living facility this month, to visit a family member or friend, to offer your skills by volunteering, or to see if it may be right for you in the future.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.ahcancal.org/Education-Events/Pages/NALW.aspx" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.ahcancal.org/Education-Events/Pages/NALW.aspx</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Deaf Dog Awareness Week</strong></h2><h3 class="null" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Last Full Week of September, September 24-30, 2023</strong></h3><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">“Man’s best friend” may need a friend themself. Deafness in dogs can be as much a handicap in their lives as it is in humans, and as a good owner, you need to be aware of their needs. Signs of deafness can include ignoring loud noises, frequent barking, repeated ear pain or infections, and snapping when surprised. Deafness can be more common in different breeds: for example, nearly a third of Dalmatians have partial or complete hearing loss. Celebrate the week with a trip to the dog park, honoring them with a social media post, or even adopting a deaf dog.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://ruffstartrescue.org/2022/09/20/national-deaf-dog-week/" style="color: #007c89;">https://ruffstartrescue.org/2022/09/20/national-deaf-dog-week/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>National Farm Animals Awareness Week</strong></h2><h3 class="null" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>3rd Full Week of September, September 17-23, 2023</strong></h3><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">National Farm Animals Awareness Week was first observed in 1993 to raise awareness of the harsh conditions that farm animals must often endure. Better conditions for farm animals can result in better and healthier food and products that we consume. A new awareness of consumers has helped to provide demand in the marketplace for now-common items such as grass-fed beef, free-range eggs, and prohibitions in some of the more horrendous feeding and caging that was previously unchecked. Healthier animals provide a quality of life to them as well as those who consume products of farm animals. Cattle farming has been around since at least 8000 B.C., and there’s no reason the commercialization advances of today mean that conditions for those farm animals must deteriorate.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.aspca.org/news/three-ways-help-farm-animals-honor-national-farm-animal-awareness-week" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.aspca.org/news/three-ways-help-farm-animals-honor-national-farm-animal-awareness-week</a></p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>DAYS</strong><br /> </h2><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>International Day of Charity</strong></h2><h3 class="null" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>September 5</strong></h3><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The United Nations established the International Day of Charity in 2012 to raise awareness of the needs of others and encourage worldwide charitable activities for individuals and organizations at a local, regional, national, and worldwide level. September 5th was chosen to commemorate the anniversary of the passing of Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Councils returning from their summer breaks may well want to mark September 5th in their annual calendars to celebrate with a charitable event to honor this day.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.un.org/en/observances/charity-day" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.un.org/en/observances/charity-day</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer</strong></h2><h3 class="null" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>September 16</strong></h3><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">In 1994, the General Assembly of the United Nations proclaimed September 16 as International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, also known as Ozone Day. The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer was signed in 1987, which led, 30 years later, to the closure of the hole in the ozone layer. The preservation of the part of the Earth’s stratosphere that absorbs most of the sun’s ultraviolet radiation remains important: the now-banned gases responsible for the depletion of the ozone are expected to continue to affect the ozone layer for 50 to 100 years.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.un.org/en/observances/ozone-day" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.un.org/en/observances/ozone-day</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>International Day of Sign Languages</strong></h2><h3 class="null" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 25px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>September 23</strong></h3><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The life-altering power of sign language was perhaps most forcibly demonstrated by the life of Helen Keller, who lost her sight and hearing when she was 19 months old. Anne Sullivan taught her sign language, allowing Helen Keller to become the first deaf-blind person in the United States to earn a Bachelor’s degree, author 14 books, and founded the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). The UN chose September 23 to commemorate the day when the World Federation of the Deaf was founded in 1951. Celebrate by hosting a fundraising event or begin learning sign language to connect with the estimated 70 million deaf people worldwide.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.un.org/en/observances/sign-languages-day" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.un.org/en/observances/sign-languages-day</a><br /> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Holidays and Observances</h1> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Patriot Day - September 11</strong></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The worst terrorist attack in the United States is commemorated by Patriot Day. It is a day of remembrance of the 2,977 innocents whose lives were lost, including hundreds of first responders who bravely rushed into the burning Twin Towers in New York City. All Americans are called to observe a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. Eastern daylight time to honor the victims who perished that day.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/local/state/2023/08/18/patriot-day-2023-7-things-to-know-about-the-day-connection-to-911-terrorist-attacks-flags-halfstaff/70612634007/" style="color: #007c89;">Patriot Day 2023: 7 things to know about the day, connection to 9/11</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Rosh Hashana Begins - 1st day of Tishrei - September 15, 2023</strong></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The Jewish New Year of Rosh Hashanah is the first of the Jewish High Holy Days designated in Leviticus. It also marks the beginning of the ten days known as the “Days of Awe,” a spiritual time of repentance that concludes with Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. It is celebrated with many traditions including a sequence of blasts from the shofar, or a hollowed-out ram’s horn, eating sweet foods to symbolically bring in a sweet new year, rest, and relaxation.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/rosh-hashanah-history" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/rosh-hashanah-history</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>International Day of Democracy - September 15</strong></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">In 2007, the UN designated September 15 as the International Day of Democracy to promote the principles of democracy, with a call to raise public awareness of democracy. Democracy has its roots in ancient Greece and is founded on the ability of people to participate in the decision-making process of their nation. America has the oldest democracy today, but history around the world shows that history isn’t a guarantee for the future. Use this day to recommit to participating in your government and help protect democracy around the world.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.unesco.org/en/days/democracy" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.unesco.org/en/days/democracy</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Fun Days</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Read a Book Day</strong> on September 6 is an ideal day to relax and read a book, or a section of a book, and encourage others to do the same. You can also celebrate by donating books, hosting a book reading party, and visiting your local public library.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://blog.theliteracysite.greatergood.com/national-read-a-book-day/" style="color: #007c89;">https://blog.theliteracysite.greatergood.com/national-read-a-book-day/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Avast ye! September 19 is <strong>International Talk Like a Pirate Day</strong>, hearties! Begun in 1995 by John Baur and Mark Summers on a racquetball court in Albany, Oregon, the idea became popular when humorist Dave Barry wrote about it in 2002. Learn a few pirate phrases and have a jolly good time.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.islands.com/40-useful-pirate-phrases-for-national-talk-like-pirate-day/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.islands.com/40-useful-pirate-phrases-for-national-talk-like-pirate-day/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National Pancake Day</strong> is on September 26. Well, that’s one of the dates it’s celebrated on: it is also celebrated on Shrove Tuesday, aka Mardi Gras, aka the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. The French celebrate Chandeleur, or Candlemas, 40 days after Christmas, and small breads or pancakes are traditionally given to the poor that day. They all seem like a great time for a short stack of pancakes and syrup.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-pancake-day-september-26/" style="color: #007c89;">https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-pancake-day-september-26/</a></p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Historical Events</h1> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>September 2, 31 B.C.:</strong> Mark Anthony’s naval forces are defeated by Octavian (later known as Augustus Caesar) at the Battle of Actium, a turning point battle ultimately leading to Anthony’s death less than a year later.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>September 3, 1783:</strong> The American Revolutionary War officially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>September 5, 1774:</strong> The First Continental Congress gathered in Philadelphia to decide how to respond to the grievances the Colonies had with the British government, and ultimately led to the Declaration of Independence.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>September 6, 1860:</strong> Social worker Jane Adams was born in Cedarville, Illinois, and later founded Hull House in Chicago to serve the sick and poor.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>September 8, 1565:</strong> Spaniard Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles founded the first European settlement in America that has remained continually occupied.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>September 9, 1776: </strong>Congress officially renames the nation from the United Colonies to the United States of America.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>September 13, 1788:</strong> New York City is chosen by Congress as the Federal capital of the United States of America.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>September 14, 1812: </strong>Napoleon enters Moscow as retreating Russians set fire to the city, ultimately leading to Napoleon’s fall in one of the greatest military defeats in history.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>September 16, 1908:</strong> General Motors was founded by William Crapo "Billy" Durant in Flint, Michigan.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>September 17, 1908: </strong>The first powered flight fatality occurred when Orville Wright crashed his plane from 75 feet high, killing his 26-year-old passenger Lt. Thomas E. Selfridge.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>September 19, 1893:</strong> New Zealand became the first country to allow women to vote.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>September 22, 1791:</strong> Michael Faraday was born; he later discovered electromagnetic induction which led to today’s modern electronics.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>September 25, 1690: </strong>The<strong> </strong>first American newspaper, <em>Publick Occurrences Both Foreign and Domestick</em>, was published in Boston, Massachusetts.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>September 28, 1542: </strong>California was discovered by Europeans when Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo sailed into San Diego Bay.<br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="4597413" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/e55e6bc2-0273-4f18-aefd-9914369137f1.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 108px;" width="108" /> <a id="CharitableActivities" name="CharitableActivities" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #0782c1;">Charitable Activities Highlights</span></a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Felician School for Exceptional Children / Lodi</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">New Jersey councils Bayonne Council # 695 and Versatility Council #2501 have again chosen their IFS projects to support the <a href="http://www.fsec.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Felician School for Exceptional Children/Lodi</a>, a school that cares for young men and women with special needs. Their school is designed to meet the specific needs of each student. They include classroom and community-based instruction and emphasize both academic and vocational learning, to prepare the students to become as independent as possible. Their approach offers dignity to their students as they develop the skills they will need in life. Their care for students with autism, behavioral disorders, mild to severe cognitive impairment, and multiple disabilities begins at the preschool level and continues through High School graduation, up to age 21. The dedication of the staff is matched by the dedication of the members of the New Jersey Jurisdiction, who have supported them since its founding.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Ukraine Project</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">For more than 550 days, the people of Ukraine have been subjected to a war to fight for their very identities against the Russian invaders. The Ukrainian people have been driven from their homes while their neighbors have fought and died to preserve their democracy, their way of life, and their nation. The Grand Council of New York is the latest supporter of the cause through their IFS project in support of the ongoing Ukraine Project initiated by the Fraternal Department. As this is being written, our Fraternal Director Cindy Macon has personally traveled to Poland to keep the free flow of support to the charitable organizations in Poland that are serving the Ukrainian people who have fled beyond their borders. Personal and council donations for the cause will continue to be accepted until the return of the sovereignty of Ukraine is assured.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5801565" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/ede93be1-67e8-6b2e-6c08-353180ff137a.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 114px;" width="114" /> <a id="CollegeNews" name="CollegeNews" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">College News</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Scholarships and Grants</strong></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The Royal Arcanum is pleased to announce it is now accepting applications for scholarships and grants for the 2024 awards. This year the Royal Arcanum Scholarship Fund, Inc., has increased some of the awards.<br /><br /><strong>Competitive Scholarships for graduating high school seniors under the age of 20</strong></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> • (Two) $10,000 total ($2,500/year)</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> • (Two) $8,000 total ($2,000/year)</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> • (Two) $5,000 total ($1,250/year)</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> • (Ten) $2,000 total ($500/year), <em>an increase from the ten $1,500 previously offered</em></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Non-Competitive Grants (chosen at random for all qualifying applications)</strong></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> • (Five) $600 (High School Seniors)</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Continuing Education Grants</strong></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> • (Six) $1,200 (Awarded on a competitive basis to students enrolled in Undergraduate programs who have completed at least one year in an accredited college and are not winners of a competitive scholarship), <em>an increase from the four $750 grants previously offered</em></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Scholarship applications are accepted now through the end of the year.<br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">To apply, call 1-888-ARCANUM or visit <a href="http://royalarcanum.com/collegecareer.html" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">http://royalarcanum.com/collegecareer.html</a>.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> • Applications are due by December 31, 2023</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> • Members must be in good standing to participate in all programs</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> • Include a photograph of yourself in your application that we can use for advertising winners.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> • Please note that after your application is received, you will be notified by the Home Office of the remaining items required to complete the application process (turning in the form is just the first step). If you don't hear from the Home Office within a month of submitting your application, please reach out to them by phone.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> • All components of the application must be submitted and completed by March 31, 2024</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486624" height="95" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1c46d68c-8fc8-0bec-0af8-f1fe7d49e7b9.png" style="border: 0px; height: 95px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Quotes" name="Quotes" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Inspirational quotes</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.”</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><em>― Oscar Wilde</em></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486628" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1ed4f250-1f47-55a6-b387-a5ea49977493.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Dates" name="Dates" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Upcoming dates</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Mark your calendar with these important dates:</p><ul><li>Autumn begins: <strong>September 23, 2023</strong></li><li>Monthly Lend a Hand—Lift a Heart Submission deadline: <strong>September 30, 2023</strong></li><li>Fall Bulletin Article Submission deadline: <strong>October 9, 2023</strong></li><li>Dime A Day program completion: <strong>October 18, 2023</strong></li><li>Donald E. 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font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Hi Member,</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />August is here! It's the last month of Summer for students and school-age parents, or a lazy, quiet time for households without academic pressures. As the end of the Dog Days of Summer arrives, let's enjoy these remaining relaxing days.<br /> </p><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=22a1e15822#MonthOf" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>August is the Month of...</strong></a><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Learn a few new facts about the month named after Augustus Caesar, the first Roman Emperor, for the month in which he won most of his military victories.</p><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=22a1e15822#CharitableActivities" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Charitable Activities Highlights</strong></a><br /><br />Read about the latest charitable fraternal activities.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=22a1e15822#CollegeNews" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>College News</strong></a><br /><br />Get ready to head back to campus with these return-to-school tips<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=22a1e15822#Quotes" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Inspirational Quote</strong></a><br /><br />This month's quote offers a new way to think about the word "charity."<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=22a1e15822#Dates" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Upcoming Dates</strong></a><br /><br />Update your calendar with these important dates</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5773145" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/748bc130-769a-0151-44e5-ba217a40e63c.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 96px;" width="96" /> <a id="MonthOf" name="MonthOf" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">August is the month of...</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Awarenesses</h1> <h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>MONTH</strong><br /><br />National Traffic Awareness Month</h2><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Ever since the first vehicle crash in 1771 (when a steam-powered vehicle crashed into a wall in France), there have been concerns about vehicle safety. The World Health Organization reports more than a million fatal traffic accidents annually, with 20 to 50 million people injured annually. In order to reduce overall accidents, August has been set aside to focus on traffic safety by paying attention to the traffic around us and following the traffic rules designed to keep everyone safe.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.holidaycalendar.io/holiday/national-traffic-awareness-month" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">https://www.holidaycalendar.io/holiday/national-traffic-awareness-month</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Gastroparesis Awareness Month</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Gastroparesis, also known as delayed emptying of the stomach, is a medical condition that results in food and liquid remaining in the stomach for long periods without any observable obstruction or blockage. The result can lead to poor nutrient absorption and poor glycemic control, and its symptoms can even become life-threatening. The International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders has been observing this awareness since 2016 to bring into focus those who suffer from the condition, how to manage it, and bring support to more studies for gastroparesis. </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://aboutgastroparesis.org/living-with-gastroparesis/gastroparesis-awareness-month/" style="color: #007c89;">https://aboutgastroparesis.org/living-with-gastroparesis/gastroparesis-awareness-month/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">MedicAlert Awareness Month</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">In 1953, 14-year-old Linda Collins cut herself deeply and nearly died when she was given a tetanus antitoxin by an emergency room doctor. Her father, Dr. Marion Collins, knew of her allergy, but since he was not in town when his daughter was brought to the hospital. In 1956, he designed the first-ever MedicAlert ID bracelet to help keep his daughter safe in any future emergency. Since then, it is estimated that more than 4 million lives have been saved through the use of MedicAlert IDs. August has been designated to raise awareness of this simple but lifesaving step that can and should be taken by those with known serious reactions.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.medicalert.org/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.medicalert.org</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>WEEKS</strong><br /><br /><br />National Minority Donor Awareness Week - First week of August</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Since 1996, the first week of August honors minorities who have been organ, eye, and tissue donors and encourages others to register as donors. Minorities make up more than half of those on an organ transplant waiting list. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services states that “Although organs are not matched according to race/ethnicity, and people of different races frequently match one another, all individuals waiting for an organ transplant will have a better chance of receiving one if there are large numbers of donors from their racial/ethnic background. This is because compatible blood types and tissue markers—critical qualities for donor/recipient matching—are more likely to be found among members of the same ethnicity. A greater diversity of donors may potentially increase access to transplantation for everyone.”</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://donatelifecalifornia.org/nmdaw/" style="color: #007c89;">https://donatelifecalifornia.org/nmdaw/</a><br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">World Breastfeeding Week - August 1 - 7</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">World Breastfeeding Week is a global campaign to raise awareness of and benefits of breastfeeding. This year’s theme is <em>Enabling Breastfeeding - making a Difference for Working Parents</em>. The health benefits are well-documented: babies who aren’t breastfed have an increased risk of gastrointestinal, respiratory, and ear infections, and are more likely to need hospitalization for these infections. Breastmilk contains many anti-infective factors that can help build up the immune system in babies. </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-breastfeeding-week/2023" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-breastfeeding-week/2023</a><br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">National Overdose Awareness Week - Week of August 31 (August 27 - September 2)</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">By presidential proclamation, National Overdose Awareness Week has been declared for the past few years to include International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31. More than 90,000 drug overdoses occurred in the United States in 2020. Opioid overdoses are increasing, but drugs like naloxone can reverse the effects of an overdose when administered in time. This week calls for us all to commit ourselves to helping those with substance use disorders and work to reduce the number of drug overdoses that occur.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/awareness/overdose-awareness-week.html" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/awareness/overdose-awareness-week.html</a></p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>DAYS</strong><br /><br />National Promise to Care Day - Aug 1</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">National Promise to Care Day honors the services of urgent care centers and workers and their commitment to their patients and communities. Urgent care centers were first started in America in the 1980s, and have grown to more than a $15 billion industry. This day reminds us to appreciate those who care for our urgent medical needs.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.nationaldayarchives.com/day/national-promise-to-care-day/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.nationaldayarchives.com/day/national-promise-to-care-day/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">CLOVES Syndrome Awareness Day - Aug 3</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">CLOVES Syndrome (Congenital, Lipomatous, Overgrowth, Vascular Malformations, Epidermal Nevi, and Spinal/Skeletal Anomalies and/or Scoliosis ) is a rare congenital disease that affects infants at birth, characterized by abnormalities in bones, joints, or blood vessels. There are fewer than 200 cases reported worldwide to date. This event is observed to help more people understand what Cloves is and its impact.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://clovessyndrome.org/current-event/awareness-day/" style="color: #007c89;">https://clovessyndrome.org/current-event/awareness-day/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">National Grief Awareness Day - Aug 30</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">National Grief Awareness Day recognizes and validates those who are grieving. Closure can take time and come in many forms. Begun in 2014 by Angie Cartwright, this day is dedicated to bringing support to those who have suffered loss and are struggling with the realities of their grief.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.tributearchive.com/blog/58ec3dee-20c2-4f87-b843-ff0ab16613c0/The-Complete-Guide-To-National-Grief-Awareness-Day" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.tributearchive.com/blog/58ec3dee-20c2-4f87-b843-ff0ab16613c0/The-Complete-Guide-To-National-Grief-Awareness-Day</a></p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </h2><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Holidays and Observances</h1> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Colorado Day</strong> is August 1, celebrating the day in 1876 when Colorado was admitted as the 38th state. Colorado is nicknamed the Centennial State, as it joined the Union just 28 days after the 100th celebration of the United States on July 4, 1876.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.historycolorado.org/press-release/2022/07/26/history-colorado-celebrates-colorado-day-monday-august-1-free-day-long" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.historycolorado.org/press-release/2022/07/26/history-colorado-celebrates-colorado-day-monday-august-1-free-day-long</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>International Lefthanders Day</strong> was first observed on August 13, 1976, to celebrate those left-hand dominant and raise awareness of the issues they face in a right-hand dominated world.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.lefthandersday.com/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.lefthandersday.com</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National Nonprofit Day</strong> is marked on August 17 each year to recognize non-profit organizations and their impact on the communities they serve. Non-profits (such as the Royal Arcanum) make a huge difference, often helping faster and more directly than government agencies are able to. Help out in your neighborhood today!<br /><br /><a href="https://givebutter.com/blog/national-nonprofit-day" style="color: #007c89;">https://givebutter.com/blog/national-nonprofit-day</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The United Nations had declared <strong>World Humanitarian Day</strong> to be August 19 in observance of celebrating the humanitarian aid workers worldwide. Thousands of volunteers and professionals flock to crisis areas of the globe, putting themselves in danger so they can help those in need.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.un.org/en/observances/humanitarian-day" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.un.org/en/observances/humanitarian-day</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National Senior Citizens Day</strong> was first proclaimed by President Reagan in 1988 to be August 21, as a day to celebrate senior citizens “for all they have achieved throughout life and for all they continue to accomplish.” There is no universal definition of a “senior citizen,” but age 65, the age when Medicare eligibility starts, is commonly considered a threshold. The goal of Senior Citizens Day is not only to show our appreciation for all that our elders do, but also to raise awareness of the conditions that many older people live in, and the struggles they face, and to support them as they get older.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.census.gov/newsroom/stories/senior-citizens-day.html" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.census.gov/newsroom/stories/senior-citizens-day.html</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Women’s Equality Day</strong> is celebrated on August 26, the anniversary of the date in 1920 when the Nineteenth Amendment was adopted to prohibit denying the right to vote based on sex. More than 100 years since the amendment was passed, full equality (especially in equal pay) remains elusive.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.doi.gov/pmb/eeo/womens-equality-day" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.doi.gov/pmb/eeo/womens-equality-day</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Fun Days</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">While mathematicians celebrate Pi Day on March 14 (because the universal constant pi is approximated as 3.14), <strong>Homemade Pie Day</strong> is a more universal celebration, observed on August 1. Enjoy a homemade pie today!</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://nationaltoday.com/homemade-pie-day/" style="color: #007c89;">https://nationaltoday.com/homemade-pie-day/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">First celebrated in 2015, <strong>National Coloring Book Day</strong> on August 2 encourages everyone to enjoy the artistic and relaxing pastime of coloring. It’s not just a child’s activity anymore, as intricate patterns geared for adult colorers are now readily available.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.coloringbookday.com/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.coloringbookday.com</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National IPA Day</strong> on August 3 celebrates one of the most popular types of craft beers in the world, the India Pale Ale. Characterized as a bold, bitter beer made with hops and pale malts, it is an acquired taste that has been acquired by many.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/india-pale-ale-day/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/india-pale-ale-day/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Book Lovers Day</strong> is an unofficial holiday celebrated on August 9, and encourages people to pick up a book and read.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/book-lovers-day/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/book-lovers-day/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National S’mores Day</strong> - that campfire treat of a roasted marshmallow sandwiched between chocolate and graham crackers, is observed on August 10. The first recorded mention of the “Graham Cracker Sandwich” was in a recipes book by Campfire Mashmallows in the 1920s. The 1927 Girl Scouts published their own recipe in “Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts” but called it “some more.” The new name was later shortened to the name S’Mores as it is now known.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.ibtimes.com/national-smores-day-fun-facts-about-popular-campfire-treat-3270275" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.ibtimes.com/national-smores-day-fun-facts-about-popular-campfire-treat-3270275</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">August 16 is <strong>National Roller Coaster Day</strong>, celebrated by those who enjoy that feeling of butterflies in their stomach.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/rollercoaster-day/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/rollercoaster-day/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National Bow Tie Day </strong>on August 28 is dedicated to celebrating the neckwear that is still an important part of formal dress, though less common than it once was in the 19th century. Clip on or tie on a bow tie and make a statement on your fashion choices.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/fun/bow-tie-day" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/fun/bow-tie-day</a></p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Historical Events</h1> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>August 1, 1944:</strong> Anne Frank made the last entry in her diary.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>August 2, 1776: </strong>Most of the members of the Continental Congress signed a parchment copy of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>August 3, 1492: </strong>Christopher Columbus set sail seeking a new route to the Far East.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>August 4, 1901: </strong>Louis Armstrong was born in New Orleans, destined to be nicknamed Satchmo and become a jazz trumpet legend.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>August 5, 1861: </strong>President Abraham Lincoln signed into law the first Federal Income Tax (3% on incomes over $800); this tax was never put into effect, though subsequent income tax laws were.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>August 6, 1945: </strong>The first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan, killing more than 100,000 people, and an estimated additional 100,000 due to radiation poisoning.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>August 9, 1974: </strong>President Richard Nixon resigned.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>August 12, 1881: </strong>Film producer Cecil B. DeMille was born.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>August 14, 1935: </strong>The Social Security Act was signed into law.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>August 15, 1969: </strong>The music festival Woodstock began in a field in Bethel, New York.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>August 16, 1896: </strong>Gold was discovered in Rabbit Creek in Alaska.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>August 18, 1774: </strong>American explorer Meriwether Lewis was born.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>August 21, 1959: </strong>Hawaii was admitted as the 50th state in the Union.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>August 24, 79 AD: </strong>The cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum were destroyed by an eruption of the volcano Vesuvius.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>August 26, 1883: </strong>One of the world’s most powerful eruptions in recorded history occurred on the island of Krakatoa in Indonesia, with the explosion heard 2,000 miles away blasting five cubic miles of earth into the air.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>August 28, 1963: </strong>The Civil Rights rally held the March on Washington when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., made his <em>I Have a Dream</em> speech.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>August 31, 1980: </strong>The Polish trade union <em>Solidarity</em> was formed in Gdansk, Poland.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>August 31, 1977: </strong>At age 36, Princess Diana of Britain died following a car crash in Paris, France.<br /> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="4597413" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/e55e6bc2-0273-4f18-aefd-9914369137f1.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 108px;" width="108" /> <a id="CharitableActivities" name="CharitableActivities" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #0782c1;">Charitable Activities Highlights</span></a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">The Center - Philadelphia</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Integrity Council #586 once again included <a href="https://thecenterphiladelphia.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">The Center - Philadelphia</a> in their charitable activities. Last year, Integrity Council also made a donation to them that was featured in our <a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=f6b673f3f8#IFS" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">August 2022 newsletter</a>. The community-building activity of the <a href="https://archstreetumc.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Arch Street United Methodist Church</a>, which has a long history of community activism. Established in 1862, its cornerstone was laid by Bishop Matthew Simpson, an advisor to President Lincoln who advocated for freeing all slaves. The Arch Street community started Grace’s Cafe more than 15 years ago to offer a restaurant-style meal service to the homeless in the area. The People’s Garden began more than 5 years ago as a place for a community garden and building community through working the soil. The Serenity House Community Center was founded in 2017 and was taken over by Arch Street UMC in 2019 to offer a welcome place to gather for everyone, regardless of age, racial or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, economic or marital status, or physical or mental ability. In 2018, The Center - Philadelphia became its own 501C3 entity, gathering the many outreach ministries together under one organization. Integrity Council has been a longtime supporter of the ministries now under The Center - Philadelphia, and we applaud the fraternal support they provide in their backyard.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">I Honor Your Service to America</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">There are just 2 1/2 months left in the Dime-A-Day program that began on November 1, 2022, and runs for 350 days until October 18, 2023. This program supporting <a href="https://ihonorusa.com/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">I Honor Your Service to America</a> works to honor, support, and encourage men and women deployed to combat zones around the world, and to support homeless veterans, with Military Care Packages. Founded in 2012 — on October 18, which explains the end date of the Dime-A-Day program — by Ron Hayman, who is himself a disabled veteran from the Vietnam era, and served in Korea. Merritt Council #1974 member Laurie Simms is also a veteran who was deployed to Germany and South Korea; she sits on the Board of Directors.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Since its founding, more than 2000 care packages have been sent to bring some comforts of home to our troops, including snacks, books, music, movies, Girl Scout cookies, and much more. All members who participate in this project and donate $35 or more will be entered into a drawing on November 16, 2023, for two $150 monetary awards as an appreciation for participating in this project. Collected donations can be sent to the Home Office, payable to the Royal Arcanum but identified as a donation to the Dime a Day project.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><img data-file-id="6697972" height="296" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/a03b5962-e8e0-6e66-b54c-5b3207dd4abf.png" style="border: 0px; height: 296px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 300px;" width="300" /></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6555392" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/02869788-8826-d6f7-6af9-7c6209a1af70.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 108px;" width="108" /> <a id="CollegeNews" name="CollegeNews" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">College News</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Heading to or Back to College?</strong></h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Most students heading to campus for the Fall Semester will be packing and moving this month. Here are a few tips to make the preparation easier so you can focus on your studies.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><ul><li>Be sure you get your vaccines and check-ups completed, they are often needed to register for classes</li><li>Take pictures on your phone of any important documents</li><li>Pack smart! Freshmen need to be sure they have all the things they need (clothing, bedding, towels, personal hygiene items, storage containers that will fit, electronics and chargers, etc.) and some things that will bring a little bit of comfort and feelings of home (posters, whiteboard, rug, etc.)</li><li>If you’re returning, consider what you brought and didn’t use, and leave that out of your packing</li><li>Be sure to work out agreements with your roommate on your shared space, quiet times, and anything else that will make you feel comfortable together</li><li>Don’t forget to focus on your studies. Set up a study schedule and manage your time, and don’t let yourself get behind in your classwork.</li><li>Don’t miss making connections with other students. College friendships can last a lifetime</li><li>Make use of the college resources when you need help. And remember, reaching out to home can be one of those important resources, too.</li><li>Sign up with our Junior Department for college care packages and keep in touch. We’re a resource, too!</li></ul><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Enjoy your time at college!</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486624" height="95" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1c46d68c-8fc8-0bec-0af8-f1fe7d49e7b9.png" style="border: 0px; height: 95px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Quotes" name="Quotes" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Inspirational quotes</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><em>“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.”</em></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">― Elizabeth Andrew</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486628" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1ed4f250-1f47-55a6-b387-a5ea49977493.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Dates" name="Dates" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Upcoming dates</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Mark your calendar with these important dates:</p><ul><li>Summer Bulletin publication: <strong>August 19, 2023</strong></li><li>Monthly Lend A Hand - Lift a Heart Deadline: <strong>August 31, 2023</strong></li><li>Scholarship and Grant Applications Open: <strong>September 1, 2023</strong></li><li>Lorraine J. 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font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Hi Member,</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Happy Independence Day! While you prepare to celebrate with family and friends, relax with coffee or tea and enjoy catching up with your fellow Royal Arcanum members.<br /> </p><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=61b334544b#InMemory" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>In Memory of Paul F. D’Emilio</strong></a><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />The Royal Arcanum mourns the passing of Brother Paul F. D’Emilio last month.</p><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=61b334544b#AirQuality" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Air Quality Alerts</strong></a><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Dangerous air quality from the Canadian wildfires that have ebbed and flowed over our jurisdictions triggered air quality alerts over the past few months. Learn how to protect yourself when the alerts reach your community.</p><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=61b334544b#MonthOf" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>July is the Month of...</strong></a><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Grab a tall glass of iced tea or lemonade, relax in the shade, and freshen up your knowledge of the month of July.</p><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=61b334544b#CharitableActivities" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Charitable Activities Highlights</strong></a><br /><br />Read about the latest charitable fraternal activities.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=61b334544b#Quotes" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Inspirational Quote</strong></a><br /><br />This month's quote offers a new way to think about the word "charity."<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=61b334544b#Dates" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Upcoming Dates</strong></a><br /><br />Update your calendar with these important dates</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5080609" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/facb8d5b-ea50-402d-8527-3900b7de7897.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 151px;" width="151" /> <a id="InMemory" name="InMemory" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #0782c1;">In Memory of Paul F. D'Emilio</span></a></h1><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">On June 19, the Royal Arcanum lost Paul F. D’Emilio. Paul has been a bedrock for the Royal Arcanum for more than a half-century, when he first joined Integrity Council #586 of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Paul’s commitment to the Royal Arcanum lead him through the chairs in his local council and the Grand Council of Pennsylvania, and he joined the Supreme Council in 1986. Paul served as a member of the Supreme Council Committee on Laws since 1990 and has long served as the Chairman of that committee. He was awarded Life Membership in the Supreme Council in 2016.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">His legal expertise was well-respected, and he has served as Legal Counsel for the Royal Arcanum for the past 27 years. His skill was recognized beyond our Society. He held multiple positions in the National Fraternal Congress of America, the American Fraternal Alliance, and the Association of Fraternal Benefit Counsel. </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Paul was a true Arcanian, ensuring his family became members of the Royal Arcanum and promoting our organization constantly. His extensive production in signing up members was recognized by awarding him the Founders Ring of Distinction with Diamond, the highest award a volunteer recommender in our Society can achieve.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Many will fondly recall his calm, smiling demeanor and soft-spoken approach at our Sessions, bringing a sense of dignity and peace to whatever issue was at hand. Outside of the business of the Royal Arcanum, his laugh would announce his arrival at dinners, events, and in the hallways. It was never a surprise to find Paul joining game night or other social events and would lend his hand to add joy to the occasion, perhaps with an impromptu song on a piano that was found in the corner.