Changes

Policies are adopted by the [[Board|Board of Directors]] by motion or resolution, and thus are all included in the [[Minutes]]. What follows is a summary of those policies adopted between August June 2011 and December 2014May 2015, inclusive.

1401B1209A: ''[[AugustæumAnnual Convention]]'' Reports — Each [[Directors|Director]], [[Committee Chairmen|Committee Chairman]], Project Head, and [[Committee Chairman|Dean]] is required to submit a report of 100 to 500 words to the Editor of Augustæum for publication at least once per yearSociety conventions shall be held annually. (January 2014September 2012, item XVIIX)

1312A1206B: [[AwardsAudit Committee]] — The Balling Award will be granted to one individual each year Created and charged with selecting an auditor for having made the greatest contribution to the Society in the previous year. Should this award be granted to an individual six times, the last will be the Metzler award, and they will thereafter be ineligible for either's books. (December 13121 July 2012, item XIIVIII)

1207B1401B: Committee Membership ''[[Augustæum]]'' Reports— When sufficient expertise is not available from the membershipEach [[Directors|Director]], non-members may be appointed to any Society [[Committee by the respective Chairmen as "non-member consultants"|Committee Chairman, upon proper notice to [[HeadquartersProject Head, and Dean]], provided that is required to submit a report of 100 to 500 words to the majority Editor of all Committees be Society members Augustæum for publication at all timesleast once per year. (21 July 2012January 2014, item XVIIIXVII)

1207C1312A: Committee Membership [[Awards]]— XIX. When members of Committees are not members of The Balling Award will be granted to one individual each year for having made the greatest contribution to the Societyin the previous year. Should this award be granted to an individual six times, any listing on the website must carry a notation that last will be the Metzler award, and they are “Non-Member Consultants”will thereafter be ineligible for either. (21 July 2012December 1312, item XIXXII)

11121906: [[Directors Emeritus]] Committee Membership— Adopted All committee members must be members of The Augustan Society. Termination of membership in committees is automatic when membership in the Society is terminated, for any reason. Previously, a number of "as publishednon-member consultants"were appointed. These may continue to serve in their present roles, provided that the majority of all Committees be Society members at all times. No new "non-member consultants" will be appointed. (December 2011June 2019, item V.2XXII)

1206A1207C: Executive Committee Membership— All acts XIX. When members of the Executive Committee at their meeting Committees are not members of 23 June 2012 the Society, any listing on the website must carry a notation that they are repudiated“Non-Member Consultants”. (1 21 July 2012, item VIIXIX)

1303C2012: [[Fellowship]] — The point value required for election to Fellowship is set at 1000 points. The multiplier between Fellowship ranks be set at 2. Both values (and the point values for each category) will be reviewed annually. Worthy candidates are to be presented for [[Board]] approval at each monthly meeting Conflict of the Board or [[Executive CommitteeInterest Policy]]. (March 2013December 2020, item XIV.AXV)

1304B1112: [[FellowshipDirectors Emeritus]] — Members may be elected or promoted to the Fellowship rank deserved at any monthly Board meetingAdopted "as published". (April 2013December 2011, item XIIV.2)

13062303: [[Fellowship]] — The point value required for election to Fellowship ''honoris causa'' shall is set at a value designed to permit half of all members to qualify for Fellowship. The multiplier between Fellowship ranks from FAS/5 to FAS/1 is set at a value designed to permit half of all members to qualify for Fellowship, first class. The multiplier between Fellowship ranks beyond FAS/1 is set to 2. The values of the first two variables are to be considered adjusted monthly by an amount of approximately 1%. Such adjustments may be up or down. No one will be awarded Fellowship or a promotion due to changes the the point values; such election or promotion must wait until their next contribution. Worthy candidates are to be presented for [[Board]] approval at each monthly meeting of the Board whenever a non-Augustan has earned 2000 points. (June 2013March 2023, item XIIIvarious items)

