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General Discussion => Membership => Topic started by: Eclipse on January 06, 2012, 03:09:51 PM

Title: Photos now required.
Post by: Eclipse on January 06, 2012, 03:09:51 PM
Something I was reminded of in reading that dispatch from NHQ yesterday - photos are now required for all members (as od 1/1/2012).

Because of encampments and mission work I have to poke around a lot of member files and it is shocking how many people don't have a photo
of any kind posted.
Title: Re: Photos now required.
Post by: capmaj on January 06, 2012, 04:31:16 PM
And because of the number of folks who don't yet have photos on file, NHQ will probably once again be implementing a series of endless extensions to the requirement.
Title: Photos now required.
Post by: Cap'n on January 07, 2012, 12:35:37 AM
This is good to know; thanks for posting it. I guess I should put a picture on soon, then.

Does your photo have to be of you in uniform? I know the requirements like blank background, shoulders and up, ect but I couldn't find anything on what you wear.
Title: Re: Photos now required.
Post by: Eclipse on January 07, 2012, 12:51:22 AM
It does not have to be in uniform - just a 1"x1" (exactly) photo on a white background.
Title: Photos now required.
Post by: Cap'n on January 08, 2012, 09:49:10 PM
Thank you, sir.
Title: Re: Photos now required.
Post by: Senior Member on January 09, 2012, 04:54:16 AM
This link should provide some additional help.

http://capmembers.com/cap_national_hq/member_services/membership_card_guide.cfm (http://capmembers.com/cap_national_hq/member_services/membership_card_guide.cfm)
Title: Re: Photos now required.
Post by: Eclipse on January 09, 2012, 04:59:55 AM
^ Your ribbons are out of order...
Title: Re: Photos now required.
Post by: RADIOMAN015 on January 09, 2012, 05:01:05 AM
Quote from: Senior Member on January 09, 2012, 04:54:16 AM
This link should provide some additional help.

http://capmembers.com/cap_national_hq/member_services/membership_card_guide.cfm (http://capmembers.com/cap_national_hq/member_services/membership_card_guide.cfm)
I'm wondering if someone already has a picture on another official document (e.g. driver's license, military ID card, school ID card) if they can just scan that document and edit out everything except the picture ???
RM 
Title: Re: Photos now required.
Post by: Spaceman3750 on January 09, 2012, 05:11:58 AM
Quote from: RADIOMAN015 on January 09, 2012, 05:01:05 AM
Quote from: Senior Member on January 09, 2012, 04:54:16 AM
This link should provide some additional help.

http://capmembers.com/cap_national_hq/member_services/membership_card_guide.cfm (http://capmembers.com/cap_national_hq/member_services/membership_card_guide.cfm)
I'm wondering if someone already has a picture on another official document (e.g. driver's license, military ID card, school ID card) if they can just scan that document and edit out everything except the picture ???
RM

If it meets the shoulder-up/white background requirement, sure why not?
Title: Re: Photos now required.
Post by: arajca on January 09, 2012, 05:14:59 PM
Some of those documents have copy/scan printing that is invisible on the original, but shows up clearly on a copy or scan.
Title: Re: Photos now required.
Post by: JeffDG on January 09, 2012, 06:05:25 PM
Quote from: RADIOMAN015 on January 09, 2012, 05:01:05 AM
Quote from: Senior Member on January 09, 2012, 04:54:16 AM
This link should provide some additional help.

http://capmembers.com/cap_national_hq/member_services/membership_card_guide.cfm (http://capmembers.com/cap_national_hq/member_services/membership_card_guide.cfm)
I'm wondering if someone already has a picture on another official document (e.g. driver's license, military ID card, school ID card) if they can just scan that document and edit out everything except the picture ???
RM
Seriously?

