The lineage groups are distinguished by the requirements for entry, which do ''not'' include Augustan membership, and which do include lifetime membership, insignia, and in most cases a proven descent.
'''Proposal: The Society should name [[Committee Chairmen|Deans]] for each of the [[Lineage Groups]], and to encourage them to organize sufficiently that they may contribute to Society programs with more than their entry fees.'''
'''Proposal: The Society should consider the creation of additional [[Lineage Groups]] in areas not presently served by another organization, and where there is sufficient member interest to suggest that the new group would be a productive part of the Society's programs. It may be prudent to hold off on this proposal until existing Lineage Groups have at least a Dean.'''