Hi AllIt's been a long time since I posted. I've been thinking about this, and watching to see if anyone else commented on this. I don't know if somewhere along the way I've missed something. Was there discussion or consultaion about the name change to Pink Lady? I feel that it's diappointing, and disrespectful to our male members, after all, men do get breast cancer too, And as an organisation, I thought the aim was to be more inclusive, not less. I'll be interested to hear your thoughtsLyn

Romla, I understand your thinking, but I feel that may be a step too far - sponsorship is a tricky and hard beast and without knowing details of relationships we might, inadvertently, do harm. Going to the Executive and Board is a reasonable thing to do as they make the decisions. Involving the sponsors is a step I would be loathe to take at this stage. Hope you understand. I hope to get the letter out tonight/tomorrow, will copy to al those who have asked to append their names. So if you wish to add your name (we already have quite a number) please send your name (first or both names)/city/state please by message asap.

Thankyou @Christine_BCNA-CEO I think the survey is a great idea. I would like to think that the wording of the survey asks the question about if they feel men would feel included with this name change. Yes ...many many people are still unaware that men get breast cancer and careful wording of a survey to lay out options to include all members is crucial. Many surveys can be worded in such a way to just encourage people to just agree as they don't give alternative choices or reasons people might not feel included. I'd like to think this won't be done with this survey.Thanks again. Kath.

Rob and I have written an article on this topic HERE.

I totally agree that the name should not be The Pink Lady and would have liked my name added to the letter but have had to prioritise family issues at the moment. BUT I would like to say a big thank you to all of you who have made comments and made sure that this issue was raised and acknowledged. I look forward to being able to add my opinion to the survey when it is issued. Xx

Um isn't 'pink lady' the name of a female sanitary bin company? I agree with the previous comments. Why even change? A beacon is a symbol of light, hope , guidance! Janine

Disappointed in The Beacon's name change

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SoldierCrab
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my last copy (emailed) is still called the Beacon? Can you clarify this ?
SoldierCrab
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Sorry @Irb_03
I cant see any change on my emailed copy of the Beacon ?
lrb_03
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Hi @SoldierCrab. It hasn't actually changed yet, but will from the next edition. It's in the email I received my copy with. I had already been told, by a friend who still receives a paper copy, that there was an insert that arrived with hers (a couple of weeks before my digital copy)
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June1952
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Agree with the comments of the ladies above.
What a waste of much-needed dollars !
Maybe BCNA should have asked for opinions of member before making such a change - they may not have walked in our shoes so don't really understand what we are thinking.
Sorry men - please don't be put off by this big change.
JanineG
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Um isn't 'pink lady' the name of a female sanitary bin company? I agree with the previous comments. Why even change? A beacon is a symbol of light, hope , guidance!
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Afraser
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My not liking pink is not a reason for changing anything (the pink branding has been successful) but Pink Lady has been used for a number of things (an apple, a cocktail, a treatment for reflux, just for starters), so it's also not very original in addition to excluding men!
JanineG
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Il be looking up that cocktail @afraser lol Janine x
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I’m not sure that ‘Pink Lady’ even appeals to many women. It certainly excludes men as well. I didn’t mind ‘Beacon’ as it was more inclusive and had an element of positivity about it. BCNA does wonderful work. I appreciate the information provided though this wonderful newsletter. I would just hate for people to miss out on reading it because of the title.
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FYI
The exact ingredients for the pink lady vary, but all variations have the use of gin, grenadine and egg white in common. In its most basic form the pink lady consists of just these three ingredients. According to the Royal Cafe Cocktail Book of 1937, it is made with a glass of gin, a tablespoon of grenadine and the white of one egg, shaken and strained into a glass.
Mother's Ruin, but more stylish!