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

SoldierCrab
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8 years ago
@JanineG https//mixthatdrink.com/pink-lady/
iserbrown
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8 years ago
? Name change - have I missed something?

SoldierCrab

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8 years ago

@iserbrown
if you get a digital copy of the Beacon this was on the bottom of it

This edition of The Inside Story can also be downloaded as a PDF.

For those readers who have grown to look forward to the arrival of
The Beacon, please note that your next issue will arrive in April 2018. It will have a new name in 2018 – Pink Lady.

iserbrown
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8 years ago
Thanks - no I didn't see that!
Pamelamary
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8 years ago
Pink Lady!??!???
Why?
SoldierCrab
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8 years ago
@iserbrown
Me either until I read the post and went back and searched for it.....
Southgirl
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8 years ago
I'm also not happy with the name change to Pink Lady, even though I am very grateful for the wonderful work done by BCNA.
primek
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8 years ago
Why didn't they survey about tbe name change?
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8 years ago
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lrb_03
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8 years ago
Thank you all for your reponses. You've all expressed thoughts that I have had. The way the email reads, it's a done deal. Why the lack of communication about such a major change, until now? Only time will tell