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August 05, 2025 Newsletter #84

Hi Member, Helping Texas Heal Please help the victims of the Texas flood   Attention All Golfers Looking for a golf outing the first weekend of September? You're in luck! Charitable Activities Highlights Read about the latest charitable activities  College News Time to think about heading off to college Inspirational Quote Keep yourself inspired! Upcoming Dates Keep these important dates in your calendar.      Helping Texas Heal The disastrous flash floods in Texas along the Guadalupe River in early July took the lives of at least 135 people and caused widespread destruction. The event was worse than a 100-year flood was envisioned to be, occurring in the middle of the night in an area without an adequate warning system in place. Our Fraternal Department is calling on every grand and subordinate council to help support recovery efforts through a reputable charitable organization that will provide support directly to those affected by the catastrophe. Please let the Fraternal Director know of your support by letter, email, or phone call. Thank you in advance for displaying the best qualities of fraternalism by helping those in times of need!      Attention All Golfers The Michigan Grand Council and Detroit Council 21A are co-sponsoring the 41st Annual RA Lithuanian Duffers Scramble in Monroe, MI. Please join us for a fun day of golf and fraternalism!  The date is Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Carrington Golf Club with check-in at 8:00 a.m. There will be a dinner after golf. Cost is $100.00 for both golf & dinner for RA Members and $120.00 for Non-Members. Discounted hotel rooms are also available at Tru by Hilton.  Please click on the attached link for all the details and registration.  We hope you can join us!   Jan Brazas Executive Committee Member Mark Hefner Supreme Orator      Charitable Activities Highlights   Versatility Council #2501   Felician School for Exceptional Children/Lodi Versatility Council #2501 selected the Felician School for Exceptional Children in Lodi as their 2025 IFS Project. Royal Arcanum councils have been supporting the school since its 1971 founding, maintaining a strong connection to the school for more than 50 years. The Felician School specializes in care for youngsters with special needs and helps them to live independent and productive lives. https://www.fsec.org/   Grand Council of Illinois Medora Council #1648   Shriners Hospital for Children   Illinois was ready to support the Supreme Regent's Book Collection initiative when she presented her program by inviting the councils and members to bring books for the benefit of the Shriners Hospital for Children. A vast selection of books was assembled and presented to Dan Winter of Shriners Children's. The books were appropriate for a wide range of ages and topics and will be available for their patients to enjoy while at the hospital and to take home with them. https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en      College News   Off to College!   While summer is still in full swing, let's not forget that many college classes begin this month. Now may be the time to begin preparing for a first-time college school year or for resuming your college career. Get yourself ready early so you can enjoy the break time in peace.   Check with your college and get a list of the key dates you need to know Collect and keep your important documents in a safe place. Don't forget to get digital copies and keep them on your phone. Plan what things you'll be bringing. You'll have limited space, but need room for all necessary items (clothing/bedding/towels/personal hygiene items/electronics and chargers/books) as well as some comfort items (books/music/posters/whiteboard). Arrange with your roommate which items can be shared (refrigerator/microwave/etc). Agree on any rules for the room, including visitors, study times, quiet times, and anything else that is important to you. Arrange to meet up with friends going to the same school, but don't forget to make new friends, too. Plan to join a few groups to break the ice with a common interest. Be serious about your study habits. Plan your study/homework/lab schedule for times that work for you. Don't go it alone! There are many resources for things you may need: family & friends at home, new & old friends at school, and various student departments on campus. Don't forget the Royal Arcanum: our Home Office and Junior Departments can help in keeping you connected.      Inspirational quotes   “As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands — one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” ―    Audrey Hepburn      Upcoming dates   Mark your calendar with these important dates:   Summer Bulletin publication date: August 19, 2025 Monthly Lend A Hand - Lift A Heart submission deadline: August 31, 2025 Scholarship and Grant Applications Open: September 1, 2025 Lorraine J. D'Emilio Legacy of Hope Projects Begin: September 1, 2025 Autumn Begins: September 22, 2025 Donald E. Ferry Spirit of Service Award Projects Ends: November 20, 2025 Youth of the Year Award Nomination Deadline: November 30, 2025

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