This is the discussion listserve for the American Voices Abroad coalition. It is open to all AVA members, friends and observers. This is the place to discuss upcoming AVA votes, general issues and developing ideas. This is where you meet and get to know your fellow AVAers from around the world.

While this list is not monitored we ask that you keep your posts brief and on topic. Please do not post attachments. If you want to show the rest of us something please paste it or send a link. PLEASE do not paste photos or other large documents. Most of us have very limited mailbox space!

TIPS: This list will probably be relatively high volume at times and almost dead at times. If you hate getting many little e-mails on the same topic but want to stay on top of things, consider asking Yahoo to send you just the "digest" of this list. That means it bundles posts into one e-mail and sends them to you in text only format. I've tried this and it works quite well on discussion lists. Read the form carefully when you join and you will find this option.

With that, happy discussing! And a warm welcome to new AVA members!