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 2012 June 2011 and December 2014May 2015, inclusive.

1207B1209A: Committee Membership [[Annual Convention]]— 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 the majority of all Committees conventions shall be Society members at all timesheld annually. (July September 2012, item XVIIIX)

1207C1206B: [[Audit Committee Membership ]]— XIX. When members of Committees are not members of Created and charged with selecting an auditor for the Society, any listing on the website must carry a notation that they are “Non-Member Consultants”'s books. (1 July 2012, item XIXVIII)

1209A1401B: ''[[ConventionsAugustæum]] '' Reports— Society conventions shall be held annuallyEach [[Directors|Director]], [[Committee Chairmen|Committee Chairman, Project Head, and Dean]] is required to submit a report of 100 to 500 words to the Editor of Augustæum for publication at least once per year. (September 2012January 2014, item XXVII)

1303C1312A: [[FellowshipAwards]] — The point value required Balling Award will be granted to one individual each year for election having made the greatest contribution to Fellowship is set at 1000 pointsthe Society in the previous year. The multiplier between Fellowship ranks Should this award be set at 2. Both values (and granted to an individual six times, the point values for each category) last will be reviewed annually. Worthy candidates are to the Metzler award, and they will thereafter be presented ineligible for [[Board]] approval at each monthly meeting of the Board or [[Executive Committee]]either. (March 2013December 1312, item XIV.AXII)

1308A1906: [[Fellowship]] Committee Membership— All committee members must be members of The point value Augustan Society. Termination of membership in committees is automatic when membership in the Society is terminated, for articles published any reason. Previously, a number of "non-member consultants" were appointed. These may continue to serve in their present roles, provided that the [[Omnibus]] shall majority of all Committees be Society members at all times. No new "non-member consultants" will be 250 pointsappointed. (August 2013June 2019, item XXIVXXII)

1308B1207C: [[Fellowship]] Committee Membership— The point value for recruiting new XIX. When members shall be 200 pointsof Committees are not members of the Society, any listing on the website must carry a notation that they are “Non-Member Consultants”. (August 201321 July 2012, item XXIVXIX)

1304B2012: [[FellowshipConflict of Interest Policy]] — Members may be elected or promoted to the Fellowship rank deserved at any monthly Board meeting. (April 2013December 2020, item XIIXV)

13061112: [[FellowshipDirectors Emeritus]] — Fellowship ''honoris causa'' be considered by the Board whenever a non-Augustan has earned 2000 pointsAdopted "as published". (June 2013December 2011, item XIIIV.2)

1404B2303: [[Fellowship]] Points — The number of points point value required for an award of election to Fellowship, Fifth Class, is increased from 1000 set at a value designed to 1100 points; the points required for permit half of all other ranks being increased in proportionmembers to qualify for Fellowship. (April 2014The 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, item XV) ''Note: Each first class. The multiplier between Fellowship ranks point requirement beyond FAS/1 is twice that set to 2. The values of the first two variables are to be 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 lower rankcontribution.''Worthy candidates are to be presented for [[Board]] approval at each monthly meeting of the Board. (March 2023, various items)

1207A1306: [[Fellowship]] Insignia — Fellowships awarded in 2012 Fellowship ''honoris causa'' shall be considered by the [[Board]] whenever a non-Augustan has earned 2000 points. Should the Board decline, they shall appropriate pins sent to them without chargenot be considered again until they have doubled their contribution. (July 2012June 2013, item XVIXIII)

13011111A: Financial Reserves [[Fellowship]] Points— That 75% of annual budgeted expenses be set as the target The point value of the General Fund’s liquid accountsfor financial contributions, and the balance of annual expenses be held including donations-in accounts that could -kind, shall be liquidated within a week. The latter may be held within the Investment Fundone point per dollar. (January 2013November 2011, item XXIIIIX.A)

14112203: [[Five-Year PlanFellowship]] Points— Adopted and published on the Wiki. Future changes will The point value for volunteer time shall be made directly on the Wiki5 points per hour. (November 2014March 2022, item VIIIXX)

