Whereas Chapter II: Departments, Article I: Charters, Section 9, of the Constitution and Regulations, the National Organization recognizes the existence of the Regional Associations and,

Whereas the National Organization holds no jurisdiction over the Regional Associations and,

Whereas the Regional Associations hold no jurisdiction over any Department(s) or Camp(s) of the Order, and

Whereas the Regional Associations include other groups and organizations of the Allied Orders Family,

Therefore, the National Organization, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War does not grant permission to these Regional Organizations to use the name, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, S.U.V.C.W.., nor any symbol, insignia, emblem, badge or facsimile of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.

By Order of:
Edward J. Krieser
Commander-in-Chief

Attest:
Todd A. Shillington
National Secretary