V.M.C. 1105 Summer Edition 2020 2020 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Official Publication of the Supreme Council of the Royal Arcanum Fraternal Services to Our Members Since 1877 ACTING SUPREME REGENT MESSAGE A Message from the Acting Supreme Regent Un Message Du Régente Supreme Par Intérim Maria Bettina DiBartolo - Acting Supreme Regent Dear Brothers and Sisters, Chers frères et sœurs, Hope you are all enjoying summer as J'espère que vous best you can during this time. profiterez tous de l'été du mieux que vous pourrez pendant cette période. While there are many guidelines in place, there are still many ways to Bien qu'il existe de nombreuses lignes have fun and enjoy time with family directrices, il existe encore de nombreuses and friends from a distance. We façons de s'amuser et de passer du temps must continue to care for ourselves avec sa famille et ses amis à distance. Nous and others – we are in this together. devons continuer à prendre soin de nous- mêmes et des autres - nous sommes dans le Congratulations to all of the Royal même bateau. Arcanum Scholarship winners and graduates this year. Wishing you all Félicitations à tous les lauréats et diplômés the best in your future endeavors. de la bourse Royal Arcanum cette année. Je vous souhaite tout le meilleur dans vos Looking forward to picking things projets futurs. back up where we left off when the time is right. Until then, I wish you Au plaisir de reprendre les choses là où all a great and healthy summer! nous nous étions arrêtés le moment venu. D'ici là, je vous souhaite à tous un bel et Sincerely yours in V. M. C., sain été! Sincèrement vôtre dans V. M. C., Maria Bettina DiBartolo Maria Bettina DiBartolo 2 Bulletin - Summer Edition - 2020 www.royalarcanum.com V.M.C. In This Issue 1105 VERSATILITY SERVICE PROJECTS BULLETIN COMMITTEE Cynthia A. Macon, Chairman PAGE 4 Peter D. Ferrara Janice S. Brazas IN MEMORIAM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PAGE 7 James E. O’Neill, Chairman Summer Maria B. DiBartolo Happenings Nicole Covelli Page 8 LIFE AS A SCOUT MASTER Errica Conforto Peter D. Ferrara PAGE 9 Cynthia A. Macon Janice S. Brazas KEEP YOUR SANITY Carl J. Krzystofczyk PAGE 10 EDITOR Patrick Fitzgerald A Special Wedding FRATERNAL DEPARTMENT NEWS ASSOCIATE EDITOR EMERITUS Page 12 Dotti Pagnani PAGE 14 EDITING STAFF SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS Frances Magnotta PAGES 16 - 17 EDITORIAL OFFICE 61 Batterymarch St. Boston, MA 02110-3208 CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER CORNER Toll Free 1-888-ARCANUM (272-2686) Keep Money PAGE 22 E-Mail: Problems in Check INFORMATION@ ROYALARCANUM.COM Page 30 JUNIOR DEPARTMENT NEWS Official publication (Publication PAGE 24 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. 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Although the Magarban coordinated the many deliveries. Although pandemic affected the manner in which service social distancing measures are followed, RA initiatives were sponsored, the dedication and fraternalists continue to demonstrate that they can generous spirit of members and friends, coupled with volunteer together effectively, even from afar. A few council donations, provided much-needed support of the donation stops are pictured here. for the homeless and hungry, seniors and elderly, Delivering boxes of healthcare essentials and activity Maureen, a speech therapist at the Felician School, supplies to Our Lady of Lourdes Lodi gratefully accepts the council’s gift parcels for Care Center for Retired Sisters students with special needs. Bernadette at the Bergen County Pet Adoption Center, Teterboro thanks the Arcanians for the contributions. NEED MONEY FOR WE CAN COLLEGE? HELP!! APPLY NOW FOR OUR SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS Royal Arcanum awarded $65,000 in scholarships in 2019. It is free and easy to apply. Our competitive scholarships: based on merit and membership (Two) $ 2,500/year • $10,000 total (Two) $ 2,000/year • $8,000 total (Two) $1,250/year • $5,000 total (Ten) $375/year • $1,500 Our non competitive college grants: based on membership (Four) Continuing Education Grants • $750 each (Five) Grants • $600 each for high school seniors (Ten) Grants • $250 each for college sophomores, juniors and seniors All Junior