The Order of the Squires of
the Round Table is an
organization for young men
that is an appending body of
DeMolay. The goal of the
Squires is to allow boys
from 10 through 12 years of
age an opportunity to
participate in some of the
fun activities of DeMolay,
but not be overwhelmed with
the large age differences
and ritual work that is part
of DeMolay. The basic
organization is called a
"Manor" (e.g., The Vancouver
Manor of the Order of the
Squires of the Round Table).
Each Manor is sponsored by a
DeMolay Chapter.
The Squires have their own
ritual work, which is
designed to be easy to
learn, and to teach moral
lessons they can understand.
They meet in a Masonic Lodge
room, or in a room set up as
though it was a Masonic
Lodge room. They have seven
officers:
Elected
Master Squire -- in the East
Senior Squire -- in the West
Junior Squire -- in the
South
Appointed
Squire Treasurer -- At
Secretary's desk in the
South East
Squire Recorder -- Next to
Treasurer at desk in the
South East
Squire Chaplain -- in the
South East
Squire Marshal -- Next to
Chaplain in the South East
A Dad Advisor, who is a
member of the Advisory
Council is present at all
Squire meetings and
functions, and has overall
responsibility for the
Manor. The Dad Advisor sits
in the East, on the left of
the Master Squire.
In addition, a DeMolay,
whose title is Sir Knight,
serves as an assistant
advisor. He is appointed by
the Master Councilor of the
Sponsoring DeMolay Chapter
and approved by the Chapter
Advisory Council. The Sir
Knight sits in the East, on
the right of the Master
Squire.
The term of office can be
from four to six months. It
is hoped that each Squire
will progress through the
various elected offices,
beginning as Junior Squire
and ending as Master Squire,
but it is not required. The
Sir Knight's term is six
months, and can be extended
for an additional six months
at the discretion of the Dad
Advisor and the Master
Councilor. During each term,
the Master Squire should
plan at least one "Fun
Activity." This can be
anything that the Master
Squire wants, but must be
approved by the Sir Knight
and the Dad Advisor.
When meeting, the Squires
should follow Robert's Rules
of Order, as they apply in
Masonic functions. Use of
the gavel is the same as in
other Masonic functions.
Also, no one is allowed to
speak until recognized by
the Master Squire, and they
always stand while speaking.
This also applies to the Sir
Knight and the Dad Advisor.
The meetings should last no
longer than an hour. It is
recommended that the
meetings be scheduled on the
same nights that the
sponsoring DeMolay chapter
meets. The Squires should be
invited into the DeMolay
meeting along with the
Royalty/Sorority, Parents
Club, and other guests, and
should be recognized by the
Master Councilor.
The emblem of the Squires is
a circle, representing the
top of a round table. It is
Royal Blue, with a Gold
border. It has one vertical
Gold line and one horizontal
Gold line, dividing the
circle into four equal
quadrants. In the upper left
quadrant is the DeMolay
emblem. In the upper right
quadrant is a gavel, laid
horizontally. In the lower
right quadrant is a book
with the word "Wisdom" on
its cover. In the lower left
quadrant is a sword,
pointing upward.
When meeting, the Altar is
covered with a round table
top, decorated as described
above, but without the
gavel, book, or sword. A
bible is placed in the
center of the Round Table,
where the horizontal and
vertical lines meet. At the
Master Squire's station are
two gavels (one ceremonial,
and one to use). At the
Senior Squire's station is a
sword, and at the Junior
Squire's station is a book
with the word "Wisdom" on
its cover.