It is free to join the group. It requires approval before joining but one only has to explain why one wants to join. It is for having a mailing list to announce to those in the NJ area about meet and greets in the NJ area. Posting is not restricted to me. Any member can make an announcement to the other members. It was not created to compete with this excellent forum and site. I am hoping more would join the mailing list. I can also post a poll of possible places and times for meet and greets. What do you think? Inquiring minds want to know.
