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 December June 2011 and December 2014May 2015, inclusive.

1312A1209A: [[AwardsAnnual Convention]] — The Balling Award will be granted to one individual each year 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 conventions shall be ineligible for eitherheld annually. (December 1312September 2012, item XIIX)

1207B1206B: [[Audit Committee Membership ]]— When sufficient expertise is not available from the membership, non-members may be appointed to any Society Committee by the respective Chairmen as "non-member consultants", upon proper notice to [[Headquarters]], provided that Created and charged with selecting an auditor for the majority of all Committees be Society members at all times's books. (21 1 July 2012, item XVIIIVIII)

1207C1401B: Committee Membership ''[[Augustæum]]'' Reports— XIX. When members of Committees are not members of the SocietyEach [[Directors|Director]], any listing on the website must carry [[Committee Chairmen|Committee Chairman, Project Head, and Dean]] is required to submit a notation that they are “Non-Member Consultants”report of 100 to 500 words to the Editor of Augustæum for publication at least once per year. (21 July 2012January 2014, item XIXXVII)

1209A1312A: [[ConventionsAwards]] — The Balling Award will be granted to one individual each year for having made the greatest contribution to the Society conventions shall 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 held annuallyineligible for either. (September 2012December 1312, item XXII)

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)

1308A1112: [[FellowshipDirectors Emeritus]] — The point value for articles Adopted "as published in the [[Omnibus]] shall be 250 points". (August 2013December 2011, item XXIVV.2)

1308B2303: [[Fellowship]] — The point value required for recruiting new election to Fellowship is set at a value designed to permit half of all members shall 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 200 pointsadjusted 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. (August 2013March 2023, item XXIVvarious items)

1304B1306: [[Fellowship]] — Members may Fellowship ''honoris causa'' shall be elected or promoted to considered by the Fellowship rank deserved at any monthly [[Board meeting]] whenever a non-Augustan has earned 2000 points. Should the Board decline, they shall not be considered again until they have doubled their contribution. (April June 2013, item XIIXIII)

13061111A: [[Fellowship]] Points— Fellowship ''honoris causa'' be considered by the Board whenever a nonThe point value for financial contributions, including donations-Augustan has earned 2000 pointsin-kind, shall be one point per dollar. (June 2013November 2011, item XIIIIX.A)

1404B2203: [[Fellowship]] Points — The number of points required point value for an award of Fellowship, Fifth Class, is increased from 1000 to 1100 volunteer time shall be 5 points; the points required for all other ranks being increased in proportionper hour. (April 2014March 2022, item XVXX) ''Note: Each ranks point requirement is twice that of the next lower rank.''

1207A2209: [[Fellowship]] Insignia Points— Fellowships awarded The point value for articles published in 2012 the [[Augustan Omnibus]] or books published by the Society (not including editing) shall appropriate pins sent to them without chargebe 250 points per page. (21 July 2012September 2022, item XVIXVII)

13012107: Financial Reserves [[Fellowship]] Points— That 75The point value for recruiting new members shall be 10% of annual budgeted expenses be set as the target value of points earned by such recruits for the General Fund’s liquid accounts, and the balance duration of annual expenses be held in accounts that could be liquidated within a week. The latter may be held within the Investment Fundtheir membership. (January 2013July 2021, item XXIIIXVIII)

14111501: [[Five-Year PlanFellowship]] — Adopted and published on the Wiki. Future changes will The former Policy that an exception be made directly to the point system on each occasion when a year has passed without a senior promotion (above FAS/1) to reward the Wikimember most deserving is repealed. (November 2014January 2015, item VIIIXXVI)

1309A1301: [[Headquarters]] Financial Reserves— The Society shall endeavor to rent office space That 75% of annual budgeted expenses be set as can 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 a week. The latter may be afforded with held within the investment income plus current storage rental chargesInvestment Fund. (September January 2013, item IXXXIII)

1404A1108A: Identification in Communications Financial Reserves— Public communications must include That the officer’s full name, [[Treasurer]] may withdraw funds from the [[Investment Fund]] as needed to maintain the relevant title target value of the officerGeneral Fund, and save that such withdrawals may not exceed the words “The Augustan Society, Inc.” actual income in paper letterhead or email signaturethe previous month. (April 2014, August 2011; item XIIIXXVI)

1304A1411: [[InsigniaFive-Year Plan]] — Protocol for wearing Society insignia adoptedAdopted and published on the Wiki. Future changes will be made directly on the Wiki. (April 2013November 2014, item VVIII)

1209D1108B: [[InsigniaGood Standing]] of —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 [[Lineage GroupsBoard]] — The lineage groups — SDLKJ, ODI, ODS, OC, subscribed to the journal with at least one additional issue due (life members only); and OCC — are no longer accorded breast badges, and mention of them is removed from their chartersoutstanding debts or overdue library loans to the Society. Stock on hand may A thirty (30) day grace period will be issued only to eligible Augustan members in observed. [[Sponsored Membership|Sponsored Members]] are not out of good standingsolely on account of sponsorship. (September 2012, item XVIII)

