Brothers, We have been entangled in this terrible pandemic for eight months. We know that it will end, but certainly that time is months in the future. We will persevere. We have much to be thankful for. First, we still have our health. Many of our families have been in and out of medical facilities a number of times. Second, Brother Ralph is finally home! A long and slow recovery is in store for him, but he is home with his family. Third, even though we cannot raise money by our usual methods, we have been able to move forward with several fundraising initiatives: a GoFundMe page for Coats-for-kids, Christmas greenery, and Brown Bear car wash tickets. Fourth, we are grateful for the extraordinary generosity of our brothers in the Council, who have made personal contributions to these programs, and others as well. Finally, as we move into the colder months, please take all precautions to protect yourselves and your families. If anyone needs help from the Council, please let me know.