Order of the Augustan Eagle Aims The Order of the Augustan Eagle was established to serve as the court of honor of the Augustan Society, as well as to set the privileges of the members of the Society. The members of the Order of the Augustan Eagle will sit annually to conduct their business.

Officers

The officers of the Order of the Augustan Eagle are:

• Chief of the Council of the Order, President of the Augustan Society, Sir Richard Count Andriano-Moore, KCR, OAE
• Grand Marshal, Sir Jeffrey J. Mickelson, KtB, MR, OAE
• Grand Chancellor, John Bennett II, KCR, OAE, SDLKJ
• Vice-Chancellor, Capt. Thomas P. Westgaard, USAF Ret, OAE
• Acting Secretary General, Bruce A Metcalf, FAS
• Acting Receiver General, Marta Metcalf, FAS

Constitution

The Order of the Augustan Eagle (referred to herein as the "Order") and all property and funds (whether derived from dues or otherwise) belong to The Augustan Society, Inc. (which is the legal entity, incorporated in 1966) whose operations are governed by its Bylaws and Standing Rules, which appoints the Council and delegates to the said Council such powers only as are referred to in these presents. A Member of the Order is not liable for any charge, responsibility, or encumbrance other than his dues to the Order, nor is he entitled to any right, privilege, or service other than those set out herein.

Rules

Membership

1. Membership in the Order is solely by invitation of the President of the Augustan Society, Inc., acting in his capacity as Chief of the Council of the Order.
2. Membership in the Order is limited to 24 members plus the President of the Augustan Society, Inc.
3. Any person admitted by the President of the Augustan Society, Inc will be a Member of the Order.
4. Individuals who have satisfied the following conditions:
   1. Are members in good standing of the Augustan Society, Inc., and
   2. Are members of the Hereditary Order of Armigerous Augustans in good standing, and
   3. Are Fellows First Class of the Augustan Society, Inc.
      may be admitted to Membership in the Order in the following classes, that is to say:
      1. Life Members of the Order who, upon petition to the Order, will pay life dues.
      2. Annual Members who, upon petition and yearly thereafter, pay dues.
5. The expression "Member" or "Members" wherever used herein, will be deemed to refer to and include the above, except where such classes may be specifically and distinctly referred to.
6. The President of the Augustan Society, Inc., acting in his capacity as Chief of the Council of the Order, may also admit to the Order as Honorary Members and/or Patrons any such eminent individuals as he may deem fit to be accorded such honor.
7. Any individual who ceases to be a Member or Honorary Member by reason of resignation, default, or any other cause must return his Certificate of membership and insignia and cease to use any description or insignia implying connection with the Order.
8. There shall be three insignia of membership:
   1. The Collar: the collar insignia is composed of 18 eagles in link, meeting at the key piece, a reproduction of the membership insignia of the society, and suspended therefrom the coat of arms of the Society, enameled in black, red, and white.
   2. The Breast Badge: the breast badge insignia is composed of the shield of the Society's arms (Or, gutté de sang, an eagle displayed sable, enhaloed argent) upon a gold starburst.
   3. The Lapel Pin: the lapel pin insignia is a miniature of the shield of the Society's arms (Or, gutté de sang, an eagle displayed sable, enhaloed argent).
9. Subject to the provisions of the rules herein:
   1. All individuals admitted to Membership will on petition pay the sum of $100.00.
   2. An individual who is admitted to Life Membership will, on election, pay an additional sum based actuarially upon their age and annual dues.
   3. An individual who is elected to Annual Membership will, on election, pay an additional sum of $25.00, and an annual sum of the same amount.
   4. Honorary Members need pay no dues.
   5. Annual dues are payable on the 1st of January in each year.
   6. The President of the Augustan Society, Inc. acting in his capacity as Chief of the Council of the Order, may, if he thinks fit, discontinue the Membership of any Member whose dues are in arrears.
10. Notice of resignation of any Member must be given in writing and, unless otherwise expressed, will be deemed to take effect from the 31st of December following receipt thereof.
11. If the Council of the Order considers that any Member's conduct is contrary to the interests of the Order and/or injurious to its reputation, it may terminate his Membership without assigning any reason and/or explanation. Any person whose Membership is terminated under this rule will forfeit all the privileges of membership and all rights against the Order.
12. No Member will use the Order or his Membership therein for business purposes.
13. The Council of the Order:
    1. The Council which will govern the Order will be appointed by the President of The Augustan Society, Inc. acting on behalf of said governing body.
    2. The Members of the Council of the Order:
       1. Chief of the Council of the Order, who will at all times be the incumbent President of the Augustan Society, Inc.
       2. Grand Marshal, who will arrange the meetings
       3. Grand Chancellor, who will be the administrative officer of the Order.
       4. Vice-Chancellor
       5. Secretary General
       6. Receiver General
    3. A quorum of the Council of the Order shall consist of not fewer than one-half (1/2) of the number of members authorized above. Members of the Council may grant proxy to other members of the Council.
14. Members of the Order are accorded the postnominal initials OAE. Members of the Order will not use the postnominal initials OAA or FAS.
15. Members of the Order have the privilege of using the collar insignia of the Order in illustrations of their personal armorial achievements, such use to conform to good heraldic usage, wherein the pendant shield may be included along with other honors below or at the side of the shield in small representation, or members may encircle their coats of arms with the Collar of the Order.
16. This organization is not, and does not claim to be, an order of chivalry.
17. These rules may be altered, revoked, or supplemented at any time by majority vote of the Council, subject to ratification by the Board of Directors of The Augustan Society. These rules and all alterations will be mailed to all Members, and all Members will be deemed to have full knowledge and to have subscribed to them.