1404D1309A: [[Investment FundHeadquarters]] Withdrawals — Consuls are authorized The Society shall endeavor to withdraw up to $500 per month from rent office space as can be afforded with the Investment Fund to ensure the fluidity of the [[General Fund]]investment income plus current storage rental charges. (April 2014September 2013, item XVIIIIX)

1404C1404A: Late Renewal Fee Identification in Communications— The late fee for membership renewals received after Public communications must include the published deadline is abolishedofficer’s full name, the relevant title of the officer, and the words “The Augustan Society, Inc.” in paper letterhead or email signature. (April 2014, item XVIIXIII)

1209E1304A: [[Lineage GroupsInsignia]] — The “Order of Descendants of Ireland” shall become the “Society of Descendants of Ireland”; and the “Order of Descendants of Scotland” shall become the “Society of Descendants of Scotland”Protocol for wearing Society insignia adopted. (September 2012April 2013, item XIX.A-BV)

1209F1209D: [[Insignia]] of [[Lineage Groups]] — The “Order of the Conqueror” shall become the “Society of Descendants of the Conqueror”; lineage groups — SDLKJ, SDI, SDS, SDC, and the “Order of the Conqueror’s Companions” shall become the “Society of Descendants of the Conqueror’s Companions”. The two SDE — are then merged into the "Society of Descendants of the Conquest" with two classesno longer accorded breast badges, Conqueror and Companionmention of them is removed from their charters. Stock on hand may be issued only to eligible Augustan members in [[Good Standing]]. (September 2012, item XIX.C-DXVIII)

1209G1404C: [[Lineage Groups]] Late Renewal Fee— Anyone who is a member of a lineage group in one class may add one or more classes at an entry The late fee 50% of what is required for initial membership. Genealogist fees will not reflect this discountrenewals received after the published deadline is abolished so long as renewal is effected within the first year. (September 2012April 2014, item XXXVII)

1210B1209E: Membership [[Lineage Groups]]— New members The “Order of Descendants of Ireland” shall become the “[[Society may be inducted immediately upon petition of Descendants of Ireland]]”; and payment the “Order of fees. They no longer need to be elected by Descendants of Scotland” shall become the “[[Board|Board Society of Descendants of DirectorsScotland]]. Former members will continue to be subject to Board election”. (October September 2012, item XIVXIX.A-B)

12051209F: Postnominal use by the Society [[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 merged into the "[[Society will use not more than three internal of Descendants of the Conquest]]" with two classes, Conqueror and three external postnominals. Members may select which of their recognized postnominals they wish to have usedCompanion. (May September 2012, item XIIIXIX.C-D)

1209H1209G: Postnominal use on the Website [[Lineage Groups]]— The Society’s main web site will restrict the use Anyone who is a member of postnominals to only the most senior Society postnominal appropriate to each page. Non-members without a Society postnominal lineage group in one class may use add one recognized postnominal or more classes at an entry fee 50% of their choice on requestwhat is required for initial membership. The [[Genealogist Fee]] will not reflect this discount. (September 2012, item XXIXX)

1209B1210B: Postnominal Use by Fellows Membership— Society Fellows are asked to use the postnominals FAS in all situations outside New members of the Society where appropriate in preference may be inducted immediately upon petition and payment of fees. They no longer need to OAE, MR, LMR, MRE, OAA, KCR, DCR, ECR, MAS, or any combination thereof, so that be elected by the Society may present a [[Board|Board of Directors]]. Former members (expired more consistent appearance than one year) will continue to the worldbe subject to Board election. (September October 2012, item XVIXIV)

1209C1507: Non-Discrimination: Postnominals of Lineage Groups — The charters of Society does not and shall not discriminate on the lineage groups — SDLKJbasis of race, ODIcolor, ODSreligion (creed), OCgender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and OCC — firing of staff, selection of volunteers, and provision of services. We are amended committed to delete providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants in the privilege of postnominals presently associated with membershipSociety. (September 2012July 2015, item XVIIX)

1210C1205: Postnominals of Membership Postnominal use by the Society— Effective 20 October 2012, the postnominals MAS The Society will no longer be used by the Society, use not more than three internal and will no longer be one three external postnominals. Members may select which of the benefits of membershiptheir recognized postnominals they wish to have used. (October May 2012 , item XIVXIII)

14031209H: Postnominals in Public Communications Postnominal use on the Website— Public communications may The Society’s main web site will restrict the use of postnominals to only honorifics that are currently recognized by the most senior Society, but private communications could continue postnominal appropriate to employ all honorifics previously recognized by the each page. Non-members without a Society that have not been specifically revokedpostnominal may use one recognized postnominal of their choice on request. (March 2014September 2012, item XXIIIXXI)

