SONS OF VETERANS RESERVE
GENERAL AND SPECIAL ORDERS
2026

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SVR General Order No. 2026-01
Sons of Veterans Reserve
26 March 2026



SVR General Order 2026-01

1. The Commanding General of the Sons of Veterans Reserve is in receipt of the resignation of Lt. Colonel Steven Michaels as the Head of the SVR Civil War Ball.

2. Brother Michaels has acted as the lead for the SVR Ball for the past five years.


3.    Lt. Colonel Michaels is directed to forward all material concerning contracts, sponsor contact information to the Commanding General. He is further ordered to close out the banking account and forward those monies and the Certificate of Deposit to the Adjutant General of the Sons of Veterans Reserve. 

4.   The Commanding General of the SVR wishes Brother Michaels well in his future endeavors. Notification of his replacement, although difficult to find, will be forthcoming.


BY ORDER OF

Donald E. Darby
Brigadier General,
SVR Commanding

Attest:
Ken Freshley
Captain, USN, SVR
Adjutant General


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SVR General Order No. 2026-02
Sons of Veterans Reserve
14 September 2026


SVR General Order 2026-02

1. The Commanding General of the Sons of Veterans Reserve has received a IRS requirement for the National Organization, SVR, the SVR Military Districts and the SVR Units.

2. All groups of National Organization, SVR, the SVR Military Districts and the SVR Units are required to submit an updated copy of bylaws, this task is to be completed by November 11, 2026.

3. The SVR units will submit their updated and signed bylaws to their appropriate District Commander for approval and the District Adjutant will be responsible for the storage and documentation of the completed Unit bylaws.

4. The SVR districts will submit their updated and signed bylaws to Commanding General, SVR for approval and the Adjutant General will be responsible for the storage and documentation of the completed District bylaws.

5. The SVR Adjutant General via email, will provide a template to model our bylaws like, will also will provide instructions.
BY ORDER OF

Donald E. Darby
Brigadier General,
SVR Commanding

Attest:
Ken Freshley
Captain, USN, SVR
Adjutant General

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