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State Vocations Chairman Remarks
Last January 2006 at the State Organizational Meeting in Montgomery, I
spoke about the new Squires Advancement Program that Supreme had implemented for
the Columbian Squires. At that time in was in its infancy stage and materials
were being researched, written, and printed. Well I have received the Counselor
Guide, Squire Advancement Record, and Squire Advancement Fact Book from
Supreme. I have read these books from cover to cover and I have to say I am
excited about the Squire Advancement Program. I really believe that this
program will bring a needed element of achievement and recognition for the
Squires. Every boy and young man needs direction and guidance in their journey
to manhood. The Squires Advancement Program along with dedicated Knights to
guide and advise the squire will help the squire along his journey in the key
areas of Home and Family, Squires and Knights, Community and Country, and most
important Church.
In Medieval
times a squire was a young man in training to become a knight. Squires learned
through service. There were different levels of squires, in various stages of
training. Before a young man even became a squire, he began his training as a
"page." He would be trained in courtesy and chivalry, attending to the knight,
his lady, and their guests, as well as attending to duties that included care of
the household and table, the stables and horses, and campsite. As he was trained
by squires and served the knight who was his mentor, he learned to hunt and
fish, how to protect himself with a shield, to use a sword, and to ride a horse
while carrying a lance.
This training
continued when he became a squire. A knight's senior squire was called the
"squire of the body." The "squire of the body" was responsible for the actions
and supervision of the other squires. When his knight went into battle, the
"squire of the body" would accompany him, to assist him with his personal needs,
including armor and armaments. If the knight was injured the "squire of the
body" would tend his wounds, or, if the knight were killed, he would see to it
that the body was buried.
Like squires
of old, through the Squire Advancement Program, Squires will advance through
various levels of training. There are five levels of advancement. The five
levels, in order from lowest to highest, are -
I will be
attending the Regional Meetings in August and September at Huntsville,
Birmingham, Montgomery, and Mobile. I will have a display setup with the Squire
Advancement Program materials and I will be glad to answer any questions you may
have about the program
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Dan Gardner
State Squires
Chairman
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Inside this issue:
State Deputy Remarks
Results of the membership incentives
Our Goal, Our Plan, Our Duty
State Community Director Remarks
Pro-life Chairman Remarks
State Vocations Chairman Remarks
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