Hi Member,
Have You Heard of MOVEMBER?
A movement to address men's health
A Pawtucket Council Tradition
Delivering painted pumpkins to nursing homes
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I was talking with my wife on a topic for the November article, and she asked me, “Have I heard of Movember? I had not, so she sent me the link. So, I am sharing this information with you. This site is for men’s health issues. Movember has funded over 1,200 men’s health projects in more than 20 countries.
Movember is a global charity event held each November to raise funds and awareness for men's health issues, specifically prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health and suicide prevention. Participants, known as "Mo Bros" and "Mo Sistas," grow moustaches, take on fitness challenges, or host events to spark conversations and collect donations. The funds raised support a wide range of men's health projects worldwide.
How it works- Grow a Mo: Men start the month clean-shaven and grow a moustache for the entire month, using it as a conversation starter to raise awareness and funds.
- Take the Move Challenge: Participants can commit to walking or running 60 miles over the month to support men's health.
- Host a Mo-ment: People can organize their own events to raise money and awareness.
- Fundraising: Participants set up a "Mo Space" online to share their progress and collect donations from friends, family, and colleagues.
Focus areas - Prostate Cancer: Raising awareness and funding research for this disease.
- Testicular Cancer: Addressing the most common cancer in young men.
- Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: Tackling the stigma around men's mental health and providing support, as men die by suicide at a disproportionately high rate.
Impact- Movember has funded over 1,200 men's health projects across more than 20 countries.
- The organization aims to help men live happier, healthier, and longer lives by changing the way they think about and act on their health.
us.movember.com
Tony Basa
Supreme Secretary
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For many years, Pawtucket Council has brought joy to lots of elderly people. The Members of Pawtucket Council get creative by painting pumpkins every year. When the tradition began, they would get dressed up in their Halloween costumes and visit a local Nursing Home. The Members would take turns going into the rooms of the elderly people and deliver a painted pumpkin to each patient. You should have seen the smiles! Some of the people are bedridden, and to have a young child bring them a pumpkin was such a thrill! It makes you feel great to bring such joy to people in need. Since Covid, we have had to discontinue the practice of hand-delivering the pumpkins. We now need to leave it to the Staff at the facility to distribute the pumpkins.
One year – both costumed children and adults – piled into a large elevator. All of a sudden, we heard a noise. The elevator had stopped! The children were afraid. We called for help, and not long after, the Fire Department arrived to rescue us. Unbeknownst to us, we were stuck between 2 floors. We all had to climb out with the assistance of the Firefighters. It was a bit like a Clown Car because the people kept climbing out of the elevator. The Firefighters couldn’t believe how many people we fit into the elevator! What an experience!
Karen Lockaby
Supreme Vice Regent
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New Jersey Grand Council
Felician School for Exceptional Children/Lodi
The New Jersey Grand Council has added to the substantial contributions to the Felician School for Exceptional Children, Lodi, making this their sole 2025 IFS Project to reach their maximum annual reimbursement, as they have every year since 2020. The Felician School has received support from the Royal Arcanum since its founding, and their dedicated care for their students has continued since their founding in 1971.
https://www.fsec.org/
Integrity Council #586Our Lady of Hope School
Integrity Council #586 welcomed Supreme Regent Nicole Covelli with a collection of books and a donation to Our Lady of Hope School of Philadelphia, PA. The regional school is a new chapter in Philadelphia, born from the merging of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Sacred Heart of Jesus, and Epiphany of Our Lord. The school welcomes all children of any religion, and was thrilled to receive the support from the Royal Arcanum.
https://ourladyofhopephilly.com/
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There's Still Time to Apply for Scholarships The application window is still open! Contact any eligible member to remind them to apply for a Royal Arcanum Scholarship or Grant before the deadline of December 31. Call 1-888-ARCANUM or visit our website and apply while you still can! Reminder to Previous Scholarship Winners Scholarship winners, don't forget that your scholarships are paid directly to your college, and we need to be sure to send the scholarship money to the right place. Be sure to submit your tuition bills to the Home Office, and verify that it has been received. Don't delay! Contact the Home Office with any questions. And Speaking of Previous Scholarship Winners... The Royal Arcanum would love to feature you in a Bulletin article. Could you drop us a note to give us an update on your studies and/or career? We'd love any stories you'd like to share. And don't forget to keep us up-to-date with your preferred contact information (email, address, phone) so we can keep in touch. |
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“He who wishes to secure the good of others has already secured his own.” ― Confucius
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Mark your calendar with these important dates:
- Autumn Bulletin publication date: November 17, 2025
- Donald E. Ferry Spirit of Service Award Projects Ends: November 20, 2025
- Youth of the Year Award Nomination Deadline: November 30, 2025
- Monthly Lend A Hand - Lift A Heart submission deadline: November 30, 2025
- Donald E. Ferry Spirit of Service Award Submission Deadline: December 6, 2025
- Winter Begins: December 21, 2025
- Scholarship and Grant Applications Deadline: December 31, 2025
- Fraternalism in Action Annual Program Completion: December 31, 2025
- Lorraine J. D'Emilio Legacy of Hope Projects end: February 28, 2026
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