14071209B: Program Priorities Postnominal Use by Fellows— Responsibility for setting Program Priorities are assigned to the Society [[ConsulsFellowship|Fellows]]. These priorities are used asked to determine how [[Consuls]] should allocate their time and budgetsuse the postnominals FAS in all situations outside the Society where appropriate in preference to OAE, MR, LMR, MRE, OAA, KCR, DCR, ECR, MAS, or any combination thereof, so that the Society may present a more consistent appearance to the world. (July 2014September 2012, item XVXVI)

1308C1209C: Postnominals of [[SponsorsLineage Groups]] — Credit for sponsoring a new member will be extended only to members whose names The charters of the lineage groups — SDLKJ, SDI, SDS, SDC, and SDE — are submitted by amended to delete the new memberprivilege of postnominals presently associated with membership. (August 2013September 2012, item XXVXVII)

14101210C: [[Sponsorship]] Postnominals of Membership— [[Fellowship|Fellows]] of Effective 20 October 2012, the Society who find themselves under financial hardship may, on application, have their annual dues waived, subject to budgetary limits. This postnominals MAS will cover only dues, with a paid (discounted) subscription to the journal continuing to no longer be required. [[Sub-Groups|Sub-group]] dues may be covered at used by the discretionSociety, and at will no longer be one of the expense, benefits of those groupsmembership. (October 2014, 2012 item XXVIXIV)

1303B1403: [[Stationery]] Postnominals in Public Communications— Standard stationery has been designed for each office; all Public communications may use only honorifics that are directed currently recognized by the Society, but private communications could continue to apply to HQ for copies (electronic or paper) as neededemploy all honorifics previously recognized by the Society that have not been specifically revoked. (March 20132014, item XIXXIII)

1401A2303A: [[Chivalry]] Petitions Proxies— The Chivalry Committee will accept and process petitions Proxies for recognition meetings of membership and rank the [[Board]] may be submitted in Chivalric Orderswriting, etc., from non-members. delivered to [[Headquarters]] (January 2014, item XVwhen 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 same date and time.

1311A2303B: Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem Proxies— Members Proxies for meetings of this Order are to the [[Board] may be addressed as "Chev."submitted electronically, delivered to [[Headquarters]] with a copy to the [[Directors|Director]] who is to carry the proxy not "Sir"later than 24 hours before the start of each meeting. [[HQ Staff]] may take steps to confirm the validity of proxies at their discretion. (November 2012, item X)

1311B1110: Reimbursement Procedure: [[Postnominals]] — The use of postnominals in most situations minimum amount reimbursed is limited to a maximum of three, one of which shall be the most senior Society postnominal (if $10; lesser amounts are 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 as a total of three, provided that one Society honor is included (if held)credit. (November 2012October 2011, item XIIV.6)

1303A1308C: ''A Guide to Chivalry'' Sponsors— This title is withdrawn from distributionCredit for sponsoring a new member will be extended only to members whose names are submitted by the new member. (March August 2013, item VXXV)

1402A1410: Back Issue Redactions [[Sponsored Membership]]— Reprints [[Fellowship|Fellows]] of back issues shall be redacted only for obsolete addressesthe Society who find themselves under financial hardship may, phone numberson application, priceshave their annual dues waived, for typographical errors, and similarsubject to budgetary limits. Postnominals and titles not presently recognized This will cover only dues. [[Sub-Groups|Sub-group]] dues may be permitted to remaincovered at the discretion, and at the expense, of those groups. (February October 2014, item XXXXVI)

1402B1303B: Back Issue Notice Stationery— Reprints of back issues that use honorifics or postnominals not presently recognized by the Society shall carry a disclaimer on the inside cover, contents page, Standard stationery has been designed for each office; all are directed to apply to HQ for copies (electronic or such other location paper) as may be availableneeded. (February 2014March 2013, item XXIXI)

1305A1401A: [[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]] 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]] 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)

1309B1305A: [[Heraldry Committee|Arms Registration]] — Insignia and chiefs Petitioners for Registration of the [[Order of the Augustan Eagle]] and [[Noble Company of the Rose]] Arms may not be included in registrationsoptionally list their heraldic heirs. (September May 2013, item XVVII.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)

12011306: [[Lineage GroupOnline Armorial]] Charter Amendment Process — Approved "as published"Only currently recognized postnominals may be included in the Online Armorial. (January 2012June 2013, item V.8X)

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 distribution pending revision. (March 2013, item V) 1402A: Back Issue Redactions — Reprints of back issues shall be redacted only for obsolete addresses, phone numbers, prices, for typographical errors, and similar. Postnominals and titles not presently recognized will be permitted to remain. (February 2014, item XX) 1402B: Back Issue Notice — Reprints of back issues that use honorifics or postnominals not presently recognized by the Society shall carry a disclaimer on the inside cover, contents page, or such other location as may be available. (February 2014, item XXI) 1505: Each [[Committee Chairmen|Committee Chairman, Dean, and Coordinator]] is required to submit a report on his Committee of 100 to 500 words to the Editor of ''[[Augustæum]]'' for publication at least once per year. (May 2015, item XXVI) ==Sub-Groups== 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)