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Paul will be missed by all of us, and the many others he touched beyond the Royal Arcanum. May he rest in eternal peace.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><img data-file-id="6691808" height="751" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/9dea8ecb-dea3-8673-6b03-2ef99f3f8b91.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 751px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 600px;" width="600" /></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6691168" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/6d171d80-4bfb-3034-4a07-bf374ef9e022.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 103px;" width="103" /> <a id="AirQuality" name="AirQuality" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #0782c1;">Air Quality Alerts</span></a></h1><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />At the beginning of June, New York recorded their worst air quality ever and was noted for having the worst air quality in the world. At the end of June, that unenviable title was passed to Chicago. Unhealthy, even dangerously unhealthy air has covered much of the nation due to harmful smoke from more than a hundred wildfires combined with other atmospheric conditions.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The smell of Canadian wildfires has extended as far south as Alabama. The National Weather Service issues air quality alerts when needed, and you should familiarize yourself with the Air Quality Index (AQI), and how to reduce your risk from unhealthy air.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Air Quality Index</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The Air Quality Index (<a href="https://www.airnow.gov/aqi/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.airnow.gov/aqi/</a>) has been developed by the EPA to easily convey information about the health effects of the five most common air pollutants, and how to avoid their effects. The AQI is divided into five colored levels of concern:</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: lime;"><strong><span style="background-color: grey;">Green</span></strong></span> represents good air quality, where air pollution poses little or no risk. The AQI measurement is from 0 to 50</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: yellow;"><strong><span style="background-color: grey;">Yellow</span></strong></span> represents moderate first. Measured at an AQI of 51 to 100, the air quality is acceptable for most, but there may be a risk for those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong><span style="color: orange;"><span style="background-color: aliceblue;">Orange</span></span></strong> represents unhealthy air for sensitive groups, with an AQI of 101 to 150. Members of sensitive groups may experience negative health effects from normal breathing.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: red;"><strong><span style="background-color: honeydew;">Red</span></strong></span> represents unhealthy air for some of the general public. At an AQI of 151 to 200, inhaled air particles could cause problems for anyone. For those in sensitive groups, those problems can become serious.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: purple;"><strong>Purple</strong></span> represents very unhealthy air, and health risks are increased for everyone. An AQI of 201 to 300 is considered a health alert.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: maroon;"><strong>Maroon</strong></span> is used for an AQI of 301 or higher and represents hazardous air. A health warning of emergency conditions will be issued, and everyone is likely to experience an effect from the air.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The AQI is determined based on five major air pollutants: ground-level ozone, particle pollution, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. Activity guides are available based on ozone (<a href="https://www.airnow.gov/sites/default/files/2023-03/air-quality-guide-for-ozone_0.pdf" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.airnow.gov/sites/default/files/2023-03/air-quality-guide-for-ozone_0.pdf</a>) and particle pollution (<a href="https://www.airnow.gov/sites/default/files/2023-03/air-quality-guide-for-particle-pollution_0.pdf" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.airnow.gov/sites/default/files/2023-03/air-quality-guide-for-particle-pollution_0.pdf</a>).</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Safety During an Air Quality Alert</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">These simple tips can help you to stay safe when there is an air quality alert:</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Stay Informed.</strong> Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite weather news station.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Stay inside if possible,</strong> particularly if you have respiratory concerns or other health problems, or are a senior or child.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">If you must go out, try to <strong>limit the amount of time you are outside</strong> to strictly essential activities. Wear N95 masks to help filter out particle pollution.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Minimize your use of items that increase pollution,</strong> such as cars, gas-powered lawnmowers, and other polluting vehicles.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Do not burn debris</strong> or other items during an air quality alert.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">If you find you are being affected by poor air quality, find cleaner air indoors. Seek medical attention if the poor air quality causes coughing, wheezing, chest tightness or pain, if you have trouble breathing, have headaches, a sore throat beyond a minor irritation, or experience dizziness.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Remember to regularly change your air filters, perhaps more often if you live in an area that’s been under air quality alerts.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5679473" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/fabcd3e4-d028-aa96-6f7b-a69ce262a40c.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 96px;" width="96" /> <a id="MonthOf" name="MonthOf" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">July is the month of...</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Awarenesses</h1> <h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>MONTH</strong><br /><br />National Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness & Prevention Month</h2><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />July is set aside to raise awareness and improve understanding of orofacial clefts, clefts of the lip and palate, and other conditions of the head and face. Babies born with a cleft palate, cleft lip, craniosynostosis (skull sutures fusing prematurely), anotia/microtia (ear is missing or underdeveloped), and anophthalmia/microphthalmia (missing or abnormally small eye) can suffer from an inability to feed, develop their language skills, and have an increased risk for a greater number of ear infections, hearing issues, and problems with their teeth. Learn about the cause of and treatment of these debilitating conditions and consider aiding those organizations that work with those afflicted.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.nccapm.org/" style="color: #007c89;">http://www.nccapm.org</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Sarcomas are cancers that develop from bones or soft tissues anywhere in the body. It can affect either adults or children, but while rare for adults, it represents about 15% of all childhood cancers. Because of its rarity, it is often called “the forgotten cancer”, even though tens of thousands of Americans suffer from it. Sarcoma research represents less than 4% of all active clinical trials for cancer in the United States. </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.aacr.org/patients-caregivers/awareness-months/sarcoma-and-bone-cancer-awareness-month/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.aacr.org/patients-caregivers/awareness-months/sarcoma-and-bone-cancer-awareness-month/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">UV Safety Awareness Month</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays causes most cases of melanoma, the deadliest kind of skin cancer. Sun protection is critical to use when outdoors in the sun, especially during summertime outdoor activities. Learn how to protect yourself while still enjoying warm-weather activities.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/sun-safety.htm" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/basic_info/sun-safety.htm</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Hepatitis Awareness Month</h2><br />Hepatitis Awareness Month calls into focus the inflammatory liver disease and encourages learning about the advantage of medications used to treat the condition. There are five recognized types of hepatitis. Type A is transmitted by consuming food or water contaminated by the feces of Type B is transmitted through infected body fluids or shared needles and razors. Type C is transmitted through direct contact with infected body fluids. Type D is transmitted through direct contact with infected blood and only occurs in conjunction with Hepatitis B. Type E is transmitted by infected water supplies.<br />https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/awareness/HepatitisAwarenessMonth.htm<p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>WEEKS</strong><br /><br /><br />Clean Beaches Week - July 1 - 7</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Clean Beaches Week celebrates beaches and focuses on the importance of clean beaches. The Clean Beaches Coalition challenges us to follow 7 simple principles: 1. Leave no trace and carry out what you carry in; 2. Move your body by walking, running, or swimming; 3. Don’t tread the dunes and instead use a walkover or walk-thru; 4. Know your limits when you swim, surf, or boat; 5. Eat healthy seafood; 6. Feed your mind by reading books; and 7. Respect the ocean, especially riptides, storms, and natural resources.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.cleanbeaches.com/events.html" style="color: #007c89;">http://www.cleanbeaches.com/events.html</a><br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Birth Trauma Awareness Week - 3rd week of July (July 16 - 22)</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Current estimates are that up to one in three people describe their birth as traumatic, where the mother, father, or other witness believes the mother’s or her baby’s life was in danger, or that a serious threat to the mother’s or her baby’s physical or emotional integrity existed. From 5 - 9% of these patients develop Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This week intends to raise awareness of birth trauma and provide a path to sharing feelings and stories of traumatic births, opening the way to seeking treatment.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://birthtrauma.org.au/birth-trauma-awareness-week-2023/" style="color: #007c89;">https://birthtrauma.org.au/birth-trauma-awareness-week-2023/</a><br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Coral Reef Awareness Week - 3rd full week of July, starting on Monday (July 17 - 23)</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Coral reefs are home to more than 25% of aquatic species, form natural coastline barriers that reduce coastal storm damage, and support the economy through fishing, tourism, and recreation industries. Human disregard for them has led to bleaching, where higher water temperatures, chemicals, oil pollution, and other threats cause them to die — and with them, their ecosystem. Sadly, scientists estimate that more than 90% of all coral reefs will die by 2050. Learn what you can do to help protect them and our world.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.aza.org/connect-stories/stories/endangered-species-profile-coral-and-coral-reefs" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.aza.org/connect-stories/stories/endangered-species-profile-coral-and-coral-reefs</a></p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>DAYS</strong><br /><br /><br />Panic Attack Awareness Day - July 10</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause. Although panic attacks themselves aren't life-threatening, they can be frightening and significantly affect your quality of life. Some people never experience a panic attack, and many only experience 1 or 2 in their lifetime. For some, repeat occurrences can mean they have a panic disorder and should seek treatment.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/panic-disorder-when-fear-overwhelms" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/panic-disorder-when-fear-overwhelms</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST) Awareness Day - July 13</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare tumors that form in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, also known as the digestive system. The GI tract begins when you chew and swallow food and includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. The ultimate goal of GIST Awareness Day is to bring so much attention to GIST that knowing what it is will no longer be so “rare”. </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://nycancer.com/blog/2021/07/09/gastrointestinal-stromal-tumors-gist-awareness-day/" style="color: #007c89;">https://nycancer.com/blog/2021/07/09/gastrointestinal-stromal-tumors-gist-awareness-day/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Shark Awareness Day - July 14</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Share Awareness Day is not a day to warn of the dangers of Sharks, but to celebrate the sea creatures and work to remove the hysteria created by Hollywood and the unreasonable fear of them. The odds of a shark attack are small: it’s more likely you will be struck by lightning than be attacked by a shark. Fear of them, along with the overharvesting of them for their skin, meat, and fins, have driven them onto the endangered species list. </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.sharktrust.org/blog/shark-awareness-day" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.sharktrust.org/blog/shark-awareness-day</a></p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </h2><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Glioblastoma (GBM) Awareness Day - 3rd Wednesday of July (July 19)</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Glioblastoma (GBM) is one of the most complex, deadly, and treatment-resistant brain cancers. The five-year survival rate for glioblastoma patients is less than 7%. The average length of survival after diagnosis is estimated to be only 8 months. These statistics have remained virtually unchanged for decades. While this disease strikes men, women, and children of all ages and backgrounds, the mean age of diagnosis is 65. GBM Awareness Day hopes to raise awareness of this killer disease and work for finding effective treatments, cures, and prevention.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.gbmresearch.org/glioblastoma-awareness-day" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.gbmresearch.org/glioblastoma-awareness-day</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Samaritans Awareness Day - July 24</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Samaritans Awareness Day is intended to emphasize the need for listening to persons with mental health issues. More than 700,000 people die by suicide each year worldwide. Listening to someone who is experiencing depression or thinking about taking their own life can be crucial to saving them. Lend a nonjudgmental ear and let them share their sentiments; it can give them a sense of security and be assured there is a place to be heard and find help. Gastroschisis is fatal if left untreated, but with treatment, about 90% of infants can survive.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://pybhealth.com/samaritans-awareness-day-the-big-listen/" style="color: #007c89;">https://pybhealth.com/samaritans-awareness-day-the-big-listen/</a></p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </h2><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Gastroschisis Awareness Day - July 30</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Gastroschisis is a serious and uncommon birth defect in which an infant is born with part of its intestines protruding outside of the body through a hole in the abdomen. The exact cause is unknown, but risk factors include alcohol consumption during pregnancy, tobacco smoking during pregnancy, and the age of the mother being less than 20 at the time of birth. </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://averysangels.org/" style="color: #007c89;">https://averysangels.org</a></p> <h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Holidays and Observances</h1> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Canada Day</strong> was celebrated on July 1st. It is traced back to July 1, 1867, when the British North America Act merged the provinces of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick into a single Dominion called Canada.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/canada-day-history.html" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/canada-day-history.html</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Independence Day</strong> honors the day on July 4, 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was proclaimed by the American colonies of Great Britain and is celebrated as the beginning of what was to become known as the United States of America.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/july-4th" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/july-4th</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Bahamas Independence Day</strong> on July 10 celebrates the day in 1973 when the Bahamas gained its independence from 250 years under British rule.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>World Population Day</strong> on July 11 focuses on raising awareness about global population issues and the importance of family planning, gender equality, poverty, maternal health, and human rights.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.bestonbahamas.com/bahamas-independence-day/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.bestonbahamas.com/bahamas-independence-day/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Bastille Day</strong> Celebrates the birth of the French Republic. On July 14, 1789, the Bastille prison was stormed by the people of France and marked the beginning of the French Revolution. The largely symbolic act freed only 7 remaining prisoners in what traditionally held political dissidents, but by 1789 it was already scheduled for demolition.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.parisdiscoveryguide.com/bastille-day-paris.html" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.parisdiscoveryguide.com/bastille-day-paris.html</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Nelson Mandela Day</strong> on July 18 seeks to celebrate the political and social achievements of the former South African President. Mandela spent more than 30 years in prison for his political activism. He became the first black president of the Republic of South Africa in 1994 at the end of apartheid.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.un.org/en/events/mandeladay/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.un.org/en/events/mandeladay/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Islamic New Year</strong> is celebrated on July 19. Also known as Hijri New Year or Arabic New Year, marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.almanac.com/islamic-new-year" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.almanac.com/islamic-new-year</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National New Jersey</strong> Day on July 27 calls for the entire nation to celebrate the Garden State.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.jerseysbest.com/community/its-national-new-jersey-day-this-is-why-we-love-living-in-the-garden-state/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.jerseysbest.com/community/its-national-new-jersey-day-this-is-why-we-love-living-in-the-garden-state/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>The International Day of Friendship</strong> on July 30 highlights the importance of friendship and how it can help to spread peace and bring cultural understanding among diverse communities.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.un.org/en/observances/friendship-day" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.un.org/en/observances/friendship-day</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Fun Days</h1> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>World UFO Day</strong> was on July 2nd and hopes to encourage governments around the globe to share any knowledge they have about UFOs and extraterrestrial life. July 2, 1947, is the date of the Roswell incident</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_UFO_Day" style="color: #007c89;">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_UFO_Day</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>International Kissing Day</strong> is on July 6. It celebrates the act of kissing as a sign of affection and love between people.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Kissing_Day" style="color: #007c89;">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Kissing_Day</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>All American Pet Photo Day</strong> on July 11 encourages people to share pictures of their pets and raise money for animal-related charities.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.lifesongmilestones.com/blogs/blogs/all-american-pet-photo-day-and-what-to-do-with-your-photos-afterwards" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.lifesongmilestones.com/blogs/blogs/all-american-pet-photo-day-and-what-to-do-with-your-photos-afterwards</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National French Fry Day</strong> is on July 13 and celebrates one of the most popular side dishes in America. French fries can be traced back to 17th-century Belgium, where potatoes were fried in a way that was similar to fish. Of course, the French argue that the delicacy was invented in Paris by pushcart vendors in the late 18th century. In any case, since this is an unofficial holiday, the origins of this being National French Fry Day also remain elusive.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.nationalfrenchfryday.com/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.nationalfrenchfryday.com</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National Avocado Day</strong> on July 31 calls for a celebration of the fruit that gives us guacamole and has become recognized as a healthy fruit owing to its rich monounsaturated fat content and essential nutrients such as potassium, vitamin E, and fiber.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.nationalavocado.day/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.nationalavocado.day</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Historical Events</h1> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>July 1, 1862:</strong> President Abraham Lincoln signed the first income tax bill, instituting a 3% income tax on annual incomes from $600 to $10,000, and a 5% tax on incomes over $10,000.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>July 2, 1881:</strong> President James A. Garfield was shot as he entered a railway station in Washington, D.C., leading to his death on September 19.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>July 2, 1917:</strong> In St. Louis, Missouri, a race riot resulted in the death of around 75 African Americans, with hundreds of others injured.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>July 2, 1964:</strong> President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act, prohibiting discrimination based on race in public accommodations, publicly owned or operated facilities, employment and union membership, and voter registration.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>July 2, 1908:</strong> Future U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall was born. He became the first African American to sit on the Supreme Court.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>July 4, 1863:</strong> Confederate General Pemberton surrendered to General Grant, ending the Battle of Vicksburg after a 6-week siege.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>July 6, 1885:</strong> The first-ever anti-rabies shot was administered by Louis Pasteur to a boy who had been bitten by a rabid dog.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>July 7, 1898:</strong> Hawaii was annexed by a resolution signed by President William McKinley.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>July 9, 1868:</strong> The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, prohibiting individual States from abridging the rights of any American citizen without due process, and barring individuals involved in rebellion against the U.S. from holding public office.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>July 10, 1943:</strong> The Allied invasion of Italy began with an attack on the island of Sicily.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>July 16, 1769:</strong> Mission San Diego de Alcala was founded by Father Junipero Serra.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>July 16, 1945:</strong> The first atomic bomb was exploded. The experimental bomb nicknamed "Fat Boy" was set off at 5:30 a.m. in the New Mexico desert. The mushroom cloud rose over 40,000 feet high, reached a temperature three times that of the interior of the sun, and wiped out all plant and animal life within a mile.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>July 17, 1918:</strong> The Bolsheviks murdered deposed Czar Nicholas II, his wife Alexandra, and their 5 children.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>July 19-20, 1848:</strong> A women's rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York to discuss the rights of women to vote, own property, and divorce marked the beginning of an organized women's rights movement in the U.S.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>July 20, 1969:</strong> Apollo 11 Astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first human to step foot on the moon.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>July 22, 1934:</strong> Bank robber John Dillinger was shot and killed by FBI agents in Chicago as he left the Biograph Theater after watching the film <em>Manhattan Melodrama</em>.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>July 25, 1909:</strong> The world's first international overseas airplane flight was completed by Louis Bleriot, flying from France to England.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>July 27, 1953:</strong> The Korean War ended with the signing of an armistice between the United States and North Korea.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>July 30, 1975:</strong>- Former Teamsters Union leader Jimmy Hoffa disappeared after leaving a restaurant near Detroit, Michigan.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>July 31, 1790:</strong> The U.S. Patent Office was established.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="4597413" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/e55e6bc2-0273-4f18-aefd-9914369137f1.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 108px;" width="108" /> <a id="CharitableActivities" name="CharitableActivities" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #0782c1;">Charitable Activities Highlights</span></a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Boys and Girls Club of Silicon Valley</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">In 1944, the Boys and Girls Club of Silicon Valley was founded to fill the needs of low-income, at-risk youths in Santa Clara County. For nearly 8 decades now, they have been at the forefront of providing quality after-school and summertime programs for children in underserved communities. They have grown to serve in 11 locations in Silicon Valley and serve nearly 3,000 children aged 6 through 18, providing them with a safe place to play, learn, and grow. Their mission is to inspire and empower all young people, especially those who are most in need, to achieve their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring adults. Their cause is close to the heart of the Arcanians in their area. Both the Grand Council of California and San Jose Council #2384 made it their IFS Project to support the Boys and Girls Club of Silicon Valley to help them in their mission. </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.bgclub.org/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.bgclub.org</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486624" height="95" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1c46d68c-8fc8-0bec-0af8-f1fe7d49e7b9.png" style="border: 0px; height: 95px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Quotes" name="Quotes" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Inspirational quotes</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">“[The] Hebrew word for ‘charity’ — tzedakah — simply means ‘justice,’ and as this suggests […] giving to the poor is no optional extra but an essential part of living a just life.”</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><em>― </em> <em>Peter Singer</em></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486628" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1ed4f250-1f47-55a6-b387-a5ea49977493.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Dates" name="Dates" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Upcoming dates</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Mark your calendar with these important dates:</p><ul><li>Summer Bulletin article submission deadline: <strong>July 8, 2023</strong></li><li>Summer Bulletin publication: <strong>August 19, 2023</strong></li><li>Dime A Day program completion: <strong>October 18, 2023</strong></li><li>Donald E. Ferry Jr. Spirit of Service Award project completion by: <strong>November 20, 2023</strong></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778101996627332986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086111872489679120.post-6819507463243139202023-06-06T09:00:00.001-04:002023-06-07T10:51:49.079-04:00<p> </p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="templateContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 0px; color: black; font-variant-caps: normal; max-width: 600px !important; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td id="templateHeader" style="background: center center / cover no-repeat rgb(255, 255, 255); border-bottom-color: currentcolor; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-top-color: currentcolor; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnImageBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; 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min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>June 06, 2023</strong><br />Newsletter #60</div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td id="templateBody" style="background: center center / cover no-repeat rgb(255, 255, 255); border-bottom-color: rgb(234, 234, 234); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-top-color: currentcolor; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 9px; padding-top: 0px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Hi Member,</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />June is always a happy time for us as we celebrate our birthday. This month, the Royal Arcanum turns 146 years old!</p><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=2491e1a33e#Connections" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Stay Connected</strong></a><br /><br />Be sure you are staying connected with our members in print and electronic communications.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=2491e1a33e#RADay" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Royal Arcanum Day</strong></a><br /><br />Celebrate the founding of our society.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=2491e1a33e#SRCampaign" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Supreme Regent Campaign</strong></a><br /><br />Wake up, have breakfast, and let it remind you about the Supreme Regent's Cereal Box campaign.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=2491e1a33e#MonthOf" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>June is the Month of...</strong></a><br /><br />Time to get to know June a little better ... and the year of 1877.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=2491e1a33e#CharitableActivities" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Charitable Activities Highlights</strong></a><br /><br />Read about the latest charitable fraternal activities.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=2491e1a33e#College" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>College News</strong></a><br /><br />The 2023 Royal Arcanum Scholarship winners have been announced!<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=2491e1a33e#Quotes" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Inspirational Quote</strong></a><br /><br />Another quote to ponder upon as summertime begins.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=2491e1a33e#Dates" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Upcoming Dates</strong></a><br /><br />Update your calendar with these important dates</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6683680" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/3d5ce46c-58ba-dbb4-bdf6-9547846b6391.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Connections" name="Connections" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #0782c1;">Stay Connected</span></a></h1><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Are you staying connected to all the activities in the Royal Arcanum? We strive to keep you informed and connected to the Home Office, and activities in the Supreme, Grand, and Subordinate Councils. Here are all the ways we work to stay connected.<br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Website: </strong>detailed information on our products, commonly used forms, member benefits, and more at <a href="http://www.royalarcanum.com/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">www.royalarcanum.com</a> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Email newsletters: </strong>This newsletter is delivered directly to your inbox. If any member wants to join the newsletter list, forward them this newsletter and <a href="https://royalarcanum.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=6f8eb234cb" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">have them subscribe</a>.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Blog: </strong>Copies of older newsletters are kept on our blog spot at <a href="http://royalarcanumnews.blogspot.com/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">royalarcanumnews.blogspot.com</a>.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Facebook: </strong>important topics and frequent informational updates are posted on our Facebook page. Head over and “Like” us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoyalArcanumBoston" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>LinkedIn: </strong>Social media for Businesses, we have a presence on LinkedIn, focused on our product line of benefit certificates on our <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/royal-arcanum/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">LinkedIn page</a>.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Fraternal letters:</strong> Our fraternal department regularly emails and mails out topical letters throughout the year, especially around holidays. If you’re not on those newsletters, contact our <a href="mailto:info@royalarcanum.com?subject=I%20wish%20to%20sign%20up%20for%20Fraternal%20Department%20emails&body=Hi%20there%2C%0A%0ACan%20you%20please%20add%20me%20to%20the%20Fraternal%20Department%20emails%20and%20mailings%3F%0A%0AThank%20you%20very%20much!%0A" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Fraternal Director</a>.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Bulletin: </strong>The official communication of the Royal Arcanum, our Quarterly bulletin is mailed to our members to give them an in-depth view of all our society offers. An electronic version is available on our website at xxx. If you’re not getting a Bulletin, please contact the home office at 888-272-2686 or <a href="mailto:info@royalarcanum.com?subject=Please%20add%20me%20to%20the%20Bulletin%20mailing%20list&body=I%20am%20a%20member%20and%20would%20like%20to%20receive%20the%20Bulletin.%20Please%20see%20below%20for%20my%20name%20and%20address.%0A%0A%0A%0A%0AThank%20you!" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">email us</a>.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6683688" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1c13f060-5383-e24b-e8f5-196803faf01a.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 137px;" width="137" /> <a id="RADay" name="RADay" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #0782c1;">Royal Arcanum Day</span></a></h1><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />On June 23, 1877, Dr. Darius Wilson held a meeting at his house, thus founding the order of the Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanum, founded with the purpose to unite its members through moral and material aid, education, financial aid through benefit certificates, and support of charitable institutions. Over the next 146 years and under the guidance of 66 Supreme Regents, the Royal Arcanum has continued to uphold and expand on that mission for its members and its community. Celebrate your membership this Royal Arcanum Day!</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6640268" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/161645c4-a578-40ce-eae1-10874523b6ab.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 137px;" width="137" /> <a id="SRCampaign" name="SRCampaign" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Supreme Regent Campaign</a></h1><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Supreme Regent Maria DiBartolo’s Cereal Box campaign is still up and running. All councils are encouraged to collect cereal boxes at their next gathering for donation to their local food bank. Breakfast cereals are one of the most requested items at most food pantries, and can provide a healthy meal for needy children and families. They are easy to acquire, transport, and deliver. At your next council meeting, sponsor a collection and/or make a donation toward cereal boxes for donation. Be sure to take pictures and write up an article for the Bulletin.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5615333" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/7728a493-ba01-3e2d-55f8-41905ff958e4.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 96px;" width="96" /> <a id="MonthOf" name="MonthOf" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">June is the month of...</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Awarenesses</h1> <h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>MONTH</strong><br /><br /><br />Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month</h2><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />June is <a href="https://www.alz.org/abam/overview.asp" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month</a>. It is a time to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias and to have conversations about your own or your friends and loved one’s cognitive health.<br /> </p></div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Pride Month</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><a href="https://www.loc.gov/lgbt-pride-month/about/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Pride Month</a> is when the world’s LGBTQ+ communities come together and celebrate the freedom to be themselves. Chosen for the month of the Stonewall uprising in June 1969, the first pride parade was held in New York City on June 28, 1970.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">PTSD Awareness Month</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/awareness/index.asp" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">PTSD Awareness Month</a> is observed in June, highlighting the struggles of those suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, which occurs in those who have experienced traumatic events such as war, violent assault, and accidents. First declared as an awareness day by the U.S. Senate in 2010, it was expanded to the entire month of June in 2014.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Gun Violence Awareness Month</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Wearing orange in June is a sign of support for <a href="https://www.gunviolenceawarenessmonth.com/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Gun Violence Awareness Month</a>. The United States has already experienced more than 250 shootings in which four or more people have been shot so far this year. Gun violence has risen to become the leading cause of death in those 18 and younger.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Immigrant Heritage Month</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">June has been proclaimed as <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/05/31/a-proclamation-on-national-immigrant-heritage-month-2023/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Immigrant Heritage Month</a> to honor the men and women who have enriched American society, economy, and culture through immigration to the United States. It serves as a reminder of the diverse heritage that has formed the United States since its founding, from the earliest refugees who traveled across the Atlantic on the Mayflower, the millions who arrived at Ellis Island, and those now fleeing savage conditions in their counties to join the melting pot this country is known for.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>WEEKS</strong><br /><br /><br />Pet Appreciation Week</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The first week in June is <a href="https://iloveveterinary.com/blog/pet-appreciation-week/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Pet Appreciation Week,</a> which is proudly known by the acronym PAW. It is a celebration raising the need for pet care and pet-related health issues and encourages us to show our appreciation for our pets in all the love they give to us.</p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Lightning Safety Awareness Week</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The third week of June is <a href="https://www.weather.gov/iln/lightningsafetyweek" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Lightning Safety Awareness Week</a>. There are about 25 million cloud-to-ground lightning strikes in the United States each year, resulting in an average of about 500 people struck by lightning and more than 50 lightning fatalities each year. Learn lightning safety guidelines and stay safe.</p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Mosquito Control Awareness Week</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.mosquito.org/page/mosquitoweek" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">National Mosquito Control Awareness Week</a> takes place from June 20-26 each year, and strives to educate on the importance of avoiding mosquito bites because of the diseases they spread.</p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Helen Keller Deaf-blind Awareness Week</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.helenkeller.org/deafblind-awareness-week-2023/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Helen Keller Deaf-blind Awareness Week </a>sets aside the last week of June to honor Helen Keller (whose birthday was June 27) and to advocate for making everyday life easier for those deaf-blind persons. First proclaimed in 1984, it has become a time to encourage employers to recruit deaf-blind individuals and for businesses to ensure their establishments are deaf-blind friendly.</p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>DAYS</strong><br /><br /><br />World Oceans Day - June 8</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><a href="https://www.un.org/en/observances/oceans-day" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">World Oceans Day</a> was proclaimed by the United Nations to recognize the role oceans have in our lives, from the weather to being a source of food and medicine, and to commit to keeping our oceans healthy.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">World Day Against Child Labor - June 12</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.un.org/en/observances/world-day-against-child-labour" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">World Day Against Child Labor</a> hopes to eliminate child labor worldwide. While progress has been made, recent years have seen the beginnings of a re-emergence of child labor, even in the United States. The United Nations calls for an end to this practice.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">World Elder Abuse Awareness Day - June 15</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The World Health Organization estimates that approximately 1 in 6 people 60 years old or older have experienced some form of abuse during the past year. <a href="https://www.un.org/en/observances/elder-abuse-awareness-day" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">World Elder Abuse Awareness Day</a> on June 15 is a call to raise awareness of this injustice and calls for effective solutions to combat ageism and stop the abuse of older people.</p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </h2><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">World Refugee Day - June 20</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">June 20 is <a href="https://www.un.org/en/observances/refugee-day" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">World Refugee Day</a> and is dedicated to honoring those who have been forced to flee their homes to seek safety for themselves and their families. It calls us to work for solutions to help their plight to become economically and socially included in their new communities.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">United Nations Public Service Day - June 23</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">June 23 is not only Royal Arcanum Day but also <a href="https://www.un.org/en/observances/public-service-day" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">United Nations Public Service Day</a>. The United Nations designated the first Public Service Day to take place in 2003. It highlights the value of public service, recognizes the work of public servants, and encourages people to pursue careers in the public sector.</p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </h2> <h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Holidays and Observances</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">On June 6, 1944, troops from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom landed on the beaches of Normandy to begin the liberation of Europe. Named<strong> </strong><strong><a href="https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/d-day" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal;" target="_blank">D-Day</a></strong><strong> </strong>(“D” being a placeholder for the then-unknown date the invasion would actually begin), the largest naval, air, and land assault in history. June 6 honors the 156,000 soldiers who landed that day, the more than 4,000 who gave their lives, and the hundreds of thousands who followed to begin to end World War II.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://nationalchildrensday.us/hello-world/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>National Children’s Day</strong></a> is celebrated on the second Sunday of June - June 11 this year. It focuses our attention on the importance of children in our society, and the challenges they face as they grow into adulthood.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong><a href="https://www.history.com/news/what-is-flag-day" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal;" target="_blank">Flag Day</a> </strong>is celebrated annually on June 14, commemorating the date in 1777 when the United States approved the design for the first national flag. It is honored by flying the flag on that day.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/fathers-day" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Father’s Day</strong></a>, celebrated in the United States on the third Sunday of June (June 18), honors fatherhood and the contributions of fathers and father figures in their children’s lives. While its origin is attributed to Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington, it did not become a national holiday until 1972.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The Civil War officially ended on April 9, 1865, with the surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee to Union General Ulysses S. Grant; but the news of the end of the war, and with it, the end of slavery, didn’t reach everyone immediately. It wasn’t until June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Grander proclaimed the freedom for slaves in Texas that all former slaves knew of their emancipation. <a href="https://www.history.com/news/what-is-juneteenth" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Juneteenth</strong></a> has been celebrated unofficially on June 19 in local celebrations ever since in the African-American community, sometimes moving the celebration to the third Saturday of June. It wasn’t until 2021 that it was first proclaimed as a federal holiday.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The amount of time of sunlight each day has been growing longer every day since the vernal equinox, and will continue to lengthen our days until the <a href="https://www.space.com/summer-solstice-when-what" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Summer Solstice</strong></a> on June 21, when the Earth reaches its maximum tilt toward the sun. The Arctic Circle will see continuous daylight around the time of the solstice, and the Antarctic Circle will see continuous darkness. It traditionally marks the official start of Summer.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Fun Days</h1> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://justflipacoin.com/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Flip a Coin Day</strong></a> on June 1 celebrates the importance and history of making a decision through coin flips, which have been used to make vital decisions for centuries.