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The Order of the Amaranth
is a fraternal organization composed of Master Masons and their properly
qualified female relatives. In its teachings, the members are emphatically
reminded of their duties to God, to their country and to their fellow beings.
They are urged to portray, by precept and example, their belief in the "Golden
Rule" and by conforming to the virtues inherent in TRUTH, FAITH, WISDOM and
CHARITY they can prove to others the goodness promulgated by the Order.
The extent of its Charitable Work and overall Benevolence is limited only by the
opportunities that exist, and the ability to secure adequate funding. Its
Philanthropic project is the Amaranth Diabetes Foundation. The flag of the
appropriate country is prominently displayed at all meetings creating a strong
sentiment of patriotism and devotion to the respective land that we love.
Conspicuously upon the Altar is placed the Holy Bible, the inspired word of God.
Its divine truths send forth its sacred luster to all parts of the globe and is
used among us as a symbol of the will of God. It reminds us of the omnipresence
of the "Almighty" overshadowing us with His Divine Love and dispensing His
blessings among us.
The leaves of the Amaranth plant (like the "Laurel") is indicative of
distinction and honor, and when formed into the "Amaranthine Wreath" with its
never ending circle, is typical of the bond of fraternal friendship which
encircles our beloved order, and which has a central place upon our Standard
(Ceremonial Flag), surrounding the "Crown and Sword".
Diabetes
What Is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a serious health problem. It affects nearly 16 million Americans.
One third of them don't even know they have it. And - there is no cure.
Your body needs energy for everything you do, from running to sleeping. Diabetes
affects the way your body turns food into energy. Normally, your body converts
sugars, starches and other foods you eat into "fuel." With diabetes, something
goes wrong with this process. This affects all parts of the body. It can lead to
blindness, heart disease, kidney failure, nerve and blood vessel damage.
In the five minutes it will take you to read this brochure, six people in the
United States will learn they have diabetes. This is almost 2,000 people a day.
It is estimated that almost 20% of adults over age 55 have diabetes. And, with
its complications, diabetes is truly one of the worst diseases of our time.
How the Order of the Amaranth Helps Fight Diabetes
In 1979, the Amaranth Diabetes Foundation was formally adopted and diabetes
became the primary philanthropic project through which the Order of the Amaranth
works for the betterment of mankind. The Order of the Amaranth has mobilized the
efforts of its membership to prevent and cure diabetes and to help improve the
lives of all people affected by diabetes. Thanks to the dedicated support of our
members worldwide, we have raised over $7 million in the fight against diabetes.
All funds raised by the Order of the Amaranth go directly to diabetes research
through the Amaranth Diabetes Foundation. We do not support fundraising or
management costs. The American Diabetes Association reviews and selects the
research scientists to be funded. Through this peer-reviewed system,
contributors are assured that their gifts support the most important diabetes
research and that the research results are shared throughout the scientific
community.
Visit the American Diabetes Association at
www.diabetes.org for further information.
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The Grand Court of Idaho, Order of the Amaranth