FLORIDA DIVISION 

                                         SCV  

                                                            GUARDIAN                                                                        

1. Purpose: The purpose is designed to honor the memory of our Confederate ancestors and  through its implementation will provide the preservation of their final resting places and will  

document for future generations their sacrifices. 

2. Eligibility: Any Florida Division camp member in good standing, who is at least 12 years of age  and who has demonstrated his desire and ability to serve as a GUARDIAN. All compatriots are  encouraged to participate in the program to honor our ancestors and to protect their final  

resting place. 

3. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

(A)He shall care for and protect the grave(s) of a Confederate Veteran, ensuring that the  

gravesite is kept clean and well maintained year round. He shall perform these duties personally  unless he is physically unable because of health reasons. At no time shall these responsibilities  be passed on to another without the approval of the GUARDIAN committee for the Florida  

Division. 

(B) He will be responsible to appropriately mark the grave so it is designated as a final resting  

place of a Confederate Veteran. This can be by stone, plaque, Cross of Honor, etc. 

He will also be responsible for replacing or repairing any marker that is worn, damaged or  

destroyed. 

(C) He shall personally visit the grave a minimum of four times a year to include Confederate  Memorial Day or at least a week prior. He shall place a wreath or a small Confederate flag or  both on the grave.

4. APPLICATIONS, REVIEWS & APPROVAL: 

(A) Individuals who wish to participate in the GUARDIAN program must complete and submit  the Guardian Application Form to their Camp Commander. The Camp Commander will  submit the form to the Guardian Committee of the Division. The application must be  accompanied with a map showing the location of the gravesite along with written driving  instructions to the cemetery. A before photograph of the gravesite must be submitted  before approval. An after photograph can be submitted for the file as work is completed. 

(B) The applicant must also remit a one-time $10.00 fee with the application to cover the cost  of the GUARDIAN pin and certificate, which will be awarded upon the candidate’s approval  for membership in the GUARDIAN program. The fee is non-refundable.  

(C) Individuals who are not accepted into the GUARDIAN program will be given an explanation  in writing by the review committee. The applicant can request an appeal of the decision.  The Review Committee will review the applicants appeal and render a decision. The  decision of the Review Committee is final. 

5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

(A) Multiple Gravesites: GUARDIANS may care for more than one gravesite and will be  recognized by the Guardian Review Committee. Special certificates or indications on the  Guardian Pin may be authorized to signify the care of multiple veteran’s graves. 

(B) Forfeiture of Guardian position: A Guardian who cannot meet the requirements of his  position due to relocation, health or other reasons must notify the Review Committee. All  fees are non-refundable. 

(C) Bequeathing of GUARDIAN position: A Guardian may transfer his responsibilities as a  Guardian to another SCV member in good standing with the prior approval by the Review  Committee. There is a $10.00 fee for transferring the Guardianship. This fee will cover the  new Guardian’s membership pin and certificate. If he is already in the Guardian program  there will be a $3.00 fee to cover the certificate designating the new guardianship he is  undertaking. 

(D) Revocation of GUARDIAN status: The Review Committee may revoke the status of a  participant in the Guardian program if he fails to carry out his duties and responsibilities as  outlined. The committee reserves the right to inspect, with or without notice, any  GUARDIAN’S Confederate Veteran’s gravesite to confirm compliance with all of the rules  and regulations specified in the program.

                                                       Florida Guardian Program Application 

                        Turn Application into Camp Commander 

Name of Applicant:  

Address: City: 

Zip Code: Phone #: ( )  

E-Mail Address: 

SCV Camp Name & Number: 

Confederate Ancestor: 

                                       GRAVESITE DETAILS 

Confederate Veterans Name: 

Rank: Unit: Co.:  

Born: / / Died: / / Condition of site: Poor, Fair, Good, Excellent (circle one) 

Location of Grave: (Include name of cemetery, city and county):  

Marker on Grave denoting Confederate Service: Cross of Honor?  Documentation of Confederate Service: 

I affirm that all the information here is true and accurate. I agree to faithfully care for and protect this Confederate  Veteran’s grave in accordance with the GUARIAN PROGRAM rules for as long as I am able. In the event I cannot carry  out my duties, I shall notify the Review Committee immediately. I also understand that the Review Committee can revoke  my status as a GUARDIAN for good cause. 

Signature: Date: / /  

Camp Commander: Date: / /  

Mail completed forms to the attention of 

                                                                Florida Guardian Program 

Florida Division, SCV 

3428 Laura St 

Tallahassee, FL 32305 

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1. Application Approved Disapproved Date / /  

2. Approval signature:  

PLEASE COMPLETE A FORM (As much as possible) FOR EACH SOLDIER YOU ARE REQUESTING  TO BE A GUARDIAN