I have to say that many of the initials being proposed for a new name run the risk of sounding a great deal like the AFL. In the US the AFL is the American Federation of Labor where Jimmy Hoffa would feel very comfortable indeed, if he were not buried under the New Jersey Meadowlands Arena. Consequently I think the American Federation of Lace should be avoided lest we be mistaken for unionized lace workers. I kind of like the Lace Union or even Lace United. I always thought Manchester United was a very strong name implying a singularity of purpose. Maybe the Lace Alliance? Unfortunately ALMS, suggested by Robin, was not a possibility because we have decided that Lacemakers is a single word, so the opportunity for us to "Beg for ALMS" will not be occurring. (I spend a lot of time begging for photographs for the IOLI, so I was looking forward to begging for ALMS.) Alternatively Robin suggested American Lacemakers and Students, with the acronym ALAS. But while the name is good the acronym is a little defeatist. Perhaps we need a public relations firm to design a sleek new name and logo. Devon
- To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
