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The
Squires from around the state have been very active since the end of
February with 4 State events in the last 8 weeks. On February 201 the
State Circle along with Marion Circle 786 sponsored the 1 ' Annual Golf
Tournament for the boys, for the first event it was well attended and a
good time was held by all.
On
March 4'" New Iberia Circle 2089 sponsored the State Horseshoe
tournament with the following results: In the Senior Division St Eloi
Circle 3618 swept the division of all three positions; the Jr. Division
was won by Jude Savoie of Erath Circle 1685 with squires from the host
circle claiming the 2^d and 31 positions. In doubles the host circle
claimed 11 and 31 with St Eloi claiming 2"°. Sportsmanship Trophies
for Sr division were awarded to St Eloi while the Jr. Sportsmanship went
to Erath Circle 1685. Thanks to New Iberia Circle 2089 for a well
organized event.
March
18`" saw the young men at a one day Retreat sponsored by Jesuit
Circle 4156. A day of reflecting on the different aspects of the Catholic
religion was a welcome break from the rigors of the sports competition of
the preceding events. Thanks to Father Boudreaux and Jesuit Circle for
hosting this event. The State Family would like to take this opportunity
to thank Mr. David Bakelor and the rest of the elected State Officers for
supporting the Squires with the State Retreats and all the help that is
given to us during these two special events.
Finally
on April 11 and 2"d the Squires State Convention was held in Hammond
and hosted by Hammond Circle 585. Father Scott leading a rosary for all
attendees and parents opened the convention. We were then welcomed by the
mayor of Hammond who welcomed everyone to the city and wished everyone
well. Following this was an inspirational talk from the local Father Prior
about the effects of drinking and driving using his own personal
experience. Following the nomination of officers and lunch the elections
were held with the following young men being elected for the 2000-2001
fraternal year: State Chief Squire - Eric Bergman Circle 786 Gretna, State
Deputy Chief Squire Kilman Landry Circle 2089 New Iberia, Sate Notary -
Jeremy Bridgewater Circle 786 Gretna, State Bursar - Jude Savoie Erath
Circle 1685, State Marshall - James Leblanc Circle 1685 Erath, State
Sentry- William Guillot Circle 4114 Simmesport, State Arm Captain -
EmoryBeard St Basil Circle, State Pole Captain - Mark Schexnayder St Basil
Circle. Congratulations to all those elected and those who were nominated
to run.
The
awards banquet and installation was well attended by parents and
supporters of the Squires, State Treasurer Steve Thomas officiated the
installation of the new officers. The following awards were given out:
Circle
of the Year :
1st Place - 4114 Simmesport
2nd a
Place - 2004 Jimmie Navis Challmette
3rd
Place - 1685 Erath
Squire
of the Year - Jude Savoie - Erath Circle 1685
Don
Schmidt Award - Kenny Smith - Simmesport Circle 4114
Counselor
of the Year - Father Boudreaux - Jesuit Circle 4156
Sterling
Donlan Award - Scott Lemoine - Simmesport Circle 4114
Man
Mile Award - St Eloi Circle 3618
Special
Awards were presented to Marvin Guillot and Red and Melissa Bartholemew
for their dedicated support to the Squires program
Handicap
Squire of the Year - Steven Klein
Also
awarded during the banquet were the bids for sporting events for the
upcoming year:
Bowling
for 2000 - Theriot (to be held June 24-25, 2000)
Softball
for 2000 - Baton Rouge (date still to be determined) Volleyball 2000/2001
- Simmesport 4114
Horseshoes
2000/2001 - Erath 1685
Bowling
2001 - Hammond 585
Golf
2001 ‑ State Circle (location to be announced later) Retreat
2000/2001 ‑ Maryhill ‑ Oct 28‑29, 2000
Jesuit
‑ (to be determined)
Convention
2001- Marion Circle 786 Gretna - June 9-10, 2001 Softball 2001 - St Eloi
3618 Theriot
Thank
you Hammond Circle and Council for an outstanding
convention.
As
we hope everyone can tell the Squires are an active part of this
Louisiana
KC family and appreciate the support given by all local and state officers
and counselors. If any council is interested in forming a Circle please
contact any of the Committeemen in your area or the State Chairman for
help.
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