V.M.C. 1105 Spring Edition 2019 Official Publication of the Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanum Fraternal Services to Our Members Since 1877 PLANTING SEEDS FOR THE FUTURE A Message from the Supreme Regent Un Message Du Régente Supreme Deborah Young - Supreme Regent Dear Brothers and Sisters, Chers frères et soeurs, Spring has arrived! The sun is shining in a beautiful blue Le printemps est arrivé! Le soleil brille sky. Don't forget to plant your seed paper roses after dans un beau ciel bleu. N'oubliez pas de the last frost has gone. The bees will be happy and you’ll planter vos roses en papier-graine après le dernier gel. Les soon have beautiful flowers in your garden. Speaking of abeilles seront heureuses et vous aurez bientôt de belles fleurs gardening, are you ‘Planting Seeds for the Future’ of the dans votre jardin. En parlant de jardinage, êtes-vous en train de Royal Arcanum and the future of your council? ‘planter des graines pour l'avenir’ de Royal Arcanum et de l'avenir de votre conseil? Every great council starts with a great leader and great leaders help others to become great leaders. They know Chaque grand conseil commence par un grand leader et les how to duplicate themselves, strive to be cheerful and grands leaders aident les autres à devenir de grands leaders. Ils positive, stay calm under pressure, keep the motivation savent se dupliquer, s'efforcent d'être gais et positifs, restent level up and let others lead. calmes sous la pression, maintiennent le niveau de motivation et laissent les autres diriger. John Quincy Adams stated, "lf your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, John Quincy Adams a déclaré: "Si vos actions inspirent les you are a leader.” Seize the opportunity from any autres à rêver davantage, à apprendre davantage, à faire plus et situation and find a way to do something great! à devenir plus, vous êtes un leader". Saisissez l'occasion de n'importe quelle situation et trouvez le moyen de faire quelque When introducing someone to the Royal Arcanum, chose de bien! sometimes the fewer words initially said is better, as too much information can lead to decision paralysis. At Lorsqu’on présente Royal Arcanum à quelqu'un, il est parfois another time you can divulge some more benefits the préférable d'utiliser moins de mots au début, car trop Society provides and chances are they will choose to d'informations peuvent conduire à une paralysie décisionnelle. À become a member. un autre moment, vous pouvez divulguer certains avantages supplémentaires offerts par la Société et il est probable qu’ils Congratulations to all our Distinguished Service Award choisiront de devenir membre. members who have helped the Royal Arcanum grow and prosper. Félicitations à tous nos membres du Service distingué qui ont aidé Royal Arcanum à se développer et à prospérer. Has your council organized a project to help the homeless? The more times you participate in the Votre conseil a-t-il organisé un projet pour aider les sans-abri? ‘Planting Seeds Together’ campaign, the more chances Plus vous participez à la campagne ‘Planter des graines you have to win and you can win more than once. ensemble’, plus vous gagnez de changements et gagnez plus d'une fois. Don't forget about the drawing for a new iPhone. One lucky member who has enrolled a new RA member for an N'oubliez pas le tirage au sort pour un nouvel iPhone. Un insurance policy or annuity will be the winner. membre chanceux qui a recruté un nouveau membre RA pour une police d'assurance ou une rente sera le gagnant. "A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way.”- John C. Maxwell "Un leader est celui qui connaît le chemin, le chemin et le montre". - John C. Maxwell. Yours in V.M.C., Bien à vous dans V.M.C., Deborah Young Deborah Young Supreme Regent Régent Suprême 2 Bulletin - Spring Edition - 2019 www. royalarcanum. com V.M.CV.M.C. In This Issue 11051105 DSA AWARDS BULLETIN COMMITTEE Cynthia A. Macon, Chairman PAGES 4 - 7 Peter D. Ferrara Janice S. Brazas REMEMBER YOUR VALUE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE James E. O’Neill, Chairman PAGE 10 Deborah L. Young Versatility Council Page 9 Maria B. DiBartolo CRAFTING FOR A CAUSE Nicole Covelli Errica Conforto PAGE 11 Peter D. Ferrara Cynthia A. Macon Janice S. Brazas PLANTING SEEDS TOGETHER Carl J. Krzystofczyk PAGE 16 EDITOR Patrick Fitzgerald RHODE ISLAND BASKETBALL STAR Visiting Yellowstone Page 19 ASSOCIATE EDITOR EMERITUS PAGE 18 Dotti Pagnani EDITING STAFF FRATERNAL DEPARTMENT NEWS Frances Magnotta PAGE 20 EDITORIAL OFFICE 61 Batterymarch St. PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS Boston, MA 02110-3208 Junior News and PAGE 21 Toll Free 1-888-ARCANUM (272-2686) Views E-Mail: Page 24 INFORMATION@ ROYALARCANUM.COM CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER CORNER Official publication (Publication PAGE 22 number USPS 472-260) of the Supreme Council of the Royal JUNIOR GAMES Arcanum, 61 Batterymarch Street, Boston, MA 02110-3208. Published quarterly. Periodicals postage paid at PAGES 26 - 29 Boston, MA 02110 and additional