SQUIRE MERIT RECOGNITION PROGRAM

(see also Squires Program Requirements)

Badges are earned by reciting the required part from memory to the Manor and are awarded immediately. The Reverence Badge must be earned first. The other badges may be earned in any order. Stars are earned as listed below and awarded at the end of each term . Except for the Reverence stars, they may be earned in any order. Each requirement may only be awarded once. Special awards may be presented upon approval of the Manor and Advisory Council, represented by a Gold Merit Star. Badges are worn on Squire Sashes during Business meetings and formal events.

REVERENCE PATCH: Squire’s Promise (from opening)
STARS:

    1. First-line signer for 1 new member (awarded for inducted Squires)
    2. First-line signer for 3 new members
    3. First-line signer for 5 new members
    4. Recite Squire Obligation (from induction)
    5. Make the call to reverence before a 9 o’clock Interpolation at a public event.

TRUTH PATCH: Senior Squire’s Opening & Closing
STARS:

    1. Work at two Manor, DeMolay or Masonic service or charity projects
    2. Work at two Manor fundraising projects
    3. Work at four fraternal service or fundraising projects
    4. Have a letter from your religious leader stating that you have attended regularly for one year
    5. Propose, plan, and host a Service project

WISDOM PATCH: Junior Squire’s Opening & Closing
STARS:

    1. Complete one school year with 2 absenses or less
    2. Report card with all grades C or higher for one grading period
    3. Report card with grades B or higher for one grading period
    4. Report card with all A’s for one grading period
    5. Write an article on a famous DeMolay or Mason, submit for publication or read to Manor

JUSTICE PATCH: Master Squire’s Opening & Closing
STARS:

    1. Attend business meetings with no more than two absences in a term.
    2. Attend business meetings and special events with no more than two absences in a term.
    3. Attend meetings and events with no more than two absences per term for one year.
    4. Be elected to and serve a complete term as Master Squire, Senior Squire, or Junior Squire.
    5. Do a presentation about Squires & DeMolay to Lodge, Chapter, Assembly or other group

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