1309A2209: [[HeadquartersFellowship]] Points— The point value for articles published in the [[Augustan Omnibus]] or books published by the Society (not including editing) shall endeavor to rent office space as can be afforded with the investment income plus current storage rental charges250 points per page. (September 20132022, item IXXVII)

1404A2107: Identification in Communications [[Fellowship]] Points— Public communications must include The point value for recruiting new members shall be 10% of the officer’s full name, points earned by such recruits for the relevant title duration of the officer, and the words “The Augustan Society, Inc.” in paper letterhead or email signaturetheir membership. (April 2014July 2021, item XIIIXVIII)

1304A1501: [[InsigniaFellowship]] — Protocol for wearing Society insignia adoptedThe former Policy that an exception be made to the point system on each occasion when a year has passed without a senior promotion (above FAS/1) to reward the member most deserving is repealed. (April 2013January 2015, item VXXVI)

1209D1301: [[Insignia]] of [[Lineage Groups]] Financial Reserves— The lineage groups — SDLKJ, ODI, ODS, OCThat 75% of annual budgeted expenses be set as the target value of the General Fund’s liquid accounts, and OCC — are no longer accorded breast badges, and mention the balance of them is removed from their chartersannual expenses be held in accounts that could be liquidated within a week. Stock on hand The latter may be issued only to eligible Augustan members in good standingheld within the Investment Fund. (September 2012January 2013, item XVIIIXXIII)

1404D1108A: Financial Reserves—That the [[Investment FundTreasurer]] Withdrawals — Consuls are authorized to may withdraw up to $500 per month funds from the [[Investment Fund ]] as needed to ensure maintain the fluidity target value of the [[General Fund]], save that such withdrawals may not exceed the actual income in the previous month. (April 2014, August 2011; item XVIIIXXVI)

1404C1411: Late Renewal Fee [[Five-Year Plan]]— The late fee for membership renewals received after the Adopted and published deadline is abolishedon the Wiki. Future changes will be made directly on the Wiki. (April November 2014, item XVIIVIII)

1209E1108B: [[Lineage GroupsGood Standing]] — The “Order of Descendants of Ireland” shall become That membership in-good-standing is defined as having paid current dues to the “Society of Descendants of Ireland”Society; and paid current dues to Senior Orders; participated in all assessments imposed by the “Order of Descendants of Scotland” shall become [[Board]]; subscribed to the “Society of Descendants of Scotland”. journal with at least one additional issue due (September 2012, item XIXlife members only); and no outstanding debts or overdue library loans to the Society.A-Bthirty (30)day grace period will be observed. [[Sponsored Membership|Sponsored Members]] are not out of good standing solely on account of sponsorship.

1209F1309A: [[Lineage GroupsHeadquarters]] — The “Order of the Conqueror” Society shall become endeavor to rent office space as can be afforded with 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”investment income plus current storage rental charges. The two are then merged into the "Society of Descendants of the Conquest" with two classes, Conqueror and Companion. (September 20122013, item XIX.C-DIX)

1209G1404A: [[Lineage Groups]] Identification in Communications— Anyone who is a member Public communications must include the officer’s full name, the relevant title of a lineage group the officer, and the words “The Augustan Society, Inc.” in one class may add one paper letterhead or more classes at an entry fee 50% of what is required for initial membership. Genealogist fees will not reflect this discountemail signature. (September 2012April 2014, item XXXIII)

1210B1304A: Membership [[Insignia]]— New members of the Protocol for wearing 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 will continue to be subject to Board electioninsignia adopted. (October 2012April 2013, item XIVV)

1209B1209D: Postnominal Use by Fellows [[Insignia]] of [[Lineage Groups]]— Society Fellows are asked to use the postnominals FAS in all situations outside the Society where appropriate in preference to OAEThe lineage groups — SDLKJ, MRSDI, LMRSDS, MRESDC, OAAand SDE — are no longer accorded breast badges, KCR, DCR, ECR, MAS, or any combination thereof, so that the Society and mention of them is removed from their charters. Stock on hand may present a more consistent appearance be issued only to the worldeligible Augustan members in [[Good Standing]]. (September 2012, item XVIXVIII)

