http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/R039_002_A74FDA9552C2D.pdf
Of note:
National Patron Category being phased out.
Seems to have been a lot of replacement of the word "adult" and "active" all over the document but doesn't
seem to actually change anything. Only 8 instances of the word "senior" and 102 of "active", usually used a s a generic for "adult".
Patrons, AEM, and retired now referred to as "Associate", but doesn't appear to change anything in regards to those memberships.
Instead of retiring NHQ prefers the member transfer to Patron, cause you know, Benjis.
Two categories of Legislative Member - Federal and State, appears to be terminology only.
Quote3.5.1.8.
They may wear any of the CAP distinctive uniforms if desired (and approved by unit commander). However, CSMs may not wear the Air Force-style uniform. If they do not wear a uniform, they will wear clothing appropriate for the circumstances.
3.5.1.9.
CSMs will not earn CAP rank, awards or decorations.
If a CSM wears the white aviator shirt, what are their rules for the epaulets? M39-1 in 1.4.1.1. defines the blank epaulet as an insignia for adults without grade who are pursing the officer track, but CSMs are not eligible to pursue any further track. Do they just not wear an epaulet? This creates an odd area for CSM attire. They are not allowed to wear all of the prescribed corporate uniform variations according to M39-1, but R39-2 says they can wear any of the variations without further specification. It would just been easier to allow CSMs to wear only the polo or civilian clothes.
Every regulation rewrite adds more holes than it fills.
That seems to be CAP's general trajectory lately.
Alas.
Quote from: Hyperion on January 14, 2017, 04:18:33 AM
Every regulation rewrite adds more holes than it fills.
Quote from: Hyperion on January 14, 2017, 04:18:33 AM
Quote3.5.1.8.
They may wear any of the CAP distinctive uniforms if desired (and approved by unit commander). However, CSMs may not wear the Air Force-style uniform. If they do not wear a uniform, they will wear clothing appropriate for the circumstances.
3.5.1.9.
CSMs will not earn CAP rank, awards or decorations.
If a CSM wears the white aviator shirt, what are their rules for the epaulets? M39-1 in 1.4.1.1. defines the blank epaulet as an insignia for adults without grade who are pursing the officer track, but CSMs are not eligible to pursue any further track. Do they just not wear an epaulet? This creates an odd area for CSM attire. They are not allowed to wear all of the prescribed corporate uniform variations according to M39-1, but R39-2 says they can wear any of the variations without further specification. It would just been easier to allow CSMs to wear only the polo or civilian clothes.
Every regulation rewrite adds more holes than it fills.
^ That, and what if they earned rank as a full member then later transferred to the CSM category?
Quote from: foo on January 14, 2017, 06:08:04 PM
^ That, and what if they earned rank as a full member then later transferred to the CSM category?
Easy - the rank comes off. The likelihood of that transition is very low, though. It's more likely for the member to just move to Patron, or whatever they are calling it now.
+1 - also, you can only be a CSM if you have a cadet family member in the program (child or grandchild),
and if you do, and already are in and have some grade, why would you change?
We've had a couple people ask about this level of membership and I just tell them to join as full,
it really doesn't make any difference and insures there are no issues or misunderstandings.
Quote from: Eclipse on January 14, 2017, 08:56:55 PM
+1 - also, you can only be a CSM if you have a cadet family member in the program (child or grandchild),
and if you do, and already are in and have some grade, why would you change?
We've had a couple people ask about this level of membership and I just tell them to join as full,
it really doesn't make any difference and insures there are no issues or misunderstandings.
It happens. A parent joins as a full member, but later decides they don't want to do a job at the squadron let alone pursue PD. However they're more than willing to chaperone cadet activities once in a while, so instead of keeping an empty shirt on the books, switch them to CSM.
Personally, I would err on the side of parents entering as CSM unless they're a reasonably good match for an open duty position and are likely to pursue PD. Of course, all of this should be contemplated by the membership committee after discussing the options and expectations with the prospective member.
So with the National patron Status being phased out, what does a National Patron do when it comes time for renewal?
Do I have to find a local unit and send my check thru them now? ???
I knew there was a reason why NHQ decided to eliminate these status!
>:D
JUST KIDDING!
I really enjoy reading your takes and riling all the usual suspects here...
Quote from: shuman14 on January 21, 2017, 11:18:42 PM
So with the National patron Status being phased out, what does a National Patron do when it comes time for renewal?
Do I have to find a local unit and send my check thru them now? ???
Your money ALWAYS goes direct to National. They don't trust anybody else!
QuoteYour money ALWAYS goes direct to National. They don't trust anybody else!
They require C.O.D.
Cough up
Or
Die
:P
C.O.D...
Cash
Opfront
Due...
(I know how to write "Upfront" but that is the only way it matches...)
Card now
Or
Don't join...
>:D
Credit
On
Da web
?
OK, that was terrible. I admit.
As a long-standing member of the Patron Squadron, I wonder what will happen next. The current Patron membership arrangement doesn't seem broken to me.