Siiiigh

[Flying Pig]

OK, I realize I have dropped my membership with no plans on getting back into CAP anytime soon, for a myriad of reason, but can anyone tell me why someone on Wing staff would think it would be proper to tri-fold my Commanders Commendation Certificate in order to send it to me?

R. Steht
Former Member

[RADIOMAN015]

OK, I realize I have dropped my membership with no plans on getting back into CAP anytime soon, for a myriad of reason, but can anyone tell me why someone on Wing staff would think it would be proper to tri-fold my Commanders Commendation Certificate in order to send it to me?

R. Steht
Former Member

Likely they didn't have a big enough envelope to fit it in so they folded it.   I think oversized envelopes cost more in postage, maybe that was it.
RM   

[ol'fido]

It was Wing staff. You answered your own question.

[JC004]

maybe they just thought it hilarious? 

[HGjunkie]

It's a cruel stab at sarcasm maybe?

[BillB]

There is no requirement or CAP Regulation that requires Wing Staff toi have smarts.

[bosshawk]

Or care!!!  Or have common sense!!!!  Or have common courtesy!!!!!

[EMT-83]

I know several Wing staff members with those qualities. I'm sure that you do as well.

[a2capt]

They're just winging it...

[Rowan]

That was poorly done on Wing's part.  I would send it back and ask them to do it right this time. 

[NIN]

These are the same kinds of staffers who can't figure out how to staple things to an email...

[Grumpy]

They're just winging it...

Tony, that was sick. 

[GroundHawg]

I dont even like hand written awards, much less folded up. I would send it back tri-folded in a full size 11x14 envelope. Think they would understand?

[bosshawk]

Having served in that Wing--------NO!!!!!

[SarDragon]

Having served in that Wing--------NO!!!!!

+100

[wuzafuzz]

Another former member who was clearly motivated and had his act together.  Sorry to see you go. 

Sending someone an award in that manner seems like a completely brain dead act (hopefully it wasn't and intentional extension of a middle digit).  Awards and recognition are the only "paycheck" most of us ever see, especially if we aren't pilots.  To see them handled poorly is simply pathetic.

[RVT]

Another former member who was clearly motivated and had his act together.  Sorry to see you go.  Sending someone an award in that manner seems like a completely brain dead act (hopefully it wasn't and intentional extension of a middle digit).  Awards and recognition are the only "paycheck" most of us ever see, especially if we aren't pilots.  To see them handled poorly is simply pathetic.

Was this OI-24 related by any chance? 

[bosshawk]

Through a confidential source, I have learned that the Commanders Comm left Wing in the standard 11 x 14 envelope, unfolded.  Apparently, the USPS got ahold of it and , as is often said, the rest is history.  My source tells me that another certificate is being prepared and sent, AGAIN, in the standard 11 x 14 envelope.

Lets hope that the Post Office misses this one and doesn't get a chance to fold it.

[Flying Pig]

Unfortunately, it wasnt the post office.  The cardboard envelope was fine.  It was tri-folded before it was put in the envelope.  Aat any rate, Thanks for your assistance Paul.

[GroundHawg]

When I was leaving CAP as a cadet to go active duty, I had 2 commanders commendations and 2 lifesaving certificates mailed to me. They were completely blank. No name. No date. Only a signature at the bottom. Im glad to see things havent changed much...