While originally there was only one rank of Fellow, time and need have caused that number to grow to nine. These are, in order of descending rank:
Senior Fellowship
Fellowship, ''summa cum laude''
Fellowship, ''insigne cum laude''
Members are elected to Fellowship and promoted as their contributions warrant. There is no schedule for such awards, and may happen at any time. A formal presentation of Fellowship and a gratis presentation of insignia will be made at the following [[Annual Convention]] if the Fellow attends.
==Insignia==
Informally, the pin of the most senior rank held may be worn on the lapel. Formally, the pin of the most senior rank held may be worn on the ribbon of the membership medal.
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==Qualifications for Fellowships==
* Volunteer time, which generally means service on a [[Board]], Council, or Committee;
* Articles, reviews, and letters published in the Society's [[Augustan Omnibus|journal]];
* Financial contributions, including the direct donations and donations in kind, such as books or expenses; and* Recruitment of new members, in proportion to their contributions; and* Other considerations at the discretion of the Board.
The Society considers these cumulative contributions, tracked back to 2007 (as far as reliable records are available) to established standards and determines to whom shall be granted Fellowship or promotions in rank. No petition is required to qualify. Fellowships are a gift from a grateful Society rather than a contest or a prize to be pursued.
The minimum qualification for Fellowship is set at such a level that not more than half the members are expected to hold Fellowships at any time. This is not unreasonable, as one would naturally expect a Fellow to be "above average" for a member.
The separation between ranks from FAS/5 to FAS/1 is set as such a level that not more than half the Fellows are expected to hold ranks of FAS/1 or better at any time. This is not unreasonable, as one would naturally expect a Senior Fellow to be "above average" for a Fellow. Note that due to the large number of FAS/1 awarded before 2007 and the lack of membership growth, it will be quite some few years before the above policy may be implemented as described. In the interim, the multiplier between ranks has been set nominally at 2.0, with it being adjusted so that approximately one new senior Fellow is elected each year.
The multiplier between ranks above FAS/1 is fixed at two (2).
==Calculations for Fellowship and Promotions==
[[Headquarters Staff]] will track each member’s contributions as measured by the point values established, and will recommend election or promotion to the Board at each regular meeting for those members. Only members in Good Standing may be elected or promoted.
===Point values===
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|Time
|7.25 5 points per hour
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|Articles& Books
|250 points per page
|-
|200 points per member
|}
Points will be awarded for books that represent original work. Editing or reformatting will not qualify. Authors of books must choose if they want time or page credit when they begin work.
===Points required for each rank===
The Board will establish the number of points for Fellowship 5th class and a multiplier for successive ranks.
The present values arein flux, as we try to achieve two goals:
*1040 points for FAS/5*1.96 is the factor between ranks.That half of all members are eligible for Fellowship, and
These two values create the following minimum point values 2. That half of all Fellows are eligible for nomination for election or promotion:<br><br>{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5"|- |FAS fifth Fellowship, first class||align="right"|1040 points.|-|FAS fourth class||align="right"|2038 pointsTo these ends:|-|FAS third * The threshold for Fellowship 5th class||align="right"|3995 pointsare adjusted up or down by 1% each month.|-|FAS second * The multiplier for ranks between Fellowship 5th class||align="right"|7831 points|-|FAS first and 1st class||align="right"|15,348 points|-|FAS magna cum laude||align="right"|30,082 points|-|FAS insigne cum laude||align="right"|58,962 points|-|FAS summa cum laude||align="right"|115,565 points|-|}are adjusted up or down by 1% each month.
Note: To date, no member has earned more than approximately 65,000 points, thus FAS/scl * The multiplier for anks above Fellowship 1st class is unlikely set to be awarded soon, if ever. Only six members presently qualify for FAS/1, which suggests that the pool of senior Fellows two (and thus candidates for the [[Order of the Augustan Eagle]] will be stagnant for some time2).
===Election and Promotion of Fellows===
Normally, these nominations will be placed in the [[Consent Calendar]], as they are unlikely to be controversial.
After election or promotion, [[Headquarters Staff]] will send a letter of congratulations and a [[Certificate of Fellowship]] signed (electronically) by with the signatures of the President and Secretary, and bearing the [[Seal of the Corporation]]. Both will indicate the rank held. The letter will extend an invitation to receive the insignia at the following [[Annual Convention]]. Otherwise they will be eligible to purchase the insignia.
Should the honoree be unable to attend the Annual Convention in the calendar year of the award, the presentation may be delayed until the following yearif they so request.
==Honorary Fellowship==
Honorary Fellowship, Fellowship ''honoris causa'', may be granted to those who are not members of the Society for causes felt sufficient by the [[Board]]. Such an awardee may use the postnomial FAS/hc, and to wear Honorary Fellow's lapel pin shown above.
[[Headquarters Staff]] will track the contributions of non-members in parallel with their tracking of member contributions, using the same point values.
Society members are not eligible for consideration for Honorary Fellowship.
Upon election, [[Headquarters Staff]] will prepare a letter of notice signed by the President and a [[Certificate of Fellowship]]of Fellowship, both indicating the rank and the former explaining the privileges appertaining thereunto.
==Activities==
Fellows and their guests are invited to attend the Fellows Dinner during the Society's [[Annual Convention]], as well as other occasional activities, as may be organized by the [[Dean of Fellows]].
==Resignation of Fellowship==
Fellowship may be resigned, either by sending a written resignation to Headquarters (email is accepted), or by returning the Certificate of Fellowship without explanation. Such resignations are effective immediately upon receipt, even if a later date is specified. Written messages threatening to resign if the Society does or fails to do something are also taken as immediate resignation.
There has not yet been a case of restoration of Fellowship. One supposes that the Board would have to consider a petition for restoration, but Headquarters Staff are directed to say that resignation is irrevocable.
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