Name change response In the Spring issue we posed the question, 'What's in a name?' and invited members to think up alternative names for Shoreline.

The response was most encouraging, with the editor's mailbag bulging with letters from members keen to join in the debate. There were so many letters, in fact, that we hope all who wrote in will accept this as acknowledgement of their correspondence, coupled with grateful thanks for taking the trouble to send in their views.

Opinions were divided between those who thought the name Shoreline ought not to be changed and those who offered their own suggestions for another title.

The weight of opinion was in favour of change, but with no agreement on a suitable alternative.

The following is a selection of some of the names put forward: RNLI/Lifeboats Shoreline, J. E. Webb, Fareham, Hampshire; Lifeboat Aid, Mrs M. Roberts, Weymouth, Dorset; Lifeboats, Shirley Spencer, Carnforth, Lanes; Lifecraft, Mrs Veronica Fryer, Chard, Somerset; Lifeboat Link,B. McLean, Ellon, Aberdeenshire; among several suggestions, Quay Folk and Seabreezers from Linda Harris in Fife; The Lifeboat, P. J. Adamson, Dunstable, Bedfordshire; Landline or Landlink, J. P. Andrew, Seaford, Sussex; Seasave, A. Milburn, Surbiton, Surrey; SteRNLIght, R. N. H.

Whitehouse, Isle of Mull, Argyll; Boataid or Boatline, Rod Marshall, Sheffield; Friends of the Lifeboat, Mrs J. Snowdon, Pulborough, West Sussex; Gale Force or Force 10, R. T. Hodson, Sheffield.

Mr G. D. Fogg BEM, of Ilford, did not like the name Shoreline because, he said: "As a subscriber, I consider myself to be a member of the RNLl and nothing less."Responses are still coming in and we are sure this debate will continue for some time yet. Watch this space for more ideas.

Join the club The Storm Force Club is for under 16s only. It costs £3 to join and members receive a certificate, poster, newsletter, badge and stickers. Further newsletters are sent each quarter.

Groups of ten or more may also join for £1 each.

For further details please contact Storm Form Headquarters, RNLI, West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset BH15 1HZ.Insignia available (to Shoreline members only) Description Price 5" Dinghy Burgee £4.00 Sterling Silver Marcasite Brooch in gift box £21.00 Silkscreened Gilt Cuff Links in gift box £5.60 All Metal Car Badge £4.80 12" Hoist Flag £3.80 8" Hoist Flag £2.80 Gilt and Enamel Stick Pin £1.00 Gilt and Enamel Gents Lapel Badge £1.15 Gilt and Enamel Ladies Brooch £1.00 Gilt and Enamel Tie Tack £1.30 3" Diameter Anorak Badge £0.65 Terylene Tie—blue, green, brown, maroon* £3.95 Navy Blue Sweat Shirt (36, 38,40,42,44*) £9.95 Navy Blue Acrylic V-Neck Sweater (36,38,40,42,44*) £10.00 Cream or Maroon Pure Wool Sleeveless Sweater (XL, L, M, S*) £14.25 Shoreline Member's Replacement Windscreen Sticker £0.20 'Delete as necessary I enclose cheque/P.O.* — (Made payable to RNLI) To: The Director, RNLI, West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset BH15 1HZ.

I wish to join Shoreline. Here is my subscription. Member £6 p.a. D Family Membership £9 p.a. D Governor £20 or more p.a. D Life Governor £200 or more D.

And/or: please send me the following insignia: Name: Address:..