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://blog.thenibble.com/2022/06/20/celebrate-national-ice-cream-soda-day-with-the-old-the-new/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>National Ice Cream Soda Day</strong></a> is celebrated on June 20. The ice cream soda’s history reaches back to 1874 (or 1875? Or 1862?) and is eagerly celebrated on many warm summer days.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.michigan.org/article/trip-idea/history-of-detroit-style-pizza-where-to-find-it" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>National Detroit-Style Pizza Day</strong></a>, a day that it seems is never celebrated in New York or Chicago, falls on June 23. Detroit-Style pizza was first created in 1946 when Gus Guerra pressed pizza dough into a thick steel pan and topped it with cheese and tomato sauce. The resulting soft, airy, square crust with crunchy end pieces became a hit and a legend.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Looking for the perfect summertime dessert? <a href="https://sweethaus.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-ice-cream-cake-history-how-its-made-commemoration-day-more/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>National Ice Cream Cake Day</strong></a>on June 27 gives you the opportunity to enjoy a frosted cake with alternating layers of cake and ice cream. Take the time to enjoy making, or at least, eating one to celebrate.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Historical Events</h1> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">This month, instead of focusing on June history, we’ll look at what first happened the year that the Royal Arcanum was founded.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>February 12, 1877:</strong> The first news dispatch by telephone was sent between Boston & Salem, Massachusetts</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>February 20, 1877:</strong> The first cantilever bridge in the United States was completed in Harrodsburg, Kentucky</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>March 2, 1887:</strong> The first (and only) congressionally-appointed Electoral Commission declares Rutherford B. Hayes as the winner of the presidential election</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>March 4, 1877:</strong> The first performance of Tchaikovsky’s <em>Swan Lake</em>, in Moscow</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>March 13, 1877:</strong> The first earmuffs are patented by Chester Greenwood</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>April 2, 1877:</strong> The first Easter egg roll was held on the White House lawn</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>April 2, 1877:</strong> The first human cannonball act is performed</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>April 12, 1877:</strong> A catcher’s mask is first used in a baseball game</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>April 15, 1877:</strong> The first regular telephone line, from Boston to Somerville, was completed</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>May 7, 1877:</strong> The term “bullpen” is first used to indicate baseball field foul territory, due to the way late-arriving spectators were herded like cattle</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>May 8, 1877:</strong> The first Westminster Dog Show was held</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>May 10, 1877:</strong> The first White House telephone is installed</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>June 15, 1877:</strong> Henry Ossian Flipper becomes the first African American to graduate from West Point</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>July 11, 1877:</strong> Kate Edger becomes the first woman in the British Empire to earn a Bachelor of Arts</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>July 19, 1877:</strong> Spencer Gore becomes the first Wimbledon men’s tennis champion</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>July 23, 1877:</strong> The first telephone line in Hawaii is completed</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>July 23, 1877:</strong> The first municipal railroad, the Cincinnati Southern, begins operations</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>July 24, 1877:</strong> The first time federal troops are used to combat strikers</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>August 2, 1877:</strong> The San Francisco Public Library first opens</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>August 11, 1877:</strong> Mar’s moon <em>Deimos</em> is first discovered, by Asaph Hall</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>August 12, 1877:</strong> Thomas Edison completes the first model for the phonograph</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>August 17, 1877:</strong> Mar’s moon <em>Phobos</em> is discovered, also by Asaph Hall</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>September 20, 1877:</strong> Chase National Bank first opens, in New York City</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>October 9, 1877:</strong> The first humane organization in the country is founded as the American Humane Association in Cleveland, Ohio</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>October 20, 1877:</strong> Schubert’s <em>2nd Symphony in B</em> is first performed in London</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>November 17, 1877:</strong> Gilbert and Sullivan’s opera <em>The Sorcerer</em> premieres in London</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>November 29, 1877:</strong> Thomas Edison demonstrates his phonograph for the first time</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>December 6, 1877:</strong> The Washington Post publishes its first edition</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="4597413" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/e55e6bc2-0273-4f18-aefd-9914369137f1.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 108px;" width="108" /> <a id="CharitableActivities" name="CharitableActivities" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #0782c1;">Charitable Activities Highlights</span></a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Children of Promise Project</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Claremont Council #1655 has recently completed an IFS project benefiting Children of Promise, NYC. It is a community-centered organization that partners with children and families affected by incarceration, striving to heal the stigma and trauma that plagues the Black and Brown communities. Children are blamelessly impacted by mass incarceration; and Children of Promise, NYC, is working to reimagine a world where these children can thrive and achieve their full potential.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">More than 100,000 children in New York state and more than 2.5 million children in the USA have a parent in prison. The Royal Arcanum has long championed families and children, and Claremont Council’s support for this organization is one way our members are working in their communities to give their fraternal support. Let them be an inspiration for your council’s own community involvement. </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5801565" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/ede93be1-67e8-6b2e-6c08-353180ff137a.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 108px;" width="108" /> <a id="College" name="College" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #0782c1;">College News</span></a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Scholarship winners announced</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Congratulations to the 2023 Scholarship winners!</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>$10,000 Scholarship</strong></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Amanda Raymond, Dr. Paul J. Forcier Council #52</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Adele Sobieski, Sons of Poland Council #2016</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>$8,000 Scholarship</strong></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Robert Aboud, Integrity Council #586</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Alexis Cannon, Versatility Council #2501 </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>$5,000 Scholarship</strong></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Kelsea Harshbarger, Harrisburg Council #499</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Aleksandra Tomaszkowicz, Sons of Poland Council #2016</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>$1,500 Scholarship</strong></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Andrea Narciso, Group California Council #1999</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Angelika Narciso, Group California Council #1999</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Hannah Richvalsky, Versatility Council #2501</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">John Huhn, Bayonne Council #695</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Nathan Voisine, Haute St Jean Council #59</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Emily Stetina, Sons of Poland Council #2016</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Dylan Welsh, Integrity Council #586</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Gary Kozikowski, Fleur de Lys Council #62 </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Thank you to all who participated in this year’s scholarships. We know you will all represent the Royal Arcanum proudly!</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486624" height="95" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1c46d68c-8fc8-0bec-0af8-f1fe7d49e7b9.png" style="border: 0px; height: 95px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Quotes" name="Quotes" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Inspirational quotes</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><em>“Be kind to people whether they deserve your kindness or not. If your kindness reaches the deserving good for you if your kindness reaches the undeserving take joy in your compassion.”</em></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><em>― </em> James Fadiman</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486628" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1ed4f250-1f47-55a6-b387-a5ea49977493.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Dates" name="Dates" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Upcoming dates</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Mark your calendar with these important dates:</p><ul><li>Royal Arcanum Day: <strong>June 23 (1877)</strong></li><li>Grand and Subordinate Council Reports deadline: <strong>June 30, 2023</strong></li><li>Summer Bulletin article submission deadline: <strong>July 8, 2023</strong></li><li>Dime A Day program completion: <strong>October 18, 2023</strong></li><li>Donald E. Ferry Jr. Spirit of Service Award project completion by: <strong>November 20, 2023</strong></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td id="templateFooter" style="background: center center / cover no-repeat rgb(250, 250, 250); border-bottom-color: currentcolor; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-top-color: currentcolor; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 9px; padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnFollowBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnFollowBlockOuter"><tr><td align="center" class="mcnFollowBlockInner" style="padding: 9px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnFollowContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td align="center" style="padding-left: 9px; padding-right: 9px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnFollowContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; 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display: block; height: auto; outline: currentcolor; text-decoration: none;" width="24" /></a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778101996627332986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086111872489679120.post-65989103095986079342023-05-02T09:00:00.001-04:002023-05-16T13:12:40.377-04:00<p> </p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="templateContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 0px; color: black; font-variant-caps: normal; max-width: 600px !important; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td id="templateHeader" style="background: center center / cover no-repeat rgb(255, 255, 255); border-bottom-color: currentcolor; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-top-color: currentcolor; border-top-style: none; 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padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>May 02, 2023</strong><br />Newsletter #59</div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td id="templateBody" style="background: center center / cover no-repeat rgb(255, 255, 255); border-bottom-color: rgb(234, 234, 234); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-top-color: currentcolor; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 9px; padding-top: 0px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Hi Member,</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />The fifth month of the year is here! Enjoy one of the most exciting months of the year, and don't forget our fraternal responsibilities: need knows no season.<br /> </p><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=86903d727b#MothersDay" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Happy Mother's Day</strong></a><br /><br />Learn about the history of the celebration of our mothers.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=86903d727b#Gardening" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Gardening Tips</strong></a><br /><br />Planting season is here! Get a few basic gardening tips to make your gardens look spectacular this year.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=86903d727b#FunFacts" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>The Month of May Facts</strong></a><br /><br />Do you know your calendar facts? Amaze or bore your friends with these tidbits.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=86903d727b#MonthOf" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>May is the Month of...</strong></a><br /><br />Holidays, observances, fun days and history is on display for the month of May.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=86903d727b#Quotes" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Inspirational Quote</strong></a><br /><br />This month's quote comes from an inspirational writer born in Ghana, who is the author of ‘The Alphabet of Success’.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=86903d727b#Dates" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Upcoming Dates</strong></a><br /><br />Update your calendar with these important dates</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6671528" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/87aa8394-90bf-d2be-f69d-48ec871288aa.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 83px;" width="83" /> <a id="MothersDay" name="MothersDay" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Happy Mother's Day!</a></h1><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">In ancient times, the Greeks celebrated Rhea, the mother of the gods Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades. The Romans adapted the festivals to celebrate the mother goddess Cybele. Early Christians in turn transformed such celebrations to honor the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus. December 8 is the feast of the Immaculate Conception (the date celebrating <em>her</em> conception), and that date is today a Mother’s Day celebration in some countries.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">In the 17th century, England began celebrating Mothering Sunday, which is also known as Mother’s Day in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It is celebrated as a day when children give presents and flowers to their mothers, observed on the fourth Sunday of Lent. This year, it was on March 19.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">In the United States, the holiday is traced back to Anna Reeves Jarvis, an activist from what was then Virginia (later the area that is now West Virginia). She organized Mother’s Day Work Clubs to improve the health conditions in the area. During the civil war, they altered their mission to provide aid to both Union and Confederate soldiers, and she urged her clubs to stay neutral and support both sides. After the war, her club members planned a Mothers Friendship Day for soldiers of both sides to help with the healing of the nation, which was held in 1868.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Her daughter, Anna Maria Jarvis, organized a memorial to her mother on the first anniversary of her death in May 1907. The next year, Anna organized the first official observance of Mother’s Day, which was held on the morning of May 10, 1908. She went on to petition to make Mother’s Day an officially recognized holiday and achieved her goal when President Woodrow Wilson signed a congressional resolution in 1914, establishing the second Sunday of May as national Mother’s Day. </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The story doesn’t end there. Jarvis had started Mother’s Day as a liturgical service and began to resent the commercialization of the holiday. By the 1920s, when companies such as Hallmark Cards began selling Mother’s Day cards and worked to make a profit from the holiday, she worked to bring it back to its original celebration. She organized boycotts of Mother’s Day and even threatened lawsuits, and tried to persuade people to honor their mothers through handwritten letters instead of gifts and pre-made cards.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">It should be noted that she trademarked the phrase “Second Sunday in May, Mother’s Day, Anna Jarvis, Founder” and specifically noted that the <em>Mother’s</em>was intentionally singular possessive so that each family could honor its own mother, rather than a general celebration of all mothers in the world. That’s why today we celebrate Mother<u><strong>’s</strong></u> Day and not Mother<u><strong>s’</strong></u> Day.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6671532" height="72" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/e122315a-e6a5-c3e1-9eef-8a9e4681478c.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 72px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Gardening" name="Gardening" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Gardening Tips</a></h1><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />May is the prime time for gardening in the northern regions of the country. The common rule of thumb is to hold off planting until after Mother’s Day. Why? It’s really about overnight frost, which can kill new seedlings. Historically, the middle of May is when morning frosts are mostly gone for the growing season. It may not be the case where you live (or may not be the case in this changing global climate), but it does remind you you should be aware of the historical frost dates where you live.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Here’s a handy to-do list that will help you to plant and keep your gardens thriving throughout the season.</p><ul><li>Start a gardening journal. It will help you to track your progress throughout the season and learn what works and what doesn’t for future years.</li><li>Be sure to water your gardens. New plants are thirsty</li><li>Don’t forget to deadhead your spring bulbs, pansies, and primroses when they are finished blooming. It will keep them from spending energy producing seeds.</li><li>Use fertilizer to provide your plants with the nutrients they need</li><li>Keep on your weeding, once weeds gain control, it’s hard to regain mastery over them.</li><li>Check for pest infestations, weeds aren’t the only enemies of your garden</li><li>Prune shrubs that bloom on old wood after they are done flowering</li><li>Protect your plants against any late frost that occurs</li></ul><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Consult the Farmer’s Almanac (<a href="https://www.almanac.com/gardening/tips" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.almanac.com/gardening/tips</a>) or other gardening sources for specifics for your region.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6671536" height="68" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/a31264d1-9add-1cbd-50e9-4dcf0cdacfe1.png" style="border: 0px; height: 68px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="FunFacts" name="FunFacts" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">The Month of May Facts</a></h1><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />The month of May is an adaptation of the Latin word Maius, which is the Greek goddess of growth. This was the month’s name commonly used until the Middle Ages.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">In medieval Europe, May was celebrated by erecting a long pole and attaching flowers and ribbons, and dancing around the maypole. The meaning and origin of the tradition are unclear and often debated.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">May’s birthstone is the emerald; its green coloring is symbolic of rebirth and fertility. The French word for emerald is <em>jardin</em>, which means “garden”</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Speaking of (or in) French: when voice communication began to replace Morse code, the distress call of SOS was often misheard. It was changed by Frederick Mockford to use the phrase “help me”, which in French is “m’aider” and pronounced “mayday”</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The day of the week that May 1st falls on will be the only month that is started on that day. Similarly, no other month will end on the same day of the week that May 31st falls on. This is true even in leap years.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5530801" height="104" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/660181f2-0c02-48ef-8498-951db627edeb.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 104px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="MonthOf" name="MonthOf" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">May is the month of...</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Awarenesses</h1> <h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>MONTH</strong><br /><br /><br />Arthritis Awareness Month</h2><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/communications/features/arthritis-awareness.html" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Arthritis</a> is the leading cause of disability, affecting more than 50 million adults and 300,000 children in America. There are more than 100 different forms of arthritis and related diseases related to the swelling and tenderness of one or more joints, causing pain, stiffness, and decreased range of motion. Causes can differ, with factors that include your family history, age, sex, previous joint injury, and obesity.<br /> </p></div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Electromagnetic Radiation Awareness Month</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Electromagnetic radiation is everywhere, from the sun’s rays to lightning in a thunderstorm to the humble microwave oven. Many types are unsafe if exposed for a long time or repeatedly, X-rays and gamma rays being prime examples. They can alter you at a biochemical level and damage your DNA, causing cancer or death. <a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-and-health" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Electromagnetic Radiation Awareness Month</a> aims to raise the knowledge of the health concerns related to electromagnetic radiation and to understand when safe levels. Learn about the precautions you should take against exposure and how to live safely in a world where electromagnetic radiation surrounds us.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">National High Blood Pressure Education Month</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">One in three adults in the U.S. has hypertension, also known as high blood pressure. For those without it, learn what you can do to prevent it, from sticking to a healthy diet, keeping a healthy weight, staying physically active, not smoking and limiting alcohol intake, and getting enough sleep. Sometimes, these changes can even reverse high blood pressure. <a href="https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/education/high-blood-pressure/high-blood-pressure-education-month" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Learn how to control your high blood pressure</a> with advice from your doctor, including home monitoring and medications.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>WEEKS</strong><br /><br /><br />Dog Anxiety Awareness Week</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />The first full week in May (May 1-7) observes <a href="https://www.rescuedtails.com/blog/its-national-dog-anxiety-awareness-week" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Dog Anxiety Awareness Week</a>. More than half of all dogs suffer from anxiety, fear, or stress, from things such as the fear of noise, separation, travel, or in reaction to other dogs or people. Symptoms can range from moderate to extreme, from hiding, running away, destructive behavior, or others. Learn to recognize the signs and work to eliminate the causes for your best friend.</p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Teacher Appreciation Week</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Celebrate the men and women that dedicate their lives to sharing knowledge! Show your appreciation to teachers and the profession from May 8-12 during <a href="https://www.nea.org/TAW" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Teacher Appreciation Week</a>.</p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>DAYS</strong><br /><br /><br />Childhood Stroke Awareness Day - May 6</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Observed annually on the first Saturday in May, <a href="https://chasa.org/you-can-help/pediatric-stroke-awareness/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Childhood Stroke Awareness Day</a> hopes to raise awareness of strokes in children, which ranks among the top 10 causes of pediatric deaths, and to learn to recognize the symptoms and urgent care recommendations.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">International Awareness Day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases - May 12</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://may12th.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">International Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (M.E./C.F.S) Awareness Day</a> is set aside to support and recognize those with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and other immunological and neurological diseases. May 12th was chosen to honor the birthday of Florence Nightingale, who was born in Florence, Italy in 1820 and was thought to suffer from M.E./C.F.S.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">National Senior Fraud Awareness Day - May 15</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">First established in 2018, <a href="https://acl.gov/news-and-events/acl-blog/national-senior-fraud-awareness-day" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">National Senior Fraud Awareness Day</a> looks to raise awareness of fraudulent schemes aimed against older adults. More than $36 billion is lost to fraud every year. Fraud has been recorded as far back as 300 B.C., and it is especially egregious when scams are aimed at stealing the life savings of seniors.</p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </h2><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Global Accessibility Awareness Day - May 18</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://accessibility.day/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Global Accessibility Awareness Day</a> is intended to raise discussions and thoughts about extending digital access and inclusion of those with disabilities. It originated in 2012, inspired by a blog post by web developer Joe Devon. It is celebrated annually on the third Thursday of May.</p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </h2><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Holidays and Observances</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.un.org/en/observances/press-freedom-day" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>World Press Freedom Day</strong></a> is celebrated on May 3, as enacted by the General Conference of UNESCO in 1993. It recognizes the importance of independent press freedom and honors those in the press who have been killed because of their profession.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.britannica.com/topic/Cinco-de-Mayo" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Cinco de Mayo</strong></a> is a yearly celebration on May 5 commemorating Mexico’s 1862 victory over the 2nd French Empire at the Battle of Puebla. It is a relatively minor celebration in Mexico (and <strong><em>not</em></strong> the same as Mexican Independence Day, which is on September 16), but it has become popular in the United States when Chicano activists raised awareness in the 1960s due to it being a victory of Indigenous Mexicans over European invaders.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://european-union.europa.eu/principles-countries-history/symbols/europe-day_en" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Europe Day</strong></a> is an international celebration observed on May 5 by the Council of Europe, and on May 9 by the European Union. The Council of Europe originally established it in 1964 to celebrate its founding. The European Community, now known as the European Union, decided to move it to May 9 to celebrate the Schuman Declaration in 1950, which first outlined the idea of uniting the European countries as a single economic power.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong><a href="https://www.military.com/spouse/military-spouse-appreciation-day" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal;" target="_blank">Military Spouse Appreciation Day</a> </strong>is celebrated on the Friday before Mother’s Day, which falls on May 12 this year. It was originally proclaimed by President Ronald Reagan in 1984 to recognize the sacrifices and contributions made by military spouses. Congress made it official in 1999 to make it part of National Military Appreciation Month.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.unep.org/events/un-day/world-migratory-bird-day-2023" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>World Migratory Bird Day</strong></a> will be on May 13 and is observed annually on the 2nd Saturday of May in Canada and the US. Its 2023 focus is on the importance of water for migratory birds, and the importance of maintaining clean water in the lakes, rivers, and wetlands that they rely upon.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.usamothersday.com/mothers-day-2023/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Mother’s Day</strong></a> is celebrated on the 2nd Sunday in May, on May 14 this year. Be sure to celebrate your mother in a special and personal way.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.lightday.org " style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>International Day of Light</strong></a> originated by UNESCO, who chose May 16 because, on that date in 1960, the first laser was fired. It recognizes light as a universal symbol of life and seeks to allow light to help foster peaceful communications between nations.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Created in 1949, <a href="https://www.uso.org/stories/2225-when-is-armed-forces-day" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Armed Forces Day</strong></a> was created to replace separate celebrations for the different branches of military service. It was first celebrated on May 20, 1950</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/important-commemorative-days/victoria-day.html" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Victoria Day</strong></a> is a Canadian federal holiday that was created to celebrate Queen Victoria’s birthday on May 24. In 1952, the date was officially changed to the Monday preceding May 25, so this year it falls on May 22. Since 1953, it has also been celebrated as the Sovereign’s birthday (for Queen Elizabeth) instead of her actual April 21st birthday.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">On May 24, 2005, <a href="https://www.calendarr.com/united-states/national-brother-s-day/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>National Brother Day</strong></a> was first celebrated by organizer Daniel Rhodes. It is primarily a US celebration, but several other countries, including Australia, France, and Germany also celebrate it on May 24.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The last Monday of May is celebrated as <a href="https://www.usmemorialday.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Memorial Day</strong></a>. It honors the men and women who have died while serving in the military. Originally formed as Decoration Day because people were encouraged to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers after the Civil War, Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971. This year, it is on May 29.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Fun Days</h1> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Star Wars Day</strong> is celebrated because “May 4” sounds similar to the beginning of the famous line “May the force be with you.” It’s as good a reason as any to rewatch the movies about a galaxy far, far away.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.starwars.com/star-wars-day" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.starwars.com/star-wars-day</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The <strong>Kentucky Derby</strong> has been running annually since 1875 on the 1st Saturday of May (with only two exceptions). On May 6, the 149th Run for the Roses will celebrate what is called the greatest two minutes in sports as many celebrate with traditions of drinking Mint Juleps and singing <em>Old Kentucky Home</em>.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.kentuckyderby.com/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.kentuckyderby.com</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>World Laughter Day</strong> is celebrated on the 1st Sunday of May, or May 7 in 2023. Giggle, chuckle, guffaw, or laugh your head off.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.worldlaughterday.com/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.worldlaughterday.com</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National Chocolate Chip Day</strong> is strongly associated with chocolate chip cookies, which began as an accidental baking failure (at least according to the Nestle story). In the late 1930s, Ruth Wakefield, owner of the Toll House Inn, added Nestle’s semi-sweet chocolate, cut into bits, to create solid chocolate cookies. It didn’t work, but the famous cookie was born. Interestingly, Nestle didn’t then — and still doesn’t — call their product “chips”, they call them “morsels”. Nevertheless, the Toll House cookies became known as chocolate chip cookies by 1941. Does all this history make you hungry? Celebrate with however you like your chocolate chips on May 15.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-chocolate-chip-day-may-15/" style="color: #007c89;">https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-chocolate-chip-day-may-15/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Those who like to dress in dark clothing and pale makeup will be celebrating <strong>World Goth Day</strong> on May 22. It originated in the U.K. in 2009, and defines itself as “a day where the goth scene gets to celebrate its own being, and an opportunity to make its presence known to the rest of the world.”</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.worldgothday.com/" style="color: #007c89;">http://www.worldgothday.com</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National Wine Day</strong> will be toasted on May 25. Its exact origins are unknown, but glasses have been lifted in its honor at least to 2009, which is surprisingly recent considering the beverage traces its history back thousands of years.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.ibtimes.com/national-wine-day-2022-facts-know-about-age-old-beverage-3520242" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.ibtimes.com/national-wine-day-2022-facts-know-about-age-old-beverage-3520242</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Towel Day</strong> is a celebration for fans of Douglas Adams and <em>The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.</em> The book says it “is about the most massively useful thing an interstellar hitchhiker can have.” It was first celebrated two weeks after Adams’ death on May 11, 2001, and is celebrated every year on May 25.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.towelday.org/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.towelday.org</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National Hamburger Day</strong> is celebrated on May 28 (not to be confused with the August 24th celebration of National Burger Day). The sandwich is named for its origins in Hamburg, Germany from at least 1758, where it was called “Hamburg Sausage.” It is known to have been in the United States at least by the 1870s and was served at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. It became extremely popular in America at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair and has gone on to become an iconic American food.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://time.com/4342423/national-hamburger-day-history-origins-inventor/" style="color: #007c89;">https://time.com/4342423/national-hamburger-day-history-origins-inventor/</a></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National Biscuit Day</strong> celebrates all forms of biscuits, which range from cookies to the pastry that accompanies by sausage gravy in decadent breakfasts. <em>Biscuit</em> is a French word that translates to <em>cookie</em>, but most Americans think of the quick break that was a 1630s favorite of King Charles of England. Similar to scones, but with different ratios and using baking soda, biscuits are a good choice on May 29.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/biscuit-day/" style="color: #007c89;">https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/biscuit-day/</a></p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Historical Events</h1> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>May 1, 1931</strong> - The Empire State Building officially opens, and becomes the tallest building in the world until 1971</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>May 4, 1886</strong> - A labor protest rally in Chicago turns violent and becomes known as the Haymarket Square Riot</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>May 4, 1932</strong> - Al Capone starts serving his sentence as convict 40886…for Income Tax Evasion</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>May 4, 1970</strong> - The Ohio National Guard fires on protestors at Kent State University, killing 4 and injuring 10 others</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>May 5, 1891</strong> - Music Hall officially opens in New York City; it is later renamed Carnegie Hall</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>May 5, 1961</strong> - Alan B. Shepard Jr. becomes the first American in space</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>May 6, 1937</strong> - The largest dirigible ever built, the airship <em>Hindenburg</em>, bursts into flames</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>May 6, 1954</strong> - Roger Bannister becomes the first person to break the 4-minute mile</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>May 7, 1915</strong> - The British Ocean liner <em>Lusitania</em> is sunk off the Irish coast, killing nearly 1,200 people</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>May 8, 1970</strong> - The Beatles release their final original album, <em>Let It Be</em></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>May 11, 1934</strong> - A dust storm 1,500 miles long, 900 miles wide, and two miles high moves across the Midwest</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>May 11, 1953</strong> - The first recorded F5 tornado in the U.S. roared through Waco, Texas</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>May 21, 1881</strong> - The American Red Cross is founded</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>May 24, 1883</strong> - The Brooklyn Bridge over the East River opens to traffic</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>May 25, 1925</strong> - High school teacher John Scopes is indicted for teaching the theory of evolution</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>May 26, 1896</strong> - The Dow Jones Industrial Average was first published, with the initial value of 12 stocks averaged to 40.94</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>May 27, 1937</strong> - The Golden Gate Bridge is opened to pedestrian traffic; more than 200,000 people walk across</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>May 29, 1942</strong> - Bing Crosby records <em>White Christmas</em>. It becomes the best-selling record of all time, exceeding $50 million</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>May 30, 1911</strong> - The first-ever running of the Indianapolis 500</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>May 31, 1889</strong> - The Johnstown, Pennsylvania dam breaks, funding the town and killing thousands</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486624" height="95" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1c46d68c-8fc8-0bec-0af8-f1fe7d49e7b9.png" style="border: 0px; height: 95px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Quotes" name="Quotes" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Inspirational quotes</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><em>“Giving is an act of generosity. Giving is sowing a seed. The seed will produce a great harvest of fruits.”</em></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><em>― </em> Lailah Gifty Akita</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486628" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1ed4f250-1f47-55a6-b387-a5ea49977493.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Dates" name="Dates" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Upcoming dates</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Mark your calendar with these important dates:</p><ul><li>Spring Bulletin publication date: <strong>May 4, 2023</strong></li><li>Donald E. Ferry Jr. Spirit of Service Award projects can begin: <strong>June 1, 2023</strong></li><li>Grand and Subordinate Council Reports due: <strong>June 30, 2023</strong></li><li>Summer Bulletin article submission deadline: <strong>July 8, 2023</strong></li><li>Dime A Day program completion: <strong>October 18, 2023</strong></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778101996627332986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086111872489679120.post-77285273480865288152023-04-04T09:00:00.001-04:002023-04-04T13:22:12.008-04:00<p> </p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="templateContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 0px; color: black; font-variant-caps: normal; max-width: 600px !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td id="templateHeader" style="background: center center / cover no-repeat rgb(255, 255, 255); border-bottom-color: currentcolor; 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padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>April 04, 2023</strong><br />Newsletter #58</div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; 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max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Hi Member,</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Happy April, the first full month of Spring!</p><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=3b73065e18#AnnualReports" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Annual report reminder</strong></a><br /><br />Subordinate and Grand Councils: it's time to begin thinking about your annual reports, due in just under three months.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=3b73065e18#PassoverAndEaster" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Happy Passover and Easter</strong></a><br /><br />Greetings of the season of some of the most important religious celebrations of the year.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=3b73065e18#FoodDrive" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Fraternal Food Drive</strong></a><br /><br />The Royal Arcanum and other fraternals in the American Fraternal Alliance are participating in a canned goods drive. Read how you can participate this month.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=3b73065e18#MonthOf" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>April is the Month of</strong></a><br /><br />Holidays, observances, fun days and history is on display for the month of April.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=3b73065e18#Charitable" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Charitable Activities Highlights</strong></a><br /><br />Spring into volunteering! Here are the currently active programs of our Fraternal Department.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=3b73065e18#College" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>College News</strong></a><br /><br />Getting ready for an SAT test? Don't forget that preparation courses may be reimbursed.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=3b73065e18#Quotes" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Inspirational Quote</strong></a><br /><br />An ancient philosopher offers some wisdom for today.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=3b73065e18#Dates" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Upcoming Dates</strong></a><br /><br />Update your calendar with these important dates</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6663460" height="95" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/777d9575-3140-f6b6-7f7f-c0362fcb27f0.jpeg" style="border: 0px; height: 95px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="AnnualReports" name="AnnualReports" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Annual Report Reminder</a></h1><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Notice to all Grand and Subordinate Councils: June 30 is the deadline for filing Grand Council Reports and Subordinate Council Reports. Follow the links here or get the reports from our website. Requests will be sent to the council secretaries as well.<br /><br />Reports are easy to complete and are necessary to keep your council in good standing. Only councils that are in good standing are eligible to participate in the many programs offered by the Royal Arcanum, which can provide additional funds for councils. Grand Councils must also be in good standing to qualify for representation and voting in Supreme Council Sessions.<br /><br />This early notice reminds you that it’s a great time to begin to gather your records and call a meeting to prepare your reports. Reports are accepted early, so there’s no reason to delay!<br /><br />Reports are available on our website:<br /><br /><a href="http://royalarcanum.com/forms/council.annual.report.pdf" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Grand Council Report</a><br /><a href="http://royalarcanum.com/forms/subordinate.council.report.pdf" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Subordinate Council Report</a></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6376213" height="120" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/a79678e2-8781-82df-8a5d-32105f4de8da.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 120px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="PassoverAndEaster" name="PassoverAndEaster" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Happy Passover and Easter</a></h1><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />To all of our members, we offer our sincere wishes for a Happy Passover and a Happy Easter! May you enjoy these holidays with your family and friends, and may it open the door to a wonderful Spring and Summertime for all.<br /> </p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6664224" height="159" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1e5eabc4-a7da-dba6-a446-e5c6cbe97fc9.jpeg" style="border: 0px; height: 159px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="FoodDrive" name="FoodDrive" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Fraternal Food Drive</a></h1><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />The Royal Arcanum is joining forces with other fraternals in the <a href="https://www.fraternalalliance.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">American Fraternal Alliance</a> to support a Fraternal Food Drive. The efforts are being driven by the <a href="https://www.greaterclevelandfoodbank.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Greater Cleveland Food Bank</a> to collect canned goods from April 1 – 30. All Royal Arcanum members and Councils are encouraged to participate.<br /><br />Those outside the Greater Cleveland Area can make <a href="https://www.greaterclevelandfoodbank.org/FraternalFoodRally" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">monetary donations on their website</a>, or participate by making donations to local food banks. The AFA has asked that we track collections and donations and send the results along with as many photos as we can gather. You can <a href="mailto:info@royalarcanum.com?subject=Fraternal%20Food%20Drive%20donations%20and%20photos&body=We%20participated%20in%20the%20Fraternal%20Food%20Drive%20during%20the%20month%20of%20April.%20Here%20are%20the%20details%20of%20who%20participate%2C%20what%20was%20donated%20(money%20or%20canned%20goods)%2C%20and%20photos%20of%20the%20efforts.%0A%0A" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">send them to us</a> and we'll pass the information and photos on to the AFA. Don't wait, please send your info and photos as soon as donations are made, we want to track progress all month.