Royal Arcanum News and Events

 

Jun 14, 2022 Newsletter #45

Hi Member, 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. The 105th Supreme Council Session New RoyalPerks mobile app Bulletin deadline    Official Call for the 105th Supreme Council Session August 21-25, 2022 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.   Official Call Dear Members: 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.   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 check-in time is 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 21st.  Check-out time is at 11:00 am on Thursday, August 25th.   Reservations 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. 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.  The reservation form is available in the Spring 2022 Bulletin, on page 30.   COVID Precautions 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.   Charitable Project 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 “Share Some Sunshine” 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 “reserve” a sunflower 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.   Other Key Event Information   Daily breakfast buffet is included The Fraternal Celebration Dinner will be on Tuesday, August 23, replacing the formal banquet. Neat attire suggested, no need for tuxedos or evening gowns. "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. A Special Ceremony will be held, details to be given at the Session          Get the new PerkSpot Mobile App   Save everywhere you go with the new PerkSpot Mobile App The new PerkSpot mobile app makes maximizing the benefits of your Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanum private discount portal easier than ever. Download the app from the Apple App Store or from Google Play today for on-the-go access to thousands of deals on everyday essentials and big-ticket items, including premium perks that are negotiated and verified by PerkSpot for Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanum members to be the best of the best. Login to the PerkSpot mobile app with your Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanum discount portal email address and password and start saving!    Bulletin Deadline Reminder   The summer bulletin article deadline is July 8 Does your council have any event updates and pictures for the Summer Bulletin? There's less than a month left: the article deadline is July 8. Send your story in today.