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 November 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)

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)

14111301: [[Five-Year Plan]] Financial Reserves— Adopted That 75% of annual budgeted expenses be set as the target value of the General Fund’s liquid accounts, and published on the Wikibalance of annual expenses be held in accounts that could be liquidated within a week. Future changes will The latter may be made directly on held within the WikiInvestment Fund. (November 2014January 2013, item VIIIXXIII)

1309A1108A: Financial Reserves—That the [[HeadquartersTreasurer]] may withdraw funds from the [[Investment Fund]] — The Society shall endeavor to rent office space as can be afforded with needed to maintain the target value of the General Fund, save that such withdrawals may not exceed the investment actual income plus current storage rental chargesin the previous month. (September 2013, August 2011; item IXXXVI)

1404A1411: Identification in Communications [[Five-Year Plan]]— Public communications must include the officer’s full name, the relevant title of the officer, Adopted and published on the words “The Augustan Society, IncWiki.” in paper letterhead or email signatureFuture changes will be made directly on the Wiki. (April November 2014, item XIIIVIII)

1304A1108B: [[InsigniaGood Standing]] — Protocol for wearing 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 [[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 Society insignia adopted. A thirty (April 2013, item V30)day grace period will be observed. [[Sponsored Membership|Sponsored Members]] are not out of good standing solely on account of sponsorship.

1209D1309A: [[Insignia]] of [[Lineage GroupsHeadquarters]] — 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 Society shall endeavor to rent office space as can be issued only to eligible Augustan members in good standingafforded with the investment income plus current storage rental charges. (September 20122013, item XVIIIIX)

1404D1404A: [[Investment Fund]] Withdrawals Identification in Communications— Consuls are authorized to withdraw up to $500 per month from Public communications must include the Investment Fund to ensure officer’s full name, the fluidity relevant title of the [[General Fund]]officer, and the words “The Augustan Society, Inc.” in paper letterhead or email signature. (April 2014, item XVIIIXIII)

1404C1304A: Late Renewal Fee [[Insignia]]— The late fee Protocol for membership renewals received after the published deadline is abolishedwearing Society insignia adopted. (April 20142013, item XVIIV)

1209E1209D: [[Insignia]] of [[Lineage Groups]] — The “Order of Descendants of Ireland” shall become the “Society of Descendants of Ireland”; lineage groups — SDLKJ, SDI, SDS, SDC, and the “Order of Descendants SDE — are no longer accorded breast badges, and mention of Scotland” shall become the “Society of Descendants of Scotland”them is removed from their charters. Stock on hand may be issued only to eligible Augustan members in [[Good Standing]]. (September 2012, item XIX.A-BXVIII)

1209F1404C: [[Lineage Groups]] Late Renewal Fee— The “Order of late fee for membership renewals received after the Conqueror” shall become published deadline is abolished so long as renewal is effected within 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”first year. The two are then merged into the "Society of Descendants of the Conquest" with two classes, Conqueror and Companion. (September 2012April 2014, item XIX.C-DXVII)

1209G1209E: [[Lineage Groups]] — Anyone who is a member The “Order of a lineage group in one class may add one or more classes at an entry fee 50% Descendants of what is required for initial membership. Genealogist fees will not reflect this discountIreland” shall become the “[[Society of Descendants of Ireland]]”; and the “Order of Descendants of Scotland” shall become the “[[Society of Descendants of Scotland]]”. (September 2012, item XXXIX.A-B)

1210B1209F: Membership [[Lineage Groups]]— New members The “Order of the Society may be inducted immediately upon petition Conqueror” shall become the “Society of Descendants of the Conqueror”; and payment the “Order of fees. They no longer need to be elected by the Conqueror’s Companions” shall become merged into the "[[Board|Board Society of DirectorsDescendants of the Conquest]]" with two classes, Conqueror and Companion. Former members will continue to be subject to Board election. (October September 2012, item XIVXIX.C-D)

12051209G: Postnominal use by the Society [[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 Society [[Genealogist Fee]] will use not more than three internal and three external postnominals. Members may select which of their recognized postnominals they wish to have usedreflect this discount. (May September 2012, item XIIIXX)

