Hi Member,There are been a lot of changes since our last newsletter, from the favorable CDC on masking to the troubling attack on Ukraine. Our newsletter this month adds a perspective for our members on these events, as well as tries to add a bit of normalcy with a few regular topics. We're proud of our charter to help our members and our community and know with certainty that we will celebrate good news and pull together to help against bad news. Thank you all for being a part of our fraternal family. |
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On Friday, February 25, the CDC updated their COVID-19 tracking status and guidance to reflect the changing aspect of the virus. They have recognized the positive impact of vaccinations and treatments of coronavirus infections, and have pivoted from a sole focus on new cases and transmission to a new Community Level status.
This new three-state status level is posted weekly for all counties in the United States. These levels now include hospitalization measurements, recognizing that while COVID-19 infections may still occur, there are a growing number of cases with a reduced risk of severe illness and death. They continue to recommend self-assessment of risks for those who are more likely to have severe complications from contracting COVID-19, but it provides a change in recommendations based on medical advances.
More detail on community levels and checking individual counties is available on their website. The Canadian response, recommendations, and updatesprovide a tremendous amount of information on cases, trends, travel information, and more.
We are happy to report that as of right now, Maryland's Anne Arundel County, which includes Annapolis where our August Session is located, has a CDC Community Level status of Low, which recommends that those who are up to date with their vaccinations, are not experiencing any symptoms or a recent exposure, and are not part of an immunocompromised or high-risk group, may choose to go maskless. We are hopeful the situation will continue to improve by the time of our August Session. |
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March is the month of the beginning of Spring and includes the celebration of St. Patrick's Day on March 17 and St. Joseph's Day on March 19. Three great reasons to enjoy this month, but we should also keep in mind the more sobering awareness campaigns that are called to mind in March.
Endometriosis Awareness Month
The entire month of March Endometriosis Awareness Month, when we stand together in support of the more than 176 million women worldwide who suffer from endometriosis. Helps support the push for funding so that a cure can be found.
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
Multiple Sclerosis is a noncontagious but devastating disease of the central nervous system, affecting the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord. Common signs of the disease include trouble walking, difficulty maintaining balance, fatigue, numbness or tingling, and vision problems. As the symptoms develop over time, diagnosis is often delayed, further challenging those affected.
National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month
March is also National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, a life-long condition with no cure that may occur during development in the womb or at birth. Many therapies and adaptive strategies support someone with CP throughout their life, but there is still so much more progress needed.
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
This month also calls us to increased awareness of Developmental Disabilities, a condition usually diagnosed during a child’s development that impairs several areas of development such as physical, learning, language, or behavior. Early diagnosis is one of the keys to limiting the impact of this disability, and the support of organizations that provide specialized support to those in need are great targets for council charitable projects.
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Cindy Macon, our Fraternal Communications Director, has reached out with a request for help with the devastation created by the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. If you did not receive her emailed invitation to help, please let us knowand we'll be sure to add you to her email list.
The Fraternal Department encourages you and your councils to provide help for the people of Ukraine who are watching their homeland destroyed. Fraternal benefit societies such as ours have a long history of providing help to those whose lives have erupted into turmoil, and we're inviting you to provide your support.
There are many organizations providing help to the Ukrainian people, and we applaud you for any help you may be providing. Through her many journeys to Poland, Cindy has made contacts with reputable outlets there that provide aid to refugees. You are invited to send donation checks made out to the Royal Arcanum to:
Cindy Macon, Fraternal Director
24 East 43rd Street
Bayonne, NJ 07002
Both council and individual donations would be most appreciated. Thank you for rising to the need of this global tragedy through your support and prayers.
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The Royal Arcanum Bulletin will be accepting pictures and articles until the end of March for the Spring Bulletin. There's still time to let your fellow Arcanians know what your council has been up to and what your plans are for the Spring. Why not use this as an opportunity to think about plans and then let us know with a Bulletin article submission. |
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