Members age 18 and below taking a SAT, ACT, PSAT, and LSAT training program are eligible for up to a $50 reimbursement. For more information, please contact the Home Office or our website www.royalarcanum.com - Bulletin - Summer Edition - 2020 5 CALIFORNIA Kyle and Dot, the dog, helped Joanie install a brand new American Flag on the fence for the 4th of July! Thanks Kyle and Dot for being great neighbors to Jim and I !!! We appreciate all that you do to help us and others! IF IT’S NOT THE FLOWER, IT COULD BE THE FLOUR National Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month serves as a reminder to tackle your spring cleaning projects to maintain a Here are a few more safe environment for optimal areas you’ll want to health. check for allergens that might be hiding There’s no better time than the in plain sight: present to address these areas: • Your child’s room. • Around the house. Make sure stuffed animals and Shampoo carpets and upholstery, clean bean bag toys aren’t filled with window treatments, vacuum out corners nut shells, crayons are soy-free crayons, and crevices, and address those areas in your home and play dough is the wheat-free version. where dust, mold, and allergens could be lurking and waiting to trigger an asthma event. • Fido’s corner. Your dog loves those biscuits and bone treats you • In the kitchen. give him, but if they contain peanut butter or milk by- If you or someone in your family is one of the 32 products, more sensitive members of your household million Americans with a food-based allergy, you’ll might have adverse reactions. want to check your pantry and cupboards. After you toss out all the expired food items, take time to • The bathroom. review the ingredients of those remaining for known The biggest culprit here might be your shampoo, allergens such as wheat, dairy, eggs, soy, nuts, tree conditioner, soap, or lotion, so read the labels nuts, fish, and seafood. carefully. 6 Bulletin - Summer Edition - 2020 www.royalarcanum.com HELP YOUR CHILDREN THROUGH THE CRISIS These are scary times for about the disappointment everyone—especially children. of missing out on playdates, All the uncertainty can be sports, school activities, and the hard on young people like. Let them know it’s OK to worried about themselves and be sad. their parents. What can you • Check in with them. do to help them cope? The There’s lots of misleading UNICEF website offers this information on the internet and advice: the TV news. Ask them what • Be calm and proactive. they’ve heard about causes and Talk about the disease and cures, and correct any what people can do to misinformation they may have protect themselves. Simple picked up. precautions can help children • Create distractions. Do feel more in control of what something different every once happens to them. in a while. Have a game night, • Stick to a routine. watch a movie together, include Children need structure and the whole family in cooking find it comforting. If you’re meals, celebrate a special isolating at home, get up and occasion—anything to take go to bed at the same time, your kids’ minds off and serve meals on your the social isolation. normal schedule. Map out • Watch your own time for schooling at home, behavior. You’re probably but also allow adequate time worried, too. Try not to let it to relax and play. Get your kids involved in setting up show too much. You can acknowledge your own the schedule so they feel important. fears, but stay as calm as possible. Kids pick up their • Let them feel their emotions. Don’t cues from the parents, so set the right example. downplay children’s fears. Listen when they talk IN MEMORIAM: WILLIAM S. GRIMWOOD, SR. The members of Republic Council over 33 years until his retirement. #2197, Ohio sadly announce the He enjoyed country music, golf and passing of William S. Grimwood, Sr. bowling and was an avid fan of on May 26, 2020. A Past Regent and Cleveland’s sports teams. He is a Grand Council officer, Brother survived by many family members William served as a Supreme Council and close friends. Representative at the 81st Session of the Order and participated in many The Royal Arcanum is grateful for events that were sponsored Brother Grimwood’s dedication and throughout the jurisdiction of Ohio. fraternal service. May he rest in eternal peace.