November 04, 2025 Newsletter #87

Hi Member, Have You Heard of MOVEMBER? A movement to address men's health A Pawtucket Council Tradition Delivering painted pumpkins to nursing homes   Charitable Activities Highlights Read about the latest charitable activities    College News Start the new semester by looking ahead and being prepared Inspirational Quote Keep yourself inspired! Upcoming Dates Keep these important dates in your calendar.      Have You Heard of MOVEMBER? 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      A Pawtucket Council Tradition - Painted Pumpkins 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        Charitable Activities Highlights   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 #586 Our 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/      College News   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.      Inspirational quotes   “He who wishes to secure the good of others has already secured his own.” ―    Confucius      Upcoming dates   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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October 07, 2025 Newsletter #86

Hi Member, Leaves are Falling!  October’s Calling! Fall into the call of the Royal Arcanum   A “Spook-tacular” Time for Our Juniors Treats for our Juniors from our Junior Department   Halloween Snack Mix Here's a quick snack for a post-trick-or-treating party   Charitable Activities Highlights Read about the latest charitable activities  College News Start the new semester by looking ahead and being prepared Inspirational Quote Keep yourself inspired! Upcoming Dates Keep these important dates in your calendar.      Leaves are Falling!  October's Calling! And we’re certainly not stalling from carrying out the fraternal mission of service as the Royal Arcanum.  The grand and subordinate councils continue to promote our fraternal benefit society to potential new members and to community causes.  Members’ enthusiasm and ‘Revived’ spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood are promoting the Society with volunteer endeavors and charitable initiatives; they are making a positive difference from coast to coast. It’s a wonderful time of year when we hear from many of our jurisdictions of plans to share blessings, fellowship, and goodwill with those in need. Sadly, several charitable organizations that closed during the pandemic never reopened, and volunteers may now be smaller in number. However, needs remain prevalent. We acknowledge all of our members for their dedication to furthering the fraternal cause and exemplifying the “Charity” that is our greatest attribute.  Member engagement, community partnerships, and lasting friendships are formed in our great fraternal benefit society, and we’re happy to have our fraternal family welcoming new members. Take a minute to introduce family and friends to the Royal Arcanum.  Our Bulletins, brochures, and website highlight the Society, but the greatest invitation just may be a “call” from you! Cindy Macon Chairperson of the Executive Committee      A "Spook-tacular" Time for Our Juniors The Royal Arcanum proudly continues a variety of programs with lots of “treats” for our younger members.  With classes now well underway, make sure that eligible Juniors who will be graduating from high school next spring apply for our scholarship program before December 31st. It’s also time to recognize young leaders in your council by submitting nominations for the Youth of the Year Award.  Program guidelines are on the Royal Arcanum website and in the spring issue of the Bulletin.  Be sure to send all nomination materials to the Home Office by November 30th.  Junior honorees receive a $300 award. Encourage the young members to participate in the Junior Writing program; winning submissions are printed in the Bulletin, and the Juniors can earn a gift card and trophy.  