Building Leaders for the Future

Today's youth, the leaders of tomorrow, are looking for a challenge, for responsibility, for faith, and trust.  Yet, despite their commitments and dedication, the youth of the world are often condemned because of the uncontrolled actions of a minority of young people.  As Knights of Columbus, it is our responsibility to provide youth with the means and the opportunities to become personally committed and involved in meeting the challenges of our times.

There is a great deal more all of us can do to improve our youth programs.  We look to recruit more men from the council level to work with young people.  These adult leaders can help to mold the youth of today into the influential citizens of tomorrow.  Exerting more positive and constructive influence on our young people by becoming involved with them and by paying more attention to what they are saying.  We know we need to demonstrate that support by sponsoring a Columbian Squires program, aiding the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program, promoting the Boy Scouts, or helping to combat drug and alcohol abuse.  Numerous other avenues are always open in helping to build leaders for the future.   Areas that encompass the activities of the Youth Director are:

• Columbian Squires
• Youth Groups
• Athletics
• Educational Programs
• Youth Welfare
• Religious Activities
• Social Activities