<br /><br />If you're posting your donation to your social media pages, take the ARA with <em><strong>#livefraternally</strong></em>. And feel free to keep the ARA directly updated, too, through an email to <a href="mailto:kchillinsky@fraternalalliance.org?subject=Social%20media%20posts%20about%20the%20Fraternal%20Food%20Drive&body=The%20Royal%20Arcanum%20has%20supported%20the%20Fraternal%20Food%20Drive%20and%20posted%20about%20it%20in%20the%20following%20social%20media%20posts%3A%20" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Kate Chillinsky</a>, about the posts you've made. The AFA has posted about this drive on their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fraternalalliance/photos/a.214562291924341/5927376730642840" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7046496164438806529" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">on LinkedIn</a>. Please send any questions, comments, and success stories <a href="mailto:info@fraternalalliance.org?subject=Fraternal%20Food%20Drive%20donations%20and%20photos&body=Please%20add%20your%20questions%2C%20pictures%2C%20comments%2C%20and%20success%20stories%20here." style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">directly to the AFA</a> as well as <a href="mailto:info@royalarcanum.com?subject=Fraternal%20Food%20Drive%20donations%20and%20photos&body=Please%20add%20your%20questions%2C%20pictures%2C%20comments%2C%20and%20success%20stories%20here." style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">sending them to us</a>.<br /><br />Share your abundance with those in need and join the larger fraternal world in helping our communities.</p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6663480" height="104" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/66d21430-a6fa-09bb-d0e9-cb482c582926.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 104px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="MonthOf" name="MonthOf" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">April is the month of...</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Awarenesses</h1> <h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>MONTH</strong><br /><br /><br />Autism Acceptance Month</h2><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />The Autism Society of America has found a different approach to change the approach to autism from being treated as an illness to advocacy to help autistic people to lead more fulfilling lives through their branding of April as <a href="https://autismsociety.org/autism-acceptance-month/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Autism Acceptance Month</a> (instead of just awareness). The Autism Society was founded in 1965, and its early nationwide focus was in 1972 as National Autistic Children’s Week. This evolved over time to Autism Awareness Month, which was renamed in 2021 to Autism Acceptance Month to drive a change in fostering acceptance of autism.<br /> </p></div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Earth Month</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Environmental awareness issues are in focus during <a href="https://www.earth-month.org/about-us/history/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Earth Month</a>, a worldwide effort to create sustainable solutions to offset the harmful effects of climate change across the globe. It began in 1962 in response to the use of leaded gas and the air pollution it contributed to. An oil spill in Santa Barbara, California in 1969 added a wider range to the movement, which grew into a celebration of Earth Day. Realizing the scope of the issues involved, Earth Month was celebrated beginning on April 4, 1970. More than 200 million participants were part of 1990’s Earth Month, and by 1992, the United Nations backed the activity to make it one of the most widely recognized month-long observances in the world.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Paralyzed Veterans of America Awareness Month</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The Paralyzed Veterans of America was established in 1946 to serve the needs of disabled veterans returning home after World War II, focusing on those with spinal cord injuries or diseases like Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) so they could live with dignity and as productive members of society. In 1986, Paralyzed Veterans Recognition Day was declared by President Ronald Reagan. In response to grassroots efforts of PVA’s members and their chapters, the observance was extended to <a href="https://pva.org/get-involved/paralyzed-veterans-of-america-awareness-month/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Paralyzed Veterans of America Awareness Month</a> to further raise awareness of how much further we have to go to provide freedom and independence to those who fought for those same principles.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) started the observance of <a href="https://www.aspca.org/news/april-prevention-cruelty-animals-month" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Prevention to Cruelty to Animals Month</a> in 2006. ASPCA traces its roots to 1863 when New Yorker Henry Bergh stopped a man from beating his fallen horse while traveling through Russia. He founded ASPCA in 1866 to create a safe haven for animals and work toward policy changes to promote kind treatment toward animals.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>WEEKS</strong><br /><br /><br />National Park Week</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><a href="https://www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/national-park-week.htm" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">National Park Week</a> runs from April 22 to April 30 as the National Park Service encourages everyone to enjoy their National Parks in person.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />National Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Nearly 90,000 young people between the ages of 15 and 39 are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United States. Lymphoma and thyroid cancer are most common for those 15 to 24, and breast and thyroid cancer is most common for those 25 and up. <a href="https://pearlpoint.org/national-young-adult-cancer-awareness-week/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">National Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week</a> is the first week of April.</p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />National Volunteer Week</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />The third week of April, which falls from April 16 to 22, celebrates the many people young and old who spread seeds of kindness and work toward bettering their community through their volunteer efforts during <a href="https://www.pointsoflight.org/national-volunteer-week/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">National Volunteer Week</a>.</p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />World Primary Immunodeficiency Week</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />The global community has set aside April 22 to 29 to improve the recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and improve the quality of life of people with primary immunodeficiency diseases during <a href="http://www.worldpiweek.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">World Primary Immunodeficiency Week</a>.<br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>DAYS</strong><br /><br /><br />World Health Day</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Every year on April 7, <a href="https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">World Health Day</a> is celebrated to raise awareness of the importance of good health and to celebrate the medical workforce who work tirelessly to provide health care to people all over the world. Created by the World Health Organization in 1949, which was itself created by the United Nations in 1948.</p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Parkinson’s Disease International Awareness Day</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.worldparkinsonsday.com/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">World Parkinson’s Day</a> is observed on April 11. Parkinson’s is a disorder that afflicts the nervous system from still-unknown causes. It was first clearly medically described by James Parkinson in 1817, but there are documents reaching back to 1000 B.C. describing the disease. Research continues to find the cause and better treatments for this debilitating disease.</p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />World Hemophilia Day</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Hemophilia was first identified in the 10th century. It was then known as Abulcasis, and was identified by those who bled profusely after just minor injuries. In the 19th century, Dr. John Conrad Otto of Philadelphia discovered a genetic condition passed on from mothers to boys. Further research has continued and identified two categories of the disease. Though no treatment has yet been discovered to eliminate the effects, there are now ways to manage the disease to minimize the effects. <a href="https://wfh.org/world-hemophilia-day/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">World Hemophilia Day</a> is celebrated on April 17</p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </h2><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">National Lost Dog Awareness Day</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The Lost Dogs of America created the first <a href="https://lostdogsofamerica.org/awareness-day/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">National Lost Dogs Awareness Day</a>on April 23, 2014, aiming to bring attention to all the dogs lost each year and celebrate those successfully reunited with their families.</p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </h2><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Global Pay It Forward Day</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">American novelist Catherine Ryan Hyde wrote the novel “Pay it Forward,” first published in 1999. It was made into a novel in 2000, which inspired the creation of <a href="https://globalpayitforwardday.com/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Global Pay It Forward Day</a> in 2007, and is celebrated on April 28. The principles of paying it forward reach back at least to a 317 B.C. play called “Dyskolos”. Take the time to show kindness to others and encourage others to make the world better through random acts of kindness.</p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </h2><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Holidays and Observances</h1> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Passover:</strong> An 8-day festival that begins before sundown on <strong>April 5</strong> and runs through <strong>April 13</strong>. It is a 7-day festival for reform and progressive Jews living inside Israel who follow the Biblical text, and thus ends for them on April 12. The Seder feast is celebrated on the nights of April 5 and 6. Passover starts on the 15th day of the month of Nisan which is on the first night of a full moon after the northern vernal equinox (except leap months, which can make the festival start after the second full moon after the northern vernal equinox).<br /><br /><strong>(Western) Easter:</strong> In the western church, which uses the Gregorian calendar, Easter is on <strong>April 9</strong>. Easter Sunday always occurs on the first Sunday after the Paschal Full Moon, which is the first Sunday following the full Moon that occurs on or after the March or spring equinox. Note that the spring equinox date used by the Christian Church is always March 21, called the “ecclesiastical” equinox (i.e., the date used by the Church).<br /><br /><strong>Orthodox Easter:</strong> The orthodox church uses the Julian calendar and sets Easter on <strong>April 16</strong>. Orthodox Easter Day is calculated in the way established in 325 AD, at the Council of Nicaea, which decided that Easter would be observed on the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after the March equinox. Due to the differences in calculating leap years between the Julian and Gregorian calendars, the date of Easter usually (but not always) differs.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Fun Days</h1> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Edible Book Day</strong> is an annual event where books are created, displayed, then consumed. Despite this falling on April 1, <strong>April Fools’ Day</strong>, it is a real celebration since 2000.<br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National Film Score Day</strong> on April 3rd seeks to honor and recognize talented composers who create the soundtracks of our favorite movies.<br /><br />April 5th is <strong>National Dandelion Day</strong>, celebrating the flower that is loved, hated, sometimes consumed or made into wine and is found worldwide.<br /><br />On April 7, 1927, AT&T transmitted the first successful long-distance public broadcast, from Washington, D.C. to New York City. April 7 is now celebrated as <strong>Public Television Day</strong>.<br /><br /><strong>Walk to Work Day</strong> is also on April 7, and with many businesses seeing their employees return to work, it perhaps has more meaning today than in recent years where it may have taken 10 steps or less to accomplish.<br /><br />Celebrate <strong>Draw a Bird Day</strong> on April 8 by drawing a bird and sharing it. Here’s our contribution:<br /><br />> 0 )<br />( __ ><br /><br /><strong>National Scrabble Day</strong> is on April 13, the birthday of Scrabble inventor Alfred Mosher Butts in 1899. To celebrate, every word in this newsletter was written using words that could be made from Scrabble tiles.<br /><br /><strong>International Moment of Laughter Day</strong> is on April 14. Find a moment to laugh out loud, giggle, or even snort at something today.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>International</strong><br /><strong>Haiku Poetry Day </strong>is<br />On April Seventeen<br /><br />Patronize a grandiloquent celebration of sesquipedalian onomatopoeia magniloquently on <strong>Big Words Day</strong> on April 21.<br /><br />Celebrate the diplomatic role of Jazz uniting people in all corners of the globe on <strong>International Jazz Day</strong> on April 30, as declared by the United Nations.</p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Historical Events</h1> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>April 2, 1513</strong> - Florida was sighted by Spanish explorer Ponce De Leon</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>April 2, 1792</strong> - Congress established the first U.S. Mint at Philadelphia</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>April 2, 1805</strong> - Hans Christian Andersen was born in Odense, Denmark. He went on to create many now-classic fairy tales.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>April 3, 1860</strong> - The Pony Express service began its first delivery, departing from St. Joseph, Missouri</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>April 3, 1995</strong> - Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor became the first woman to preside over the Supreme Court when she sat in for Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>April 3, 1783</strong> - Washington Irving, the author of famous works such as Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hallow, was born</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>April 4, 1887</strong> - Susanna M. Salter became the first U.S. Mayor (of Argonia, Kansas)</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>April 4, 1968</strong> - NATO was founded to form a united military defense of Europe against the threat of expansion of Soviet Russia into Western Europe</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>April 5, 1856</strong> - Booker T. Washington was born a slave and went on to become the principal of the Tuskegee Institute</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>April 6, 1896</strong> - Returning from a 1,500-year break, the Olympics returned in Athens, Greece</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>April 6, 1483</strong> - Renaissance artist Raphael was born in Urbino, Italy</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>April 8, 563 B.C.</strong> - the birthday of Buddha</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>April 9, 1865</strong> - The American Civil War effectively ended with the surrender of Robert E. Lee to General Ulysses S. Grant</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>April 10, 1847</strong> - Joseph Pulitzer was born in Budapest, Hungary. His career included briefly fighting in the American Civil War on the Union side, then moving on to a career in journalism and publishing and eventually establishing the fund for the Pulitzer Prize.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>April 11, 1968</strong> - The Civil Rights Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>April 13, 1743</strong> - Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence and the 3rd U.S. President, was born in Albermarle County, Virginia </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>April 14, 1828</strong> - Noah Webster published his first American Dictionary of the English Language</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>April 15, 1912</strong> - The Titanic sank at 2:27 a.m. with the loss of more than 1,500 persons of the 2,224 people on board</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>April 18, 1775</strong> - The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere and William Dawes occurred, warning patriots in advance of the British movement toward Lexington and Concord</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>April 18, 1906</strong> - At 5:13 a.m., an earthquake estimated at a magnitude of 7.9 struck San Francisco, followed by a massive fire that burned for three days, leading to the loss of more than 4,000 people</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>April 22, 1864</strong> - Congress changed the way U.S. coins were to be minted, adding “In God We Trust” to all new coinage</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>April 23, 1564</strong> - William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-on-Avon, England</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>April 24, 1800</strong> - The Library of Congress was established in Washington, D.C., forming what is America’s oldest cultural institution and the world’s largest library</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>April 26, 1785</strong> - John J. Audubon was born in Haiti, and became renowned for his drawings of the birds of North America</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>April 28, 1789</strong> - Fletcher Christian led a mutiny against the captain of the British ship Bounty, William Bligh</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="4597413" height="75" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/e55e6bc2-0273-4f18-aefd-9914369137f1.png" style="border: 0px; height: 75px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Charitable" name="Charitable" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Charitable Activities Highlights</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">In light of National Volunteer Week arriving this month, we thought we would once again highlight some of the support we offer our councils for their volunteer work.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The <strong>Fraternalism in Action</strong> program runs from January through December each year. Council meetings, charitable activities, fraternal activities, participation in the Supreme Regent’s charitable service campaign, council/community partnerships, and fraternal awarenesses & advocacy activities can all help to earn your council award money.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The <strong>International Fraternal Service (IFS) Program</strong> also runs from January through December annually. Councils can receive reimbursement for up to 1/2 of their costs/donations for qualifying projects, up to $1,000 reimbursed each year.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The<strong> Lend a Hand - Lift a Heart</strong> program is a monthly award that is sponsored to recognize hands-on volunteer service activities with at least three Royal Arcanum members actively participating. This program requires participation instead of only monetary donations, which are covered by other fraternal programs.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Make your loose change make a difference through the <strong>Dime A Day Drive</strong>. Collect your change through October 18 of this year and for those who gathered a dime a day or more ($35 for the 350 days that the program runs), and send it to the Royal Arcanum Home Office, participants will be entered to win one of two $150 monetary awards. Proceeds from this program support <em>I Honor Your Service to America</em>, a 501c(3) charity.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6555392" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/02869788-8826-d6f7-6af9-7c6209a1af70.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="College" name="College" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">College News</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">SAT Preparation Fee Reimbursement</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">College-bound members, don't forget that the Royal Arcanum will reimburse you up to $50 for members who submit a request to the Home Office along with a receipt for any SAT prep course that's completed. Don't miss the chance to get your college days off to a good start with a good SAT score. Prepare for the SAT and submit a reimbursement request.<br /> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486624" height="95" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1c46d68c-8fc8-0bec-0af8-f1fe7d49e7b9.png" style="border: 0px; height: 95px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Quotes" name="Quotes" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Inspirational quotes</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><em>“What is the essence of life? To serve others and to do good.”</em></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><em>― </em> Aristotle<br /> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486628" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1ed4f250-1f47-55a6-b387-a5ea49977493.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Dates" name="Dates" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Upcoming dates</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Mark your calendar with these important dates:</p><ul><li>Spring Bulletin publication date: <strong>May 4, 2023</strong></li><li>Grand and Subordinate Council Reports due: <strong>June 30, 2023</strong></li><li>Summer Bulletin article submission deadline: <strong>July 8, 2023</strong></li><li>Dime A Day program completion: <strong>October 18, 2023</strong></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778101996627332986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086111872489679120.post-33859241844254909262023-03-07T09:00:00.003-05:002023-03-29T13:16:36.756-04:00<p> </p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="templateContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; 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padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>March 07, 2023</strong><br />Newsletter #57</div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td id="templateBody" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; background-position: center center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; background-size: cover; border-bottom-color: rgb(234, 234, 234); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 9px; padding-top: 0px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Hi Member,</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />March brings ever-lengthening days, and the Vernal equinox on March 20 will bring an equal amount of daylight and darkness. It may not feel like it when, on March 12, Daylight Saving Time begins, but the additional sunlight will turn this hemisphere to thoughts of gardening and the new life breaking forth from its winter hibernation. What a great time to make plans about coming out of our own winter dens.</p><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=2eb4aa1827#Annuities" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Annuities</strong></a><br /><br />We make the case for why this may be the time to consider the value of having an annuity in your financial portfolio. Our 4% rate of return is just one reason.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=2eb4aa1827#MonthOf" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>March is the Month of</strong></a><br /><br />Our March theme focuses on National Women’s Day, We tried to focus on awarenesses, observances, and historical dates that tie into the importance women have in our lives.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=2eb4aa1827#Charitable" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Charitable Activities Highlights</strong></a><br /><br />IFS Projects continue year-round. Charitable spotlights on our members' fraternal generosity continues.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=2eb4aa1827#College" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>College News</strong></a><br /><br />College plans are solidifying, don’t miss the important dates in the timeline for graduating seniors.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=2eb4aa1827#Quotes" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Inspirational Quote</strong></a><br /><br />Focus on your future with this month’s quote<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=2eb4aa1827#Dates" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Upcoming Dates</strong></a><br /><br />Update your calendar with these important dates</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6653256" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/3165acb1-595b-41e8-5d74-38a5ef0c06a7.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 94px;" width="94" /> <a id="Annuities" name="Annuities" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">A case for Annuities</a></h1><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />The Royal Arcanum is currently providing a 4% return on your annuity, both for new and existing contracts. New annuities can be opened with as little as $500. New and existing annuities can have funds of $100 or more added at any time, and the full value of the annuity will grow at the rate of return, which is currently 4%.<br /><br />We’ve mentioned this a few times now, but you might be asking, why should I invest in an annuity? Here are a few things that you might want to consider.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Protection of your Principal</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Any savvy investor knows that investing in the stock & bond markets has a history of providing a long-term return higher than rates offered on annuities. But there’s an important restriction here: long-term. Last year, the stock market returns were more than a 19% loss, and the bond market lost more than 13%. A fixed annuity, the kind the Royal Arcanum offers, doesn’t put your investment at risk, so your investment will always grow. In return for the protection of your principal, the return is lower than the possible gains in the market. Investment specialists will tell you it’s wise to keep a portion of your net worth out of the market.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Guaranteed Retirement Income Stream</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />In the past, company pensions provided a regular income stream for retirement, but few companies offer pensions. We’ve all heard that without action, the current payouts of the Social Security system won’t be able to continue, and cuts in benefits would be required. And if you’re thinking about early retirement, you need to have a stream of income before you even file for Social Security benefits.<br /><br />An annuity can help in all these cases, providing a guaranteed stream of income throughout your retirement or, for a shorter term if that makes sense for your situation — for example, if you want to delay claiming Social Security until you turn 70, but don’t want to work until you’re 70.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Tax-deferred Growth</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Your annuity can be funded with pre-tax dollars and can grow tax-deferred through the rate of return. You won’t owe taxes on the money until you start receiving payments, much like a 401(k) account. This can be advantageous, as many retirees find that their tax bracket is lower during retirement than when they’re working, resulting in overall savings.<br /><br />Your annuity can also be set up using post-tax dollars (money you have already paid taxes on). Like a pre-tax annuity, the returns can be deferred until payments on your annuity start. Only the untaxed gains are taxable. We suggest you work with your tax professional to decide the right option for your situation.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Legacy Protection</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />By naming beneficiaries, you can pass your annuity’s value after you die without needing to go through probate court. This doesn’t mean that the money passes tax-free, as insurance policies are, but it does simplify the process greatly, and our experts will help your heirs to discuss the options that your beneficiaries have with regard to your specific annuity.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">No Fees</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Many financial sites warn of the expenses of annuities based on the fees involved. Royal Arcanum annuities have no fees, providing your investment remains with us for a full six years. Pro-rated charges apply if you withdraw your money before the required term of the contract, but once that term is passed, there are zero fees.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Bottom Line</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Diversification of your funds is the key to a successful retirement. Annuities can be an important part of your financial security and help make your retirement financially secure.<br /> </p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6653268" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/bff83e29-5738-515a-8aba-8aff59e36cc1.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 96px;" width="96" /> <a id="MonthOf" name="MonthOf" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">March is the month of...</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Awarenesses</h1> <h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Women's History Month</h2><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><a href="https://womenshistorymonth.gov/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Women’s History Month</a> is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture, and society. It grew out of a weeklong celebration in the school district of Sonoma, California that started in 1978. President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation declaring National Women’s History Week in 1980, growing to a monthlong celebration beginning in 1987.<br /> </p></div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">National Reading Month</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Celebrated the month of Dr. Suess’s birthday on March 2, the importance of reading and the power of learning through reading has a long history. Back in 1634, Anne Hutchinson formed the first women’s book club to discuss weekly sermons. <a href="https://www.rif.org/nrm" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">National Reading Month</a> was first celebrated in March in 1994.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Developmental Disability Awareness Month</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Historically, those with developmental disabilities were treated poorly. That changed during the social reforms of the 19th century when advocates such as Dorothy Dix became leaders in respecting the human rights of people with disabilities. <a href="https://acl.gov/news-and-events/announcements/march-developmental-disabilities-awareness-month" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month</a> was finally designated by President Ronald Reagan in 1987.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">World Water Day</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">March 22 is designated by the United Nations as <a href="https://www.worldwaterday.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">World Water Day</a> and calls for focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and managing sustainable freshwater resources. It was first proposed in 1992 and first celebrated in 1993. Globally, women and girls spend 200 million hours each day collecting the water their families need to survive, keeping them from spending time on opportunities to earn an income or go to school, linking the issue of sustainable freshwater and gender equality.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><a href="https://www.hemophilia.org/give/join-us/bleeding-disorders-awareness-month" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month</a> is observed every year in March. It has its roots in the 1948 founding of the National Hemophilia Foundation by Robert and Betty J. Henry after their son was diagnosed with this bleeding disorder. In March of 1986, President Ronald Reagan declared March Hemophilia Awareness Month. In 2016, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services designated it Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month to raise awareness of all inheritable blood and bleeding disorders.<br /> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Holidays and Observances</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>International Women of Color Day</strong> is <strong>March 1</strong> each year. First observed in 1991, it was organized by Suzanne Brooks. <a href="https://www.womenworldculture.com/about-us/8-women/5-international-association-for-women-of-color-day" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">International Women of Color Day</a> has roots that reach back to at least 1985 to honor women of color and work toward ending the racism plus sexism they have endured.<br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>March 4</strong> is <strong>World Day of Fight Against Sexual Exploitation</strong>. It was first started in 2009 as a global movement to end human trafficking. More than one million people are thought to be exploited annually, most being women and children. The primary goal of the <a href="https://icmec.org.au/blog/world-day-of-the-fight-against-sexual-exploitation/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">movement</a> is to unite the world to end all forms of sexual exploitation.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Women in Construction Week</strong> is celebrated <strong>March 5 - 11</strong>, to highlight the contributions of women in the industry. The theme this year is <em>Many Paths, One Mission</em>, and it celebrates the different journeys women have taken toward the goal of strengthening and amplifying the success of <a href="https://wicweek.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">women in the construction industry</a>.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National Dentist’s Day</strong> is <strong>March 6</strong>, celebrating the <a href="https://nationaldentistsday.com/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">men and women who work for our dental health</a> and encouraging those who may have avoided going to the dentist to come in for a checkup.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>International Women’s Day</strong> on <strong>March 8</strong> is the global day celebrating the many achievements of women and supporting action against gender inequality. Inequity occurs in nearly every aspect of life. For example, while women make up close to half the world's population, 259 million fewer women have access to the Internet than men. <a href="https://www.internationalwomensday.com/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Embrace equality</a> to create a gender equal world.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Harriet Tubman Day</strong> is celebrated on <strong>March 10</strong>, commemorating the former slave who fought to free other slaves. It has been a <a href="http://harriettubman.com/day.html" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">national holiday in the U.S. since 1990</a>. She was one of the most famous "conductors" of the Underground Railroad.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>International Day of Women Judges</strong> is also on <strong>March 10</strong>, observed to promote equal and complete participation of women at all levels of the judiciary. The <a href="https://www.un.org/en/observances/women-judges-day" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">United Nations resolution</a> creating it was adopted in April, 2021.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Certified Nurses Day</strong> is on <strong>March 19</strong>. It was created in 2008 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, and they chose March 19 because it was the birthdate of Dr. Margretta Madden Styles, a pioneer in the area of <a href="https://www.nursingworld.org/education-events/certified-nurses-day/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">nursing certification</a>.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>March 21</strong> is <strong>World Social Work Day</strong> and is celebrated annually on the third Tuesday in March. America’s history includes the awarding in 1931 of social work pioneer Jane Addams with a Nobel Peace Prize, one of the first women to receive the honor. <a href="https://www.ifsw.org/social-work-action/world-social-work-day/world-social-work-day-2023/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Celebrating this day</a> provides an opportunity to acknowledge how communities can make powerful actions that lead to inclusive social transformation.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Fun Days</h1> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>World Compliment Day</strong> is March 1, thanks to Dutch founder Hans Poortvliet</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Old Stuff Day</strong> on March 2 is a day to clean out your closets, garages, and other places of clutter in your lives</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>I Want You to be Happy Day</strong> is on March 3, and is a great time to brighten someone’s day with a simple act of kindness</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Napping Day</strong> on March 13 is when you can recover from springing forward during yesterday’s time change</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Everything You Think is Wrong Day</strong> is March 15, even if you think it isn’t, and it’s a day to help people realize they aren’t always right</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Everything You Do is Right Day</strong> on March 16 reminds us that despite yesterday’s celebration, everything is going to be all right.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Awkward Moments Day</strong> is observed on March 18, so you can laugh off any unfortunate actions on your part</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Let’s Laugh Day</strong> on March 19 is a time to giggle through a 24-hour joke-fest</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>World Storytelling Day</strong> happens annually on March 20, celebrating the art of storytelling</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National Common Courtesy Day</strong> reminds us on March 21 that simple things can make a difference in others’ lives</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>International Goof Off Day</strong> makes March 22 a day to find time to unwind and enjoy yourself </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Take a Walk in the Park Day</strong> on March 30 encourages us to put on some comfy shoes and take a healthy walk in nature</p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Historical Events</h1> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">This month's historical events highlight women in our history.<br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>March 3, 1913:</strong> A women’s suffrage march in Washington, D.C., was attacked while police stood by</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>March 4, 1933:</strong> Newly elected president Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered his first inaugural address. His cabinet included the first woman to be appointed to a Cabinet post: Frances Perkins as Secretary of Labor</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>March 10, 1903:</strong> Claire Boothe Luce was born in New York City. She went on to become a playwright, serve in the House of Representatives from 1943 to 1947, and became the first woman appointed as U.S. Ambassador to a major country (Italy).</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>March 12, 1993:</strong> Janet Reno is sworn in as the first female Attorney General of the United States</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>March 12, 1994:</strong> The Church of England ordained 32 women as its first female priests</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>March 14, 1833:</strong> Lucy Hobbs was born in New York State. In 1866, she was the first woman to receive her degree from the Ohio College of Dental Surgery.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>March 22, 1972:</strong> The Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was passed by the U.S. Senate and sent to the states for ratification. It was only ratified by 35 states, failing to reach the required 38 states by the extended deadline that was set for June 1982.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>March 25, 1911:</strong> A fire inside a New York City garment factory killed 123 low-paid young women, along with 23 men</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>March 31, 1776:</strong> Future First Lady Abigail Adams pens a plea to the Continental Congress to “remember the ladies and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors. Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of the husbands. Remember, all men would be tyrants if they could. If particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies, we are determined to foment a rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any laws in which we have no voice or representation.”</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="4597413" height="75" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/e55e6bc2-0273-4f18-aefd-9914369137f1.png" style="border: 0px; height: 75px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Charitable" name="Charitable" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Charitable Activities Highlights</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Wounded Warriors Project</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />In 2003, a small, grassroots effort began to provide simple care and comfort items to the wounded service members returning home from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Wounded Warriors Project has evolved to include programs in mental health, career counseling, and long-term rehabilitative care. They also engage in advocacy efforts to improve the lives of warriors and their families. Mattatuck Council #713 chose to support the Wounded Warriors Project for their IFS project.<br /> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6555392" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/02869788-8826-d6f7-6af9-7c6209a1af70.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="College" name="College" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">College News</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Last call</h2> <p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Scholarship applicants are reminded that the deadline for completing the next steps of their Scholarship application is March 31. Double check the required items in the list you should have received from the Home Office, and immediately contact us at (888) 272-2686 if you lost or did not receive your list of next steps. And best of luck to all our applicants!<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">College-bound season continues</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Keep an eye out for your college admissions decisions. Each school has its own timeline of issuing acceptances, and the final admission letters should be wrapped up soon. But don’t get too caught up in next year’s dreams: be sure to prepare for your AP test and final exams to end your senior year on a high note.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486624" height="95" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1c46d68c-8fc8-0bec-0af8-f1fe7d49e7b9.png" style="border: 0px; height: 95px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Quotes" name="Quotes" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Inspirational quotes</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><em>“Whether you are sixteen or sixty, the rest of your life is ahead of you. You cannot change one moment of your past, but you can change your whole future. Now is your time.”</em></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><em>― </em> Matthew Kelly<br /> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486628" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1ed4f250-1f47-55a6-b387-a5ea49977493.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Dates" name="Dates" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Upcoming dates</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Mark your calendar with these important dates:</p><ul><li>Daylight Saving Time begins: <strong>March 12, 2023</strong></li><li>Spring begins! Vernal equinox: <strong>March 20, 2023</strong></li><li>Bulletin article submission deadline: <strong>March 28, 2023</strong></li><li>Scholarship checklist items deadline: <strong>March 31, 2023</strong></li><li>Dime A Day program completion: <strong>October 18, 2023</strong></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778101996627332986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086111872489679120.post-72646479592309864762023-02-07T09:00:00.001-05:002023-02-12T14:21:56.285-05:00<p> </p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="templateContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 0px; color: black; max-width: 600px !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td id="templateHeader" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; background-position: center center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; background-size: cover; border-bottom-width: 0px; 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min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnImageBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnImageBlockInner" style="padding: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnImageContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnImageContent" style="padding: 0px 9px; text-align: center;" valign="top"><img align="center" alt="" class="mcnImage" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/eaca0cac-96de-465f-b048-eb7236a2ba73.jpg" style="border: 0px; display: inline !important; height: auto; max-width: 6170px; outline: none; padding-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: bottom;" width="564" /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>February 07, 2023</strong><br />Newsletter #56</div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td id="templateBody" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; background-position: center center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; background-size: cover; border-bottom-color: rgb(234, 234, 234); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 9px; padding-top: 0px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Hi Member,</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />February is the shortest month of the year, but there's no shortage of activities from the Royal Arcanum.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=c4b54d729d#InMemory" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>In Memory of William J. Wire</strong></a><br /><br />We offer a short tribute to Bill Wire, our Past Supreme Regent and friend who passed away at the end of January.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=c4b54d729d#SupremeRegent" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>From the Supreme Regent</strong></a><br /><br />Our Supreme Regent offers a quick and impactful suggestion for all Councils and Grand Councils.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=c4b54d729d#MonthOf" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>February is the Month of</strong></a><br /><br />February may be the shortest month, but it still holds more than its share on the topics of awarenesses, observances, fun facts, and history.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=c4b54d729d#Charitable" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Charitable Activities Highlights</strong></a><br /><br />Our members have been busy! Here's a list of some of the charitable activities they've been involved in.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=c4b54d729d#College" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>College News</strong></a><br /><br />To be eligible for scholarships and grants, scholarship applicants must complete the remaining items on their checklist.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=c4b54d729d#Quotes" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Inspirational Quote</strong></a><br /><br />Inspiration for us all.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=c4b54d729d#Dates" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Upcoming Dates</strong></a><br /><br />Update your calendar with these important dates.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6640264" height="120" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/8e4afd98-db60-3e18-127e-cb658df63455.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 120px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="InMemory" name="InMemory" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">In Memory of William J. Wire</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">With a heavy heart, we bid farewell to our Past Supreme Regent, Past Chairman of the Executive Committee, and our friend, William J. Wire. Bill was a member of the Royal Arcanum for more than 57 years, joining in March 1965. His commitment to our society and the principles of our organization led him to go through the chairs in his council, Medora #1648, and continue through chairs of the Grand Council of Illinois. In 2008, he was elected as Supreme Regent at the 99th Supreme Council Session and was elected Chairman of the Executive Committee following the 100th Supreme Council Session. He was awarded his Legion of Honor, the 90th member in Royal Arcanum history to achieve this distinction. Throughout it all, his wife Florence was lovingly by his side, encouraging and supporting him in all his endeavors. Bill will be missed by those lucky enough to know him. He passed from this life on January 26, 2023. May he rest in eternal peace.