The Bulletin’s coloring and puzzle pages continue to be well-received, as Juniors receive Amazon gift cards for their submissions. We hope that many councils will host a Junior Family Day activity for the holiday season. Contact the Junior Director at least a month in advance of the event so that a little something special from the Junior Department can be sent for the celebration. Errica Conforto Junior Director      Halloween Snack Mix After trick-or-treating, enjoy this treat and relax with family and friends. Ingredients: 4 cups popped popcorn 1/4 cup cocktail peanuts 1/4 cup mini pretzels 1/4 cup candy pumpkins  1/2 cup white chocolate chips 1 teaspoon shortening In a large bowl, stir together popcorn, peanuts, pretzels, and candy pumpkins. Spread onto a parchment paper-lined jelly roll pan. Add white chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl and add shortening or coconut oil. Microwave at medium (50%) for about 20 seconds and stir until smooth. If chips are not smooth, return to microwave at 10-second intervals, stirring after each until smooth. Drizzle over popcorn mix and allow to reach room temperature for the chocolate to harden before serving. Makes about 5 cups.       Charitable Activities Highlights   Bayonne Council #695 Felician School for Exceptional Children/Lodi We see a lot of the Felician School for Exceptional Children, Lodi, in our charitable highlights. This month, Bayonne Council #695 stepped up to support the Felician School for Exceptional Children in Lodi for their 2025 IFS Project. The Felician School specializes in care for youngsters with special needs and helps them to live independent and productive lives. https://www.fsec.org/   Medora Council #1648 American Red Cross for Texas Flood Relief The American Red Cross is one of the first on the scene when disasters strike, and the flood in the Central Texas region around the Guadalupe River and the surrounding area was no exception. Answering the call from the Fraternal Department's call for aid, Medora Council reached out to help the American Red Cross in their support for disaster relief.  https://www.redcross.org      College News   Submit Your Tuition Bills   If they haven't already, it's time for Scholarship winners to submit their tuition bills to fulfill the requirement for their scholarship, so the monies are earmarked correctly and sent to the right college. If you have any questions, please contact the Home Office.   Scholarship Application Reminder   Academic scholarship applications should be sent to the Home Office by December 31, 2025. To apply, call 1-888-ARCANUM or visit our website.    SAT, ACT, PSAT, LSAT Training Benefit   Junior members: why not take a training program for SAT, ACT, PSAT, or LSAT to prepare to get your best score? Junior members are eligible for the Royal Arcanum to reimburse them for up to $100 for training. Mail a copy of your paid training program receipt to the Home Office or contact the Home Office for details.   College Care Packages   Royal Arcanum junior members who are college students can register to receive a care package at the beginning of the new year for the next semester. Send us the address at school (or home, if they are living at home), and we’ll send you a little care package to make the winter semester a little brighter..      Inspirational quotes   “We rise by lifting others.” ―    Robert Ingersoll      Upcoming dates   Mark your calendar with these important dates:   Autumn Bulletin submission: October 9, 2025 Monthly Lend A Hand - Lift A Heart submission deadline: October 31, 2025 Donald E. Ferry Spirit of Service Award Projects Ends: November 20, 2025 Youth of the Year Award Nomination Deadline: November 30, 2025 Scholarship and Grant Applications Deadline: December 31, 2025 Lorraine J. D'Emilio Legacy of Hope Projects end: February 28, 2026

