July 16, 2010 From: Larry E. Gray, PGGHP, General Grand Secretary       Secretary, Board of Directors, Royal Arch Research Assistance, Inc. This is statement of RARA - for Able Kids: Dr. Joan Burleigh Resigns Post The Board of Directors of Royal Arch Research Assistance has been advised of the resignation of Dr. Joan Burleigh as CEO and chief researcher of the Able Kids Foundation. As a result of Dr. Burleigh’s resignation, the board held an emergency meeting and has issued the following statement: “The General Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons, International, through our  philanthropy, known as Royal Arch Research Assistance, will continue to contribution funds to organizations who are conducting research into Auditory Perception Difficulties.  The Board is considering the possibility of becoming more diverse in the future by funding grants for research as well.  Be assured of our prompt and considered action to assure the best possible use of RARA funds.” Fraternally, Larry E. Gray, PGGHP, General Grand Secretary Secretary, Board of Directors, Royal Arch Research Assistance, Inc. June 3, 2010 Larry E. Gray, PGGHP, General Grand Secretary P.O. Box 128 Greenfield, IN 46140-0128 Dear Larry: Enclosed are items for our Quarterly News Letter as follows: 1. A 'Top Twenty' listing [.pdf], as of May 31, 2010. 2. A listing of contributions, by Jurisdiction [.pdf] May 31, 2010. 3. A listing of Chapters awarded 100% Certificates of Appreciation [.pdf] during this period. There are 137 Chapters on the list this period, which is a marked increase from the previous period. Of these Chapters, six (6) received their first such award, five (5) received their 10th and one (14) received their 20th. Each of these last twelve (12) Chapters have become eligible for, and will receive one of our distinctive Plaques. Certificates of Appreciation issued during the period were:       RED---------72, of which 24 were for 'other than a Chapter'.       SILVER---- 80, of which 30 were for 'other than a Chapter'.       GOLD------ 165, of which 72 were for 'other than a Chapter'. We issued 13 Lapel Pins during the period, each of which had one or more stones, and had stones added to 11 other pins. As in the past, the recipients have not been identified. With highest personal regards, JAMES B. WALL, Executive Director If you would like to take part in helping children with Central Auditory Processing Disorders, you can send your contributions to: James B. Wall Executive Director P.O. Box 58070 Louisville, KY 40258 email: wjamesb@insightbb.com Res: 502-937-5372 Please make your check payable to "R.A.R.A' Certificates are designed for contributions of $25.00, $50.00, and $100.00. A $500.00 dollar contribution receives a very impressive pin with a diamond in the center. Additional contributions of $500.00 add a small diamond to the pin. Certificates and pins are awarded to both individual donors and donating organizations. Donations are IRS deductible. Other then that the pin, a greater incentive might be that the research you have funded in part might very well have brought a better life to someone who is affected with CAPD, a serious learning disability. R.A.R.A. for Central Auditory Processing Disorders Philanthropy of General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, International ablekids FOUNDATION BROCHURE (in .pdf format) 315 West Oak Street, Suite 101, Fort Collins, CO 80521 (V) 970-226-ABLE (2253) (F) 970-226-0411 E-Mail: info@ablekidsfoundation.org www.ablekidsfoundation.org I AM ABLE Sponsorship Assistance PROGRAM (.pdf) Current Quarterly Report (.pdf)