[KathieI]

I just received a pm from someone who told me that a couple of newbies came to Crispers a few months ago and they were treated very badly by the group of regulars. I feel soooo sad about this because I truly go out of my way, and so do all the regulars, to make all newbies feel like they are very much a part of the group. Usually, when I see new people, I will go over to introduce myself and to introduce them out loud to the rest of the group and once they intermingle with everyone, I go on about my business with picture taking, name badges and just driving everyone nuts, ESP SWINFLA.....

I want to personally apologize to those people who felt this way and want to assure them that we are not that way and for some reason, perhaps we didn't know they were part of TOTV (sometimes people sit on the outside of the group and we do not know that they are members) and I usually have a sign at a table to sign in for TOTV. But that is not an excuse, I am truly sorry that you felt this way and I would like to make it up to you. Please come to the next lunch and I will make sure that you are treated fairly and become a friend to all. I will be discreet (as much as my big mouth will allow me).

I am truly sorry if you felt slighted in any way.