Convention Rules

 

These rules are probably not necessary, as the Columbian Squires are composed of only practicing Catholic Gentlemen; however, just in case, they are listed for your reference:

 

1.     Illegal drugs are strictly prohibited

 

2.     Possession or use of alcoholic beverages or tobacco products on convention premises is strictly prohibited

 

3.     Possession of fireworks, firearms, or weapons of any sort is forbidden

 

4.     Squires will not be allowed to drive their own cars to the mid-year convention, unless accompanied by a Counselor or parent.

 

5.     Squires will not be allowed to leave the mid-year convention premises without the permission of a Counselor, parent, or the State Chairman

 

6.     Squires will not be allowed to switch room assignments without the permission of a Counselor, parent, or the State Chairman

 

7.     All Squires, whether delegates or not, will attend all scheduled conferences activities unless on special assignment of the State Squires Circle Officers, Counselor, or State Chairman

 

8.     Long pants, collard shirts, or Squires shirts must be worn in meetings and conferences.  White collard shirts with dress slacks are required attire for the banquet and Mass

 

9.     Females are not allowed in Squires room or vice-versa unless an adult chaperone is present

 

10. No earrings or clothing with offensive or suggestive slogans or presentations will be allowed at any time.

 

11. Current Membership cards are required for all meetings.  This will be enforced.

 

12. Orientation meetings will be scheduled for shortly after arrival of the Counselors and Squires, to brief them of chaperone duties and conference rules

 

13. If training sessions are planned for Counselors, Circle Officers, or committee chairmen / members, advance notice will be given

 

14. All equipment necessary should be available.  Special needs will be communicated in advance

 

15. Parental permission slips should be in the possession of Counselors.  Medical history, medication, and insurance information will be included on the permission slips

 

16. Parents, Squires, and Counselors will be given a copy of conference rules with penalties indicated for violation

 

17. Squires will be advised of cloths, sports equipment, money, and other items to bring in advance of the conference

 

18. Schedules will include a full agenda of business and recreation activities to minimize free time

 

19. Any damaged or missing property from the rooms will be the responsibility of the Squires occupying the room

 

20. Room service, pay-per-view TV, and phone calls will be the responsibility of the Squires occupying the room

 

21. Counselors will be scheduled for chaperone duties in the lodging area during all non-meeting hours

 

22. Curfew hours and lights-out will be strictly enforced by room checks

 

NOTE:  Enforcement of these rules may subject the Squires to a baggage or room search.  Violation of any of the above rules may result in immediate dismissal from the mid-year convention, with parents being notified to pick up their son, regardless of the time of day or night.

 

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