1111A1306: [[Fellowship]] Points — The point value for financial contributions, including donationsFellowship ''honoris causa'' shall be considered by the [[Board]] whenever a non-in-kindAugustan has earned 2000 points. Should the Board decline, they shall not be one point per dollarconsidered again until they have doubled their contribution. (November 2011June 2013, item IX.AXIII)

1111B1111A: [[Fellowship]] Points — The point value for volunteer time financial contributions, including donations-in-kind, shall be 7.25 points one point per hourdollar. (November 2011, item IX.BA)

1308A2203: [[Fellowship]] Points — The point value for articles published in the [[Omnibus]] volunteer time shall be 250 5 pointsper hour. (August 2013March 2022, item XXIVXX)

1308B2209: [[Fellowship]] Points — The point value for recruiting new members articles published in the [[Augustan Omnibus]] or books published by the Society (not including editing) shall be 200 250 pointsper page. (August 2013September 2022, item XXIVXVII)

1404B2107: [[Fellowship]] Requirements Points— The number of points required point value for an award recruiting new members shall be 10% of Fellowship, Fifth Class, is increased from 1000 to 1100 points; the points required earned by such recruits for all other ranks being increased in proportionthe duration of their membership. (April 2014July 2021, item XVXVIII) ''Note: Each ranks point requirement is twice that of the next lower rank.''

13011501: Financial Reserves [[Fellowship]]— That 75% of annual budgeted expenses The former Policy that an exception be set as made to the target value of the General Fund’s liquid accounts, and the balance of annual expenses be held in accounts that could be liquidated within point system on each occasion when a week. The latter may be held within year has passed without a senior promotion (above FAS/1) to reward the Investment Fundmember most deserving is repealed. (January 20132015, item XXIIIXXVI)

1108A1301: Financial Reserves — That the [[Treasurer]] may withdraw funds from the [[Investment Fund]] 75% of annual budgeted expenses be set as needed to maintain the target value of the General FundFund’s liquid accounts, save and the balance of annual expenses be held in accounts that such withdrawals could be liquidated within a week. The latter may not exceed be held within the actual income in the previous monthInvestment Fund. (August 2011; January 2013, item XXVIXXIII)

14111108A: Financial Reserves—That the [[Five-Year PlanTreasurer]] — Adopted and published on may withdraw funds from the Wiki. Future changes will be made directly on [[Investment Fund]] as needed to maintain the Wikitarget value of the General Fund, save that such withdrawals may not exceed the actual income in the previous month. (November 2014, August 2011; item VIIIXXVI)

1108B1411: Good Standing — That membership in-good-standing is defined as having paid current dues to the Society; paid current dues to Senior Orders; participated in all assessments imposed by the [[BoardFive-Year Plan]]— subscribed to the journal with at least one additional issue due (life members only); Adopted and no outstanding debts to published on the SocietyWiki. A thirty (30) day grace period Future changes will be observed. [[Sponsored Members]] are not out of good standing solely made directly on account of sponsorshipthe Wiki.(November 2014, item VIII)

1309A1108B: [[HeadquartersGood Standing]] — The That membership in-good-standing is defined as having paid current dues to the Society shall endeavor ; paid current dues to rent office space as can be afforded Senior Orders; participated in all assessments imposed by the [[Board]]; subscribed to the journal with at least one additional issue due (life members only); and no outstanding debts or overdue library loans to the investment income plus current storage rental chargesSociety. A thirty (September 2013, item IX30)day grace period will be observed. [[Sponsored Membership|Sponsored Members]] are not out of good standing solely on account of sponsorship.