1209H1404C: Postnominal use on the Website Late Renewal Fee— The Society’s main web site will restrict late fee for membership renewals received after the use of postnominals to only published deadline is abolished so long as renewal is effected within the most senior Society postnominal appropriate to each page. Non-members without a Society postnominal may use one recognized postnominal of their choice on requestfirst year. (September 2012April 2014, item XXIXVII)

1209C1209E: Postnominals of [[Lineage Groups ]]— The charters “Order of Descendants of Ireland” shall become the lineage groups — SDLKJ, ODI, ODS, OC, “[[Society of Descendants of Ireland]]”; and OCC — are amended to delete the privilege “Order of postnominals presently associated with membershipDescendants of Scotland” shall become the “[[Society of Descendants of Scotland]]”. (September 2012, item XVIIXIX.A-B)

1210C1209F: Postnominals of Membership [[Lineage Groups]]— Effective 20 October 2012, The “Order of the postnominals MAS will no longer be used by Conqueror” shall become the Society, “Society of Descendants of the Conqueror”; and will no longer be one the “Order of the benefits Conqueror’s Companions” shall become merged into the "[[Society of membershipDescendants of the Conquest]]" with two classes, Conqueror and Companion. (October September 2012 , item XIVXIX.C-D)

14031209G: Postnominals in Public Communications [[Lineage Groups]]— Public communications Anyone who is a member of a lineage group in one class may use only honorifics that are currently recognized by the Society, but private communications could continue to employ all honorifics previously recognized by the Society that have add one or more classes at an entry fee 50% of what is required for initial membership. The [[Genealogist Fee]] will not been specifically revokedreflect this discount. (March 2014September 2012, item XXIIIXX)

14071210B: Program Priorities Membership— Responsibility for setting Program Priorities are assigned New members of the Society may be inducted immediately upon petition and payment of fees. They no longer need to be elected by the [[ConsulsBoard|Board of Directors]]. These priorities are used Former members (expired more than one year) will continue to determine how [[Consuls]] should allocate their time and budgetsbe subject to Board election. (July 2014October 2012, item XVXIV)

1308C1507: Non-Discrimination: [[Sponsors]] — Credit for sponsoring a new member will be extended only The Society does not and shall 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. These activities include, but are not limited to members whose names , hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers, and provision of services. We are submitted by committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants in the new memberSociety. (August 2013July 2015, item XXVX)

14101205: [[Sponsorship]] Postnominal use by the Society— [[Fellowship|Fellows]] of the 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 to the journal continuing to be requireduse not more than three internal and three external postnominals. [[Sub-Groups|Sub-group]] dues Members may be covered at the discretion, and at the expense, select which of those groupstheir recognized postnominals they wish to have used. (October 2014May 2012, item XXVIXIII)

1303B1209H: [[Stationery]] Postnominal use on the Website— Standard stationery has been designed for each office; all are directed The Society’s main web site will restrict the use of postnominals to apply only the most senior Society postnominal appropriate to HQ for copies (electronic or paper) as neededeach page. Non-members without a Society postnominal may use one recognized postnominal of their choice on request. (March 2013September 2012, item XIXXI)

1401A1209C: Postnominals of [[ChivalryLineage Groups]] Petitions — The Chivalry Committee will accept and process petitions for recognition charters of membership and rank in Chivalric Ordersthe lineage groups — SDLKJ, etc.SDI, from non-membersSDS, SDC, and SDE — are amended to delete the privilege of postnominals presently associated with membership. (January 2014September 2012, item XVXVII)

1311A1210C: Equestrian Order Postnominals of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem Membership— Members of this Order are to Effective 20 October 2012, the postnominals MAS will no longer be addressed as "Chev."used by the Society, not "Sir"and will no longer be one of the benefits of membership. (November October 2012, item XXIV)

