ADMIN UPDATE: Members MUST Read ASAP: Updated RULES.

[Navy for Moms Admin]

Hello N4M Members!
I don’t often start threads and put them on the top of the page like this but it’s important and I need everyone to read it. We’ll be enforcing some new rules starting today per direction of the Navy. No need to get upset or panic… okay? I like to call this the growing pains of getting bigger and needing to become a bit stricter about a few things.

1. So, Navy saw it as a breach of security on N4M’s when members were telling other members how to bend and break the rules (IE get into PIR w/o a parking pass). Thus, any tricks like that can’t be talked about. We don’t want to jeopardize the safety of our recruits. This also includes, “I have more than 4 people that want to attend PIR”. If we see that question- the response should be something like:
“Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, IL is the homeport for all Navy recruit training. If you have specific questions regarding Boot Camp, Pass-in-Review (graduation) or a recruit, please visit http://www1.netc.navy.mil/nstc/rtcgl/family/index.html. If you cannot find the answer there, please phone RTC Public Affairs on 847-688-2405 or email on [e-mail].”

2. Sailor last names are not allowed to be posted. We know in this day and age, that often your children have different last names than you. So, it’s up to you on if you want your last name on here or not, but the Navy is telling us- Do not post sailors last name. You can say my son’s name is John. Just not John Smith.
For people that want to now change their user name... you can find out how to do it here.

3. Remove physical addresses of sailors. (Exception to the rule is FPO address).
It’s not necessarily that our sailors don’t want to be contacted by our sweet Navy Members…it’s more that we have to be sensitive to their privacy. Even if you wanted to post your sailor’s address or your sailor’s friends address, please don’t.

4. Please do not post any names/numbers of the RTC Staff.

So, obviously- easy quick changes on your end. Please go through your profiles, posts, photos, groups, events and videos to make sure the above is deleted and/or edited out. Obviously, I’ll be going through and deleting things as well but it’s helpful if you look over your own stuff.

Thank you for reading this and editing/deleting any of your comments in advance.

Elle

[Navy for Moms Admin]

Please don't worry Maria. Nothing is wrong with your profile.
So, I'm unsure, every once in awhile (when you are logged on all the time) they will ask you to re-log in... even I have to do that.

I would contact ning: http://help.ning.com/
& ask them. They will probably want a screenshot. Please keep me updated.

[maria]

Thankyou for helping me . I am so computer challenged. LOL and I would never want to do anything to hurt my son or this site. Hugs Maria

[Tammy (A.J's Mom)]

I feel these rules are great I want our Sailors safe aswell so if anyone see's me goof up plmk asap and I will fix it thanks ladies ttfn

[Linda]

Can you tell me how I could go about seeing if the Navy sponsors a float in the upcoming Holidazzle parades in Minneapolis? It might be a good way to get the Navy4Moms name out, if that is allowed.

Thank you,

Linda Halvorson

[Steve's Mom]

Linda, if anyone gets back to you about Minneapolis, let me know! I am a hop skip and jump from there as far as any travel goes from North Dakota.And seeing as I am still the only Mom in North Dakota that is active on the site, I have decided to adopt all the states around me for activities.

Shell

[Cindy Corpsman Mom]

Catherine ~ Quick question. I give my sons last name in PM's is that okay?

[Navy for Moms Admin]

It's what you are comfortable with. Know who you are PM-ing. Just be smart about it okay?

[Irene McClure]

I want to thank you for watching out for us. The safty of our kids and our country is very important. I sure am glad you watch our backs

[Robin]

Thanks for the information Catherine. As moms our number one job has always been the health and saftey of our children. Just because they are in the Navy doesn't mean that changes. This si for all our sons and daughters protection.
Thanks again.
Robin

[Angela]

great info, thanks for posting

[Carol]

I read this, thanks.

[Penny Smith]

Where can I go if I'm trying to locate my son who is enrolled in the Officers Training Program? I will be happy to provide more information. I'm looking for anyone who may know him.
Thank you.
Penny