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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.

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Permalink Reply by lisah on December 20, 2012 at 8:07pm

I like the new name

Permalink Reply by britefuture on December 20, 2012 at 11:41pm

I like Boot Camp Moms ( and loved ones). We have to change with the times unfortunately and I feel like this site would help so many people. Not just Moms.

Permalink Reply by LoriK (Ship 02 Div 908) on December 21, 2012 at 12:54am

I like the addition of "and loved ones."

Permalink Reply by MyKidIsInNavy on December 21, 2012 at 7:55am

The name on the site has worked since 2008. It was created by a Mom to reach out to other's. I say leave the name as is, and maybe put something on the home page that says that everyone is welcome to the site.

Permalink Reply by TitanMom(Janna);AS Rate on December 21, 2012 at 8:09am

I wouldn't change it. If everyone is welcome, then they should also feel welcome to make comments and become.as involved as they wish. There are groups that by name are for the girlfriend/wives/etc. By changing the name here, isn't that kinda sending out the message that.the names on those other groups should be changed?

Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on December 21, 2012 at 2:19pm

There are things on here for everyone and many have stopped by and we haven't thrown them out because they aren't a "Mom". I just want to know how people feel about changing the name to indicate that we welcome everyone. I don't think the other groups need to change anything, wives need info on DEERS and BAH and other things that we don't go into much detail about because that doesn't affect the majority of us, so we would send them to NAVY WIVES ON N4M or Girlfriends, Fiances,and Wives of Sailors for that. I'm keeping a spread sheet and we'll see how it comes out.

Permalink Reply by Kellyd on December 21, 2012 at 9:13am

This website is more than about boot camp. I like the name but maybe if needed add and family to N4M.

Permalink Reply by lemonelephant on December 21, 2012 at 2:23pm

I am only wondering about changing the name this group (Boot Camp Moms), not the whole site--that is for the Admin and Ning and I'm not going there--they added "(and loved ones)" to the About info and to the Community Guidelines as was pointed out earlier.

Permalink Reply by MYSAILORSCOOPS0525 on December 21, 2012 at 11:09am

Boot Camp Family and Friends sounds nice =0) I know as a wife I was reluctant to join Bootcamp Moms and feel out of place and therefore lurked a little before realizing it was for everyone...So glad I joined!

Permalink Reply by abbyblue on December 21, 2012 at 2:09pm