1311B1403: [[Postnominals]] in Public Communications— The Public communications may use of postnominals in most situations is limited to a maximum of three, one of which shall be only honorifics that are currently recognized by the most senior Society postnominal (if held). Postnominals used will normally be , but private communications could continue to employ all honorifics previously recognized by the most senior for each category of honors — Chivalric, Academic, Ecclesiastical, Society, and Military. Members may, upon request, that have any combination of postnominals used, not exceeding a total of three, provided that one Society honor is included (if held)been specifically revoked. (November 2012March 2014, item XIIXXIII)

1303A2303A: ''A Guide to Chivalry'' Proxies— This title is withdrawn from distribution. (March 2013Proxies for meetings of the [[Board]] may be submitted in writing, item Vdelivered 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 same date and time.

1402A2303B: Back Issue Redactions Proxies— Reprints Proxies for meetings of back issues shall the [[Board] may be redacted only for obsolete addressessubmitted electronically, phone numbers, prices, for typographical errors, and similardelivered 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. Postnominals and titles not presently recognized will be permitted [[HQ Staff]] may take steps to remainconfirm the validity of proxies at their discretion. (February 2014, item XX)

1402B1110: Reimbursement Procedure: 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 The minimum amount reimbursed is $10; lesser amounts are held as may be availablea credit. (February 2014October 2011, item XXIV.6)

1305A1308C: [[Arms Registration]] Sponsors— Petitioners Credit for Registration of Arms may optionally list their heirssponsoring a new member will be extended only to members whose names are submitted by the new member. (May August 2013, item VII.AXXV)

1305B1410: [[Arms RegistrationSponsored Membership]] — Petitioners for Registration [[Fellowship|Fellows]] of Arms the Society who find themselves under financial hardship may optionally denote , on application, have their preferred system of inheritance. If no preference for a system of inheritance is declaredannual dues waived, the default position is that all heirs inherit the undifferenced armssubject to budgetary limits. A registrant This will cover only dues. [[Sub-Groups|Sub-group]] dues may change be covered at the system of inheritance discretion, and at a later timethe expense, of those groups. (May 2013October 2014, item VII.BXXVI)

1305C1303B: [[Arms Registration]] Stationery— It is the responsibility of Arms Registrant to inform the Society that there Standard stationery has been designed for each office; all are additional heirsdirected to apply to HQ for copies (electronic or paper) as needed. (May March 2013, item VII.CXI)

13061807: [[Online Armorial]] Succession— Only currently recognized postnominals may Vice-Chairmen (by whatever title) will automatically succeed to the Chairmanship when the latter office is vacated only when they have at least one year of service as Vice-Chairman. In other cases the new Chairman must be included in appointed by the Online Armorialsupervising officer. (June 2013July 2018, item XXXVIII)

1312B1311A: [[Recognition Equestrian Order of Honors]] the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem— As a number Members of Dynastic this 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 approachaddressed as "Chev. 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 Ordernot "Sir". (December 2013November 2012, item XVIIIX)

==Heraldry== 1305A: [[Heraldry Committee|Arms Registration]]—Petitioners for Registration of Arms may optionally list their heraldic heirs. (May 2013, item VII.A) 1305B: [[Heraldry Committee|Arms Registration]]—Petitioners for Registration of Arms may optionally denote their preferred system of inheritance. 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 time. (May 2013, item VII.B) 1305C: [[Heraldry Committee|Arms Registration]]—It is the responsibility of Arms Registrant to inform the Society that there are heraldic heirs. (May 2013, item VII.C) 1309B: [[Heraldry Committee|Arms Registration]]—Insignia and chiefs of the [[Order of the Augustan Eagle]] and [[Noble Company of the Rose]] may not be included in registrations. (September 2013, item XV) 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 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 Hispania]]. (October 2012, item X, amended to add SDE)(April 2024, amended to change SDE to SDH) 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)