<br /><br /><img data-file-id="6640280" height="936" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/c3c0ba72-57d8-30f6-be8c-40b119dbbf42.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 936px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 578px;" width="578" /><br /><img data-file-id="6640284" height="277" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/6aae54af-3e94-1f64-4d0b-9798b6e10aca.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 277px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 578px;" width="578" /><br /><img data-file-id="6640288" height="391" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/48987005-ce14-d76a-23f1-450ace91cf13.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 391px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 289px;" width="289" /> <img data-file-id="6640300" height="383" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/ee300a6a-7de9-f5ff-2f5c-9fb7c4b24d7f.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 383px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 284px;" width="284" /></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6640268" height="120" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/161645c4-a578-40ce-eae1-10874523b6ab.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 120px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="SupremeRegent" name="SupremeRegent" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">From the Supreme Regent</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>A Project for All Councils</strong></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Supreme Regent Maria DiBartolo suggests a simple project for all Councils and Grand Councils to help out their communities. She invites all councils to collect cereal boxes at their next gathering. Breakfast cereals are one of the most requested items at most food pantries. They are easy to acquire, not too heavy to transport, and are welcome contributions that provide a healthy breakfast to the needy.<br /><br />Her suggestion is simple: Sponsor a collection of cereal boxes from your members and friends of your council, or even make a monetary contribution toward boxes of cereal. Then, select the charitable organization of your choice in your area that you think would most benefit from the donation. And of course, take a picture and write a bulletin article.<br /><br />This is an example of how quick and easy it is to show the fraternal spirit of the Royal Arcanum, and can be used as a model for many future charitable projects for our councils.<br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5925133" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/30d11617-4984-56df-4faa-ae85a352d39e.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 96px;" width="96" /> <a id="MonthOf" name="MonthOf" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">February is the month of...</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Awarenesses</h1> <h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">African American History Month</h2><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />February hosts an annual <a href="https://www.britannica.com/topic/African-American-History-Month" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">celebration of achievements by African Americans</a> and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Gerald Ford first recognized February as Black History Month in 1976, expanding the <a href="https://www.npr.org/2023/02/01/1150977600/black-history-month-2023-theme-3-things-to-know" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">week-long celebration that was begun in 1926</a> by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH).<br /> </p></div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">National Cancer Prevention Month</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><a href="https://www.aacr.org/patients-caregivers/awareness-months/national-cancer-prevention-month/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">National Cancer Prevention month</a> is focused on helping everyone understand the screening habits, healthy choices, and other lifestyle changes that can lower the risk for several types of cancer. While there’s no sure way to prevent cancer, you can help reduce your risk by eating right, staying active, not smoking, and getting screened.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><a href="https://www.respectability.org/jdaim/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month</a> is a unified effort among Jewish organizations across North America and beyond, to raise awareness and foster acceptance and inclusion of people with disabilities and mental health conditions and those who love them. Begun in 2009, February has been dedicated to recognizing people with disabilities and ensuring that they and their families are included in Jewish communities around the world, striving to meet the needs of the community and support uniting, empowering, and bringing all of us together.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">National Cat Health Month</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><a href="https://rhhumanesociety.org/2021/02/01/february-is-national-cat-health-month/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">National Cat Health Month</a> encourages cat parents to focus on their cat’s physical and emotional well-being, and educate themselves on signs of unhealthy behavior or illness. Take this month to prioritize your cat's health and take part in the many activities that focus on your cat's health.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><a href="https://www.nhes.org/february-is-adopt-a-rescued-rabbit-month/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month</a> was founded in 2002 by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (A.S.P.C.A.). Rabbits are the third most common pet found at area animal shelters and they need loving homes. They can be great companions! Why not consider adopting a rabbit?<br /> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Holidays and Observances</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>World Cancer Day</strong> is <strong>February 4th,</strong> an internationally observed day marked to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. The primary goal of <a href="https://www.worldcancerday.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">World Cancer Day</a> is to significantly reduce illness and death caused by cancer.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Safer Internet Day</strong> is observed on <strong>February 7</strong>, an <a href="https://www.saferinternetday.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">international education and awareness-raising effort</a>, celebrated in over 100 countries. It’s a day to bring communities together to discuss the challenges families face navigating the digital world and empowers them to use technology responsibly, respectfully, critically, and creatively.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National Donor Day</strong> focuses on five points of life: organs, tissues, marrow, platelets, and blood. Many health groups use this day to sponsor blood and marrow drives and organ/tissue sign-ups. <a href="https://www.donatelife.net/celebrations/national-donor-day/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">National Donor Day</a> was started in 1998 by the Saturn Corporation and its partner, the United Auto Workers. It is supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and many nonprofit health groups.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Random Acts of Kindness Day</strong> was initiated in 1995 in Denver, Colorado by a <a href="https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/rak-day" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">nonprofit organization</a> called The Random Acts Of Kindness Foundation. The idea behind it is to make the world a better place by spreading a little light around and making kindness a part of our everyday lives.<br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Word Day of Social Justice</strong> was established by the United Nations as an international day recognizing the need to promote social justice, which includes efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender inequality, unemployment, human rights, and social protections. February 20 was chosen by the General Assembly, and adopted on 26 November 2007, with observance of the <a href="https://www.un.org/en/observances/social-justice-day" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">World Day of Social Justice</a> beginning in 2009.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Fun Days</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">February has a LOT of dedicated days to food items, so let's get ready to set our plates!<br /><br />February 2 is <strong>The Day of the Crêpe</strong> in France and is associated with the Catholic feast of Candlemas. On this day households all over France make crêpes. This is because it is believed that crêpes symbolize prosperity.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">February 3 is <strong>Carrot Cake Day</strong>, an annual celebration thought to have started in the Middle Ages to combat the high price of sugar by using carrots as a natural sweetener.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day</strong> is February 4, the first Saturday in February. It is thought that the unofficial holiday was first created in the 1960s by Florence Rappaport in Rochester, New York as a way to entertain her children on a cold and snowy morning. Also celebrated on the 4th is <strong>Stuffed Mushroom Day</strong>. Assuming, that is, that you have an appetite after breakfast.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">February 5 is <strong>Chocolate Fondue Day</strong>, an excuse, if one is needed, to enjoy some gooey chocolate. </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Bagel and Lox Day</strong> is February 9. This holiday's origins are unknown, but it's also often known as National Bagel Day or Bagel Day. In 2018, Thomas', a division of Bimbo Bakeries USA, decided to move the date of National Bagel Day from February 9 to January 15 to avoid competing with <strong>National Pizza Day</strong>. But we say why not celebrate both?</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Don't Cry Over Spilled Mik Day</strong> is February 11, an annual reminder that nothing good ever comes out of holding on to regrets.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">February 15 is <strong>Gumdrop Day. </strong>Treat yourself to a bowlful of this colorful, chewy, and delicious candy. </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The United States National Confectioners Association has declared that <strong>Chocolate Mint Day</strong> be observed on February 19. For their sake, do your part.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>International Dog Biscuit Day</strong> is on February 23, so your furry friend can have fun celebrating this month, too.<br /><br />February 24 is <strong>Tortilla Chip Day</strong>. Tortilla chips were first popularized as a way to reuse misshapen tortillas by Rebecca Webb Carranza whose family owned the El Zarape Tortilla Factory in the 1940s.<br /><br />If you're low on iron, you might consider celebrating <strong>World Sword Swallowers Day</strong> on February 25, but we remind you that this is a day for professionals only. It was created by the Sword Swallowers Association International (SSAI) in 2008.<br /><br />February 26 is <strong>Pistachio Day</strong>. It encourages people to add pistachios to their daily diets and take advantage of their health benefits.</p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Historical Events</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">This month has an amazing constitutional history when more than 1/5 of the amendments were adopted. It is second only to December, which saw twice as many (including the famous first ten, the Bill of Rights).<br /><br /><strong>February 3, 1870: </strong>The 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, which guarantees the rights of citizens to vote, regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>February 3, 1913:</strong> This day of the month also saw the ratification of the 16th Amendment, which grants Congress the authority to collect income taxes.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>February 6, 1788:</strong> Massachusetts became the 6th state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, which would go on to replace the Articles of Confederation.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>February 6, 1933:</strong> 145 years to the day after the Massachusetts ratification of the Constitution, the 20th Amendment was adopted, which set the date of the Presidential Inauguration to be January 20; and set the official opening of Congress as January 3.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>February 7, 1795:</strong> The 11th Amendment of the Constitution was ratified. It prohibited federal lawsuits against individual states.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>February 10, 1967:</strong> The procedures clarifying presidential succession in the event of the disability of a sitting president were set by the ratification of the 25th Amendment.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>February 25, 1950:</strong> Ratification of the 22nd Amendment occurred, limiting the president to a maximum of two elected terms, and a maximum of 10 years in office.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="4597413" height="75" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/e55e6bc2-0273-4f18-aefd-9914369137f1.png" style="border: 0px; height: 75px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Charitable" name="Charitable" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Charitable Activities Highlights</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">New England Hemophilia Association</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Founded in 1957, The <a href="https://www.newenglandhemophilia.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">New England Hemophilia Association</a> (NEHA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of all persons with bleeding disorders and their families through education, support, and advocacy in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The Grand Council of Massachusetts renewed its long-term support of this organization with an IFS project in December.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Ukraine Fraternal Project</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Medora Council #1648 is the latest council to provide a donation to the Ukraine Fraternal Project through an IFS Project. The Fraternal Department has been able to provide 100% of the funds donated by Medora and the many other councils and members who supported this project through their contacts in Poland. The funds directly help the ongoing needs of the Ukraine people who are suffering the effects of an unjust war.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Pan-Mass Challenge for Dana-Farber</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Alpha-Agassiz Council #1 threw its support to The <a href="https://www.pmc.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Pan-Mass Challenge</a>, a Massachusetts-based bike-a-thon that raises more money for charity than any other single athletic fundraising event in the country. The PMC raises funds for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a world leader in adult and pediatric cancer treatment and research. This was the first IFS Project from Alpha-Agassiz supporting the PMC, but represents a continued and long-established support of the Dana-Farber Institute.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Year-End IFS Reminder</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />All 2022 IFS Projects must be submitted no later than February 28, 2023. These are projects where the donation was completed in the 2022 calendar year.<br /><br />Projects completed in 2023 can be submitted immediately.<br /> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6555392" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/02869788-8826-d6f7-6af9-7c6209a1af70.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="College" name="College" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">College News</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Reminder of Next Steps for Scholarship Applicants</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Scholarship applicants need to be sure all items on their checklist are completed and all documents before the deadline of March 31. If a confirmation of the application and a checklist of to-do items were never received from the Home Office, please contact us immediately by calling (888) 272-2686 or <a href="mailto:info@royalarcanum.com?subject=Scholarship%20follow-up&body=I'm%20writing%20about%20the%20scholarship%20application%20that%20I%20submitted%20in%202022.%20" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">sending us an email</a> to ensure your application has been received.</p><br /> </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486624" height="95" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1c46d68c-8fc8-0bec-0af8-f1fe7d49e7b9.png" style="border: 0px; height: 95px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Quotes" name="Quotes" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Inspirational quotes</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><em>“We know only too well that what we are doing is nothing more than a drop in the ocean. But if the drop were not there, the ocean would be missing something.”</em></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><em>― </em> Mother Teresa</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486628" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1ed4f250-1f47-55a6-b387-a5ea49977493.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Dates" name="Dates" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Upcoming dates</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Mark your calendar with these important dates:</p><ul><li>2022 Fraternalism in Action reports deadline: <strong>February 15, 2023</strong></li><li>The Lorraine J. D'Emilio Legacy of Home projects run from September 1 to <strong>February 28</strong></li><li>2022 IFS submission deadline: <strong>February 28, 2023</strong></li><li>Bulletin article submission deadline: <strong>March 28, 2023</strong></li><li>Scholarship checklist items deadline: <strong>March 31, 2023</strong></li><li>Dime A Day program completion: <strong>October 18, 2023</strong></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778101996627332986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086111872489679120.post-52196928953580571352023-01-03T09:00:00.001-05:002023-01-25T16:14:51.739-05:00<p> </p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="templateContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 0px; color: black; max-width: 600px !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td id="templateHeader" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; background-position: center center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; background-size: cover; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnImageBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnImageBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnImageBlockInner" style="padding: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnImageContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnImageContent" style="padding: 0px 9px; text-align: center;" valign="top"><img align="center" alt="" class="mcnImage" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/_compresseds/b5b1cb05-a0c8-4220-803d-eb4ba8dfe3e6.jpg" style="border: 0px; display: inline !important; height: auto; max-width: 1156px; outline: none; padding-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: bottom;" width="56.400000000000006" /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnImageBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnImageBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnImageBlockInner" style="padding: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnImageContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnImageContent" style="padding: 0px 9px; text-align: center;" valign="top"><img align="center" alt="" class="mcnImage" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/eaca0cac-96de-465f-b048-eb7236a2ba73.jpg" style="border: 0px; display: inline !important; height: auto; max-width: 6170px; outline: none; padding-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: bottom;" width="564" /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>January 03, 2023</strong><br />Newsletter #55</div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td id="templateBody" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; background-position: center center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; background-size: cover; border-bottom-color: rgb(234, 234, 234); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 9px; padding-top: 0px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Hi Member,</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Happy New Year! As we welcome 2023, let's resolve to make this year another fantastic trip around the sun. The Royal Arcanum is here for you, to help ensure your financial future for you and your family, to help you connect to your family, friends, and community, and to make the world a little better each day.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=9343d5b02f#Reminders" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Reminders for the New Year</strong></a><br /><br />Each year, as we turn the page on our calendars, it's a good time to remember to check to see if there are any items we might have forgotten during the holiday rush. We have a small selection of reminders to check off on your list.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=9343d5b02f#MonthOf" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>January is the Month of</strong></a><br /><br />Let's check in on the awareness, observances, fun facts, and history that January brings to us.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=9343d5b02f#Charitable" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Charitable Activities Highlights</strong></a><br /><br />Let's take a peek at a few charitable activities our members have been busy with.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=9343d5b02f#College" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>College News</strong></a><br /><br />The scholarship application deadline has passed, but for those who applied, please keep an eye on your next deadline.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=9343d5b02f#Quotes" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Inspirational Quote</strong></a><br /><br />January's quote to inspire us for 2023.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=9343d5b02f#Dates" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Upcoming Dates</strong></a><br /><br />Update your calendar with these important dates.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6627056" height="157" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/16ed0fcb-f0bc-c807-5690-63aa878362bb.jpeg" style="border: 0px; height: 157px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Reminders" name="Reminders" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Reminders for the New Year</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Annuities are currently earning 4%</strong></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />The Royal Arcanum is currently offering a <strong>4% rate</strong> for their annuities, both for existing and new contracts. New annuities can be opened with as little as $500. Why not invest in your future today?</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>Link into the Royal Arcanum</strong></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Connect to the Royal Arcanum on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network. LinkedIn is a great place to connect to both businesses and to professionals using connections made through their free service. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/royal-arcanum/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Follow our page</a> today!<br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Share your council's Christmas party activities</strong></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />The deadline for submissions for the next Bulletin is on January 15. There's still time to send in your pictures and articles for that issue, which will highlight the Christmas activities and parties throughout our jurisdictions. <a href="mailto:info@royalarcanum.com?subject=Bulletin%20article%20for%20submission&body=Include%20your%20ready-for-publication%20article%2C%20and%20include%20pictures%20with%20captions.%0A%0A" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Submit your article soon</a>!<br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Annual Reminders</strong><br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Make one of your new year's resolutions to ensure your policies are in order. </p><ul><li><strong>Beneficiaries: </strong>Do you need to update your beneficiaries? Do you remember who they are? The Royal Arcanum is required by law to pay beneficiaries (or the estate of predeceased beneficiaries). Be sure your beneficiaries are up to date.</li><li><strong>Contact information: </strong>Have you moved or changed your phone number or email address? Be sure to keep the Royal Arcanum informed of your contact changes so we can keep you up to date with all the latest news.</li><li><strong>Banking changes? </strong>If you have or are planning to change your bank account, be sure to update your auto-payment information so your CHECK-O-MATIC payments stay up to date.</li></ul></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5925133" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/30d11617-4984-56df-4faa-ae85a352d39e.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 96px;" width="96" /> <a id="MonthOf" name="MonthOf" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">January is the month of...</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Awarenesses</h1> <h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Cervical Health Awareness Month</h2><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />January has been designated as <a href="https://www.nccc-online.org/cervical-health-awareness-month/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Cervical Health Awareness Month</a> by the United States Congress. Make this a chance to share information about how women can protect themselves from HPV and cervical cancer through screenings and vaccinations.<br /> </p></div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Glaucoma Awareness Month</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the United States. It has no early symptoms, leading to half of those suffering from it to be unaware they have it. <a href="https://glaucoma.org/january-is-glaucoma-awareness-month/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Glaucoma Awareness Month</a> hopes to encourage more people, especially those over 60 or those with a family history, to get a comprehensive eye exam. While there's no cure, early treatment can often stop the damage and protect your vision.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Poverty Awareness Month</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><a href="https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2022/01/national-poverty-in-america-awareness-month-measuring-poverty.html" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">National Poverty in America Month</a> is a month-long focus aimed to raise awareness of poverty in America. In 2021, nearly 38 million people fell below the official poverty rate: That's 11.6% of everyone in the United States! In the last 60 years, the United States' poverty rate has remained above 10%. Let's work to bring the numbers down!</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">National Stalking Awareness Month</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />The <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/12/30/a-proclamation-on-national-stalking-awareness-month-2023/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">president has declared</a> this month <a href="https://www.stalkingawareness.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">National Stalking Awareness Month</a>, We must all be aware of the violating nature of stalking and its warning signs to help safeguard the victims of stalking in all its forms. Help to relieve the fear, stress, and anxiety endured by those who are being stalked.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Holidays and Observances</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>New Year's Day</strong> is has been celebrated on <strong>January 1st</strong> in the current modern Gregorian calendar. Celebrating the start of a new year reaches back at least four millennia, and is accompanied by many traditions around the world, from making resolutions to running around the block with a suitcase to jumping off chairs at the stroke of midnight. This is the most celebrated holiday in the world!</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Martin Luther King, Jr. Day</strong> celebrates the influential civil rights leader best known for his work on racial equality in the United States. It is celebrated this year on <strong>January 16</strong>, the third Monday of January, which is close to his actual birthday of January 15, 1929.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>International Holocaust Remembrance Day</strong> is <strong>January 27</strong> and is set aside to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust. Approximately 1/3 of the Jewish people were murdered along with other minorities considered undesirable by Nazi Germany between 1933 and 1945.<br /> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Fun Days</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>National Thank God It's Monday Day</strong> is celebrated on January 2. Who celebrates this may be one of the world's greatest mysteries.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">January 3 is <strong>J.R.R. Tolkien Day</strong>. Celebrate by wearing a ring on all of your nine fingers.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Bubble Bath Day</strong> is on January 8. Relax and enjoy!</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">January 12 is <strong>Stick </strong><strong>to Your New Year's Resolution</strong><strong> Day</strong>...if it isn't already too late.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Make Your Dream Come True Day</strong> is January 13, presumably available to those who successfully celebrated the previous day.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Ditch New Year's Resolutions Day</strong> is January 17. This isn't a suggestion, just noting the day.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">January 19 is <strong>National Good Memory Day. </strong>Remember when you had New Year's Resolutions that you kept?</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Compliment Day</strong> is on January 24. We're impressed that you remembered it.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Inspire Your Heart With Art Day</strong> on January 31. Find beauty in the world around you!</p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Historical Events</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>January 1, 1863: </strong>The Emancipation Proclamation officially freed the slaves in all states rebelling against the Union. It wasn't until December 18, 1865, that the 13th Amendment was adopted and officially abolished slavery throughout the United States.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>January 3, 1924:</strong> The sarcophagus of Tutankhamen was discovered by Howard Carter</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>January 4, 1809:</strong> Louis Braille was born, who invented a reading system for the blind</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>January 5, 1925:</strong> Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming was inaugurated as the first female governor in the United States</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>January 6, 1412:</strong> Joan of Arc was born in Domrémy, France</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>January 17, 1773: </strong>The ship <em>Resolution</em>, under the command of Captain James Cook, because the first vessel to cross the Antarctic Circle</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>January 23, 1849:</strong> Elizabeth Blackwell became the first female doctor in America</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>January 24, 1848:</strong> Gold was accidentally discovered during the construction of Sutter's sawmill near Coloma, California</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>January 27, 1945: </strong>The Russian Army liberated the Auschwitz Death Camp near Krakow, Poland<br /> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="4597413" height="75" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/e55e6bc2-0273-4f18-aefd-9914369137f1.png" style="border: 0px; height: 75px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Charitable" name="Charitable" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Charitable Activities Highlights</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Ukraine Toddler Fraternal Project</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />The Illinois Grand Council completed its IFS project supporting the Ukraine Toddler Fraternal Project. Their donation joined the many councils and members who supported this project at the Session in Annapolis, helping the ongoing needs of the children suffering from the war. The full-scale invasion of Ukraine is still less than a year old, and each day adds more to the unjust suffering of the people, especially the children.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Children of Promise, NYC</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Sharon Content founded <a href="https://www.cpnyc.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Children of Promise, NYC</a>, in 2009, due to her concern about the lack of support offered to young people who experience parental incarceration. It is the first and only after-school program and summer day camp in NYC specifically designed to meet the needs, interests, and concerns of children left behind by a parent serving time in prison. The Grand Council of New York supported their mission with an IFS project, helping to support children of incarcerated parents in leading healthy and productive lives.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Calvary Hospital</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Claremont Council #1655 made a donation to <a href="https://www.calvaryhospital.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Calvary Hospital</a>, which cares for the medical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our adult patients with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses. Their family-centric approach to care is geared to reduce the stress and concerns of family members of patients in addition to serving the needs of their patients. Calvary Hospital has been serving its community for almost 120 years.</p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </h2><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Sisters of Life</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />The <a href="https://sistersoflife.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Sisters of Life</a> was another IFS project of Claremont Council #1655. They are a community that believes every person is valuable and sacred; that every person is good, loved, unique, and unrepeatable; and that every person’s life has deep meaning, purpose, and worth. Their Crisis Pregnancy Help centers offer free, confidential support and a safe space for women feeling trapped by their pregnancy, along with offering retreat centers and offering Hope & Healing support for women who are suffering after an abortion.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Sisters Servants of Mary - Ministers to the Sick</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Claremont Council #1655 also completed an IFS Project in support of <a href="https://sisterservantsofmary.org/contact-us/bronx-new-york" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Sisters, Servants of Mary - Ministers to the Sick</a>, who are dedicated to the care of the sick, and poor, especially caring for them in their own homes. Their mission was founded for this purpose in the Bronx, New York, on August 6, 1931, and they have been providing their care for more than 90 years.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Each year, the Home Office Staff has answered their own call to support their community. As they have for the past several years, the Home Office has collected and distributed items for the <a href="https://www.plymouthareacoalition.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless</a>. The coalition is guided by a dedication to social justice and compassion <br />and strives to nurture and empower families and individuals seeking basic needs assistance by providing them the shelter, food, and educational resources necessary to reach their potential and independence. The Home Office Staff made a donation of toys, clothing, healthcare items, and other gifts in support of the Holiday Fund program, helping to bring some Christmas cheer to their area.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Reminder on submitting IFS Projects</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Projects supporting the 2022 IFS Program, which require the date of donation to occur in the 2022 calendar year, must have their project submitted to the IFS Committee no later than February 28, 2023. The 2023 IFS Program has now begun, and the reimbursements have been reset for all councils for the new year.<br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Thank you to our members and staff for the highlighted charitable projects, and for all the fraternal community support our members engage in everywhere. Don't forget to share your stories and submit an article (and pictures, if possible) for the bulletin.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6555392" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/02869788-8826-d6f7-6af9-7c6209a1af70.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="College" name="College" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">College News</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Next Steps for Scholarship Applicants</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Scholarship applicants, be sure to get in all your documents, along with a recent picture of yourself, before the deadline of March 31. Every applicant should have received a confirmation of their application from the Home Office and a checklist of items that will need to be completed before the application is finalized. If you never received a confirmation, please contact the Home Office immediately. Please call (888) 272-2686 or <a href="mailto:info@royalarcanum.com?subject=Scholarship%20follow-up&body=I'm%20writing%20about%20the%20scholarship%20application%20that%20I%20submitted%20in%202022.%20" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">send us an email</a> to ensure your application has been received.</p><br /> </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486624" height="95" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1c46d68c-8fc8-0bec-0af8-f1fe7d49e7b9.png" style="border: 0px; height: 95px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Quotes" name="Quotes" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Inspirational quotes</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><em>“I cannot do all the good that the world needs. But the world needs all the good that I can do.”</em></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><em>― </em> Jana Stanfield</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486628" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1ed4f250-1f47-55a6-b387-a5ea49977493.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Dates" name="Dates" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Upcoming dates</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Mark your calendar with these important dates:</p><ul><li>Bulletin article submission deadline: <strong>January 15, 2023</strong></li><li>2022 Fraternalism in Action reports deadline: <strong>February 15, 2023</strong></li><li>The Lorraine J. D'Emilio Legacy of Home projects run from September 1 to <strong>February 28</strong></li><li>2022 IFS submission deadline: <strong>February 28, 2023</strong></li><li>Scholarship checklist items deadline: <strong>March 31, 2023</strong></li><li>Dime A Day program completion: <strong>October 18, 2023</strong></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778101996627332986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086111872489679120.post-20268869854386273912022-12-06T09:00:00.001-05:002022-12-29T21:49:25.899-05:00<p> </p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="templateContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 0px; color: black; max-width: 600px !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td id="templateHeader" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; background-position: center center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; background-size: cover; 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min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnImageBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnImageBlockInner" style="padding: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnImageContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnImageContent" style="padding: 0px 9px; text-align: center;" valign="top"><img align="center" alt="" class="mcnImage" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/eaca0cac-96de-465f-b048-eb7236a2ba73.jpg" style="border: 0px; display: inline !important; height: auto; max-width: 6170px; outline: none; padding-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: bottom;" width="564" /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>December 06, 2022</strong><br />Newsletter #54</div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td id="templateBody" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; background-position: center center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; background-size: cover; border-bottom-color: rgb(234, 234, 234); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 9px; padding-top: 0px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Hi Member,</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />The holiday season is upon us as we enter the last month of the year. It's a wonderful time for our councils to host parties for our junior members as well as have a get-together for the adult members. It's also a time for charitable giving, especially as the cold weather may drive more need in our communities. Share the best of the Royal Arcanum with those you meet and invite them to join our family.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=0baea3b267#Message" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>A Message from our Supreme Secretary</strong></a><br /><br />Our new Supreme Secretary introduces himself with a message to our members. Be sure to get to know him better and how to connect with him.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=0baea3b267#Annuities" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Annuity News</strong></a><br /><br />Did you miss the news on the annuity rate increase? The treasury rates have dropped since last month, but our rates are better than the fed's 5-year, 10-year, and 30-year rates! Annuities can be opened for as little as $500 and could make nice Christmas gifts.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=0baea3b267#MonthOf" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>December is the Month of</strong></a><br /><br />As December brings the end to another trip around the sun, we offer some items of interest to ponder as we say goodbye to another year.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=0baea3b267#Charitable" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Charitable Activities Highlights</strong></a><br /><br />The giving spirit of our members continues, and we highlight some of the latest of their generosity. It's also a good time to remember that councils are eligible for up to $1,000 of reimbursements for charitable gifts under the IFS program. Read about it all and see if your council can make more of a difference in your community.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=0baea3b267#College" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>College News</strong></a><br /><br />Don't miss the deadlines for our college students and college-bound members.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=0baea3b267#Quotes" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Inspirational Quote</strong></a><br /><br />We offer this month a quote on the joys of giving.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=0baea3b267#Dates" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Upcoming Dates</strong></a><br /><br />Time to update your calendar again!</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5308005" height="128" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/7db9be95-c5f2-4a83-a9d9-aa31e8134356.png" style="border: 0px; height: 128px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Message" name="Message" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">A Message from our Supreme Secretary</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Greetings Brothers and Sisters,<br /><br />I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself.<br /><br />My name is Antal Basa, Jr., I often go by Tony. I have been married to my wonderful wife; Debra for 24 exciting years and we have three children together. Anthony (23), Andrew (21), and Grace (16) keep us very busy and on our toes. I am retired from the US Army with over 21 years. I worked in the Home Office for 12 years, then moved into the Insurance field, and am currently a Patient Educator with a Pharmaceutical Company based in Paramus, NJ.<br /><br />It is an honor to be elected as your Supreme Secretary. While at the 105th Supreme Council Session in Annapolis, MD, one thing stood out to me; Royal Arcanum is one big family. It was so wonderful seeing all the members who could make the session. This was certainly a reunion that allowed us to reconnect. But even while enjoying this reunion and reconnection, there was something else missing. The rest of you.<br /><br />Since we missed the rest of you at the session, I want to make sure I place a considerable effort to reconnect with members of the Grand and Subordinate Councils. I challenge everyone to reach out to each other just to check in and ensure we are all doing okay. All too often we get tied up in our own existence and forget to reach out and then have a nag of regret later. Well, that’s no good for me or this RA family. The lack of connections can have undesired effects on anyone. I am hopeful that reaching out to members of the Grand and Subordinate Councils will help everyone to reconnect and bring life back to normal.<br /><br />I would like to ask everyone who would like to reconnect please send me an email or call me so that we all can stay in touch. You can find my contact information below. In the meantime, I will be looking forward to making plans to meet with you all very soon.<br /><br />Stay Safe<br /><br />Yours in V.M.C.<br /><br />Tony Basa<br /><br /><a href="mailto:Abasa@royalarcanum.com" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Abasa@royalarcanum.com</a><br />617-429-8763 (cell)<br />508-297-2633 (home)<br /> </p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6555384" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/5cf08fbf-b46c-68eb-3e26-4527c8ec7641.jpeg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 127px;" width="127" /> <a id="Annuities" name="Annuities" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Annuity news</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">4% Rate of Return for Annuities</h2><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">While you're in the giving mood, we wanted to remind everyone that the Royal Arcanum has increased the annuity credited rate to <strong>4% within the US.</strong> It can make a wonderful gift. New annuities can be started with as little as $500, and they can grow to make a substantial contribution to retirement income.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />New annuities that we offer will continue to maintain a guaranteed minimum annuity rate of 3% for the first 6 years and are guaranteed a minimum rate of 2% for the life of the annuity. They will be issued with a current credited rate of 4%, but if market rates decrease, we reserve the right to reduce the annuity to a minimum of 3% for years 3-6.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Royal Arcanum annuities continue to earn interest after the first six years, credited at the current rate, and with the minimum rate that they were guaranteed at the time of issuance. Now is a great time to encourage your family and friends to lock in their financial future.<br /><br />Consider gifting yourself with a stream of income for your retirement through a Royal Arcanum annuity.</p></div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </h2></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5925133" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/30d11617-4984-56df-4faa-ae85a352d39e.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 96px;" width="96" /> <a id="MonthOf" name="MonthOf" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">December is the month of...</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Awarenesses</h1> <h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">International Sharps Injury Prevention Awareness Month</h2><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />The month of December is set aside as <a href="https://nationaldaycalendar.com/international-sharps-injury-prevention-awareness-month-december/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">International Sharps Injury Prevention Awareness</a>. The observance encourages the review of protocols and training. It’s also a time to assess how injuries occur and implement safeguards to improve outcomes.