Squires (9-12)
What is Squires?
The Order of the Squires of the Round Table was established in 1995 as a pledge for the International Order of DeMolay. It’s mission is to allow young men from the ages of 9 through 12 to have an opportunity to participate in some of the fun activities with DeMolay, but not to be overwhelmed with the age differences and ritual work that is part of DeMolay.
DeMolay Involvement
The Squire Manor has a DeMolay who acts as their advisor. His title is the Sir Knight, and he is appointed by the Master Councilor of the Sponsoring DeMolay Chapter and approved by the Advisory Council of the Chapter. The Sir Knight sits to the left of the Master Squire’s station. His main job to be a big brother of the Squires. His term parallels the DeMolay chapter, and he can serve more than one term if the Advisory Council and Master Councilor approve.
How a Manor runs
There are up to seven Squire Officers, three of whom are elected by their peers. Elected Officers are Master Squire, Senior Squire, and Junior Squire. Appointed Officers are Squire Chaplain, Squire Marshall, Squire Recorder, and Squire Treasurer. During each term of six months, the Master Squire should plan at least one fun activity and at least one fund raising activity. The events must be approved by the Sir Knight and the Dad/Mom Advisor. A Dad/Mom Advisor, who is a member of the Chapter Advisory Council, must be present at all Squire meetings and functions. He or she should sit on the sidelines, and is mainly the advisor for the Sir Knight, allowing the Sir Knight and the elected officers to run the meeting.