1209H1210B: Postnominal use on the Website Membership— The Society’s main web site will restrict the use New members of postnominals to only the most senior Society postnominal appropriate may be inducted immediately upon petition and payment of fees. They no longer need to each pagebe elected by the [[Board|Board of Directors]]. Non-Former members without a Society postnominal may use (expired more than one recognized postnominal of their choice on requestyear) will continue to be subject to Board election. (September October 2012, item XXIXIV)

1209B1507: Non-Discrimination: Postnominal Use by Fellows — The Society Fellows are asked to use does not and shall not discriminate on the postnominals FAS in all situations outside the Society where appropriate in preference to OAEbasis of race, MRcolor, LMRreligion (creed), MREgender, OAAgender expression, KCRage, DCRnational origin (ancestry), ECRdisability, MASmarital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any combination thereofof its activities or operations. These activities include, so that the Society may present a more consistent appearance but are not limited to , hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants in the worldSociety. (September 2012July 2015, item XVIX)

1209C1205: Postnominals of Lineage Groups Postnominal use by the Society— The charters of the lineage groups — SDLKJ, ODI, ODS, OC, Society will use not more than three internal and OCC — are amended to delete the privilege three external postnominals. Members may select which of their recognized postnominals presently associated with membershipthey wish to have used. (September May 2012, item XVIIXIII)

1210C1209H: Postnominals of Membership Postnominal use on the Website— Effective 20 October 2012, The Society’s main web site will restrict the use of postnominals MAS will no longer be used by to only the most senior Society, and will no longer be postnominal appropriate to each page. Non-members without a Society postnominal may use one recognized postnominal of the benefits of membershiptheir choice on request. (October September 2012 , item XIVXXI)

14031209B: Postnominals in Public Communications Postnominal Use by Fellows— Public communications may use only honorifics that are currently recognized by the Society, but private communications could continue [[Fellowship|Fellows]] are asked to employ use the postnominals FAS in all honorifics previously recognized by situations outside the Society where appropriate in preference to OAE, MR, LMR, MRE, OAA, KCR, DCR, ECR, MAS, or any combination thereof, so that have not been specifically revokedthe Society may present a more consistent appearance to the world. (March 2014September 2012, item XXIIIXVI)

14071209C: Program Priorities Postnominals of [[Lineage Groups]]— Responsibility for setting Program Priorities The charters of the lineage groups — SDLKJ, SDI, SDS, SDC, and SDE — are assigned amended to delete the [[Consuls]]. These priorities are used to determine how [[Consuls]] should allocate their time and budgetsprivilege of postnominals presently associated with membership. (July 2014September 2012, item XVXVII)

1308C1210C: [[Sponsors]] Postnominals of Membership— Credit for sponsoring a new member Effective 20 October 2012, the postnominals MAS will no longer be extended only to members whose names are submitted used by the new memberSociety, and will no longer be one of the benefits of membership. (August 2013, October 2012 item XXVXIV)

14101403: [[Sponsorship]] Postnominals in Public Communications— [[Fellowship|Fellows]] of Public communications may use only honorifics that are currently recognized by the Society who find themselves under financial hardship may, on application, have their annual dues waived, subject to budgetary limits. This will cover only dues, with a paid (discounted) subscription but private communications could continue to employ all honorifics previously recognized by the journal continuing to be required. [[Sub-Groups|Sub-group]] dues may be covered at the discretion, and at the expense, of those groupsSociety that have not been specifically revoked. (October March 2014, item XXVIXXIII)

1303B1407: [[Stationery]] Program Priorities— Standard stationery has been designed Responsibility for each office; all setting Program Priorities not specified by the Board are directed assigned to apply [[Headquarters Staff]]. These priorities are used to HQ for copies (electronic or paper) as neededdetermine how Staff should allocate their time and budgets. (March 2013July 2014, item XIXV)

1401A2303B: [[Chivalry]] Petitions Proxies— The Chivalry Committee will accept and process petitions Proxies for recognition meetings of membership and rank in Chivalric Ordersthe [[Board] may be submitted electronically, etcdelivered to [[Headquarters]] with a copy to the [[Directors|Director]] who is to carry the proxy not later than 24 hours before the start of each meeting., from non-members[[HQ Staff]] may take steps to confirm the validity of proxies at their discretion. (January 2014, item XV)

1311A1110: Reimbursement Procedure: Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem — Members of this Order The minimum amount reimbursed is $10; lesser amounts are to be addressed held as "Chev.", not "Sir"a credit. (November 2012October 2011, item XV.6)

