[AmyPrib]

Some of the topics in this thread have been discussed in other threads. Regarding email blasts, you will almost always see them posted on CD, or else bug your team leader to distribute them to the team. 2 days to kickoff, not sure why we're worried about getting advanced information.

I agree with others when they say, please use GP even if it's a redundant question, in the manual etc. I don't like to see posts that simply say "search before you post" because it doesn't really help anyone. If you know where it is, link it. If you don't know the exact link, at least mention the category you remember seeing it in or tell them what to search for in CD.

I simply urge everyone to read, read, read and let it all seep into your brains before going wild with the questions. Make your questions good, thoughtful, coherent, etc., and do your searching and reading 5 times over until you're sure you haven't seen the answer somewhere else. Then come here, THEN go to FIRST Q/A. I've seen so many questions in Q/A that could have been shown the answer in the manual by asking on CD first, or it sparks a debate and can develop into an even better question(s) to FIRST. Also previously noted - if you have login access to Q/A system, please hand out the login with care. Ideally, you will have 1-2 people per team that are designated to ask questions in FIRST Q/A.

Become a rules geek so that you know everything by heart - it can help you and your team in many ways.
Have fun!