On 1 Oct 2010, the new CAP membership card policy went into effect per the CAP National Executive Committee. Effective on that date, senior members (including Fifty-Year and Life members) and cadets over the age of 18 will receive a new photo membership card at no cost when they join CAP or renew their membership. Senior members who do not have a photo on file will receive the new photo membership card with the words “Picture not available” printed on the card where the photo would have been. As of 1 Jan 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 name printed on the card in the same manner as non-photo membership cards, as the photo is optional for them. Also starting on 1 Oct 2010, members will be charged $3 each for a duplicate or replacement card, which can be ordered online via eServices or by calling Membership Services toll-free at 877-227-9142. New membership cards will no longer be automatically distributed when members are promoted or transfer units. The new gray CAP membership cards replace both the old “blue” CAP ID card and the optional $4 photo ID card, which are no longer available.
As of Monday, 25 Oct 2010, all of the issues with CAP’s new photo and non-photo ID cards have been worked out with the vendor. CAP ID card production with the new cards began on Tuesday, 26 Oct. If you have not received your ID card during the month of October, rest assured it will be arriving soon. POC: Jim Tynan – jtynan@capnhq.gov. |