Royal Arcanum News and Events

 

Apr 19, 2022 Newsletter #42

Hi Member, We're more than a third of the way through Spring, and our thoughts are turning to the warm weather activities. Today's newsletter is focusing on looking forward to the future. Executive Committee meeting summary Annual reports reminder SAT Preparation fee reimbursements Member benefit highlights: Video chat and Royal Perks    Executive Committee meeting summary Your Executive Committee met by teleconference on March 16 & 17. Highlights of the meeting have been sent to officers and council secretaries, and here is a short summary of a few of the items covered: Preparations are continuing for the 105th Supreme Council Session, from the business of the Session meetings to the diners and the area attractions. Those who attend are sure to have a wonderful time. The Home Office is continuing to successfully navigate a hybrid work environment. They have recently implemented a new underwriting software program enabling underwriters to access additional medical information in a swift manner, allowing for quicker decisions on coverage, which is beneficial to making Royal Arcanum policies more attractive to agents. We have also launched this year a new web-based Illustration system, allowing agents and recommenders to create illustrations from their computers, tablets, and smartphones. The Fraternal Director reported early success with obtaining support for the Ukraine Fraternal Project. More help is always needed. Projects such as these are included in the annual report that is currently being compiled for the Americal Fraternal Alliance Our Junior Director recapped the activities by the Junior Department and is calling for past Scholarship winners to get involved with writing an article on the impact of the Royal Arcanum and their scholarship on their lives. New programs designed for our junior members who are involved in volunteerism and community projects are in the works. The Sales department reports in 2021 double-digit increases in first-year premiums and a 5% increase in renewal premiums. The number of new policies sold is increasing, a particular achievement in the face of the pandemic. More information can be found in future Bulletins and by contacting your local Supreme Council Officers and council secretaries.      Annual reports reminder The annual Grand Council Report and Subordinate Council Report are due by June 30 for all councils. Requests are also being sent to the council secretaries of record in the mail. Please note that keeping your council in good standing includes filing the annual reports. Councils in good standing are eligible to participate in the many programs offered that can help provide additional funds to your council. Grand Councils must also be in good standing to provide representatives to the Session. Don't delay, get your annual report completed and sent right away!    SAT Preparation fee reimbursement 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.      Member benefit highlights: Video chat and Royal Perks Being a member of the Royal Arcanum comes with many benefits. Two we want to highlight today are the free Royal Arcanum Video Chat service, first introduced about a year ago, and the Royal Perks service. Video Chat The Royal Arcanum Video Chat service is a free video chat offered to every member of the Royal Arcanum. This easy-to-use service supports video calls with up to 16 people at a time, all at no cost to you. No special app is needed, only your web browser, and it works from any smartphone, tablet, or computer that has a camera, microphone, and speaker. To get started, simply browse to the Royal Arcanum Video Chat page, and select CHAT NOW to start an immediate video chat, or CHAT LATER to copy a link to a future video chat that you can share with those you want to chat with.   Royal Perks All Royal Arcanum members are eligible to get discounts on travel, hotels, rental cars, clothing, entertainment, and many other items. It's an ideal place to start planning a vacation and save some money. Royal Perks is more than a vacation-savings program: There are hundreds of discounts available: more than 20 different categories to explore and save. Sign up, plan a quick vacation, and while you're enjoying what you saved on your vacation, relax and explore all the other discounts available to you. Join the more than 4,500 Royal Arcanum members who have already joined and start saving.