<br /> </p></div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Operation Santa Paws</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />December encourages animal lovers to share gifts with animal shelters during the month of December. Started in 2001 in Lang Beach, California, <a href="https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/operation-santa-paws/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Operation Santa Paws</a> calls all animal lovers to donate blankets, treats, food, toys, supplies, and money for all our loyal furry friends housed in several shelters and rescue centers around the country.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Universal Human Rights Month</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />This month hosts the global campaign calling for people across the globe to stand up for equality, justice, and the dignity of all human beings. On December 10 in 1948, the United Nations published the Universal Declaration of <a href="https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-rights-day" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Human Rights</a>, stating "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood."</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Holidays and Observances</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>St. Nicholas Day</strong> is on December 6. Nicholas was the bishop of Myra (now in modern-day Turkey) and is largely thought to be the historical basis of Santa Claus. He was widely known for his generosity. He was reputed to drop gold coins into the drying stockings of three young women for their marriage dowry, saving them from a life of poverty, and cementing the tradition of hanging stockings by the fireplace.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>The Winter Solstice</strong> marks the shortest day of the year, falling on December 21st this year. Every day after this until mid-June will be slightly longer. More sunlight is coming, but because of the tilt and position of the earth to the sun, it also marks the beginning of winter and the coldest and snowiest season of the year for the northern hemisphere.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Christmas Day</strong> s celebrated as a Christian commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ and as a public holiday. Did you know the celebration of Christmas was destained in the 17th century in Europe, and it wasn’t until the Victorian era that it became widely embraced?<br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Hanukkah</strong> is an 8-day festival of lights celebrated from Monday, December 19 to Monday, December 26 in 2022. Its origins date to the celebration of the Maccabean victories over the Seleucid king's forces and the Temple's rededication in 164 BCE.<br /> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Fun Days</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />For the end of the year, we thought we’d go with the theme of <em>colors</em>. Every fun day entry has a color in its name.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Eat a </strong><strong>Red</strong><strong> Apple Day</strong> is celebrated on December 1</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">December 4 is <strong>Wear </strong><strong>Brown</strong><strong> Shoes Day</strong></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National </strong><strong>Brownie</strong><strong> Day</strong> is on December 8. We’ve already used brown, but who doesn’t like brownies?</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">December 14 is <strong>Roast </strong><strong>Chestnuts</strong><strong> Day</strong></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National </strong><strong>Lemon</strong><strong> Cupcake Day</strong> is December 15</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National </strong><strong>Chocolate</strong><strong> Covered Anything Day</strong> is December 16</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">December 17 is <strong>Maple</strong><strong> Syrup Day</strong></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>National </strong><strong>Eggnog</strong><strong> Day</strong> is on December 24</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Look for an </strong><strong>Evergreen</strong><strong> Day</strong> on December 19. It’s also <strong>Oatmeal </strong><strong>Muffin</strong><strong> Day</strong></p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Historical Events</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>December 6, 1921: </strong>Ireland’s 26 southern states form the Irish Republic</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>December 7, 1941:</strong> Pearl Harbor</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>December 8, 1980:</strong> John Lennon is assassinated in New York City outside his home</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>December 10, 1901:</strong> The first Nobel Peace Prizes were awarded</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>December 14, 1962:</strong> The Mariner II probe traveled to within 22,000 miles of Venus, the first contact with another planet</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>December 15, 1791: </strong>The Bill of Rights becomes a part of the U.S. Constitution</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>December 19, 1732:</strong> Benjamin Franklin first published Poor Richard’s Almanac</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>December 25, 440:</strong> Church leaders agree to fix the date of the birth of Christ, replacing dates in May and January that some celebrated</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>December 31, 1781: </strong>Thomas Edison publicly demonstrated his electric incandescent lamp at his laboratory in Menlo Park, NJ<br /> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="4597413" height="75" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/e55e6bc2-0273-4f18-aefd-9914369137f1.png" style="border: 0px; height: 75px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Charitable" name="Charitable" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Charitable Activities Highlights</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">End-of-Year Reminders on Fraternal Projects</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />This month brings the end of the 2022 IFS Program, so councils that have not yet reached their annual reimbursement amount are encouraged to make this year's donations. The Donald E. Ferry Jr. Spirit of Service Program closed on November 20, and all applications must be in the Home office by today. Our Fraternalism in Action report runs through the end of the year and the report must be received by February 15. The Lorraine J. D’Emilio Legacy of Hope projects run from September 1st to February 28th, so make plans for your activities now.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Felician School for Exceptional Children</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Bayonne Council #695 and the Grand Council of New Jersey have both supported the <a href="http://www.fsec.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Felician School for Exceptional Children, Lodi </a>as their IFS Project. The school cares for youngsters with special needs and provides them with help to live independent and productive lives in the future. The Grand Council of New Jersey and Bayonne Council have been friends of the school since it started more than 50 years ago. Founded in 1971, Students are enrolled in The Felician School by their local school districts at no cost to the family.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">MANNA (Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance)</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Integrity Council #586 has a long history of supporting the needy in their community and has recently completed an IFS Project supporting <a href="https://mannapa.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">MANNA</a>, which serves the greater Philadelphia area and southern New Jersey. MANNA opened its doors in 1990 when seven members of the First Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia began delivering meals to their neighbors dying of AIDS. As their organization grew, they began serving anyone at nutritional risk due to critical illness in 2006, and have grown to serve clients with more than 85 different illnesses.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Mountain Buggies unit of the Shriners Organization</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Rhododendron Council #701 supported the <a href="http://www.oasisshriners.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Mountain Buggies unit of the Shriners Organization</a>. The Shriners are a well-known organization of men who are dedicated to brotherhood, compassion, and service to others. Shriners International's dedication to dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care is well known.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </h2><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Caitlin's Smiles</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Harrisburg Council #499 made several year-end donations as IFS Projects. <a href="https://www.caitlins-smiles.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Caitlin's Smiles</a> is a non-profit that distributes arts and crafts activities to children in medical facilities, striving to heighten their feelings of self-worth as well as lower their stress & anxiety levels by providing them with opportunities to be creative and successful with a variety of creative art experiences. They encourage children with serious health challenges to explore their unique creative talents by taking part in arts and crafts activities and thereby putting smiles on the faces of the children and everyone involved with their activities.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Downtown Daily Bread</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Harrisburg Council next supported <a href="https://downtowndailybread.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Downtown Daily Bread</a>, which provides basic human services to hundreds of hungry and homeless in the Harrisburg area. Founded in 1983 by Pine Street Presbyterian Church, they have grown to support a wide range of support. They offer a Soup Kitchen with weekday breakfasts and daily lunch meals; a Day Shelter with cots, computers, phones, and staff counselors; a winter season Night Shelter for men, and numerous assistance programs such as showers, lockers, mail delivery, laundry cards, vouchers for photo IDs, clothing, and other personal hygiene items. <br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Leukemia & Lymphoma Society</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Harrisburg Council also made a donation as an IFS Project to the <a href="https://www.lls.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Leukemia & Lymphoma Society</a>. The Society was founded in 1949 following the death of the teenage son of Rudolph and Antoinette de Villiers from Leukemia. It has grown to become dedicated to curing leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other blood cancers. And they've had success: in their 1955 annual report, they noted that leukemia was nearly 100% fatal. Now, the average five-year survival rate is 65% in the United States, and for children with acute leukemia who are cancer-free after five years, the cancer is unlikely to return.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Harrisburg Council continued spreading its support through a donation to <a href="https://www.stjude.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">St. Jude Children's Research Hospital</a>. Their mission is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. It was founded by Danny Thomas in 1962 and continues to honor the standard set then that families never receive a bill, thanks to generation donations from individuals and organizations such as Harrisburg Council.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Vision Resources of Central Pennsylvania</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Harrisburg Council's final recipient this year was <a href="https://vrocp.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Vision Resources of Central Pennsylvania</a>, a 100-year-old community benefit organization with a mission to facilitate independence, enrich the quality of life, and empower individuals who are visually impaired or otherwise disabled through prevention, employment, and educational awareness programs. It serves Harrburg's Dauphin county, as well as Cumberland, Franklin, and Perry counties.<br /><br /><br />Thank you for all the generous charitable support our members are offering. Your time and donations are greatly appreciated. Please remember to submit an article (and pictures, if possible) to the bulletin.<br /> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6555392" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/02869788-8826-d6f7-6af9-7c6209a1af70.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="College" name="College" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">College News</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Reminders to Scholarship winners</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Please remember to submit your tuition bills, including a copy of your student ID, each year to the Home Office so your scholarship funds can be sent to your school.</p> <h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Last Call for Applications for Scholarships and Grants</h2><br />The Home Office must receive all scholarship and grant applications by December 31, 2022. To apply, call 1-888-ARCANUM or visit <a href="http://royalarcanum.com/collegecareer.html" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">our website</a>. <br /><br /> </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486624" height="95" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1c46d68c-8fc8-0bec-0af8-f1fe7d49e7b9.png" style="border: 0px; height: 95px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Quotes" name="Quotes" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Inspirational quotes</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><em>“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.”</em><br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><em>― </em> Charles Dickens<br /> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486628" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1ed4f250-1f47-55a6-b387-a5ea49977493.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Dates" name="Dates" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Upcoming dates</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Mark your calendar with these important dates:</p><ul><li>Donald E. Ferry Jr. Spirit of Service submission deadline: <strong>December 6</strong></li><li>Scholarship and Grant applications deadline: <strong>December 31</strong></li><li>2022 IFS Donation deadline: <strong>December 31</strong></li><li>2022 Fraternalism in Action reports deadline: <strong>February 15, 2023</strong></li><li>The Lorraine J. D'Emilio Legacy of Home projects run from September 1 to <strong>February 28</strong></li><li>2022 IFS submission deadline: <strong>February 28, 2023</strong></li><li>Dime A Day program completion: <strong>October 18, 2023</strong></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778101996627332986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086111872489679120.post-17045586424297708352022-11-01T09:00:00.001-04:002022-11-16T12:28:02.598-05:00<p> </p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="templateContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 0px; color: black; max-width: 600px !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td id="templateHeader" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; background-position: center center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; background-size: cover; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; 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min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnImageBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnImageBlockInner" style="padding: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnImageContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnImageContent" style="padding: 0px 9px; text-align: center;" valign="top"><img align="center" alt="" class="mcnImage" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/eaca0cac-96de-465f-b048-eb7236a2ba73.jpg" style="border: 0px; display: inline !important; height: auto; max-width: 6170px; outline: none; padding-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: bottom;" width="564" /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>November 01, 2022</strong><br />Newsletter #53</div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td id="templateBody" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; background-position: center center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; background-size: cover; border-bottom-color: rgb(234, 234, 234); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 9px; padding-top: 0px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Hi Member,</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Autumn is now in full swing. The brightest colors of the season have begun to fade into browns in most areas, and the cooler weather has made its first knock on the door in most places too, even if it hasn't yet settled in for a months-long stay. It's also the season when the cold-weather activities begin in earnest when the warming drinks and the savory meals return. Enjoy a quick read of the latest Royal Arcanum news in your cozy place.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=2f75be5d9f#Annuities" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Annuity News</strong></a><br /><br />There’s some great news about our annuity products. Get an early peek at some welcome news on the interest rates.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=2f75be5d9f#MonthOf" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>November is the Month of</strong></a><br /><br />November is the last full month of autumn, can you believe how fast this season is passing? Explore some interesting information about the month celebrated by the Topaz as the traditional birthstone and the chrysanthemum as its flower.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=2f75be5d9f#Charitable" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Charitable Activities Highlights</strong></a><br /><br />Our members’ charitable activities never stop! Here are some of the recent highlights of completed projects and current opportunities.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=2f75be5d9f#Christmas" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Junior Christmas Gifts</strong></a><br /><br />Be sure to plan your junior Christmas parties, complete with presents from the Supreme Council. Order your gifts today!<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=2f75be5d9f#Visitations" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Supreme Regent Visitations</strong></a><br /><br />Santa isn’t the only one who wants to come to town. It’s time to plan a visitation by our Supreme Regent.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=2f75be5d9f#College" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>College News</strong></a><br /><br />Quick reminders for our college students and the college-bound.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=2f75be5d9f#Quotes" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Inspirational Quote</strong></a><br /><br />We offer this month a quote on the joys of giving.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=2f75be5d9f#Dates" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Upcoming Dates</strong></a><br /><br />Time to update your calendar again!</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6555384" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/5cf08fbf-b46c-68eb-3e26-4527c8ec7641.jpeg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 127px;" width="127" /> <a id="Annuities" name="Annuities" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Annuity news</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">4% Rate of Return for Annuities</h2><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The Royal Arcanum is pleased to announce we are increasing the current Royal Arcanum annuity credited rate to <strong>4% within the US.</strong> This increase will apply to all US annuities effective October 1st, 2022. Canadian Annuities are excluded. A letter will be mailed out to members who have qualifying annuities announcing the positive news.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">New annuities that we offer will continue to maintain a guaranteed minimum annuity rate of 3% for the first 6 years and are guaranteed a minimum rate of 2% for the life of the annuity. They will be issued with a current credited rate of 4% for the first 2 years, but if market rates decrease, we reserve the right to reduce the annuity to a minimum of 3% for years 3-6.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Royal Arcanum annuities continue to earn interest after the first six years, credited at the current rate, and with the minimum rate that they were guaranteed at the time of issuance. Now is a great time to encourage your family and friends to lock in their financial future.</p></div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </h2></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5925133" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/30d11617-4984-56df-4faa-ae85a352d39e.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 96px;" width="96" /> <a id="MonthOf" name="MonthOf" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">November is the month of...</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Awarenesses</h1><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month</h2><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />November is dedicated to understanding of <a href="https://www.alz.org/news/2021/association-honors-and-empowers-caregivers" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Alzheimer’s Disease</a> and working to improve the quality of life for those with previously undiagnosed Alzheimer’s. Learn how to recognize signs of this dementia disease and support the exciting new research that is helping to identify and treat or prevent it.<br /> </p></div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">American Diabetes Awareness</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />November is set aside to bring attention to the disease of diabetes, and to help find ways to prevent or control it for those affected. <a href="https://diabetes.org/get-involved/community/american-diabetes-month" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Diabetes</a> is a disease that affects about 37 million Americans. It occurs when your blood glucose is too high, which can damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and heart, and has been linked to some forms of cancer.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">COPD Awareness Month</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />It is estimated that over 15 million Americans suffer from <a href="https://www.copdfoundation.org/Take-Action/Get-Involved/COPD-Awareness-Month.aspx" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease</a> and that several million more are living with it without knowing it. COPD is a chronic lung disease that makes it very difficult to breathe, trapping air inside the lungs and causing the narrowing of the air passages, leading to emphysema. This national awareness month recognizes those who are suffering from this disease and those who care for COPD patients and hopes to work toward early diagnosis and treatment to improve the quality of life and health of those afflicted.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Epilepsy Awareness Month</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><a href="https://www.epilepsy.com/volunteer/spreading-awarness/national-epilepsy-awareness-month" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Epilepsy</a> affects more than 2 million people in America. During their lifetime, 1 in 10 people will have a seizure; 1 in 26 will develop epilepsy. It is the fourth most common neurological disorder in the world. It can be caused by brain injury or be a family trait, but often the cause is completely unknown. The Epilepsy Foundation hopes to educate and build community action to help those living with epilepsy with their challenges.<br /> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Holidays and Observances</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>Daylight Savings Time</strong> begins for all U.S. areas that observe it on November 6 at 2:00 A.M. local time. Fire officials recommend you use the time change as a reminder to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Veteran's Day</strong> is celebrated on November 11. Originally called Armistice Day to commemorate the day hostilities ended in World War I, it is dedicated to honoring those men and women who served and have been discharged from the armed services.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Thanksgiving Day</strong> is celebrated in the U.S. on the 4th Thursday of November, and this year that falls on November 24. It celebrates the previous year's blessings and marks the unofficial beginning of the Christmas season. It’s usually the busiest travel time of the year.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Fun Days</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>National Men Make Dinner Day</strong> is the <strong>first Thursday in November</strong>. This year it falls on <strong>November 3</strong>, which also happens to be <strong>National Sandwich Day</strong>. Dinner may not be so exciting this year.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>November 13 is International Tongue Twister Day</strong>. Think they theorized this totally tough thing together? </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>November 18 is Apple Cider Day.</strong> Celebrate the taste of autumn with some freshly pressed ripe apples, or perhaps with a touch of fermented apple cider!</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>November 26 is National Cake Day.</strong> Be sure to finish your pumpkin pie in time to enjoy a slice of this celebration.<br /> </p><h1 class="null" style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Historical Events</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>November 1, 1512:</strong> Michelangelo’s paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, Italy were first exhibited</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>November 3, 1913:</strong> The USA introduced the first permanent income tax</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>November 8, 1731:</strong> The first US library was opened</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>November 8, 1789:</strong> Bourbon whiskey was first distilled from corn</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>November 9, 1872: </strong>The Great Boston Fire of 1872 burned about 65 acres of downtown Boston, consuming 776 buildings and much of the financial district</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>November 11, 1926: </strong> U.S. Route 66 was established</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>November 19, 1620: </strong>The Mayflower reached Cape Cod</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>November 22, 1954: </strong>The Humane Society of the United States was formed</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>November 30, 3340 BC:</strong> The earliest known notation of an eclipse was recorded in what is now Ireland</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="4597413" height="75" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/e55e6bc2-0273-4f18-aefd-9914369137f1.png" style="border: 0px; height: 75px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Charitable" name="Charitable" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Charitable Activities Highlights</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Versatility Council Project</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Versatility Council #2501 is a longtime supporter of the Felician Sisters of North America. They have recently completed their International Fraternal Service project supporting the work of the Felician Sisters’ Haiti Mission. In 2012, the Felician Sisters have established a mission in Jacmel, Haiti, serving the poor in the region through their ministry of presence, a mobile clinic, schools, spiritual programs, and many youth programs that provide safe havens for the children in their care. They maintain a blog about their activities on their <a href="https://feliciansistershaiti.com/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">website</a> that documents the struggles and successes they’ve experienced. The nation of Haiti is one of the poorest in the world and has suffered from political unrest, earthquakes, and hurricanes. They rely on donations to carry out their mission, and Versatility Council has stepped up to answer the call. They have received the maximum reimbursement offered by the IFS program to support the Sisters.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">There are still two months left for councils to choose and complete an IFS project and receive a reimbursement of up to half of their donation for the 2022 calendar year. Donations must be completed by December 31, but requests for reimbursement are accepted until the end of February. Let the Haiti Mission inspire your council’s charitable desires and complete your IFS project before the year ends.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Dime A Day Drive Reminder</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Today marks the beginning of the new Dime A Day Drive that was introduced in the last <a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=de3328b4af#Charitable" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">newsletter</a>! Collect your loose change between now and October 18, 2023, for a donation to I Honor Your Service America. Participants donating $35 or more will be entered in a random drawing next November.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Donald E. Ferry Jr. Spirit of Service Program</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The Donald E. Ferry Spirit of Service program runs until November 20. There’s still time for your subordinate council to sponsor a volunteer project for a children’s charity or charitable cause for the benefit of children and participate in this year’s program. Refresh your memory of the project with the <a href="http://www.royalarcanum.com/forms/Donald%20Ferry-%20RA%20Service%20Award%20%20Program%20(May%20'21)-pf.pdf" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">program brochure</a> and complete the <a href="http://www.royalarcanum.com/forms/Donald%20E.%20Ferry%20Jr.%20Application%20%20Spirit%20of%20Service%20Award%20DEFsa-1%20(May'21).pdf" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">application</a> for your completed project.<br /><br />Completed applications and all supporting materials must be received on or before December 6.<br /> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6575064" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/bdbe67fd-f3a5-356e-3a01-fb77304db668.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 133px;" width="133" /> <a id="Christmas" name="Christmas" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Junior Christmas Gifts</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">We hope your councils will be hosting Christmas parties for their youngest members. We’re here to help with our thoughtfully chosen, age-appropriate gifts. Councils are encouraged to <a href="http://royalarcanum.com/forms/JrChritmasGiftsNew2019.pdf" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">download the online order form</a> and send it to the Home Office, or by calling our membership services department at the Home Office to order gifts for your council’s juniors. Be sure to order your gifts at least four weeks before the date of your party to ensure you receive your gifts on time.<br /><br />Be sure to take photos of your gathering for publication in our bulletin. Don’t forget that all children under 13 years of age must have a <a href="http://www.royalarcanum.com/forms/release.form.Minors.pdf" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">release form</a> filed with the Home Office in order to use your photographs. If there are any junior members without a release form on file, please download the form and have it completed and sent in before or with the pictures and article you send in.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6575088" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/5e491052-ad47-f5ff-5395-db32b3ea3985.jpeg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 192px;" width="192" /> <a id="Visitations" name="Visitations" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Supreme Regent Visitations</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Our Supreme Regent Maria DiBartolo is looking forward to visiting each jurisdiction. The Deputy Supreme Regents are being contacted to help schedule and coordinate her visitations. Now is the time for your Grand Council to begin to plan for her visit as she shares her <strong>Into the Future</strong> program with your members.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6555392" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/02869788-8826-d6f7-6af9-7c6209a1af70.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="College" name="College" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">College News</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Reminder to Scholarship winners</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />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 your 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.</p> <h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Applications for Scholarships and Grants</h2><br />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 <a href="http://royalarcanum.com/collegecareer.html" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">our website</a>. <br /> <h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Care Packages for college students</h2><br />Royal Arcanum college students, would you like to receive a care package at the beginning of the new year for the next semester? <a href="mailto:info@royalarcanum.com?subject=College%20Care%20Packages&body=I'm%20a%20member%20of%20the%20Royal%20Arcanum%20and%20in%20college%2C%20and%20I'd%20like%20to%20receive%20a%20Care%20Package.%20Here%20is%20my%20address%20where%20I%20am%20living%20at%20college%3A%0A%0A" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Send us your address at school</a> and we’ll send you a little care package to let you know the Royal Arcanum is thinking of you.<br /><br /><br /><br /> </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486624" height="95" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1c46d68c-8fc8-0bec-0af8-f1fe7d49e7b9.png" style="border: 0px; height: 95px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Quotes" name="Quotes" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Inspirational quotes</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><em>“The simple gift of giving becomes an elaborate rich aftertaste of a natural blissful feeling, lingering endlessly in my lifetime.”</em></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><em>― </em> Wes Adamson</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486628" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1ed4f250-1f47-55a6-b387-a5ea49977493.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Dates" name="Dates" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Upcoming dates</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Mark your calendar with these important dates:</p><ul><li>The publication date of the next Bulletin is <strong>November 17</strong></li><li>Donald E. Ferry Jr. Spirit of Service program deadline: <strong>November 20</strong></li><li>Donald E. Ferry Jr. Spirit of Service submission deadline: <strong>December 6</strong></li><li>Scholarship and Grant applications deadline: <strong>December 31</strong></li><li>2022 IFS Donation deadline: <strong>December 31</strong></li><li>2022 IFS submission deadline: <strong>February 28, 2023</strong></li><li>Dime A Day program completion: <strong>October 18, 2023</strong></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778101996627332986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086111872489679120.post-33852270028017968342022-10-04T09:00:00.002-04:002022-11-16T12:28:13.987-05:00<p> </p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="templateContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 0px; color: black; max-width: 600px; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td id="templateHeader" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; background-position: center center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; 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min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnImageBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnImageBlockInner" style="padding: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnImageContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnImageContent" style="padding: 0px 9px; text-align: center;" valign="top"><img align="center" alt="" class="mcnImage" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/eaca0cac-96de-465f-b048-eb7236a2ba73.jpg" style="border: 0px; display: inline; height: auto; max-width: 6170px; outline: none; padding-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: bottom;" width="564" /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>October 04, 2022</strong><br />Newsletter #52</div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td id="templateBody" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; background-position: center center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; background-size: cover; border-bottom-color: rgb(234, 234, 234); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 9px; padding-top: 0px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Hi Member,</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />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.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=de3328b4af#Canada" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Canadian News</strong></a><br /><br />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.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=de3328b4af#MonthOf" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>October is the Month of</strong></a><br /><br />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.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=de3328b4af#Charitable" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Charitable Activities Highlights</strong></a><br /><br />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.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=de3328b4af#College" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>College News</strong></a><br /><br />For those approaching or in their college years, we have some reminders. Don't miss a deadline!<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=de3328b4af#LinkedIn" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Join us on Linked In</strong></a><br /><br />The Royal Arcanum has joined the LinkedIn world with a new professional profile. Read about this service and join us there.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=de3328b4af#Quotes" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Inspirational Quote</strong></a><br /><br />The Bard of Avon is this month's inspirational quote.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=de3328b4af#Dates" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Upcoming Dates</strong></a><br /><br />Keep your calendar up to date with some important upcoming dates.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6555376" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/bb454b8a-921d-60f0-9d4d-d0edbe210490.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 120px;" width="120" /> <a id="Canada" name="Canada" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Canadian news</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">A change for our Canadian members</h2><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />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.<br /><br />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</p><ul><li>Receive the Royal Arcanum Bulletin</li><li>Attend Supreme Council Sessions and Social Outings, including any mini-vacations</li><li>Participate in the International Fraternal Service Program and receive reimbursements for their projects</li><li>Participate in all Fraternal Department initiatives and programs</li><li>Serve on the Fraternal Events committee</li><li>Be honored for Veterans recognitions members beginning with their 25th year of membership</li><li>Participate in the Royal Arcanum scholarship and grant programs</li><li>Juniors may participate in the Junior Bulletin Page prizes and the Junior Writing Contest</li><li>Receive Junior promotional items (Christmas gifts, etc.)</li><li>Participate in the Youth of the Year Award Program</li><li>Maintain all DSA credits and points previously earned as voluntary recommenders</li></ul>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.<br /><br />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.</div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </h2></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5881513" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/4952287b-ed89-c2b5-b24a-3dabfe5ad40a.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 96px;" width="96" /> <a id="MonthOf" name="MonthOf" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">October is the month of...</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Healthy Literacy Month</h2><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />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 <a href="https://www.nih.gov/institutes-nih/nih-office-director/office-communications-public-liaison/clear-communication/plain-language/national-institutes-health-nih-health-literacy-month-october-2022" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">health industry to be mindful of the jargon they use</a>, 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. <br /> </p></div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Mental Illness Awareness</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />The week of October 2--8 is <a href="https://mhanational.org/mental-illness-awareness-week" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Mental Illness Awareness week</a>. 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. <br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Bilingual Child Month</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Children who speak two or more languages are celebrated this month. Toutes nos félicitations ! Gratulacje! Herzliche Glückwünsche! Felicidades! Congratulations!<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Long-Term Care Planning Month</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />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.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">National Dessert Month</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />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.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Squirrel Awareness Month</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />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?<br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><img data-file-id="6555452" height="240" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/885e1b26-e837-8e06-4642-ded7a10b0665.jpeg" style="border: 0px; height: 240px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 320px;" width="320" /><br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Holidays and Observances</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />There are many other days of observance in October, here are just a few:<br /><br /><strong>National German-American Day</strong> is October 6. Celebrate your heritage!<br /> <strong>Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day</strong> are both observed on the second Monday of October.<br /><strong>United Nations Day</strong> on October 24 celebrates the day the UN Charter went into effect.<br /><strong>National First Responders Day</strong> honors those heroic men and women who spring into action when disaster strikes. We celebrate them on October 28.<br /><strong>Halloween</strong> is October 31. It's a holiday you can celebrate from beyond the grave!<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Fun Days</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>October 4 is National Taco Day and National Cinnamon Roll Day.</strong> Time to eat!<br /><strong>October 15 is Sweetest Day.</strong> 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.<br /><strong>October 17 is Wear Something Gaudy Day. </strong>Some of us seem to celebrate it more often than once a year.<br /><strong>October 22 is National Nut Day.</strong> Do you think the squirrels know this already?</p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Historical Events</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>October 1, 1908:</strong> The Model T went on sale for the first time<br /><strong>October 4, 1582:</strong> The Gregorian Calendar took effect, with the next day declared as October 15, 1582<br /><strong>October 6, 1927:</strong> The first "talkie", The Jazz Singer, opened in New York<br /><strong>October 8, 1871:</strong> The beginning of the Great Chicago Fire<br /><strong>October 13, 1775:</strong> The United States Navy was founded by the Second Continental Congress<br /><strong>October 19, 1987: </strong>"Black Monday", when the stock market fell 22.6%, the largest one-day drop in history<br /><strong>October 21, 1879:</strong> Thomas Edison successfully tested an electric incandescent lamp for 13 hours<br /><strong>October 28, 1881:</strong> The shoot-out at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="4597413" height="75" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/e55e6bc2-0273-4f18-aefd-9914369137f1.png" style="border: 0px; height: 75px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Charitable" name="Charitable" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Charitable Activities Highlights</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Dime A Day Drive</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />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.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Update on our Fraternal Project supporting Ukraine</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />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:</p><ul><li>962 Baby Gifts were provided (outfits, blankets, etc.)</li><li>$4,000 in monetary donations</li><li>424 "Honor and Remembrance" sunflowers raised an additional $2,120</li></ul>Thank you all!<br /><br />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.<br /> <h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">IFS Reminder</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />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.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6555392" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/02869788-8826-d6f7-6af9-7c6209a1af70.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="College" name="College" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">College News</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Scholarship winners: Submit your tuition bill</strong></p><br />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.<br /><br /><strong>Applications for Scholarships and Grants</strong><br /><br />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 <a href="http://royalarcanum.com/collegecareer.html" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">our website</a>. <br /><br /><strong>Care Packages for college students</strong><br /><br />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: <a href="mailto:info@royalarcanum.com?subject=College%20Care%20Packages&body=I'm%20a%20member%20of%20the%20Royal%20Arcanum%20and%20in%20college%2C%20and%20I'd%20like%20to%20receive%20a%20Care%20Package.%20Here%20is%20my%20address%20where%20I%20am%20living%20at%20college%3A%0A%0A" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">send us your address at school</a> and we’ll send you a little care package to let you know the Royal Arcanum is thinking of you.<br /><br /><strong>Training reimbursement for SAT, ACT, PSAT, or LSAT</strong><br /><br />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.<br /><br /><strong>Resources for the college-bound</strong><br /><br />Junior High and High School students may want to use the <a href="https://access.bridges.com/auth/login.do?targetUri=%2Fportal%2FlandingPage.do" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Choices Explorer</a> to help them make choices for their future careers. They may also want to use <a href="https://www.xap.com/?ac=365&id=63" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">XAP Reach Farther</a> to help them pick a college, look for available scholarships, and gain access to hundreds of electronic applications. And don’t forget that the <a href="https://www2.ed.gov/finaid/landing.jhtml?src=In" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">United States Department of Education</a> has a vast amount of resources as well - take the time to plan your future now!<br /><br /> </td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6555428" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/33003558-da60-3a77-7ce6-c85be909bfc0.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 110px;" width="110" /> <a id="LinkedIn" name="LinkedIn" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Join us on LinkedIn</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">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, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/royal-arcanum/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">follow our page</a>.<br /> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486624" height="95" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1c46d68c-8fc8-0bec-0af8-f1fe7d49e7b9.png" style="border: 0px; height: 95px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Quotes" name="Quotes" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Inspirational quotes</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><em>“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.”