Just get someone with an iPhone at the next squadron meeting to take some pictures...this is not rocket surgery!
Title: Re: Photos now required.
Post by: a2capt on January 09, 2012, 06:22:59 PM
Talk about a pain in the rear end. With all that hassle it's easier just to snap another photo.
Title: Re: Photos now required.
Post by: EMT-83 on January 09, 2012, 06:34:28 PM
I don't know, DMV has some great photographers on staff.
Title: Re: Photos now required.
Post by: titanII on January 09, 2012, 10:48:25 PM
Quote from: EMT-83 on January 09, 2012, 06:34:28 PM
I don't know, DMV has some great photographers on staff.
You mean the people that click the button for the webcam?  >:D
Title: Re: Photos now required.
Post by: SARDOC on January 10, 2012, 09:07:42 PM
Is this ALL members?  Or is it just Seniors?   Where is the guidance on this?
Title: Re: Photos now required.
Post by: lordmonar on January 10, 2012, 09:18:56 PM
Quote from: Senior Member on January 09, 2012, 04:54:16 AM
This link should provide some additional help.

http://capmembers.com/cap_national_hq/member_services/membership_card_guide.cfm (http://capmembers.com/cap_national_hq/member_services/membership_card_guide.cfm)
I'm still on the "reasons a picture is rejected" examples!  I'm still famous! :)
Title: Re: Photos now required.
Post by: Eclipse on January 10, 2012, 09:43:44 PM
Quote from: SARDOC on January 10, 2012, 09:07:42 PM
Is this ALL members?  Or is it just Seniors?   Where is the guidance on this?

Just Seniors as far as mandatory, though why we would not want photos of everyone is beyond me - it's not a
privacy issue, we know what they look like and require photos for anything that that uses a 31.

It was part of the August 2011 update of 39-2, and several messages were sent to the below effect quoted from KB #462

As of 1 January 2012, per the NEC, it will be mandatory for all CAP senior members to have a photo on file in eServices. Cadets over 18 without a photo will have their names printed on the cards in the same manner as non-photo membership cards, as their photo is optional. Members will be charged $3.00 each for duplicate or replacement cards, which can be ordered online via eServices or by calling Membership Services toll-free at 1-877-227-9142 Ext 202. New membership cards will no longer be distributed automatically when members are promoted or transfer units. The new gray CAP membership cards replace both the old blue CAP ID cards and the optional $4 photo ID cards, both of which are no longer available.
Title: Re: Photos now required.
Post by: FlyTiger77 on January 11, 2012, 08:49:21 PM
Quote from: JeffDG on January 09, 2012, 06:05:25 PM
Quote from: RADIOMAN015 on January 09, 2012, 05:01:05 AM
Quote from: Senior Member on January 09, 2012, 04:54:16 AM
This link should provide some additional help.

http://capmembers.com/cap_national_hq/member_services/membership_card_guide.cfm (http://capmembers.com/cap_national_hq/member_services/membership_card_guide.cfm)
I'm wondering if someone already has a picture on another official document (e.g. driver's license, military ID card, school ID card) if they can just scan that document and edit out everything except the picture ???
RM
Seriously?

Just get someone with an iPhone at the next squadron meeting to take some pictures...this is not rocket surgery!

Who needs an iPhone? I just mashed my face onto the flat-plate scanner glass and pressed "Scan"!
Title: Re: Photos now required.
Post by: Eclipse on January 11, 2012, 09:53:32 PM
Quote from: FlyTiger77 on January 11, 2012, 08:49:21 PMI just mashed my face onto the flat-plate scanner glass and pressed "Scan"!

(http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/4856/memoirsofascanner.jpg)

Better than 1/4 of the photos I've seen!
Title: Re: Photos now required.
Post by: FlyTiger77 on January 11, 2012, 11:29:29 PM
Quote from: Eclipse on January 11, 2012, 09:53:32 PM
Quote from: FlyTiger77 on January 11, 2012, 08:49:21 PMI just mashed my face onto the flat-plate scanner glass and pressed "Scan"!

(http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/4856/memoirsofascanner.jpg)

Better than 1/4 of the photos I've seen!

Now, that is funny. I don't care who you are!
Title: Re: Photos now required.
Post by: JeffDG on January 11, 2012, 11:58:17 PM
Quote from: FlyTiger77 on January 11, 2012, 11:29:29 PM
Quote from: Eclipse on January 11, 2012, 09:53:32 PM
Quote from: FlyTiger77 on January 11, 2012, 08:49:21 PMI just mashed my face onto the flat-plate scanner glass and pressed "Scan"!

(http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/4856/memoirsofascanner.jpg)

Better than 1/4 of the photos I've seen!

Now, that is funny. I don't care who you are!
Helluva lot better than your picture!  I've seen it!