CPR TRAINING: We are planning on pursuing CPR training for our members. Although we have a few members who have this training, we need to greatly expand this base.

COUPONS FOR SENIORS:
1. Senior Citizens Guide to Chicago- www.seniorcitizensguide.com/chicago
2. Seniordirectory- Is a comprehensive listing of Senior Services across the country www.seniordirectory.com.
3. Senior discounts- A listing of discounts seniors can take advantage of from travel to meds www.seniordiscounts.com

An added plus- www.chicago-plumbers.com. The guys name is Chris. He offers special discounts for seniors on plumbing in the Chicago area.

96th Supreme Biennial Session - July 27, 2012 thru August 3, 2012
Hosted by: M.W. Scottish Rite Grand lodge A.F.& A.M. of the state of Arkansas

Room Rates: Singles and Doulbles: $99.00; Mineral Water and Jr. Suites:$139.00; 1BR Parlor Suite:$225.00; 2BR Parlor Suite:$295.00. The current room tax is 13%. Sleeping room rates are extended 3 days prior and 3 days after events. *All suites are being held by Host State. For suites contact GM Harmon G. Ealy Sr. at (H)501-335-7298 or (C)501-392-4293. There is a 72 hour cancellation policy for all reservations.

Registration: $40.00 (includes Delegate Badge and Kit); Event dinner ticket $50.00; State night ticket $35; Pre-registration begins on Friday, July 27, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. there is NO split packages.

Hotel: The Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa, 239 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901. Tel. 1-501-609-2387/ 1-501-623-7771

For room reservation: Group Name- Original Supreme Council 96th Biennial Session

John V. Thornton Mid- Winter Conference March 20, 2013 thru March 25, 2013

Hosted by:United Most Worshipful St. John Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of the state of Louisiana.

Hotel: Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge, 4728 Constitution Ave., Baton Rouge, LA  70808. Tel. 1-800-678-4062, 30 minutes from Baton Rouge Airport and 60 minutes from New Orleans Airport.

For room reservation: Group Name- John V. Thorton Mid-Winter Conference

Room rate: Single, Double, Triple and Quad-$94.00/night; One-Bedroom Suite- $175.00; Plus 13% tax; Check In- 4:00pm and Check-out- 11:00am (Unless special arrangement are made in advance)

Reservation dates- 4/1/12 thru 2/18/13 at 3:00pm.

DATES TO REMEMBER

Back to School Fest-  Saturday, August 25th, 2012  Noon- 3pm

Annual Prayer Breakfast "Praying In Times Like These"- Sat, September 8th, 2012 9:30 am

1st Quarterly Session:  MW United Grand Lodge Sat. September 1st, 2012

1st Quarterly Session:  QOS Grand Chapter- Saturday, September 22nd, 2012

"Harvest" Tea-  Saturday, November 10th @ 2 pm

Seniors Thanksgiving Dinner- Saturday, November 17th, 2012 2 pm-5 pm

2nd Quarterly Session:  Most Worshipful United Grand Lodge- Sat. December 1st, 2012

2nd Quarterly Session:  Queen of Sheba Grand Chapter- Saturday. December 8th, 2012

Annual Christmas Celebration- Saturday, December 15th, 2012 7:30 pm