1. An Introduction to the Columbian Squires
Presented by
Walt Parsons
State Squires Chairman

2. History Founded August 4th, 1925
The Columbian Squires program strives to provide:
Improvement
Spiritual
Cultural
Civic
Social
Development of their leadership qualities
Brother Barnabas
McDonald, F.S.C.

3. Today… More than 25,000 strong… With 1,500 Circles worldwide:
U.S. | Canada | Mexico
Philippines | Puerto Rico
Guatemala | Panama | Cuba
More than 450,000 hours and $300,000 donated over the last decade
Sponsored by Councils / Assemblies

4. Silver Rose Our Lady of Guadalupe Silver Rose Run Six Silver Roses:
Started in 1960
Pro-Life Message: “One Life, One Rose”
Six Silver Roses:
Begin in Canada
Six distinct routes through U.S.
End in Monterrey, Mexico (Feast Day of OLG on Dec. 12th)

5. Silver Rose Eight Services Held in Colorado in 2014:
Golden (Cabrini Shrine) / Arvada / Security / Pueblo
Procession / Mass / Prayer Service
Colorado Segment: Begins in JULY

6. Advancement Program
Goal: “Recognizing and rewarding each Squire for acquiring the skills and attitudes of Catholic leadership as he moves towards becoming a Knight”
Five Levels of Achievement:
Page
Shield Bearer
Swordsman
Lancer
Squire of the Body of Christ* (*Highest Level Attainable)

7. Organization Circle Officers: Chief Counselors / Counselors
Chief Squire
Deputy Chief Squire
Notary Squire (Secretary / Scribe)
Bursar Squire (Treasurer / Financial Secretary)
Marshal Squire (Sergeant-at-Arms / Warden)
Chief Counselors / Counselors
Require successful completion of mandatory Youth Leader Training and Background Checks

8. Youth Leader Requirements
Share your with:
Current Requirements:
KofC Background Check – Valid 3 Years
Diocese Youth Volunteer Background Check
Safe Environment Training
Denver & Springs: Classroom Setting
Pueblo: Online (“Shield The Vulnerable”)
Praesidium Armatus Online Training & Background Check

9. Supreme Reports Regular reports due to Supreme…
Annual Survey of Fraternal Activities Due 1/31
Semiannual Audit (July-December) Due 3/15
Corps d’Elite & Bro. Barnabas Awards Due 6/30
Circle Officers and Chairman Due 8/01
Semiannual Audit (January-June) Due 9/15
All available via

10. How To Get Started… Recruit a minimum of 10 candidates
Must be between the ages of 10 and 18
Must have completed their First Communion
Candidates participate in Investiture Ceremony