</em></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><em>― </em> William Shakespeare</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486628" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1ed4f250-1f47-55a6-b387-a5ea49977493.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Dates" name="Dates" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Upcoming dates</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Mark your calendar with these important dates:</p><ul><li>Article deadline for the next Bulletin: <strong>October 9</strong></li><li>The publication date of the next Bulletin is <strong>November 17</strong></li><li>Scholarship and Grant applications deadline: <strong>December 31</strong></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778101996627332986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086111872489679120.post-72736049455475633302022-09-06T09:00:00.001-04:002022-09-06T11:21:39.573-04:00<p> </p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="templateContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; 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padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>September 06, 2022</strong><br />Newsletter #51</div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td id="templateBody" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; background-position: center center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; background-size: cover; border-bottom-color: rgb(234, 234, 234); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 9px; padding-top: 0px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Hi Member,</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />With this issue, the Royal Arcanum newsletter is moving from biweekly to monthly. Watch for the newsletter in your mailbox on the first Tuesday of every month.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=413826aaa0#Session" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>The 105th Royal Arcanum Session</strong></a><br /><br />After a long wait, we finally were able to meet for our 105th Royal Arcanum Session in Annapolis last month! It was wonderful to gather together old friends, mark the milestones since our last Session, and welcome in the new round of officers.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=413826aaa0#MonthOf" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>September is the Month of</strong></a><br /><br />September will bring Summer to a close and heralds the beginning of autumn. What else is September known for? We'll highlight a few things that might be of interest, perhaps something you didn't know.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=413826aaa0#Councils" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Council Meetings and Activities</strong></a><br /><br />Is your council coming back from a summer break (or a longer pandemic break)? Gather your members together with these ideas for your next meeting.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=413826aaa0#ScholarshipsAndGrants" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Scholarships and Grants</strong></a><br /><br />School is back in session, and that means we've opened the window for applications for Royal Arcanum scholarships and grants. Refresh your mind on what aid is available.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=413826aaa0#IFS" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>IFS Highlights</strong></a><br /><br />Charitable acts are a hallmark of the Royal Arcanum; read about the most recent projects in our International Fraternal Service program.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=413826aaa0#Bulletin" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Summer Edition 2022 of the Bulletin</strong></a><br /><br />The latest bulletin publication date was August 19. If you haven't already received it, it's in the mail. Time to prepare for the next issue.<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=413826aaa0#Quotes" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Inspirational Quote</strong></a><br /><br />Get inspired this month!<br /><br /><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=413826aaa0#Dates" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><strong>Upcoming Dates</strong></a><br /><br />Mark your calendar with these important upcoming dates.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5709301" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/e634fae8-c829-6139-b3e7-e7bd9c3ff20a.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 96px;" width="96" /> <a id="Session" name="Session" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">The 105th Royal Arcanum Session</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Annapolis was Wonderful!</h2><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />The Royal Arcanum Session in Annapolis, Maryland was a success! Our officers, representatives, and guests met to conduct the business of our Order, renew friendships and forge new ones, and add a semblance of normalcy to the topsy-turvey times of the past few years.<br /> </p></div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Our New Supreme Regent</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><img data-file-id="6526436" height="300" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/224b73e8-e424-392a-1304-c2a7d36c1683.jpeg" style="border: 0px; height: 300px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 300px;" width="300" /><br /><em>Supreme Regent Maria DiBartolo with her husband Freddy</em></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Congratulations to our newly elected Supreme Regent, Maria Bettina DiBartolo. Maria has been serving as our Acting Supreme Regent since early 2020, and the membership endorsed her work by unanimously electing her as our new Supreme Regent. Maria hails from Claremont Council #1655 from the New York Jurisdiction. She's excited to share her new program <strong>Into the Future</strong> with all our members during her upcoming visitations.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">All Elected Officers</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />The full list of the newly elected officers is below. Congratulations to all!<br /><br /><strong>Supreme Regent:</strong> Maria Bettina DiBartolo<br /><strong>Supreme Vice Regent:</strong> Nicole Covelli<br /><strong>Supreme Orator:</strong> Karen Lockaby<br /><strong>Sitting Past Supreme Regent:</strong> Peter D. Ferrara<br /><strong>Supreme Secretary:</strong> Antal (Tony) Basa<br /><strong>Supreme Treasurer:</strong> John Crisanti<br /><strong>Supreme Auditor:</strong> Richard J. Macon<br /><strong>Supreme Chaplain:</strong> Evelyn Magarban<br /><strong>Supreme Guide:</strong> David Covelli<br /><strong>Supreme Warden:</strong> Robert Galdon Jr.<br /><strong>Supreme Sentry:</strong> Mark Hefner<br /><strong>Elective Members of the Executive Committee:</strong><br /> Cynthia A. Macon<br /> Janice S. Brazas<br /> Errica Conforto<br /> Carl J. Krzystofczyk<br /><strong>Committee on Laws:</strong><br /> Paul F. D'Emilio<br /> Joanie Francis<br /> Matthew P. D'Emilio<br /><strong>Committee on Finance:</strong><br /> Richard J. Macon<br /> Ralph Ferrara<br /> Joseph R. Macon<br /><strong>Supreme Trustees:</strong><br /> Freddy DiBartolo<br /> Joseph Conforto<br /> Nicholas G. Benoit<br /> Anthony Basa<br /><strong>Committee on Juniors:</strong><br /> Anita Ferrara<br /> Genevieve A. Macon (life member)<br /> Antoinette Malone<br /> Kaitlyn Lockaby<br /> Ruth Rupnik<br /><strong>Committee on Appeals:</strong><br /> Gregory Hahn<br /> Lillie Mae Panichelli<br /> Andrew Basa<br /> Christine Piscitelli<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Session Activities</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />In addition to the reunion of old friends, this Session included new representatives who were inducted into the Supreme Council. Despite the smaller than usual attendance, we were able to carry on our business with our usual forms and dignity. Our additional activities included our Color Guard, Garden of Remembrance, the 1105 Trailblazer Ceremony, honoring a new Legion of Honor member, and welcoming four new Life Members of the Supreme Council. Evenings included three dinners and the ever-popular Game Night featuring Bingo and Let's Make a Deal.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">More to Come!</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Your new Supreme Regent and officers are looking forward to an exciting term of spreading the word about the benefits of being a member of the Royal Arcanum through our existing programs and new initiatives. We look forward to heading Into the Future with all of you!</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5801533" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/cef7f564-48a0-9f61-d901-857509a4d3c1.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 96px;" width="96" /> <a id="MonthOf" name="MonthOf" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">September is the month of...</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Healthy Aging Month</h2><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />September is designated as National <a href="https://healthyaging.net/september-healthy-aging-month/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Healthy Aging Month</a> to raise attention to the health and well-being of older adults. It takes an effort to stay as healthy as possible - there's no retirement from taking care of yourself. Educate yourselves on how to age healthily, whether you're in your golden years, approaching them, or caring for loved ones as they age.<br /> </p></div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">National Food Safety and Education Month</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />The Partnership for Food Safety Education has designated September National <a href="https://www.fda.gov/food/consumers/food-safety-education-month" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Food Safety and Education Month</a>. It's a time to focus on the best practices in food safety to avoid foodborne illness. Don't think this is something you've learned once and you're done: new research has made learning food safety new, in part, for all of us (remember when you were taught you were supposed to rinse a raw chicken before cooking?). Keep yourself and your family safe by learning food safety practices today.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">National Life Insurance Awareness Month</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />The benefits of obtaining life insurance are highlighted during September, which has been designated as <a href="https://www.limra.com/liam/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">National Life Insurance Awareness Month</a> more than 20 years ago. The average cost of a funeral and burial varies by state: California's average cost is more than $11,500, New York's is nearly $10,800, and the average cost in Michigan is more than $6,900. Many today rely on term insurance for work, but if your employer doesn't offer it or if you're caught between jobs, the financial cost can be devastating, especially considering that the median bank account balance in America is only $5,300. This makes life insurance for all members of your family important, not just the wage earners of the family. Share these sobering figures with your friends and family, and encourage them to review their life insurance needs today.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Holidays and Observances</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />September has a number of days of observance - do you know all of these?<br /><br /><strong>Labor Day</strong> is celebrated on the first Monday of September to honor the contributions of laborers <br /><strong>Native American Day</strong> is observed on the fourth Friday of September to honor those inhabiting America before the discovery of "the New World"<br /><strong>Grandparent's Day</strong> celebrates the bond between grandparents and grandchildren on the first Sunday after Labor Day<br /><strong>Constitution Day</strong> commemorates the ratification of the governing document of the United States on September 17<br /><strong>The Autumnal Equinox</strong> marks the transition from summer into fall and takes place this year on September 22<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Fun Days</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>September 5 was National Cheese Pizza Da</strong>y. Did you celebrate Labor Day with a <em>pizza margarita</em>?<br /><strong>September 9 is National Teddy Bear Day.</strong> Stuffed bears were named Teddy Bears after President Theodore Roosevelt refused to shoot a bear during a hunting trip.<br /><strong>September 16 is National Play-Doh Day. </strong>It was originally created to be a wallpaper cleaner but was later marketed for arts and crafts and playthings.<br /><strong>September 19 is International "Talk Like A Pirate Day".</strong> AAAARRR you going to participate?<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Historical Events</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><strong>September 2, 1666:</strong> The Great Fire of London begins, and burns for 5 days<br /><strong>September 18, 1709:</strong> The birth of Samuel Johnson, compiler of the first English dictionary<br /><strong>September 5, 1774:</strong> The 1st Continental Congress was called to order<br /><strong>September 23, 1848:</strong> Chewing gum is produced commercially for the first time<br /><strong>September 22, 1862:</strong> President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.<br /><strong>September 1, 1939: </strong>World War II officially stars with the invasion of Poland<br /><strong>September 11, 2001:</strong> Islamic terrorists hijacked four planes and crashed them into buildings in New York City and Washington, D.C., and into a field in Pennsylvania</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6526408" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/cff0dabc-666e-5a76-bad8-65159e596b55.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Councils" name="Councils" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Council Meetings and Activities</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Has your council taken the summer off? Perhaps you've been missing from meetings for longer than that, due to the pandemic. We hope that you can welcome your members back this month and put a toe back into your regular activities.<br /><br />Our newly elected Supreme Regent is open to scheduling visitations to your jurisdiction. Deputy Supreme Regents can work with their Councils and Grand Councils to arrange the best time to invite her and have her share her new program with your members. Hint: Sundays and Mondays are usually the best days of the week for her.<br /><br />Charitable projects are a staple for Royal Arcanum members. From hands-on projects to financial donations, the Supreme Council supports the efforts of councils through our many programs. Gather with your members to support the needs of your community and reconnect with each other.<br /><br />As always, we're eager to hear about your involvement. Take a few photos and write up a short summary and <a href="mailto:info@royalarcanum.com?subject=Bulletin%20article%20and%20pictures&body=Here%20are%20the%20latest%20activities%20from%20our%20council%3A%0A%0A" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">send it along to our Bulletin team</a>.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5801565" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/ede93be1-67e8-6b2e-6c08-353180ff137a.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 132px;" width="132" /> <a id="ScholarshipsAndGrants" name="ScholarshipsAndGrants" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Scholarships and Grants</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Once again, a new school year has begun. This is an exciting time, especially for graduating high school seniors who are members and can compete for scholarships or be gifted with a non-competitive grant.<br /><br /><strong>Competitive Scholarships for graduating high school seniors under the age of 20</strong></p><ul><li>(Two) $10,000 total ($2,500/year)</li><li>(Two) $8,000 total ($2,000/year)</li><li>(Two) $5,000 total ($1,250/year)</li><li>(Ten) $1,500 total ($375/year)</li></ul><strong>Non-Competitive Grants (chosen at random for all qualifying applications)</strong><ul><li>(Five) $600 (High School Seniors)</li><li>(Ten) $250 (College Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors)</li></ul><strong>Continuing Education Grants</strong><ul><li>(Four) $750 (Awarded on a competitive basis to students enrolled in Undergraduate programs who have completed at least one year in an accredited college and are not winners of a competitive scholarship)</li></ul><br />Scholarship applications are accepted now through the end of the year.<p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">To apply, call 1-888-ARCANUM or visit <a href="http://royalarcanum.com/collegecareer.html" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">http://royalarcanum.com/collegecareer.html</a>.</p><ul><li>Applications are due by December 31, 2022</li><li>Members must be in good standing to participate in all programs</li><li>Include a photograph of yourself in your application that we can use for advertising winners.</li><li>Please note that after your application is received, you will be notified by the Home Office of the remaining items required to complete the application process (turning in the form is just the first step). If you don't hear from the Home Office within a month of submitting your application, please reach out to them by phone.</li><li>All components of the application must be submitted and completed by March 31, 2023.</li></ul><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Good luck to everyone!</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="4597413" height="75" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/e55e6bc2-0273-4f18-aefd-9914369137f1.png" style="border: 0px; height: 75px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="IFS" name="IFS" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">IFS Donation Highlight</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Double Win for Fort Dearborn's IFS Project</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Finding and supporting a cause can be fun, adventurous, and make a big impact. A recent project by Fort Dearborn Council #278 is a great example. The council purchased books from the Oshkosh, Wisconsin Scholastic BOGO Book Fair at Oaklawn Elementary School, and donated them to Advocate Healthcare Charitable Foundation at Lutheran General Children's Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois -- thus helping to support two communities of children. Read all about it in <a href="http://royalarcanum.com/Bulletins/Bulletin-summer-2022.pdf#page=23" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">the latest Bulletin</a>.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">The Grand Council of Rhode Island supports Ukraine</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Prior to the Session, the Grand Council of Rhode Island added their support for the Summer Fraternal project for the displaced Ukrainian children. They added their voice and funds to all our members who have been helping this ongoing charitable effort. The IFS Committee reminds all councils to file for an IFS Program reimbursement of up to half of their donation (subject to the annual donation reimbursement limit) by completing an IFS <a href="http://royalarcanum.com/forms/IFSF-2%20(4-21)%20Application%20for%20Reimbursed%20Funds%20Form.pdf" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">project form</a>.<br /><br />The project was a great success at our Session! Updates will be provided in the next Bulletin, but here's a sample of the outpouring of support from our councils and members. Our own Roy Al is lost in a field of sunflowers representing donations made in honor of or in memory of, with the money being used to send needed supplies for the children of Ukraine.<br /> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><img data-file-id="6526492" height="300" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/e8d6df3c-aa29-244e-9223-38eab2ba59d4.jpeg" style="border: 0px; height: 300px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 225px;" width="225" /></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5801537" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/be8049c5-3867-afc8-1567-496ce4b5bca7.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 108px;" width="108" /> <a id="Bulletin" name="Bulletin" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Summer Edition 2022 of the Bulletin</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The <a href="http://royalarcanum.com/Bulletins/Bulletin-summer-2022.pdf" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Summer Edition 2022 of the Royal Arcanum Bulletin</a> is out! Read about our scholarship and grant winners, revisit some treasures from our past, catch up on our members' activities, slip into the kitchen to whip up a recipe from the Baker's Box, get informative updates from our officers and Home Office, and let the kids enjoy the Junior Games.<br /><br />Articles and photos must be in the editorial office by October 9, 2022. But there's no reason to wait! Council updates on activities and member highlights are welcome at any time. All charitable and community activity is especially appreciated. Or have you tried any of the recipes in the latest bulletin? Hint: They are delicious, and a great way to entice a few new members to attend.<br /><br />We'd love to hear from you or your junior members. <a href="mailto:info@royalarcanum.com?subject=Bulletin%20article%20and%20pictures&body=Here%20are%20the%20latest%20activities%20from%20our%20council%3A%0A%0A" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Drop us a line today</a>.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486624" height="95" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1c46d68c-8fc8-0bec-0af8-f1fe7d49e7b9.png" style="border: 0px; height: 95px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Quotes" name="Quotes" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Inspirational quotes</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><em>“Leadership is service, not position.”</em></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><em>― </em> Tim Fargo</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486628" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1ed4f250-1f47-55a6-b387-a5ea49977493.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Dates" name="Dates" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Upcoming dates</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Don't forget the upcoming deadlines:</p><ul><li>Scholarship and Grant applications open: <strong>September 1</strong></li><li>The publication date of the next Bulletin is <strong>November 17</strong></li><li>Scholarship and Grant applications deadline: <strong>December 31</strong></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778101996627332986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086111872489679120.post-5796835415168894732022-08-09T09:00:00.001-04:002022-08-16T12:20:16.147-04:00<p> </p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="templateContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; 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padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Aug 09, 2022</strong><br />Newsletter #50</div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td id="templateBody" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; background-position: center center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; background-size: cover; border-bottom-color: rgb(234, 234, 234); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 9px; padding-top: 0px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Hi Member,</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">It's hard to believe this is our 50th issue of the newsletter! We've tried to provide some useful information, share updates from the Home Office or the Executive Committee, and provide a connection to our members everywhere. We hope you've enjoyed them, and hope we can continue to share with you and more of our members in the future.<br /><br />Our next issue would be scheduled for August 23, but that will take place in the middle of our Session. Instead, we'll skip a newsletter in two weeks, and promise an interesting issue on September 6 with highlights from our Session.</p><ul><li><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=f6b673f3f8#August" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">August is the month of</a></li><li><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=f6b673f3f8#IFS" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">IFS Donation Highlight</a></li><li><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=f6b673f3f8#Quotes" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Inspirational Quote</a></li><li><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=f6b673f3f8#Dates" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Upcoming Dates</a></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5773145" height="104" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/748bc130-769a-0151-44e5-ba217a40e63c.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 104px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="August" name="August" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">August is the month of...</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">National Immunization Awareness Month</h2><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">August is <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/events/niam/index.html" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">National Immunization Awareness Month</a>. While talk today may be focusing on COVID and Moneypox vaccines, the campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of vaccinating people of all ages against a number of serious and sometimes deadly diseases. The awareness month also celebrates the successes of the different immunizations that have been created.<br /> </p></div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Psoriasis Action Month</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Psoriasis is an immune-mediated disease that causes inflammation in the body. The National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) unites in August in an <a href="https://www.psoriasis.org/advance/psoriasis-action-month-here/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">awareness and action campaign</a> to find a cure for psoriatic disease which over 8 million people in the U.S. have — more than 3% of the entire U.S. population. <br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Self-Awareness Month</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="https://www.cchwyo.org/news/2022/august/august-is-self-awareness-month/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Self-awareness</a> is when you understand why you think, feel, and behave in specific ways, and is an important part of self-care. For those suffering from addictions or depression, knowing how to recognize negative behavior patterns and where they’re coming from allows them to proactively address the issue and make real headway in their fight for their recovery. August has been chosen as the month to focus on this important aspect of healing.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Eye Exam Month</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />August is <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/national-eye-exam-month/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Eye Exam Month</a>, a reminder to care for your gift of sight and to schedule your annual eye exam. Did you know over 61% of the population (or 177 million people in the United States) need some sort of vision correction? Yet it's estimated that over 12 million Americans require some sort of vision correction but don’t wear glasses or contact lenses.<br /><br />As the new school year approaches, it's sobering to realize that nearly 50% of parents with children under age twelve have never taken their children to an eye care professional. Let this be a timely reminder to prepare our children for the classroom and athletics by scheduling a routine eye exam for their children.<br /> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="4597413" height="75" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/e55e6bc2-0273-4f18-aefd-9914369137f1.png" style="border: 0px; height: 75px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="IFS" name="IFS" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">IFS Donation Highlight</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The International Fraternal Service (IFS) Program recently approved a request from Integrity Council #586 for a project supporting <a href="https://thecenterphiladelphia.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">The Center-Philadelphia</a>, a nonprofit that grew out of the community building activity of the Arch Street United Methodist Church. Integrity Council is a long-time supporter of the Arch Street United Method Church, annually serving meals to the homeless in their Grace Cafe, which is one of the services offered by The Center. Its mission is to provide for the needs of the unhoused and unsheltered neighbors in Philadelphia by supplying showers, food, laundry services, and casework, as well as advocating for a more equitable structure and systemic change.<br /><br />The services provided by The Center include a multi-faceted approach to service. <strong>Grace Cafe</strong> is a restaurant-style environment that serves healthy meals every Sunday to their neighbors in need. <strong>The People’s Garden</strong> is a place for neighbors of all ages to play, rest, grow, and harvest fresh fruits and vegetables together while building community together. <strong>Serenity House</strong> offers a refuge in the neighborhood and serves as a welcoming, neighborhood-centered space that promotes leadership development, spiritual growth, and community organizing<br /><br />While direct donations to churches are prohibited under the IFS Program rules, it does allow donations when they are for the benefit of all members of the community. This project for The Center is a perfect example of the community outreach that our councils are encouraged to support. The <a href="http://royalarcanum.com/forms/IFS%20Brochure-06-2020.pdf" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">IFS Program guidelines</a> provide a list of the process, allowable projects, and ideas for providing fraternal service in your community.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486624" height="95" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1c46d68c-8fc8-0bec-0af8-f1fe7d49e7b9.png" style="border: 0px; height: 95px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Quotes" name="Quotes" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Inspirational quotes</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">“You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.”</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><em>― </em> <em>Kahlil Gibran</em></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486628" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1ed4f250-1f47-55a6-b387-a5ea49977493.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Dates" name="Dates" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Upcoming dates</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Don't forget the upcoming deadlines:</p><ul><li>Session arrival: <strong>August 21</strong></li><li>Session meetings: <strong>August 22 to August 24</strong></li><li>Session check-out: <strong>August 25</strong></li><li>Scholarship and Grant applications open: <strong>September 1</strong></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778101996627332986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086111872489679120.post-59093151663543390722022-07-26T09:00:00.001-04:002022-08-03T15:18:04.692-04:00<p> </p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="templateContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; 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padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Jul 26, 2022</strong><br />Newsletter #49</div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td id="templateBody" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; background-position: center center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; background-size: cover; border-bottom-color: rgb(234, 234, 234); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 9px; padding-top: 0px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Hi Member,</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Some eagle-eyed readers may have noticed that the last newsletter was #47. Don't worry, you didn't miss an issue: our review found that we had two issues numbered 44 back in May, and we're just correcting it now. If you caught it back then, congratulations!<br /><br />Summer is here, the Session is coming, and the outside is calling to us. Enjoy this short newsletter to help you enjoy the lazy summer days.</p><ul><li><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=eaef33033e#July" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">July is the month of</a></li><li><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=eaef33033e#Heat" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Protecting against extreme heat</a></li><li><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=eaef33033e#Quotes" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Inspirational quote</a></li><li><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=eaef33033e#Dates" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Upcoming Dates</a></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5679473" height="75" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/fabcd3e4-d028-aa96-6f7b-a69ce262a40c.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 75px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="July" name="July" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">July is the month of...</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">There are only a few more days in July, but that’s enough time to recognize a few different things marked during this month.<br /> </p></div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">National Blueberry Month</h2><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />July is <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/national-blueberry-month/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">National Blueberry Month</a>! Blueberry Month was first introduced through a joint resolution of Congress on June 13, 1974, and re-affirmed with a proclamation by the USDA Secretary in 2005. Did you know that blueberries were commercialized back in 1916 when a variety of wild blueberries were created to be sold on the market? They are now commercially available in every continent except Antarctica. Blueberries are packed with antioxidants and have a lot list of health benefits, including helping to boost your immune system and your brain function. They have been linked to helping diabetes management, lowering the risk of cancer, and increasing bone strength. Plus, they are sweet and delicious! Enjoy some today!</p></div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">World Watercolor Month</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />One hundred years after the commercialization of the blueberry, <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/world-watercolor-month/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">World Watercolor Month</a> was founded in 2016 by Charlie O’Shields. It is dedicated as a month to inspire people to paint with watercolor while raising awareness for the importance of art and creativity in the world. Maybe you, too, used to paint in watercolors as a child. Why not try your hand at it again and create your masterpiece!<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">National Anti-Boredom Month</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />During these lazy days of summer, are you getting bored? Established nearly 40 years ago, the goal of <a href="https://nationaltoday.com/national-anti-boredom-month/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">National Anti-Boredom Month</a> is to encourage people to identify what makes them bored and to try to find ways to combat boredom in their lives. Being bored isn’t just about having nothing to do: sometimes, we have plenty of things on our plates, but they are not exciting to our minds. With boredom can come irritability, being tired, or a lack of caring about things. Combat those feelings with a few tricks. Play a new game, forcing your mind to think in new ways. Go outside, maybe take a hike in a new part of town that’s unfamiliar to you. That also brings in doing physical activity, which is a great stimulus to your mind, too. Learn something new or try a new hobby. Find a friend to share your new activity with and you’ll be well on your way to avoiding boredom.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6492484" height="75" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/0e54bf55-65f2-fbea-d93c-ae3df61eea08.png" style="border: 0px; height: 75px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Heat" name="Heat" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Protecting against extreme heat</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Last week, more than 100 million Americans in 28 were under an extreme heat warning. With temperatures worldwide rising and setting new record high temperatures, it’s prudent to familiarize yourself with the risks that might apply to you and your family, and how to <a href="https://www.fema.gov/blog/9-ways-stay-cool-extreme-heat" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">protect yourself against excessive hea</a>t.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">When your body is unable to properly cool itself, heat-related illness can ensue. Older adults, young children, and those with chronic medical conditions are more at risk. Here are some of the more common heat-related illnesses, how to recognize them, and how to avoid or treat them.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Heat Rash</strong></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Red clusters of small blisters appear on the skin — even unexposed skin, usually the neck, chest, groins, or elbow creases. They look like pimples on the skin. Should you notice these, move to a cool, dry place. Try to keep the rash dry, using powder to soothe the rash.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Sunburn</strong></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The skin appears red, feels warm, and may blister. It becomes painful to the touch. Sunburn is dangerous, as even one case of sunburn can increase the risk of skin cancer. If you have gotten sunburned, stay out of the sun until the sunburn heals. Put cool cloths on the sunburned areas or take a cool bath. Put moisturizing lotion on the sunburned area, ideally containing aloe. Do not break the blisters.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Heat Cramps</strong></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Heat cramps can occur when heavily sweating during intense exercise in the heat. Muscle spasms and muscle pain can occur. Should you recognize these symptoms, stop the physical activity and move to a cool place. Drink water or a sports drink to help your body restore its balance. Wait for the cramps to go away before doing any additional physical activity. Should your cramps last longer than an hour, or if you have heart problems or are on a low sodium diet, seek medical help immediately.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Heat Exhaustion</strong></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Heat exhaustion is recognized by heavy sweating, cold, pale, and clammy skin, a fast but weak pulse, and can include nausea and vomiting, muscle cramps, overwhelming tiredness or weakness, dizziness, headaches, and fainting. Immediately move the victim to a cool place. Loosen any restrictive clothing, and put cool, wet cloths on the body or take a cool bath. Sip water, but do not gulp a lot down at one time. Get medical help right away if the victim is throwing up, or if symptoms get worse or last for longer than an hour.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><strong>Heat Stroke</strong></p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">In extreme cases, heat stroke can occur, where the body temperature rises to 103℉ or higher. The skin becomes hot, red, and dry or damp. There is a fast, strong pulse with headaches, dizziness, nausea, confusion, and losing consciousness. The victim is now in grave danger, and this is a medical emergency. Call 911 immediately, move the person to a cooler place and help to lower their temperature with cool cloths or a cool bath. Do NOT give them anything to drink.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Prevention</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Stay informed and stay cool. Monitor weather reports, and beware of high humidity, when sweat won’t evaporate as quickly, and heat alerts in your area. Personal factors such as age, obesity, fever, dehydration, heart disease, poor circulation, prescription drugs, and alcohol can all play a factor in the body’s ability to regulate its temperature in very hot weather. Those over 65, children younger than 2, and those with chronic diseases are most at risk and should be monitored by others. Ensure they are drinking enough water, and have access to air conditioning.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Do not rely solely on a fan as a main cooling device during extreme heat. Drink more water than usual — do not wait until you are thirsty. Limit the use of the oven or stove to avoid adding heat to your residence. Limit outdoor activity, especially during the hottest part of the afternoon, usually the hours on either side of around 3:00 pm.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">With planning and care, you can still enjoy the summer weather safely.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486624" height="95" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1c46d68c-8fc8-0bec-0af8-f1fe7d49e7b9.png" style="border: 0px; height: 95px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Quotes" name="Quotes" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Inspirational quotes</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">“Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness in people.”</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><em>― </em> <em>Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart</em></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; 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padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Jul 12, 2022</strong><br />Newsletter #47</div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td id="templateBody" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; background-position: center center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; background-size: cover; border-bottom-color: rgb(234, 234, 234); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 9px; padding-top: 0px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Hi Member,</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">July is nearly half over, and the Session that was delayed for two years is now just over a month away. We're looking forward to seeing all of you in Annapolis after the long interval.</p><ul><li><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=33ffb30914#FoodSafety" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Power outage and food safety</a></li><li><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=33ffb30914#IFS" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">IFS Donation highlight</a></li><li><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=33ffb30914#PerkSpot" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">PerkSpot reminder</a></li><li><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=33ffb30914#Quotes" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Inspirational quote</a></li><li><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=33ffb30914#Deadlines" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Upcoming dates</a></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486612" height="96" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/c5cf181c-47ca-59a3-448f-00f83681517a.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 96px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="FoodSafety" name="FoodSafety" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Power outages and food safety</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Summertime can come with storms or wildfires that can interfere with our power supply. This causes many inconveniences, temporarily removing the modern conveniences of electric lights, television, and the Internet. If your place has sump pumps, it can also lead to basement flooding. But there is one more severe loss it can cause: the loss of power to your refrigerator can cause your food to spoil. Worse, you may not be sure what is now dangerous to keep and what is safe.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Some guidelines help you ensure your food remains safe, even if you have to throw away some or all of your food. Familiarize yourselves with these food safety guidelines before the power goes out.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/food-safety-during-a-power-outage.html" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">CDC highlights some of the basics of food safety and power outages</a>.</p></div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Before the power goes out</h2><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The CDC recommends setting your refrigerator to 40 degrees or below. Other experts suggest that the ideal temperature is actually between 38 and 35 degrees. Many newer refrigerators have digital temperature settings, but they can be off by a degree or two. Experts recommend erring on the side of colder to ensure the temperature doesn’t rise above 40 degrees. Consider using an external calibrated thermometer to get a correct reading.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The freezer is generally best kept as close to zero degrees as possible. There are also strategies on how warm your food should be before being stored and other food safety hints that <a href="https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/shopping-storing/food/refrigerator-temperature" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">you might want to review</a>.</p></div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">When the power goes out</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">To keep the temperature as cold as possible in the refrigerator and freezer, keep the doors closed during a power outage. A refrigerator will keep food safely cold enough for up to 4 hours of a power outage, and a freezer can keep foods frozen for up to 48 hours if your freezer is full, or up to 24 hours for a half-full freezer.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">If power is out for more than 4 hours, consider moving perishable foods to a cooler with ice or cooler packs, if available. You might also ask a neighbor if they have a generator and have room for a few items to tide you over until the power comes back on.</p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">After the power comes back on</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Throw out any perishable food in your refrigerator if you have been without power for 4 hours or more. This includes meat, fish, cut fruits and vegetables, eggs, milk, and leftovers. Remember that 4 hours can be considered a maximum: also throw out any food with an unusual odor, color, or texture. Never taste food to determine if it’s safe, though smelling it is usually safe to do.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">You can also measure the temperature of the foods you’re unsure about. If any of them are over 40 degrees, discard them.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Remember, with a little bit of planning and some careful checking, your power outage can stay only an inconvenience and not a life-threatening event.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486616" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/fed0ceec-7832-00dc-f77f-96a3e1fc68d5.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="IFS" name="IFS" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">IFS donation highlight</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://royalarcanum.com/forms/IFS%20Brochure-06-2020.pdf" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">The International Fraternal Service (IFS) Program</a> was created to assist Subordinate and Grand Councils to promote and participate in community projects, with the Supreme Council reimbursing half of the costs of approved projects, up to a maximum of $1,000 per calendar year. This popular program has been used by 17 different Subordinate Councils and 7 different Grand Councils over the past 5 years, with the Supreme Council reimbursing the councils more than $80,000 during that 5-year period. The donation process is simple and can be completed electronically by emailing the <a href="http://royalarcanum.com/forms/IFSF-2%20(4-21)%20Application%20for%20Reimbursed%20Funds%20Form.pdf" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">IFS form</a> and required documentation to the Home Office for processing.<br /><br />One recent request came from Integrity Council #586 for a project supporting the <a href="https://www.brandoncasertafoundation.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Brandon Caserta Foundation</a>. Brandon was a member of Integrity Council and was an active duty service member whose death was an effort to draw attention to the need for changes in the military. The foundation has made it its mission to provide assistance, guidance, education, and resources to active-duty service members, veterans, and their families to help to stop the suicide epidemic in the Armed Forces and in veteran communities. The foundation championed <a href="https://www.thebrandonact.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">The Brandon Act</a>, which was passed into law this past March.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Integrity Council has given a great example of how to support the organizations your council cares about most, and make their donations count for more. The IFS Committee encourages all councils to connect with community needs in their area and support them with an IFS project.