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September 02, 2025 Newsletter #85

Hi Member, Life Insurance Awareness Month It's time again to verify your beneficiaries, addresses, and coverage on your policies. September is designated as Life Insurance Awareness Month.   Make it a September to Remember A suggestion for councils resuming their regular schedules   Autumn Party Punch Who's thirsty for the Fall season?   Charitable Activities Highlights Read about the latest charitable activities  College News It's time to apply for scholarships! Inspirational Quote Keep yourself inspired! Upcoming Dates Keep these important dates in your calendar.      Life Insurance Awareness Month The song, “See You in September” may prompt us to take a deeper glance into our insurance coverage.  Life Insurance Awareness Month is observed every September to promote the importance of life insurance for financial security.  Various programs aim to educate consumers about the role of life insurance in protecting families and to encourage them to review their coverage needs. The Royal Arcanum, operating now for over 148 years, has permanent life insurance plans available for newborns through senior years.   There’s also a PLUS to being a member of our Society.  Fraternal benefits, Junior programs, community service initiatives, socials, charitable projects, and other engaging opportunities are available through member involvement in the subordinate, grand, and supreme councils. Visit our website, www.royalarcanum.com, to learn more about the insurance plans that are available.  The ‘Timeline’ brochure provides a great snapshot of the offerings.  You can also phone the Home Office at 1-888-272-2686 if you’d care to increase your coverage or if you need additional information for enrolling a family member or friend. Our fraternal family is growing, and we look forward to welcoming more members into the Royal Arcanum! Cindy Macon Chairperson of the Executive Committee      Make it a September to Remember The Royal Arcanum commends our officers and members throughout the jurisdictions for their dedication to the principles of “Virtue, Mercy, and Charity” and for extending charitable spirit to communities, near and far.  With councils resuming regular schedules as September gets underway, it might be a good time for councils to consider making a donation to a charitable cause or conducting a collection drive or activity that will benefit a charity.  In doing so, you’ll help the cause and at the same time have the opportunity to introduce others to the good work being done by Royal Arcanum members and councils.  Everyone’s efforts will make this month a September to Remember! Maria Bettina DiBartolo Sitting Past Supreme Regent      Autumn Party Punch As we welcome the season of autumn in a few short weeks, family and friends will enjoy festive activities.  Whether it be pumpkin picking, apple-bobbing, hay-riding, or even leaf raking, doing things together creates fun moments.  Then relax and enjoy this recipe while toasting the season with your group! Ingredients: 3 cups apple cider 3 cups pineapple juice 3 cups ginger ale Apple slices (for garnish).   Mix all ingredients together and stir well. Chill.  Mixture will settle.   Stir again before pouring into ice-filled glasses. Add apple slices and serve.      Charitable Activities Highlights   Rhododendron Council #701 Black Mountain Home Black Mountain Home for Children, Youth & Families originated as Mountain Orphanage in 1904, moved to its current location in 1923, and was incorporated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in 1947. It serves children from birth through college age and beyond who have been deemed unsafe or unhealthy and placed in its care by the court system and Department of Social Services, serving more than 150 children annually. https://www.blackmountainhome.org      College News   Scholarships & Grants Applications are being Accepted   The Royal Arcanum has awarded more than 1.5 million in scholarships and grants since its inception, and the window for accepting applications for 2026 awards has opened! Eligible members should apply between now and the end of December to compete to win a financial reward for their hard academic work.   Competitive Scholarships for graduating high school seniors under the age of 20 (Two) $10,000 total ($2,500/year) (Two) $8,000 total ($2,000/year) (Two) $5,000 total ($1,250/year) (Ten) $2,000 total ($500/year) Non-Competitive Grants (chosen at random for all qualifying applications) Five) $600 (High School Seniors) Continuing Education Grants   (Six) $1,200 (Awarded on a competitive basis to students enrolled in Undergraduate programs who have completed at least one year in an accredited college and are not winners of a competitive scholarship). Application Process To apply, call 1-888-ARCANUM or visit http://royalarcanum.com/collegecareer.html. Applications are due by December 31, 2025 Members must be in good standing to participate in all programs Include a photograph of yourself in your application that we can use for advertising the winners. Please note that after your application is received, you will be notified by the Home Office of the remaining items required to complete the application process (turning in the form is just the first step). If you don't hear from the Home Office within a month of submitting your application, please reach out to them by phone. All components of the application must be submitted and completed by March 31, 2026      Inspirational quotes   “A meritocracy is a system in which the people who are the luckiest in their health and genetic endowment; luckiest in terms of family support, encouragement, and, probably, income; luckiest in their educational and career opportunities; and luckiest in so many other ways difficult to enumerate — these are the folks who reap the largest rewards. The only way for even a putative meritocracy to hope to pass ethical muster, to be considered fair, is if those who are the luckiest in all of those respects also have the greatest responsibility to work hard, to contribute to the betterment of the world, and to share their luck with others.” ―    Ben Bernanke      Upcoming dates   Mark your calendar with these important dates:   Scholarship and Grant Applications Opened: September 1, 2025 Lorraine J. D'Emilio Legacy of Hope Projects Began: September 1, 2025 Autumn Begins: September 22, 2025 Monthly Lend A Hand - Lift A Heart submission deadline: September 30, 2025 Autumn Bulletin submission: October 9, 2025 Donald E. Ferry Spirit of Service Award Projects Ends: November 20, 2025 Youth of the Year Award Nomination Deadline: November 30, 2025 Scholarship and Grant Applications Deadline: December 31, 2025 Lorraine J. D'Emilio Legacy of Hope Projects end: February 28, 2026

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