[HP4GU-FAQ] ADMIN/MEMB: Are Prospective Members still interested?

[cindysphynx]

Hey!
 
Phyllis:

> In fact, if we haven't yet done so, I think we
> owe everyone who has expressed an interest in joining a brief "Thanks
> for your interest, we're deciding whether to expand the group right
> now" response so that they don't feel as if we've been ignoring
> them.  
 
Yes, this does sound appropriate.
 
 
Amanda:
 
>that some of this discussion may be
>moot unless we contact the people we're considering, and ask if they're
even
>still interested. 


Just to be clear . . . 
 
I assume we are thinking of writing to the people who have contacted the
FAQ list or a FAQ list member.  We are not going to reach out to folks
like Grey Wolf who have been nominated internally, right?
 
If the plan is to contact those who have been proposed but who don't
know they have been proposed to gauge their interest, I think we should
not do that, for obvious reasons.  If I misunderstood, please forgive
me.  
 
I assume drafts will be posted here for comment?
 
Finally, I'll remind whoever is composing these letters that Michelle
has been brought up to speed about what we are doing.  For your
convenience, I attach my letter to her from August, which I did make
sure went to her proper address.
 
Cindy
 
************************
[sent August 22, 2003]
 
Hi, Michelle,
 
By now, you know that I unsubscribed you from the FAQ list shortly
after Amanda invited you. The reason for that is that the group had
not decided what we wished to do about inviting new members, and I
wished to weigh in on that question before our new members arrived.
There also may have been some miscommunication about whether the FAQ
list has an open membership and, if so, how new members should be
chosen. There is much to sort out, as you might imagine.
 
Let me set your mind at ease about one thing: this was not intended
to be a personal rebuke. Not at all. And, you will be relieved to
hear, this incident does not have its roots in Modgate. It was a
simple glitch due to growing pains. As soon as we have some idea
how we should proceed, one of us will be right back to you.
 
Again, I'm sorry if there are any hurt feelings, and I regret that
you were caught in the middle on this one.
 
Oh, and you should know that I am sending this message in my
personal capacity, not on behalf of the group.
 
Take care,
 
Cindy
 


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