Difference between revisions of "Lineage Groups"

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Among the Sub-Groups of The Augustan Society, Inc., are several Lineage Groups, then names and order of precedence of which are:

1. The Society of Descendants of the Latin Kingdom of Jerusalem
2. The Society of Descendants of Ireland
3. The Society of Descendants of Scotland
4. The Society of Descendants of the Conquest
5. The Society of Descendants of Hispania

These groups share several common features:

• Dues are life dues, and the same amount applies no matter how many classes of membership are petitioned at once.
• Joining in additional classes at a later date, or changing the class of membership, incurs an entry fee one half that of initial membership.
• Benefits are limited to a certificate of membership, and such Insignia as may be produced.
• Presently approved insignia are a lapel pin of the badge.
• Each group has a badge in the form of an inescutcheon, with suitable design.
• Each group has arms in the form of the shield of The Augustan Society with the badge as an inescutcheon; no crest, helm, or mantling.
• It has been proposed that each group may display the design of their badge with a chief of The Augustan Society as a gonfalon with seven points, but this has not yet been implemented.

Among the changes over the years are:

• Members may be inducted by the Secretary once the prerequisites are confirmed; Board election is not required. (Board approval of lineages and other qualifications are required.)
• Membership in The Augustan Society is not a pre-requisite.
• Postnominals are not awarded or recognized.
• Some groups have breast plates in stock; these may be sold to members who are also members of The Augustan Society while supplies last.

Standard reporting structure:

• Groups are overseen by Deans, appointed by the Dean of Studies.

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