Tennessee Knights of Columbus

COLUMBIAN SQUIRES

Squire: According to Merriam-Webster online dictionary the first definition is “shield bearer or armor bearer of a Knight”. Squires were normally Knights in Training. Squires did a lot of things to fulfill the needs of a Knight. They polished, they repaired, they took care of the Knights horse, and in the event the Knight was captured, he was responsible for rescuing him. The Knight was responsible for bringing up the young man. He provided a home. He educated the Squire on the ways of the world.

Squires today are our young men. There are several ways that Knights help in bringing up young men; the Cub/Boy Scouts, CYO, Teen life and my favorite, the Columbian Squires. These boys are the future of our Order. Without young Squires to follow in the footsteps of the Knights who guide them, recruitment for your councils will be that much more difficult – especially in getting young members who we so desperately need.

The Supreme Council wants a council in every parish. They also want a Squires Circle in every Council. What is required? Ten boys age 10-18 years old, a minimum of 2 committed adult Knights cleared by Supreme to work with young people, and a place to meet. That is it.

I am more than willing to help in any way needed. Please feel free to contact me at (615) 944-7943 or mark_mayer@comcast.net . I will be at all the kick-off meetings in June and July to answer questions and help you get started.

Esto Dignus (Be Worthy)---the Squires motto.

Mark A. Mayer

State Squires Consultant

Council 9132 Golf Tournament 2010 is coming August 28, 2010	07/21/10
The 7th Annual Knoxville Blue Mass hosted by council 645 on Sept. 11, 2010	07/21/10
6099 - Let's get ready to GOLF ! (2010 Golf Tournament Flyer) Sept. 11, 2010	07/02/10
The outgoing State Deputy's final Newsletter and June Council Newsletters	06/01/10
Photos from the State Convention are now available	05/10/10
The Annual Free-Throw Championship Regional Free-Throw Winners	03/23/10
Knights of Columbus Council 7449 Free Throw Contest Winners	03/02/10
Added a Tennessee Local Council Website Directory - Check it out!	02/28/10
A wonderful way to pray the Rosary on-line www.comepraytherosary.org	01/30/10
Knights of Columbus named recipient of inaugural Bridge Builder Program Award	01/26/10
Created a page specifically for Veterans Affairs related news (Click Here)	01/17/10

Council 6099 has given us the opportunity to see how they put together a New Member Welcome Package. This information can help your councils create your own packages.