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Name of this group....Should we change it??????
The N4M site has evolved since it was first launched in the spring of 2008 and we welcome everyone, not just moms. As well as moms, we have, or have had, stepmoms, second moms, dads, stepdads, second dads, grandmothers, a grandfather at least once, wives, fiancées, girlfriends, husbands once in a while, a fiancé or two, boyfriends, sisters, aunts, at least one cousin, best friends.... and I probably missed some who have joined us at various times on Boot Camp Moms. So you see, we're a pretty diverse group. In light of that, what are your thoughts on changing the name of this group to reflect that we welcome everyone?
I have thought of Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones), which would keep the original title out of respect for the group's creator, Donna, but I want your input and there could be a much better name. I have also thought of Boot Camp Family and Friends.
What are your thoughts???
Thanks.
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Since I've made the temporary change in the name, please make sure it is clear in your comment that you want Boot Camp Moms or Boot Camp Moms (and loved ones) or something else.
Thanks
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Permalink Reply by PatsFan923 HM Mom on
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I agree, Lemon Elephant, respect the group's creator and invite all that have a SR in BC to join and be a part of the group.
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Permalink Reply by FireTeamLeaderWife aka FTLW on
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Whatever you think works. :-)
BTW, I do use "Proud Navy Mom" on the PIR groups a lot for the Pictures...not trying to exclude anyone! It's just that I run out of ideas!
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Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on
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I know, there aren't a lot of terms that take in everyone.
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I know...I have searched and most everything is specific...and I am trying to find as many new, pretty, interesting etc. ones as I can. I search and pick what I feel lead too :-)
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:o)
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Permalink Reply by Barbydahlzz ALUM 09/075 USS JPJ on
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NO DON'T CHANGE IT....
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Permalink Reply by Alison(LS A school) on
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I think its good to leave it....."mom" is a general term and sometimes dads are moms, aunts are moms, and I know I have been a mom to many kids over the years. And sometimes a mom is a dad..... lol
Thanks for all you alumini people do to help out us newbies!
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Permalink Reply by EmilyNicole98 on
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As a fiance, I would like to see it more inclusive... I've felt rather out of place on here in general, whereas my future mother in law seems to love it and has made many friends who are also mothers of Sailors. The only groups I generally post in are the ones specifically for girlfriends, fiances, and wives..it'd be nice to see it changed.
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Permalink Reply by SailorV'sWife on
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I have to agree. I didn't join this group for a long time due to the name - I didn't feel I would "fit". Once I did, it seems to be mostly the "moms" that speak up while us wives/gf/dads/ etc stay quiet. It would be nice to see a more inclusive term used
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Permalink Reply by amandamomof4 on
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What about something like Boot Camp 101
I have seen many wives/dads/girlfriends/boyfriends creep in to ask a question and then not really participate because they aren't "moms". It would be really nice to make it more welcoming to everyone
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Permalink Reply by KathyShip11/Div058 on
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Lemon, I like the name of our group. Everyone is welcome here. I don't see any reason to fix what is not broke. That's Just my thoughts. :)
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Permalink Reply by Rose HM A School on
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I like the name of the group. Most dad's (if they are anything like my hubby) are getting their info through the mom's anyway, right? Trust my, I give him every single little detail that I get on here. Whether he wants to hear it a million times or not! :)
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