1404A1309A: Identification in Communications [[Headquarters]]— Public communications must include The Society shall endeavor to rent office space as can be afforded with the officer’s full name, the relevant title of the officer, and the words “The Augustan Society, Inc.” in paper letterhead or email signatureinvestment income plus current storage rental charges. (April 2014September 2013, item XIIIIX)

1304A1404A: [[Insignia]] Identification in Communications— Protocol for wearing Public communications must include the officer’s full name, the relevant title of the officer, and the words “The Augustan Society insignia adopted, Inc.” in paper letterhead or email signature. (April 20132014, item VXIII)

1209D1304A: [[Insignia]] of [[Lineage Groups]] — The lineage groups — SDLKJ, ODI, ODS, OC, and OCC — are no longer accorded breast badges, and mention of them is removed from their charters. Stock on hand may be issued only to eligible Augustan members in good standingProtocol for wearing Society insignia adopted. (September 2012April 2013, item XVIIIV)

1404D1209D: [[Investment FundInsignia]] of [[Lineage Groups]] Withdrawals — Consuls The lineage groups — SDLKJ, SDI, SDS, SDC, and SDE — are authorized to withdraw up to $500 per month no longer accorded breast badges, and mention of them is removed from the Investment Fund their charters. Stock on hand may be issued only to ensure the fluidity of the eligible Augustan members in [[General FundGood Standing]]. (April 2014September 2012, item XVIII)

1404C: Late Renewal Fee — The late fee for membership renewals received after the published deadline is abolishedso long as renewal is effected within the first year. (April 2014, item XVII)

1209E: [[Lineage Groups]] — The “Order of Descendants of Ireland” shall become the “Society “[[Society of Descendants of Ireland”Ireland]]”; and the “Order of Descendants of Scotland” shall become the “Society “[[Society of Descendants of Scotland”Scotland]]”. (September 2012, item XIX.A-B)

1209F: [[Lineage Groups]] — The “Order of the Conqueror” shall become the “Society of Descendants of the Conqueror”; and the “Order of the Conqueror’s Companions” shall become the “Society of Descendants of the Conqueror’s Companions”. The two are then merged into the "[[Society of Descendants of the Conquest]]" with two classes, Conqueror and Companion. (September 2012, item XIX.C-D)

1209G: [[Lineage Groups]] — Anyone who is a member of a lineage group in one class may add one or more classes at an entry fee 50% of what is required for initial membership. The [[Genealogist fees Fee]] will not reflect this discount. (September 2012, item XX)

1210B: Membership — New members of the Society may be inducted immediately upon petition and payment of fees. They no longer need to be elected by the [[Board|Board of Directors]]. Former members (expired more than one year) will continue to be subject to Board election. (October 2012, item XIV)

12051507: Non-Discrimination: Postnominal use by the Society — The Society will use does not more than three internal and three external postnominalsshall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. Members may select which These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of their recognized postnominals they wish staff, selection of volunteers, and provision of services. We are committed to have usedproviding an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants in the Society. (May 2012July 2015, item XIIIX)

1209H1205: Postnominal use on by the Website Society— The Society’s main web site Society will restrict the use of not more than three internal and three external postnominals to only the most senior Society postnominal appropriate to each page. Non-members without a Society postnominal Members may use one recognized postnominal select which of their choice on requestrecognized postnominals they wish to have used. (September May 2012, item XXIXIII)

1209B1209H: Postnominal Use by Fellows use on the Website— Society Fellows are asked to The Society’s main web site will restrict the use the of postnominals FAS in all situations outside to only the most senior Society where postnominal appropriate in preference to OAE, MR, LMR, MRE, OAA, KCR, DCR, ECR, MAS, or any combination thereof, so that the each page. Non-members without a Society postnominal may present a more consistent appearance to the worlduse one recognized postnominal of their choice on request. (September 2012, item XVIXXI)

1209C1209B: Postnominals of Lineage Groups Postnominal Use by Fellows— The charters of Society [[Fellowship|Fellows]] are asked to use the lineage groups — SDLKJpostnominals FAS in all situations outside the Society where appropriate in preference to OAE, ODIMR, ODSLMR, OCMRE, and OCC — are amended OAA, KCR, DCR, ECR, MAS, or any combination thereof, so that the Society may present a more consistent appearance to delete the privilege of postnominals presently associated with membershipworld. (September 2012, item XVIIXVI)

