June 5 – 7, 2009, St. Catharine, ON
Fraternal Year Theme: “Promoting Leadership in Faith”
Eight Squires and Two Counselors from St. Francis Xavier Columbian Squires Circle 4681 attended the 2009 Convention. All the Goals laid out of by the Ontario Provincial Board for Fraternal year 2008/2009 were met beyond expectations.
• Goal A: Implement four events before the convention….based on Membership, Spiritual, Circle and Service programs.
“Made to Worship” - Spiritual Event was held in March 2009 in Oshawa.
• Goal B: Draw Circles closer to increase ties and communications.
-A highly successful Survivor Squires Camp that assembled Circles from across Ontario was held in October 2008.
• Goal C: Recruitment to meet future needs.
-In November 2008 at the “Tournament of Champions” 55 new Squires were invested.
All Squires and Counselors had a superb weekend at the Convention. After Registration on Friday Evening, an Investiture was held for 4 new Squires. Guest of Honor included Yvon Robert - State Deputy. Arthur L. Peters - State Secretary of Ontario State Council Knights of Columbus. This was followed by a meeting for Marshalls and Counselors.
Saturday June 6, 2009 started with Business Session 1. State Deputy Yvon Roberts remarked in his speech how professional the Squires were during the whole Session. Lunch, a Workshop-Town Meeting and a Bowling Tournament followed. Mass was celebrated by Provincial Father Prior, Fr. Phillip Kennedy. Squire Darren Pereira was an altar server and Micah Remedios read the second Reading. A special mention was made for Squire Kishore Johnson during the Offertory prayers. We wish him a speedy recovery.
St. Francis Xavier Circle was presented with three awards.
• Notary Squire Justin Miranda received “The Esto Dignus Busary Award” for his active participation in all Squires’ events, writing minutes for all General Meetings, attending Gym Nights and Organizing the First Brother Barnabas Basket-Ball Tournament. He has shown outstanding qualities and the Provincial Board Awards committee presented him a bursary of $250 towards his future education. Justin, we are all very proud of You!!
• A Service Award was also presented to our Circle for all the Bingo assistance to Seniors at Carmel Heights Senior Residence and for participating in our Mississauga LitterNot Campaign. Way to Go Squires!
• In addition, our Circle received a Special Award for our Squires Investiture Team. T o all of you, keep up this good effort.
Sunday June 7, 2009 began with the 2nd Business Session followed by election of new officers for the Squires Provincial Board. Squire Micah Remedios was elected Provincial Marshall Squire for the fraternal year 2009/2010.
In future Conventions, we would like to see more parents attend the Sunday Business Session. Thank you Squires for your participation and we hope you will inspire others with what you gained from this Convention.
Bro. Luis Gomes
Counselor Circle 4681
Fraternal Year Theme: “Promoting Leadership in Faith”
Eight Squires and Two Counselors from St. Francis Xavier Columbian Squires Circle 4681 attended the 2009 Convention. All the Goals laid out of by the Ontario Provincial Board for Fraternal year 2008/2009 were met beyond expectations.
• Goal A: Implement four events before the convention….based on Membership, Spiritual, Circle and Service programs.
“Made to Worship” - Spiritual Event was held in March 2009 in Oshawa.
• Goal B: Draw Circles closer to increase ties and communications.
-A highly successful Survivor Squires Camp that assembled Circles from across Ontario was held in October 2008.
• Goal C: Recruitment to meet future needs.
-In November 2008 at the “Tournament of Champions” 55 new Squires were invested.
All Squires and Counselors had a superb weekend at the Convention. After Registration on Friday Evening, an Investiture was held for 4 new Squires. Guest of Honor included Yvon Robert - State Deputy. Arthur L. Peters - State Secretary of Ontario State Council Knights of Columbus. This was followed by a meeting for Marshalls and Counselors.
Saturday June 6, 2009 started with Business Session 1. State Deputy Yvon Roberts remarked in his speech how professional the Squires were during the whole Session. Lunch, a Workshop-Town Meeting and a Bowling Tournament followed. Mass was celebrated by Provincial Father Prior, Fr. Phillip Kennedy. Squire Darren Pereira was an altar server and Micah Remedios read the second Reading. A special mention was made for Squire Kishore Johnson during the Offertory prayers. We wish him a speedy recovery.
St. Francis Xavier Circle was presented with three awards.
• Notary Squire Justin Miranda received “The Esto Dignus Busary Award” for his active participation in all Squires’ events, writing minutes for all General Meetings, attending Gym Nights and Organizing the First Brother Barnabas Basket-Ball Tournament. He has shown outstanding qualities and the Provincial Board Awards committee presented him a bursary of $250 towards his future education. Justin, we are all very proud of You!!
• A Service Award was also presented to our Circle for all the Bingo assistance to Seniors at Carmel Heights Senior Residence and for participating in our Mississauga LitterNot Campaign. Way to Go Squires!
• In addition, our Circle received a Special Award for our Squires Investiture Team. T o all of you, keep up this good effort.
Sunday June 7, 2009 began with the 2nd Business Session followed by election of new officers for the Squires Provincial Board. Squire Micah Remedios was elected Provincial Marshall Squire for the fraternal year 2009/2010.
In future Conventions, we would like to see more parents attend the Sunday Business Session. Thank you Squires for your participation and we hope you will inspire others with what you gained from this Convention.
Bro. Luis Gomes
Counselor Circle 4681