Send this message to the e-community of protégés and mentors.
Subject: Welcome to online mentoring
Welcome to the [program name] program. On the [list/forum address] participants in the [program name] and adult mentors will communicate on a wide range of topics—college, careers, recreation—in order to promote the success of participants(called "protégés"), share resources, and just have fun.
Our mentoring community is about taking charge of your life. Our goal is for you to have an internal sense of control, that is, for you to be active in determining aspects of your life. Rather than feeling dependent, you will learn strategies that will help you take charge. An important part of being self-determined is seeking and valuing help from others, including the peers and mentors in our online community.
I am the administrator of our electronic mentoring community. If you have any questions or concerns, contact me at [email address].
[name of e-mentoring administrator]