Julie: You can also set up a WELCOME file which is easier to maintain than MAILFORM because you can store it yourself. However, it does require that you ask your listserv postmaster/maintainer (ahem) to set up so you can store files. Then all you do is store a file in your own archive area with the name "listname WELCOME". That file will be sent to new subscribers in a separate item from the standard stuff. If you make the first line of your file Subject: Welcome to My List then that Subject will be used too! Let your listserv maintainer know if you are interested (and for what list, etc.). Marty