Officer Appointment in the Castle
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ScribdTranslationsGUIDE TO POSITIONS – ORDER OF THE SQUIRES
Aiming to spread knowledge about the Order of the Knights in our
state, the State Cabinet, through the Secretary of Support for Organizations
Affiliates produced the 'Job Guide - Order of the Squires'.
The present material provides detailed explanations about each position, in addition to
of the historical context of its nomenclature.
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INTRODUCTION 03
CASTLE POSITIONS 03
TREASURER SQUIRE 03
CLERK SQUIRE 04
MASTER OF CEREMONIES ESCUDO 05
CHAPLAIN SQUIRE 05
SECOND ESCUDEIRO 06
FIRST SQUIRE 06
MASTER ESCUDO 07
PRECEPTOR 07
INTRODUCTION:
The Order of Knights was founded in 1995 in the city of Vancouver,
Washington. The uncles Michael Sanders, Ralph Hooper, and Lynn Taylor were the
responsible for this feat, noticing that their child was playing with the members
In the local chapter, Uncle Sanders took the initiative to create an organization focused on
for boys aged between nine and twelve years old
incomplete years that would serve as a basis for the boy in the future
he/she joined the DeMolay Order.
It is important to emphasize that the organization has no connection with the legend of the
Order of the Knights of the Round Table, the changes made by
DeMolay International aimed to eliminate distortions that occurred.
when mentioning the old name of Knight King Arthur.
CASTLE POSITIONS:
Treasurer Squire:
In a professional context, the treasurer is responsible for executing
all entries and exits related to receipts of
profits of an organization. He is responsible for the part
financial in a management system in addition to moving also
the inputs and outputs of each sector. To perform such
function, it is necessary for the person in charge to pay close attention, as managing the
the financial capital of a company is a rather difficult task.
In the organizational context of a Castle of the Order of Knights, the
treasurer, always assisted by the preceptor, is instructed about the part
the organization's finances, its cash flow and the most appropriate way to manage it.
your capital, which can be used for project implementation during the management
or even for philanthropic purposes.
This position is located at a desk in the Northeast.
The appointed treasurer occupies the 4th place in line during the Opening Ceremony,
before addressing the Round Table.
Clerk Squire:
The clerk is a public official appointed to write.
records, deeds, processes, and other documents.
In antiquity, the scribe mastered writing to draft
the norms of a population or even quite
used in religion, more precisely in the Old
will. They wrote the most varied texts and held a position of
social highlight.
They were responsible for recording the stories of the Crusades and sending them to
superiors.
One of the most well-known scribes in our history was the Portuguese Pero Vaz.
from Caminha due to your letter regarding the 'discovery' of Brazil, dated
1500 and written to King D. Manuel.
In the castle, the squire clerk is responsible for drafting the documents.
administrative staff of the organization, always guided by the supervisor and also by the
scribe of the sponsoring chapter.
The squire clerk appointed to perform this important function
takes the 5th place in the queue, during the Opening Ceremony, before heading to
round table
This position is located at a table in the Southeast, as described by the
figure below:
Ceremony Master Squire:
The Master of Ceremonies is the host of a public event.
or private, commonly presenting performances, such as speaking
with the audience in general, ensuring that the event maintains
a movement.
Its historical context is given through the European courts and
Asians, being the Master of Ceremonies, responsible for
conducting imposing ceremonies.
During the works of the Castle, the Master of Ceremonies is responsible for
perform various functions, such as the presentation of the national flag in
public ceremonies and ritualistic meetings, in addition to being the official who waits
attentively at the orders of the squire master to proceed with the
conducting work, not only of the candidates during the ceremony of
initiation, as well as that of the newly appointed officials in the installation of officers.
This important official is one of the appointees and is in 1st place in line during the
opening ceremony, before addressing the round table.
In the castle hall, he sits next to the chaplain, in the Southeast.
Chaplain Squire:
The chaplain is a religious minister responsible for providing
religious assistance in worship in communities, convents,
schools, universities, hospitals, among other institutions.
Throughout history, many noble families and courts had
also your chaplain. This priest is also present
in the military functions of the country through the Military Chaplaincies, through the
seminarians who will provide religious assistance in the future.
This official is responsible for opening the bible, performing the prayers during the
ritualistic meetings and public ceremonies of the Castle. Therefore, dignity is
essential in the performance of your duty, since a part was entrusted
essence of the ceremony: the moment of devotion. When leading the processions he
also teaches the lessons of charity and humility.
The officer appointed to perform the duties of Squire Chaplain holds
in 6th place in the line of officials before entering the Castle Room and sits in the
southwest direction of the room, next to the Master of Ceremonies Squire.
2nd Squire:
This officer is responsible for being the guardian of the
books of wisdom, being a responsibility of
great importance, it is natural that to perform-
the squire is advised to be more experienced. Through this symbol, a
A valuable lesson is taught: That through the journey of life, we will learn.
naturally the lessons that will help us grow in mind and spirit, opening
doors to hopes, dreams of great achievements and for an incredible
future. This same wisdom is elucidated in the words of the squire chaplain, when
he prays to the heavenly father to help us grow in wisdom. The
the second squire also explains that true leadership depends on the
Wisdom, Truth, and Justice.
This officer holds a leadership position in the Order of Knights, therefore he must be
elected to perform his duties.
The 2nd squire occupies the 7th place in the line of entering officers and sits in the South.
1st Squire:
The first squire is the officer responsible for the Sword emblem.
In truth, it is clarified that since childhood, our parents have
led us on the paths of Truth, for this reason, it is
it is necessary to pay maximum attention to the power that truth possesses and
always believe that it is the best instrument of defense in our
daily lives. Just like the second squire, it is natural that to perform
this function is oriented for the squire to be more experienced even because
in the possible absence of the Shield Master, he is the director official in the line of
succession.
This officer occupies the 3rd place in the line of entrance of officers and sits in the West.
Master Squire:
The Master Squire is the chief officer of the castle, he is the
responsible for leading others in all tasks
that the castle realizes. The emblem entrusted to the Master
The Squire was the Malhete of Justice, in turn,
representing the symbol of justice and leadership and together with others,
they mean that true leadership depends on Wisdom, Truth, and Justice.
Among the recommendations that the Squire Master received to carry out the
cargo, emphasizes the use with Wisdom, for Truth and for just, honest and
pure with everyone. It is therefore noticeable that leadership is the result of
combination of these great powers with the righteousness of justice.
The Master Squire holds a managerial position in the Order of Squires, therefore,
must be elected to perform their duties, just like the 1st and 2nd Squire.
The chief officer of the Castle occupies the 2nd place in the line of entrance for officers and if
sits in the East.
Preceptor:
The word comes from Latin praecipium, 'to command with authority to those who are'
"inferiors." Initially, it was a word applied to the masters of organizations.
militar, but over time, came to identify that person in charge of
to instruct a child or a young person, that is, your role is to be an educator
before the squires, and it is up to the preceptor to be an example not only for the
shields, but for everyone.
As per the ritual of the Order of the Squires, the preceptor must be a
Senior DeMolay, or an Active DeMolay over eighteen years old, duly
chosen by the sponsoring Chapter, in a meeting scheduled for this purpose, through
of the election modality, with all active members having the right to vote
regulars of the sponsoring chapter.
Among the responsibilities of the Preceptor, the following stand out: Assist the Knight Squire and
the other officers in their work, coordinate with the Castle Consultant the
activities that the castle carries out, send the reports of all the activities of the
campaigns that the castle may participate in.
The preceptor sits in the East, to the right side of the Squire Master.