1210C1209C: Postnominals of Membership [[Lineage Groups]]— Effective 20 October 2012, The charters of the postnominals MAS will no longer be used by the Societylineage groups — SDLKJ, SDI, SDS, SDC, and will no longer be one of SDE — are amended to delete the benefits privilege of postnominals presently associated with membership. (October September 2012 , item XIVXVII)

14031210C: Postnominals in Public Communications of Membership— Public communications may use only honorifics that are currently recognized Effective 20 October 2012, the postnominals MAS will no longer be used by the Society, but private communications could continue to employ all honorifics previously recognized by and will no longer be one of the Society that have not been specifically revokedbenefits of membership. (March 2014, October 2012 item XXIIIXIV)

14071403: Program Priorities Postnominals in Public Communications— Responsibility for setting Program Priorities Public communications may use only honorifics that are assigned currently recognized by the Society, but private communications could continue to employ all honorifics previously recognized by the [[Consuls]]. These priorities are used to determine how [[Consuls]] should allocate their time and budgetsSociety that have not been specifically revoked. (July March 2014, item XVXXIII)

11101407: Reimbursement Procedure: The minimum amount reimbursed is $10Program Priorities— lesser amounts Responsibility for setting Program Priorities not specified by the Board are held as a creditassigned to [[Headquarters Staff]]. These priorities are used to determine how Staff should allocate their time and budgets. (October 2011July 2014, item V.6XV)

1308C2303A: [[Sponsors]] Proxies— Credit Proxies for sponsoring a new member will meetings of the [[Board]] may be extended only to members whose names are submitted in writing, delivered to [[Headquarters]] (when open) or to the [[Secretary]], not later than 24 hours before the start of each meeting. A copy of same to be delivered to the [[Directors|Director]] who is to carry the proxy by the new membersame date and time. (August 2013, item XXV)

14102303B: [[Sponsorship]] Proxies— Proxies for meetings of the [[Fellowship|FellowsBoard]] of the Society who find themselves under financial hardship maybe submitted electronically, on application, have their annual dues waived, subject delivered to budgetary limits. This will cover only dues, [[Headquarters]] with a paid (discounted) subscription copy to the journal continuing [[Directors|Director]] who is to be requiredcarry the proxy not later than 24 hours before the start of each meeting. [[Sub-Groups|Sub-groupHQ Staff]] dues may be covered take steps to confirm the validity of proxies at the their discretion, and at the expense, of those groups. (October 2014, item XXVI)

1303B1110: Reimbursement Procedure: [[Stationery]] — Standard stationery has been designed for each officeThe minimum amount reimbursed is $10; all lesser amounts are directed to apply to HQ for copies (electronic or paper) held as neededa credit. (March 2013October 2011, item XIV.6)

1401A1308C: [[Chivalry]] Petitions Sponsors— The Chivalry Committee Credit for sponsoring a new member will accept and process petitions for recognition of membership and rank in Chivalric Orders, etc., from non-be extended only to memberswhose names are submitted by the new member. (January 2014August 2013, item XVXXV)

1311A1410: Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem [[Sponsored Membership]]— Members [[Fellowship|Fellows]] of this Order are the Society who find themselves under financial hardship may, on application, have their annual dues waived, subject to be addressed as "Chevbudgetary limits."This will cover only dues. [[Sub-Groups|Sub-group]] dues may be covered at the discretion, not "Sir"and at the expense, of those groups. (November 2012October 2014, item XXXVI)

1311B1303B: [[Postnominals]] Stationery— The use of postnominals in most situations is limited Standard stationery has been designed for each office; all are directed to a maximum of three, one of which shall be the most senior Society postnominal (if held). Postnominals used will normally be the most senior apply to HQ for each category of honors — Chivalric, Academic, Ecclesiastical, Society, and Military. Members may, upon request, have any combination of postnominals used, not exceeding a total of three, provided that one Society honor is included copies (if heldelectronic or paper)as needed. (November 2012March 2013, item XIIXI)