mailing offices. Subscription terms: THE SUPREME SECRETARY one dollar per year. Printed in the Scan Our QR Code to U.S.A. Visit Our Website PAGE 31 Postmaster: In the event magazine is undeliverable, please send Form 3579 As part of the Supreme Regent's fraternal campaign, the Cover addressed to Royal Arcanum, 61 Grand Council of New York donated 174 pairs of children's Batterymarch St., Boston, MA 02110- Caption 3208. pajamas to the Pajama Program Charity. Volume 119 Number 2 Articles and photos must be in the editorial office by April, May, June 2019 July 8, 2019. Mail to the Royal Arcanum Bulletin, Bulletin Home Office, 61 Batterymarch Street, Boston, MA 02110- Deadline 3208. Next Publication Date: August 19, 2019 www. royalarcanum. com - Bulletin - Spring Edition - 2019 3 A Salute to Distinguished Service This issue is dedicated to the many members of the Society who have given their service to help the Royal Arcanum grow and prosper. We feature here our Brothers and Sisters who have distinguished themselves by introducing new members to the Order over the past years. The highest award is given to the members who have earned the Founders’ Ring of Distinction Award. The second highest level of achievement is the ‘1105’ Royal Purple Achievement Award, followed by the Legion of Honor. Other members who have earned between one and twenty diamonds are awarded the Distinguished Service Award. The Royal Arcanum is pleased to recognize the distinguished service of all our award recipients.* * Does not include production from current campaign FOUNDERS’ RING OF DISTINCTION AWARD August Magnotta Paul F. D'Emilio Cynthia A. Macon Claremont Cl Integrity Cl Versatility Cl New York Pennsylvania New Jersey (Center Diamond) (Founders' Ring W/Diamond) (Founders' Ring W/Diamond) (L. of H. Circle-6) (Center Diamond) (Center Diamond) (L. of H. Circle-6) (L. of H. Circle-8) ‘1105’ ROYAL PURPLE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Joseph R. Macon Frances Magnotta Kenneth J. Kolek Bayonne Cl Claremont Cl Pawtucket Cl New Jersey New York Rhode Island (L. of H.-10) (L. of H.-10) (L. of H.-10) (L. of H. Center Diamond) (L. of H. Center Diamond) 4 Bulletin - Spring Edition - 2019 www. royalarcanum. com A Salute to Distinguished Service LEGION OF HONOR AWARD Peter D. Young Gary D. Dotson Louise Reynolds Conrad Bolduc Donald Harman Coronation Cl Rhododendron Cl Treasure Coast Cl Jacques Cartier Cl Harrisburg Cl Ontario Carolinas Florida Quebec Pennsylvania (L. of H.-4) (L. of H.-2) (L. of H.-9) (L. of H.-2) (L. of H.-9) B. Joe Merrill Genevieve A. Macon Morgan Young Marie Cavallo Rhododendron Cl Versatility Cl Coronation Cl Claremont Cl Carolinas New Jersey Ontario New York (L. of H.-2) (L. of H.-1) (L. of H.-1) (L. of H.-2) William J. Wire Donald Ferry Deborah L. Young Carl Krzystofczyk Medora Cl Alpha-Agassiz Cl Coronation Cl Medora Cl Illinois Massachusetts Ontario Illinois (L. of H.-6) (L. of H.-1) (L. of H.-8) (L. of H.-3) NO PHOTO Ralph Ferrara David Hryniewich Richard Slawinski Maria DiBartolo Integrity Cl Alpha-Agassiz Cl Woodside Cl Claremont Cl Pennsylvania Massachusetts New Jersey New York (L. of H.-7) (L. of H.-10) (L. of H.-10) (L. of H.-2) www. royalarcanum. com - Bulletin - Spring Edition - 2019 5 A Salute to Distinguished Service DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD TWENTY DIAMONDS NAME COUNCIL GRAND COUNCIL NAME COUNCIL GRAND COUNCIL John Crisanti Alpha-Agassiz Massachusetts Carmen Rodia Integrity Pennsylvania Gregory Hahn Medora Illinois EIGHTEEN DIAMONDS NAME COUNCIL GRAND COUNCIL NAME COUNCIL GRAND COUNCIL Errica Conforto Claremont New York Lillie Mae Panichelli Integrity Pennsylvania SIXTEEN DIAMONDS NAME COUNCIL GRAND COUNCIL NAME COUNCIL GRAND COUNCIL Antal Basa, Jr. Alpha-Agassiz Massachusetts FIFTEEN DIAMONDS NAME COUNCIL GRAND COUNCIL NAME COUNCIL GRAND COUNCIL Stella Rakowski Versatility New Jersey Loretta Wehbe Integrity Pennsylvania FOURTEEN DIAMONDS NAME COUNCIL GRAND COUNCIL NAME COUNCIL GRAND COUNCIL Ellen Phillips Railroad Colorado Perry Whisenant Catawba Carolinas TWELVE DIAMONDS NAME COUNCIL GRAND COUNCIL NAME COUNCIL GRAND COUNCIL Joyce A. Crawford Germantown Pennsylvania Blanche Vicinanza Sun Coast Florida Louis Marchesano Horsetooth Colorado ELEVEN DIAMONDS NAME COUNCIL GRAND COUNCIL NAME COUNCIL GRAND COUNCIL Robert H. Law III Dobbs Ferry New York Ivan Snyder Integrity Pennsylvania TEN DIAMONDS NAME COUNCIL GRAND COUNCIL NAME COUNCIL GRAND COUNCIL Dotti Pagnani Alpha-Agassiz Massachusetts Joe Tedesco Integrity Pennsylvania Joseph Smeraglia Woodside New Jersey (deceased) NINE DIAMONDS NAME COUNCIL GRAND COUNCIL NAME COUNCIL GRAND COUNCIL Herbert G. Chronister Yorktowne Pennsylvania Andrew Madonna Williamsbridge New York Loretta DiGianivittorio Integrity Pennsylvania Ethel Reitsema Merritt New Jersey Peter Ferrara Integrity Pennsylvania EIGHT DIAMONDS NAME COUNCIL GRAND COUNCIL NAME COUNCIL GRAND COUNCIL Charlotte Brill Treasure Coast Florida Joseph Panzarella Claremont New York Roger Gudenkauf Denver Colorado SEVEN DIAMONDS NAME COUNCIL GRAND COUNCIL NAME COUNCIL GRAND COUNCIL Herbert J.