To charter a new circle, or reactivate an old one, there must be at least 10 boys. The highest-ranking Squire is the chief squire. He runs each meeting and appoints officers. Adult staff, or ccounselors are all Knights of CColumbusand are led by the chief ccounselor A priest, or father prior, provides spiritual guidance to the Squires. Each committee is expected to conduct four activities a year.
Squires run their own meetings, and plan and financially support their own activities.
These responsibilities give them an early start in life with leadership skills. It's made me a stronger leader and taught me how to help other people, how to work in the community. Now I do a lot more of that. Calif. The Squires can also help boys who may need special guidance and encouragement, observed Larry O. Allen, Alabama state Squires chairman. Squires John D. Cross, Terrence S. Kneisel and Timothy F. Martins said they value the opportunity to share their faith with others.