Some former members will attempt to return without mentioning their former membership status. For this reason, processing of [[Regular Membership]] includes checking for former membership status, and diverting the petition to this procedure if such is discovered.
The differences in the petitions are that the Return Petition asks the reason for the previous departure and the return. One-word explanations such as "health" or "finances" are generally sufficient; rarely will a more lengthy explanation will be required. It also makes optional the fees for a certificate and insignia, as the member may have retained these from their former membership. They may be ordered if desired at the usual prices.
Once the petition and payment are received by [[Headquarters Staff]], the procedure is:
<li>The [[Assistant Secretary]] will check the [[Membership Book]] (and possibly other sources) to confirm the petitioner's status as a former member.</li>
<li>The Assistant Secretary will place his reelection re-election on the next available [[Agendae|Agenda]] for the next regular [[Board]] meeting for review and approval. The Board will want to know the petitioner's reasons for dropping his membership and returning.
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<li>The Assistant Secretary will assign a new [[Membership Number]] , through the web siteto establish the new seniority.</li>
<li>The Assistant Secretary will add the date returned (the date of the Board meeting where elected) to the Membership Book and Roster.</li>
<li>Headquarters Staff will create a new Membership Card if requested.</li>
<li>Headquarters Staff will create a new Certificate of Membership if ordered.</li>
<li>Headquarters Staff will create a returning memo of welcome.</li>
<li>Headquarters Staff will mail the above items, plus the current ''[[Augustæum]]'' and the current ''[[Augustan Omnibus]]'' to the returned member (unless these were already sent). <ul><li>''Note: If the above package cannot be sent immediatelyreturned member has no email address, the current ''[[Augustæum]] should '' shall also be sent electronicallyincluded.''</li></ul></li>
<li>If the petitioner has ordered and paid for replacement insignia, Headquarters Staff will notify the [[Custodian of Insignia]] who will send such.</li>