1311B1806: Renewal Notices: [[Postnominals]] — The use of postnominals Renewal notices be sent by mail in most situations is limited to a maximum of threeSeptember; reminders sent by email in October, 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, SocietyNovember, and Military. Members may, upon request, have any combination of postnominals used, not exceeding December; those without email are sent a total of three, provided that one Society honor is included (if held)mail reminder in November; and a final notice by mail and email in January. (November 2012, item XII)

1303A1410: ''A Guide to Chivalry'' [[Sponsored Membership]]— [[Fellowship|Fellows]] of the Society who find themselves under financial hardship may, on application, have their annual dues waived, subject to budgetary limits. This title is withdrawn from distributionwill cover only dues. [[Sub-Groups|Sub-group]] dues may be covered at the discretion, and at the expense, of those groups. (March 2013October 2014, item VXXVI)

1402A1303B: Back Issue Redactions Stationery— Reprints of back issues shall be redacted only Standard stationery has been designed for obsolete addresses, phone numbers, prices, each office; all are directed to apply to HQ for typographical errors, and similar. Postnominals and titles not presently recognized will be permitted to remaincopies (electronic or paper) as needed. (February 2014March 2013, item XXXI)

1402B1807: Back Issue Notice Succession— Reprints of back issues that use honorifics or postnominals not presently recognized Vice-Chairmen (by whatever title) will automatically succeed to the Society shall carry a disclaimer on Chairmanship when the inside cover, contents page, or such other location latter office is vacated only when they have at least one year of service as may Vice-Chairman. In other cases the new Chairman must be availableappointed by the supervising officer. (February 2014July 2018, item XXIXXVIII)

=Heraldry=Chivalry==

1204B1401A: [[Arms RegistrationChivalry]] Petitions— Policy The Chivalry Committee will accept and process petitions for such is adoptedrecognition of membership and rank in Chivalric Orders, text not immediately availableetc., from non-members. (April 2012January 2014, item XVIIXV)

1305A1311A: [[Arms Registration]] Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem— Petitioners for Registration Members of Arms may optionally list their heirsthis Order are to be addressed as "Chev.", not "Sir". (May 2013November 2012, item VII.AX)

1305B1311B: [[Arms Registration]] Postnominals— Petitioners for Registration The use of Arms may optionally denote their preferred system of inheritance. If no preference for postnominals in most situations is limited to a system maximum of inheritance is declaredthree, one of which shall be the default position is that all heirs inherit most senior Society postnominal (if held). Postnominals used will normally be the undifferenced armsmost senior for each category of honors—Chivalric, Academic, Ecclesiastical, Society, and Military. A registrant Members may change the system , upon request, have any combination of inheritance at postnominals used, not exceeding a later timetotal of three, provided that one Society honor is included (if held). (May 2013November 2012, item VII.BXII)

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)

1309B1305B: [[Heraldry Committee|Arms Registration]] — Insignia and chiefs Petitioners for Registration of the [[Order Arms may optionally denote their preferred system of the Augustan Eagle]] and [[Noble Company inheritance. If no preference for a system of inheritance is declared, the Rose]] default position is that all heirs inherit the undifferenced arms. A registrant may not be included in registrationschange the system of inheritance at a later time. (September May 2013, item XVVII.B)

1312B1309B: [[Recognition of HonorsHeraldry Committee|Arms Registration]] — As a number Insignia and chiefs of Dynastic the [[Order disputes are based on complex situations, both legally and societally, with experts taking opposing views on them, it is of 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 Eagle]] and [[Noble Company of solid evidence, we also deem academic reserve to the Rose]] may not be an important reflection of our espoused scholarly approach. The Augustan Society, included 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 Orderregistrations. (December September 2013, item XVIIIXV)

1204A1312B: [[Order '''Recognition of the Augustan Eagle]] Charge Honors''' — The responsibility for adopting and maintaining As a [[Mission Statement]] for 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 is delegated , in this regard, stands ready to recognize honors granted by pretenders with historically, genealogically, and legally credible claims to being the Order ''fons honorum'' or Grandmaster of the Augustan Eaglea Dynastic Order. (April 2012December 2013, item XIIIXVIII)

==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]] ('i.e.': [[Society of Descendants of the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem]], [[Society of Descendants of Ireland]], [[Society of Descendants of Scotland]], [[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)