Originally Posted by Alfisti
Use any sort of decent software (even freeware like Faststone) and you're set.
Change ppi (not DPI!!) to 72 and the vertical size to 540 pixels.. Keep the aspect ratio constant and apply a small amount of sharpening after downsizing.
Takes about 4 seconds

Thanks for the tip. I'm assuming by what you stated this would then get the photos down to the correct size for the monthly forum contest?