1305A1401A: [[Arms Registration Committee|Arms RegistrationChivalry]] Petitions— Petitioners The Chivalry Committee will accept and process petitions for Registration recognition of Arms may optionally list their heirsmembership and rank in Chivalric Orders, etc., from non-members. (May 2013January 2014, item VII.AXV)

1305B1311A: [[Arms Registration Committee|Arms Registration]] Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem— Petitioners for Registration Members of Arms may optionally denote their preferred system of inheritancethis Order are to be addressed as "Chev. If no preference for a system of inheritance is declared", the default position is that all heirs inherit the undifferenced arms. A registrant may change the system of inheritance at a later timenot "Sir". (May 2013November 2012, item VII.BX)

1305C1311B: [[Arms Registration Committee|Arms Registration]] Postnominals— It is the responsibility The use of Arms Registrant postnominals in most situations is limited to inform a maximum of three, one of which shall be the most senior Society postnominal (if held). Postnominals used will normally be the most senior for each category of honors—Chivalric, Academic, Ecclesiastical, Society, and Military. Members may, upon request, have any combination of postnominals used, not exceeding a total of three, provided that there are additional heirsone Society honor is included (if held). (May 2013November 2012, item VII.CXII)

13061305A: [[Online ArmorialHeraldry Committee|Arms Registration]] — Only currently recognized postnominals Petitioners for Registration of Arms may be included in the Online Armorialoptionally list their heraldic heirs. (June May 2013, item XVII.A)

1312B1305C: [[Recognition of HonorsHeraldry Committee|Arms Registration]] — As a number of Dynastic Order disputes are based on complex situations, both legally and societally, with experts taking opposing views on them, it It is the Augustan Society’s policy to avoid appearing in any way to assume any authority to adjudicate these matters. While our positions are always based on thorough examination responsibility of solid evidence, we also deem academic reserve Arms Registrant to be an important reflection of our espoused scholarly approach. The Augustan inform the Society, in this regard, stands ready to recognize honors granted by pretenders with historically, genealogically, and legally credible claims to being the ''fons honorum'' or Grandmaster of a Dynastic Orderthat there are heraldic heirs. (December May 2013, item XVIIIVII.C)

1306: [[Online Armorial]]—Only currently recognized postnominals may be included in the Online Armorial. (June 2013, item X) ==Nobility== 1312B: '''Recognition of Honors''' — As a number of Dynastic Order disputes are based on complex situations, both legally and societally, with experts taking opposing views on them, it is the Augustan Society’s policy to avoid appearing in any way to assume any authority to adjudicate these matters. While our positions are always based on thorough examination of solid evidence, we also deem academic reserve to be an important reflection of our espoused scholarly approach. The Augustan Society, in this regard, stands ready to recognize honors granted by pretenders with historically, genealogically, and legally credible claims to being the ''fons honorum'' or Grandmaster of a Dynastic Order. (December 2013, item XVIII)  ==Communications== 1303A: ''A Guide to Chivalry'' — This title is withdrawn from distributionpending revision. (March 2013, item V)

1204A: [[Order of the Augustan Eagle]] Charge — The responsibility for adopting and maintaining a [[Mission Statement]] for the Society is delegated to the Order of the Augustan Eagle. (April 2012, item XIII)

1210A: [[Lineage Groups|Lineage Group Membership]] — Augustan Society membership is no longer a prerequisite for admission to the lineage groups — [[Lineage Groups]] ('i.e.': [[Society of Descendants of the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem]], [[Society of Descendants of Ireland]], [[Society of Descendants of Scotland]], and [[Society of Descendants of the Conquest]], and [[Society of Descendants of Spain]]. (October 2012, item X, amended to add SDE) 1409: [[Sub-Groups|Sub-Group]] Quorum Failure—When the Councils of the [[Order of the Augustan Eagle]] or the [[Noble Company of the Rose]] fail to obtain a quorum at a duly called meeting, the [[Directors]] present at the next regular meeting of the [[Board|Board of Directors]] shall be seated as the Council and conduct such essential business as may not be practically delayed. (September 2014, item XXII)