Thank you for your prompt response.
However, it's dismissive and somewhat arrogant to assert: "There's not a lot of reason to use its welcome email function". If I had no use for the function, I would not have asked the question.
We use the Auto Welcome function to send to newly subscribed website users information helping them use the website, which is for and about Navy veterans. We do not use the PM function; it's redundant for 1800 account holders who use their own email accounts or who occasionally contact former shipmates through the Members lists.
Still, thanks.
Don White
Don White