Letter from the state chief squire
Worthy Squires, Counselors and Knights,
It is truly an honor to address you today as New York’s State Chief Squire for the 2013-2014 Columbian Year. The year is already off to a fantastic start. Great strides are being made in terms of statewide communications with the updating of our Facebook page and upgrade to this State Circle Website.
We have a great group of individuals working hard to make this another banner year for the New York State Circle! One of our most important goals this year is increasing membership. While we have over 150 Squires aging out of the Squires and transitioning to Knighthood this year, we have many circles that are coming dangerously close to losing their last members. For this reason, we must redouble our efforts and maximize our recruitment potential. The State Circle is issuing a challenge to all circles in New York: one Squire, each circle, each month. Resources can be found on our website to assist in your recruitment activities, and remember that the State Circle will present recruitment awards at convention!
While we live in a very large state, we must focus our attention on increasing communication between circles. Our website and Facebook page provide easy means to reach out to a Squire from another circle to share ideas, event invitations, or just say “hey.” Post your news and announcements, and share photos of your circle in action!
Thank you, again, for the opportunity to serve as your State Chief Squire. I know that this will be another record-setting year for the program, and I look forward to seeing each and every one of you along the way!
Fraternally,
Will
It is truly an honor to address you today as New York’s State Chief Squire for the 2013-2014 Columbian Year. The year is already off to a fantastic start. Great strides are being made in terms of statewide communications with the updating of our Facebook page and upgrade to this State Circle Website.
We have a great group of individuals working hard to make this another banner year for the New York State Circle! One of our most important goals this year is increasing membership. While we have over 150 Squires aging out of the Squires and transitioning to Knighthood this year, we have many circles that are coming dangerously close to losing their last members. For this reason, we must redouble our efforts and maximize our recruitment potential. The State Circle is issuing a challenge to all circles in New York: one Squire, each circle, each month. Resources can be found on our website to assist in your recruitment activities, and remember that the State Circle will present recruitment awards at convention!
While we live in a very large state, we must focus our attention on increasing communication between circles. Our website and Facebook page provide easy means to reach out to a Squire from another circle to share ideas, event invitations, or just say “hey.” Post your news and announcements, and share photos of your circle in action!
Thank you, again, for the opportunity to serve as your State Chief Squire. I know that this will be another record-setting year for the program, and I look forward to seeing each and every one of you along the way!
Fraternally,
Will