Did anyone else get this email?

[Extremepredjudice]

is this an april fools hoax?

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Greetings,
At 12:01am Central on 1 April 2012 we will begin implementation of our new online membership management software. Although some functions will be unavailable during this period, most eServices users won't notice a substantial difference in the way information is presented. We are excited about this system since it will provide many additional benefits for management and analysis of member information as well as streamlining some membership-related financial processes once the system is back online.


Here are the benefits you can expect to see from the new system:

The new system will be integrated into eServices and will improve the ability to enter and track demographic and contact information.
The online event registration module will allow members to register for national events using their eServices login.
Senior members will be able to enroll in an auto-renewal program that will automatically charge their credit card for renewal annually.
Modules will integrate with the headquarters accounting system and support a dues amortization schedule
Contact and member demographic information will provide better reporting capability.
The Call Center feature will improve the NHQ Membership staff's customer service to the membership.
 

We expect the system upgrade to be complete by 5 April 2012 but the conversion will result in some important eServices membership-related functions being unavailable while the system is offline. Although eServices will be available for Operations-Qualifications and other applications not related to the Membership System, the following components will function as described:

No membership applications or renewals can be processed by any means during while the system is offline during the 1-5 April period. This will directly affect those who allow their membership to expire on 31 March. They will not be able to renew or participate in any CAP activity until the new system comes back online. We will be notifying every CAP member with an e-mail address in the CAP database that they will not be able to renew their membership during the 1-5 April period.
Membership Card Payment: Members with expired cards will be unable to get a new card until the system comes back online.
CAP Personnel Information: Member contact info will be unavailable. Read-Only membership contact information will be available through WMIRS for those with WMIRS permissions.
Membership Retirements/Transfers: No retirements or transfers can be processed during this upgrade window.
Cadet and Senior Promotions: No promotions can be processed during this upgrade window. Commanders may hold promotion ceremonies for cadets if necessary but information must be entered into the system once it is back online. Backdates will be permitted at that time.
Organizational Contacts: No organizational contact information can be updated during this upgrade window.
My Info Review, Edit My Info: Members will not be able to update their personal information such as phone numbers, e-mail addresses, etc during the upgrade window.
Online AEM: New AEM members will not be able to join during this upgrade window.
Online Patron: New Patron members will not be able to join during this upgrade window.
Group Admin: No Group Administration can be processed during this upgrade window.
WMIRS will remain up and accessible via e-Services but will be working from membership data that was current on 31 March.
Testing applications including Safety, cadet online testing, OPSEC, etc. will be operable.
Safety applications containing the CAP Form 78 and 79 will be available.
The Duty Assignment application will be not be available during the down period.
Member Search and Duty Assignment Reports will reflect data that is current on 1 April.
If your membership is set to expire at the end of March 2012, please make plans to renew your membership prior to the end of the month. Any member who attempts to renew during the down period will not be able to renew until 5 April 2012. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience and understanding. Please let us know if you have questions at mms@capnhq.gov .

 


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[Eclipse]

Yep.  A step in the right direction, but I wish it had included the OPS Quals / SET upgrade announcement.

[SarDragon]

Looks legitimate to me. I got one, too.

[CAP_truth]

Notice is on eservices stating that the membership system will be down

[a2capt]

Not sure what part of it could be construed a hoax at all.
All of it's good.

[FW]

HQ has been working on this new software for the last 4 years.  I'm thrilled to see it finally coming online.  I specifically like the automatic renewal option; somthing I've been asking for the last 15 years or so...

[a2capt]

I want to see the multi-year renewal back.
That was perfectly handy. No need for a card that expires in just a few months. Easier to get a base sticker (where applicable, given, etc. ) that's good for a longer period of time, less to worry about.

...and since they've removed they blocking people from renewing from commanders, that's one less reason a multi year renewal would benefit a member though. 

[Eclipse]

I want to see the multi-year renewal back.
That was perfectly handy. No need for a card that expires in just a few months. Easier to get a base sticker (where applicable, given, etc. ) that's good for a longer period of time, less to worry about.

+1

[The CyBorg is destroyed]

I didn't get the e-mail, but I saw the story in E-Services.

[MSG Mac]

Why do these announcements always come out with an April Fool's Day deadline?

[Private Investigator]

Another heads up.

Memberships, new and renewal will not be processed 1 to 5 April. So you know anyone who expires 31 March they need to do it now.

Murphy sez big mission coming 1 April. 

[Nathan]

Crap, I was planning on rejoining this week. I need to make sure they get my paperwork process quickly...

[jeders]

I just logged onto the updated eServices, and my first reaction was Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch this is different. The appearance is much nicer looking and most of the applications seem to be up and running again. Although there are now 0 seniors and 0 cadets nationwide.

[Spaceman3750]

I just logged onto the updated eServices, and my first reaction was Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch this is different. The appearance is much nicer looking and most of the applications seem to be up and running again. Although there are now 0 seniors and 0 cadets nationwide.

I kind of like the old color scheme better, but oh well. There's some nice improvements there though.

In other news, the ESO permissions aren't right (and never have been) because I haven't had Member Search in weeks, even though the reports say I should.

[jeders]

Interesting, my ESO permissions are fine and have been throughout the transition. Although there was a little glitch in Ops Quals a couple days ago that has since been fixed.