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486620" height="63" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/cb077a44-4fb7-d05f-f9ba-77f18aa848b2.jpeg" style="border: 0px; height: 63px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="PerkSpot" name="PerkSpot" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">PerkSpot reminder</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Last month we introduced the new PerkSpot Mobile app that makes it easy for you to access one of the most money-savings benefits of being a member of the Royal Arcanum. As a reminder, you can <a href="https://royalarcanum.perkspot.com/mobile-app/?utm_medium=email&utm_id=dedicated" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">download the app</a> or just<a href="https://royalarcanum.perkspot.com/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"> log in or sign up</a>.<br /><br />The Royal Perks program provides terrific savings for our members, and summertime is no exception. Save on travel and hotels, tickets and attractions, movie tickets, groceries, and move. If you haven’t yet created an account, you’re missing out on the savings you deserve. Sign up now and start saving!</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486624" height="95" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1c46d68c-8fc8-0bec-0af8-f1fe7d49e7b9.png" style="border: 0px; height: 95px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Quotes" name="Quotes" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Inspirational quotes</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">“Give for the right reason — and that is, give for no reason at all.” </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><em>― Frank Sonnenberg, The Path to a Meaningful Life</em></p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6486628" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/1ed4f250-1f47-55a6-b387-a5ea49977493.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Dates" name="Dates" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Upcoming dates</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Don't forget the upcoming deadlines:</p><ul><li>Nominations deadline: <strong>July 15</strong></li><li>Session reservation deadline: <strong>July 15</strong></li><li>Session arrival: <strong>August 21</strong></li><li>Session meetings: <strong>August 22 to August 24</strong></li><li>Session check-out: <strong>August 25</strong></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778101996627332986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086111872489679120.post-70948617783576092882022-06-28T09:00:00.001-04:002022-07-05T12:18:11.724-04:00<p> </p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="templateContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; 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padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Jun 28, 2022</strong><br />Newsletter #46</div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td id="templateBody" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; background-position: center center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; background-size: cover; border-bottom-color: rgb(234, 234, 234); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 9px; padding-top: 0px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Hi Member,</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Welcome to Summer! As the temperatures go higher, the days will slowly get shorter. Summertime seems like an idyllic time of year, especially when the snow piles up in winter, so don't waste the precious days of summer now that they're here. Summer for us includes the 105th Supreme Council Session, ideas for fraternal gatherings, an update on our Summer project, and a not-summer-specific topic to think about while enjoying the relaxing summer days.</p><ul><li><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=35780146c1#Session" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Supreme Council Session - COVID safety</a></li><li><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=35780146c1#Summertime" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Summertime event ideas</a></li><li><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=35780146c1#Ukraine" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Summer Project Update</a></li><li><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=35780146c1#LifeEvents" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Life events and your insurance needs</a></li><li><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=35780146c1#Deadlines" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Upcoming deadlines</a></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6316085" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/6401de54-6368-5e0d-4689-5b57ed61169e.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 130px;" width="130" /> <a id="Session" name="Session" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Supreme Council Session - COVID Safety</a></h1><div> </div><div><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">CDC reports that Annapolis, Maryland, which is in <a href="https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view?list_select_state=Maryland&data-type=CommunityLevels&list_select_county=24003" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Ann Arundel County</a>, is at a <span style="color: green;"><strong>Low community level!</strong></span> They are also currently on a downward trend, which appears to be favorable for the timing of the Supreme Council Session, now <em>only 54 days away</em>. The Executive Committee continues to monitor the situation and is making plans to prepare for our Session with safety in mind.</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">What can you do? The CDC recommends you stay <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">up to date</a> with your COVID-10 vaccines and <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/testing/diagnostic-testing.html" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">get tested</a> if you have symptoms. Those with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask, and they remind us that you may choose to wear a mask at any time as an additional precaution to protect yourself and others. For those who are immunocompromised or at high risk for severe disease, the CDC has additional protective recommendations.</p></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5679497" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/330545b4-88bd-5edf-f4ff-501f211262a0.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 78px;" width="78" /> <a id="Summertime" name="Summertime" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Summertime event ideas</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Many of our councils take a break from meetings during the summer, but that doesn’t mean our fraternal events have to stop. Why not plan a fun summertime event with your council! Here are some quick ideas that your members can easily enjoy.</p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Plan a picnic</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Who doesn’t enjoy a shady spot and a cold drink enjoying friends, food, and fun? Invite your friends and neighbors (members and non-members alike) to join together for a day in the warm weather. Kids will enjoy races and games, and it’s a great opportunity to talk about the Royal Arcanum. Make it a combination charitable event by having your members bring some non-perishable food for the local food pantry.</p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Scavenger Hunt</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">This activity is always a hit with our junior members at our Supreme Council Sessions and mini-vacations. Why not plan a scavenger hunt for your members? Adult members will enjoy trying to find things in the area. Members can take pictures of an obscure landmark or see how many different Royal Arcanum pens they can. Local businesses will be happy to have members get a receipt from their store or a takeout menu from their restaurant — and it allows you to talk about the Royal Arcanum in your local community. It’s fun for everyone.</p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Parades and Festivals</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Does your local community sponsor a parade, a community block party, or a larger festival? There are a lot of great opportunities to get involved. They are usually looking for volunteers for different things, often with limited volunteer time so you can still enjoy the event. You can get more involved by signing up to march in the parade or even sponsoring a booth at a festival. You can even keep it purely fun — wear your Royal Arcanum hat, shirt, or pin and go as a group.</p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Theme gatherings</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Pick any theme your members are interested in and ask everyone to bring a food or beverage related to the theme. Dressing up in keeping with the theme is a plus. This easy-to-arrange activity just needs an idea and a place to gather. Pick an idea and get started:<br /> <strong>- Island Luau</strong> - island wear, tropical fruits, and luau music<br /> <strong>- Wild West</strong> - jeans and cowboy hats, grilled meats, and lively music<br /> <strong>- Underwater</strong> - Coral and aqua clothing, seafood, and of course drinks of all kinds<br /> <strong>- Colors</strong> - Bold colors to wear, drink, and eat<br /><br />These are just starters. Create your theme, get together with your Royal Arcanum friends, and have fun!</p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6316097" height="90" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/19d9c6d8-a604-288c-32fd-3316074019bf.png" style="border: 0px; height: 90px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Ukraine" name="Ukraine" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Ukraine Project update</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The unjust war in Ukraine is continuing, and the suffering it is causing is sadly continuing, too. Here's an update on the Ukraine Fraternal Project that provides some hope, an understanding of the needs, and what you can do to help.</p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Phase 1 - Providing immediate help</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />The war is now into its fourth month, and the suffering it has been causing continues every day. It has been especially hard on the children, who have left behind their homes, and often their fathers, who are trying to save their country. The children will run and hide when they hear an ambulance or police siren, having become accustomed to seeking shelter when the warning sirens have sounded.<br /><br />We're happy to report that to date we have collected and donated <strong>over $22,000</strong>to the Ukrainian Fraternal Project! A well-deserved thank-you goes out to all the councils, members, and friends who have contributed to help provide this much-needed help. Everything has been confirmed as received by those churches and organizations that are helping the Ukrainian refugees. Monies wired directly over have been securely received, and shipments, which typically take about 10 days to clear customs, are confirmed by emails, texts, or phone calls. Every dollar matters and everything you have given has been used to provide for the families in need.<br /><br />No, not refugees: they refer to them as their Ukrainian <u><em>guests</em></u>, and what a powerful image that portrays. The families who have had to flee their homes and seek safety are welcomed as guests and treated as guests by their hosts. Sometimes their guests will return home during periods of safety, to reconnect with their homeland and see what can be salvaged. 95% of them become returning guests since it isn't safe for them to remain in Ukraine.<br /><br />We're proud to say that all donations that are sent over to help have been brand new, not used items. Specific needs are requests -- sometimes towels for all their Ukrainian guests or clothing, or recently, for a washing machine to help lauder the clothing for a converted Parish Center that is now a guesthouse. Your donations are making a difference in everyday lives!<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Phase 2 - Our Summer Project</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Our Summer Project is a Newborn and Toddler Shower for the many young children who are forced to be away from home. We're collecting clothing for children, targeting sizes 6 months to 4T, and will be shipping them after our Session directly to those hosting the guests from Ukraine. If you're able to bring <em>new</em> clothing to the Session, know that it will be sent very shortly afterward to those who have been forced to flee their homes.<br /><br />In addition to the Shower, the "Share Some Sunshine" facet of the project focused on monetary donations. For a five-dollar contribution, you can reserve a sunflower that will be sent along with gifts and donations to the child guests from Ukraine. This gesture of sunflowers, the national flower of Ukraine, has become a worldwide symbol of support for Ukrainians against their Russian invaders. You can make your donation to honor someone or as a thinking-of-you gesture. Please <a href="mailto:cajmacon@aol.com?subject=Share%20Some%20Sunshine%20donation&body=Hi%20Cindy%2C%0A%0AI%20would%20like%20to%20make%20a%20donation%20to%20the%20Share%20Some%20Sunshine%20project.%20Please%20tell%20me%20how%20I%20can%20make%20my%20donation.%0A%0A" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">contact our Fraternal Director Cindy Macon</a> to make a donation and Share Some Sunshine.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5380153" height="90" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/f915864e-7448-4ac2-8f00-0dae9b1deef1.png" style="border: 0px; height: 90px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="LifeEvents" name="LifeEvents" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Life events and your insurance needs</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Life events can be fun, exciting, scary, and exhausting. There are often many details to take care of, and when they're finished, we can feel like it's time to take a deep breath and relax. There's one item, though, that is often skipped in the list of things to do - how the events have changed your insurance needs.<br /><br />Have any of these life events happened to you recently? Perhaps they've occurred elsewhere in your family, or among your friends? Direct them to us to be sure these life changes are matched by any needs to change their insurance protection.<br /><br /><strong>Change in marital status</strong><br /><br />Your new family status may need changes to your existing policies (think of a change in the amount of coverage, payment method, or beneficiaries) or call for new coverage.<br /><br /><strong>Parenthood - each time!</strong><br /><br />Welcoming new children into your family is a moment of great joy! Don't forget that our Royal Arcanum policies are the least expensive for newborns, and can with significant additional benefits, such as eligibility for scholarships or grants in the future.<br /><br /><strong>Homeownership</strong><br /><br />Buying a home is likely the single most expensive purchase of your life; selling your home may be the single greatest income event of your life. It's a great time to remember to be sure you're covered so your family keeps their roof over their heads, or if selling, to consider an annuity with a guaranteed return -- especially during these trying times in the economy.</p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Changing jobs</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Insurance coverage is often a benefit provided by employers. But in many cases, leaving a job means leaving that insurance behind. New jobs may not provide coverage, may provide less coverage, or may have a waiting period before its available. Don't be caught uninsured.<br /><br /><strong>Retirement</strong><br /><br />Congratulations on your retirement! Don't forget that, like changing jobs, it may mean your work-provided insurance is no longer covering you. If it is offered, it may be an excessive term policy at a time you might be better served by a whole life policy. Perhaps it's time to consider an annuity?<br /><br /><br />Whatever life events you experience, be sure your needs are met. Review your insurance, and if you need a change, contact us today.<br /> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5205289" height="95" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/3c593787-fe73-4988-913a-f52b771c9251.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 95px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Deadlines" name="Deadlines" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Upcoming deadlines</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"> </p><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Don't forget the upcoming deadlines:</p><ul><li>Bulletin article deadline: <strong>July 8</strong></li><li>Nominations deadline: <strong>July 15</strong></li><li>Session reservation deadline: <strong>July 15</strong></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778101996627332986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086111872489679120.post-8762777996076845572022-06-14T09:00:00.003-04:002022-06-17T16:17:56.482-04:00<p> </p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="templateContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; 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padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Jun 14, 2022</strong><br />Newsletter #45</div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td id="templateBody" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; background-position: center center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; background-size: cover; border-bottom-color: rgb(234, 234, 234); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 9px; padding-top: 0px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Hi Member,</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">The 105th Supreme Council Session is just over 2 months away, with only 1 month left to submit reservations and nominations. If you haven't yet completed your reservation or sent in your nomination, now is the time to ensure your room is ready and your desire to serve as an officer is registered.</p><ul><li><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=efbb766dfa#Session" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">The 105th Supreme Council Session</a></li><li><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=efbb766dfa#App" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">New RoyalPerks mobile app</a></li><li><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=efbb766dfa#Bulletin" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Bulletin deadline</a></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6108657" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/8022eddd-0c5c-6b73-1edd-0c8be79734bc.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Session" name="Session" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Official Call for the 105th Supreme Council Session</a></h1><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>August 21-25, 2022</strong></span></div><div><br />The Official Call to the Supreme Council Session has been sent to the officers and Supreme Council members of the Royal Arcanum. The Session in Annapolis is open to all Royal Arcanum members, and attending the Session is also available to guests at our discounted rate. Below are the key portions of the invitation, the reservation requirements, and a few highlights of the trip.<br /> </div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Official Call</h2><div><br />Dear Members:<br /><br />The 105th Session of the Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanum is hereby called to convene on August 21, 2022 at the Crowne Plaza Annapolis Hotel, 173 Jennifer Road, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. The phone number of the hotel is 1-410-266-3131. <br /><br />It is important that all Officers, Representatives, Members, and Guests arrive on Sunday, August 21, 2022, beginning with Registration in the hotel’s– Ground Floor –Arundel A Foyer from 1:00 P.M to 5:00 P.M. Dinner will be at 7:00 P.M. in the Queen Anne Room. The meeting will begin Monday, August 22, 2022 at 8:30 A.M in the Arundel A Room and continue through Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Guest room <strong>check-in time is 4:00 P.M.</strong> on Sunday, August 21st. <strong>Check-out time is at 11:00 am</strong> on Thursday, August 25th.<br /> </div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Reservations</h2><div><br />All attendees (officers, representatives, members, and guests) MUST submit a completed reservation form and send with a $50 deposit per adult to the Supreme Treasurer by July 15, 2022. Please see the Royal Arcanum Bulletin for a reservation form; you may also print a form from the Royal Arcanum website (www.royalarcanum.com). The deposit is non-refundable for cancellations made on or after July 15, 2022 or if penalty by the hotel is applicable.<br /><br /><strong>Please Note: Changes made after July 15, 2022 to hotel (room accommodations/dates of stay) reservations are subject to penalty charges by the hotel. Except for emergencies, officers, members and guests will be responsible for any charges incurred.</strong> <br /><br />The reservation form is available in the <a href="http://royalarcanum.com/Bulletins/Bulletin-Fall-2022.pdf" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Spring 2022 Bulletin</a>, on page 30.<br /> </div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">COVID Precautions</h2><div><br />The Supreme Council looks forward to hosting this year’s event. Being mindful of lingering COVID-19 effects or possible surges, the site committee is being attentive to arranging the activities with everyone’s safety in mind and for all to be comfortable while being respectful of other guests. The meeting and meal rooms are spacious to accommodate our attendees. Social distancing measures will be followed as needed. Hand sanitizers and disposable masks will be available for the meeting for those who wish to use them. Although there are no restrictions currently in place in Annapolis for indoor mask-wearing or for providing a ‘Proof of Vaccination’ card, kindly be aware that situations may change as our event approaches. Please be prepared! As a global community, we’ve experienced a change to routines; everyone’s cooperation to policies and procedures that will be in effect for the Session will be appreciated.<br /> </div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Charitable Project</h2><div><br />At the request of the Fraternal Events Committee volunteers, this year’s fraternal project is being sponsored on Wednesday, August 24th as a Newborn and Toddler Shower to aid Ukrainian refugee babies. Monetary donations and gifts (Sizes 6 Months thru 4 Toddler) for the project are welcomed and will be gratefully accepted. In conjunction with the 145th Anniversary milestone of the Royal Arcanum being recognized this year, the <strong>“Share Some Sunshine”</strong> facet of the project is an easy way for members and friends who wish to participate to do so. For a five dollar contribution, you can <strong>“reserve” a sunflower</strong> in honor or in memory of someone (family, friend, officer, member, etc.) or as a “Thinking of You” gesture. The sunflowers will be included with the gifts and donations to be sent for the Ukrainian infants and toddlers.<br /> </div><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Other Key Event Information</h2><div> </div><ul><li style="text-align: left;">Daily breakfast buffet is included</li><li style="text-align: left;">The Fraternal Celebration Dinner will be on Tuesday, August 23, replacing the formal banquet. Neat attire suggested, no need for tuxedos or evening gowns.</li><li style="text-align: left;">"Seeing Purple" Theme Party and Dinner is on Wednesday, August 24. All are encouraged to wear something purple as we celebrate the Royal Arcanum's 145th anniversary.</li><li style="text-align: left;">A Special Ceremony will be held, details to be given at the Session</li></ul><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; 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There's less than a month left: the article deadline is July 8. <a href="mailto:info@royalarcanum.com?subject=Bulletin%20Material&body=Here%20is%20an%20article%20for%20the%20next%20Bulletin%3A%0A%0A" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Send your story</a> in today.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778101996627332986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086111872489679120.post-76374862308062306762022-05-31T09:00:00.001-04:002022-05-31T10:31:57.033-04:00<p> </p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="templateContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 0px; color: black; max-width: 600px !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td id="templateHeader" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; background-position: center center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; background-size: cover; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; 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padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>May 31, 2022</strong><br />Newsletter #44</div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; 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max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Hi Member,</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">We have just a few short items for you in this edition: celebrating our scholarship and grant winners and previewing some of the awareness days for June.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5801565" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/ede93be1-67e8-6b2e-6c08-353180ff137a.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="ScholarshipAndGrant" name="ScholarshipAndGrant" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">2022 Scholarship & Grant Winners</a></h1><br />The Royal Arcanum is proud to announce the winners of our 2022 scholarships and grants!<br /> <h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Joseph E. Hallinan $10,000 Scholarship</h2><br /><strong>Justin Koplinka</strong> of Dobbs Ferry #1823<br /> <h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Lloyd E. Williams $10,000 Scholarship</h2><br /><strong>Nina Pantaleone</strong> of Sons of Poland #2016<br /> <h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">$8,000 Scholarships</h2><br /><strong>Penelope Aboud</strong> of Integrity #586<br /><strong>Amanda Butto</strong> of Versatility Council #2501<br /> <h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">$5,000 Scholarships</h2><br /><strong>Matthew Crawford</strong> of Fort Dearborn #278<br /><strong>Judith Kolek</strong> of Pawtucket #537<br /> <h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">$1,500 Scholarships</h2><br /><strong>Sydney Jacobs</strong> of Woodside #1358<br /><strong>Caden Fowler</strong> of Group Colorado #1998<br /><strong>Jaclyn Giurintano</strong> of Sons of Poland #2016<br /><strong>Alyson MacDougall</strong> of Integrity #586<br /><strong>Connor Deboda</strong> of Integrity #586<br /><strong>Emma James</strong> of Integrity #586<br /><strong>Anthony Torricella</strong> of Claremont #1655<br /><strong>Michael Tomaszkowicz</strong> of Sons of Poland #2016<br /><strong>Paytyn Bavaro</strong> of Fort Dearborn #278<br /><strong>Javonta Hairston</strong> of Home Office - ACA #13<br /> <h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">$750 Grants</h2><br /><strong>Kiersten Echon</strong> of California Group #1999<br /><strong>Wanda Marfo</strong> of New York Group #5100<br /><br /><br />We’re proud of all our winners and all applicants! The Royal Arcanum is happy to award this $62,500 in total to our deserving members. Spread the word on this and all the benefits of Royal Arcanum membership.</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5615333" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/7728a493-ba01-3e2d-55f8-41905ff958e4.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="June" name="June" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">June is the month of...</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /><a href="https://www.un.org/en/observances/parents-day" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Global Day of Parents</span></a> is observed on June 1st. This worldwide celebration, founded by the United Nations, marks a day to focus on the key role that parents play in the full and harmonious development of children for the well-being of families and society as a whole.<br /><br />June 5th is<span style="font-size: 20px;"><strong> </strong><a href="https://en.unesco.org/commemorations/environmentday" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">World Environment Day</a></span>, a day to connect with nature and understand environmental issues in order to move towards sustainable consumption.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.albinism.org/iaad/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 20px;">International Albinism Awareness Day</span></a> is observed on June 13. Albinism is an inherited genetic condition that occurs in all racial and ethnic groups throughout the world. It reduces the amount of melanin pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes. Many people with albinism have impaired vision or are legally blind. They can sunburn easily, and the condition sadly causes social problems because since they look different, they are ostracized.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-blood-donor-day" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 20px;">World Blood Donor Day</span></a> is on June 14. This day was set aside to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank blood donors for their life-saving donations.<br /><br /><a href="https://nationaltoday.com/world-day-of-music/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 20px;">World Music Day</span></a> is an annual summer solstice music celebration. Celebrated since 1981, it encourages all musicians to perform on the streets and organize free concerts. It is now celebrated in more than 120 countries.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.un.org/en/observances/public-service-day" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 20px;">United Nations Public Service Day</span></a> is celebrated on June 23, which celebrates the value and virtue of public service to the community. How fitting that it’s also <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Arcanum" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 20px;">Royal Arcanum Day</span></a>, the celebration of the founding of the Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanum in 1877.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778101996627332986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086111872489679120.post-71644300860858458452022-05-17T09:00:00.001-04:002022-05-31T10:31:07.124-04:00<p> </p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="templateContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 0px; color: black; max-width: 600px !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td id="templateHeader" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; background-position: center center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; background-size: cover; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; 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padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>May 17, 2022</strong><br />Newsletter #44</div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; 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max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Hi Member,</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Here's what's on our minds this time:</p><ul><li><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=d4f04978a5#SpiritOfService" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">2022 Spirit of Service program is ready to start</a></li><li><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=d4f04978a5#Annapolis" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Planning for the Annapolis Session trip</a></li><li><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=d4f04978a5#Questions" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">I wish I knew...</a></li><li><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=d4f04978a5#Facebook" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">The Royal Arcanum Facebook page</a></li></ul>The Royal Arcanum scholarship winners will be announced by May 27th and published in our next newsletter on May 31st.</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; 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padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5583297" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/4d194c54-397f-18bb-94d4-a00456aefb6d.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 96px;" width="96" /> <a id="SpiritOfService" name="SpiritOfService" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">2022 Spirit of Service program starts soon</a></h1><br />The Donald E. Ferry Jr. Spirit of Service Memorial Award is preparing to start its 2022 program. This program is dedicated to the memory of Donald E. Ferry Jr. and focuses on his drive to "<em><strong>See a Need and Take the Lead</strong></em>” in support of children’s charity or charitable programs for the benefit of children. It runs from June 1 (International Children’s Day) through November 20 (Family Volunteer Day) and is open to subordinate councils that sponsor a volunteer activity supporting children.<br /><br />The full guidelines are in the <a href="http://royalarcanum.com/forms/Donald%20Ferry-%20RA%20Service%20Award%20%20Program%20(May%20'21)-pf.pdf" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">program brochure</a>, which along with the <a href="http://royalarcanum.com/forms/Donald%20E.%20Ferry%20Jr.%20Application%20%20Spirit%20of%20Service%20Award%20DEFsa-1%20(May'21).pdf" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">program application</a> are on the Royal Arcanum website.</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5837033" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/071eb647-fae1-31c1-9d62-400d7ec4de2f.jpeg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 120px;" width="120" /> <a id="Annapolis" name="Annapolis" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Planning for the Annapolis Session trip</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">As the excitement builds for finally gathering together again this August at our Session in Annapolis, we wanted to remind you of the wonderful vacation area this is. You may want to consider coming early or staying late and enjoying all the things to do in the area.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">What to do</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />The city of Annapolis is a great location! Learn about the <a href="https://www.visitmaryland.org/list/10-things-to-do-in-annapolis" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">top ten things to do in Annapolis</a>. <br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">What's the weather</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />The <a href="https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/annapolis/21401/august-weather/329302" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">long-range forecast</a> for the Session calls for highs in the upper 80s and lows around 70. Keep an eye on the weather when the dates approach with the <a href="https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/81e9916a4c95208fcd7e706abc9ed250197a9c0c4538ccf29ddb682ea952163a" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">10-day forecast</a> to be sure you're prepared.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Day trips from Annapolis</h2><br />Don’t forget you can choose to explore the <a href="https://withinhours.com/day-trips-near-annapolis-md" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">area around Annapolis</a>, too. There are some great places to visit that are less than an hour away - such as Baltimore and Washington, D.C. - and other interesting locations not much further away. Consider extending your stay with Annapolis as your base and taking some day trips before or after our Session.</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6447331" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/2c74d841-59da-a5ca-0f38-d65943579389.png" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 104px;" width="104" /> <a id="Questions" name="Questions" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">I wish I knew...</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">How well do you know the Royal Arcanum? Any questions about our products? What about offices in the subordinate, grand, or supreme council? Any programs you have a question about? Any questions about events or people in our history?<br /><br />Whatever your question, we’re ready to find the answers. We invite you to <a href="mailto:info@royalarcanum.com?subject=I%20wish%20I%20knew...&body=I%20have%20a%20question%2C%20and%20I'm%20hoping%20you%20can%20answer%20it.%20Below%20is%20my%20question%2C%20and%20my%20desire%20to%20have%20my%20question%20identified%20as%20from%20me%20or%20as%20an%20anonymous%20question.%0A%0A" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">submit questions</a> to us that you’ve been wondering about. We’ll do our best to track down the answers, and highlight the most interesting questions and answers in future issues of the newsletter.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5463169" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/881c6895-0ea5-49ca-a3a2-b1d62927daec.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 102px;" width="102" /> <a id="Facebook" name="Facebook" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">The Royal Arcanum Facebook page</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Are you on Facebook? Do you check our Facebook page regularly? It’s a great place to learn about council activities, articles about current topics, or learn of changes in the Home Office schedule for holidays or weather closures. For example, a recent Facebook update on our page gives some ideas on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoyalArcanumBoston/photos/a.468626493254979/4989447077839542/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">how to save money as gas prices rise</a>. Make checking our Facebook page a regular routine in your daily updates.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778101996627332986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086111872489679120.post-20729986232587789252022-05-03T09:00:00.001-04:002022-05-04T12:07:38.566-04:00<p> </p><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="templateContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 0px; color: black; max-width: 600px !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td id="templateHeader" style="background-color: white; background-image: none; background-position: center center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; background-size: cover; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnImageBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnImageBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnImageBlockInner" style="padding: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnImageContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; 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display: inline !important; height: auto; max-width: 6170px; outline: none; padding-bottom: 0px; vertical-align: bottom;" width="564" /></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; 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background-image: none; background-position: center center; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat; background-size: cover; border-bottom-color: rgb(234, 234, 234); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-top-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 9px; padding-top: 0px;" valign="top"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Hi Member,</h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">We bet you're excited about May arriving! It's not much more than 100 days until the long-awaited Session in Annapolis, with reservations and nominations due in less than 75 days. The NBA and NHL have finished their regular seasons, and the MLB season is well underway. Warmer weather is here and with it an ideal time for fraternal and charitable efforts to begin in earnest. Let's take a look at all the excitement that the month of May brings.</p><ul><li><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=5f2c5f5284#May" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">May is the month of...</a></li><li><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=5f2c5f5284#Reps" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Grand Councils: Prepare your representatives</a></li><li><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=5f2c5f5284#Insurance" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Looking to increase your protection?</a></li><li><a href="https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?e=fb3d54fbfe&u=ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739&id=5f2c5f5284#AFA" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">The AFA Fraternal Pinboard</a></li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5530801" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/660181f2-0c02-48ef-8498-951db627edeb.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: auto !important; outline: none;" width="117" /> <a id="May" name="May" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">May is the Month of...</a></h1><br />May is the third month of the year with 31 days, and what a lovely time of year to get an extra day. The month's name is likely to have come from the Roman goddess <em>Maia</em>, who watched over the growth of plants and represents the focus on things giving life throughout the month. Some of the days of life-giving related celebration this month included<ul><li><strong>May 1: Lei Day</strong> in Hawaii, first observed on May 1, 1928</li><li><strong>May 8: Mother's Day</strong>, celebrating the women who gave us life</li><li><strong>May 21: Armed Forces Day</strong>, honoring all those who serve in all branches of the United States military and protect our lives</li><li><strong>May 23: Victoria Day</strong>, a Canadian celebration that includes marking the beginning of the summer season in Canada</li><li><strong>May 30: Memorial Day</strong>, remembering those who gave their lives while serving in the military</li></ul><br />May also hosts many awareness campaigns, including<br /> <h2 style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Celiac Disease Awareness Month</h2><br /><a href="https://nationalceliac.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Celiac disease</a> is a chronic digestive genetic autoimmune disease that damages the small intestine. Millions are victims of this disease, which is triggered by eating foods containing gluten but doesn't always cause an immediate onset. Research searching for a cure continues.<br /> <h2 style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Appreciation Month</h2><br /><a href="https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome</a>, or EDS, is a group of inherited disorders that affect connective tissue and cause hypermobility, fragile skin, and chronic fatigue among other severe and life-threatening health issues. Its cause is unknown, and the founding of EDS Awareness Month in 2006 was established to help bring education and funding for research.<br /> <h2 style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">National Stroke Awareness Month / World Stroke Month</h2><br />Learn the signs of a stroke, the risks, and how to take action during <a href="https://strokemu.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">National Stroke Awareness Month</a>. Become familiar with their FAST campaign and learn how to recognize the symptoms of a stroke and how to respond and help save lives:<ul><li>Face - Ask the suspected stroke victim to smile, and see if one side of the face droops</li><li>Arm - Ask the person to raise both arms, look to see if one arm drifts lower than the other</li><li>Speech - Ask the person to repeat a single sentence and listen for slurred speech</li><li>Time - Call 911 if you suspect that you see any signs of a stroke. Time can make a huge difference in recovery, and even between life and death.</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6415433" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/9a43c084-6f97-192b-e1cb-0a10ceb9e100.jpeg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 120px;" width="120" /> <a id="Reps" name="Reps" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Grand Councils: Prepare your representatives</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Each Grand Council in good standing is allowed a minimum of two representatives to the Supreme Council Session. Representatives from each jurisdiction are the heart and soul of the Royal Arcanum, and their voice and votes are the most important part of selecting the new slate of officers and the leadership they provide to our society. Prepare your Grand Council for representation by encouraging your subordinate councils to have members move through the chairs and serve as their council's Regent -- a requirement to be considered as a Supreme Council representative. First-time representatives provide for more available members to run for Supreme Council offices. Trips to the Session for representatives include reimbursed travel expenses and trip costs, to the extent approved by the Supreme Council.<br /><br />If you haven't been thinking about your jurisdiction's representation, now is a great time for your Grand Council to think about it, and include the selection in your election of officers. We look forward to meeting more of your local members at our upcoming Session.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="5380153" height="95" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/f915864e-7448-4ac2-8f00-0dae9b1deef1.png" style="border: 0px; height: 95px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 100px;" width="100" /> <a id="Insurance" name="Insurance" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">Looking to increase your protection?</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Are you looking to increase the amount of insurance protection you have? We can do that!</p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Call the Home Office to get started</h2><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;">Members seeking to increase their insurance protection should contact a Service Specialist at the Home office at 1-888-ARCANUM (1-888-272-2686). A Service Specialist will take your information and send you the filled-out application and illustration for your signature. You can even complete the application electronically and set up electronic payments.<br /> </p><h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Increase your current policy or start a new one</h2><br />Each person has different circumstances. You may want to increase the amount of your current policy -- which may require additional medical certification -- or you may want to obtain a Simplified Life policy, which has fewer medical questions and no exam is needed. The choice is yours.<br /> <h2 class="null" style="font-size: 22px; line-height: 27.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Recommenders can still earn points</h2><br />The Royal Arcanum member who recommends and helps you with coverage choices can earn their full points. Just let the Service Specialist know the member who has recommended you to call the Home Office, and they will earn their Distinguished Service Award points. You can even recommend yourself!<br /><br />Call today and find out if an increase in protection is right for you.</td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; table-layout: fixed !important; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnDividerBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnDividerBlockInner" style="min-width: 100%; padding: 18px;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnDividerContent" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-top-color: rgb(98, 11, 180); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 2px; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextBlock" style="border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody class="mcnTextBlockOuter"><tr><td class="mcnTextBlockInner" style="padding-top: 9px;" valign="top"><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="mcnTextContentContainer" style="border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td class="mcnTextContent" style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; padding: 0px 18px 9px; word-break: break-word;" valign="top"><h1 style="font-size: 26px; line-height: 32.5px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img data-file-id="6415505" height="100" src="https://mcusercontent.com/ccddcfe9e1c0e8e4ddd180739/images/62b90eb7-9a42-c0b0-b21b-077cafcd775d.jpg" style="border: 0px; height: 100px; margin: 0px; outline: none; width: 92px;" width="92" /> <a id="AFA" name="AFA" style="color: #007c89; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;">The AFA Fraternal Pinboard</a></h1><p style="line-height: 24px; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br />Did you know that the <a href="https://www.fraternalalliance.org/" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">American Fraternal Alliance</a> (AFA, of which the Royal Arcanum is the last surviving founding member) is the online host of the <a href="https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/y2dTC73AB2tAJ618F8kXNi?domain=my.cotribute.co" style="color: #007c89;" target="_blank">Fraternal Pinboard</a>? The Fraternal Pinboard highlights Alliance members' fraternal activities, highlighting a wide variety of events and activities. It's a great place to look for inspiration for our own councils' plans. Visit their site today, bookmark it, and read it regularly. Fraternalism does make a difference, and it's alive and well across the United States. <br /><br />This is just one of many interesting pieces of information that can be found on the AFA website. Add a new place to browse to your routine.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11778101996627332986noreply@blogger.com0