i cant see any harm in asking...........if its done the right way! and i agree, people should identify themselves to whomever they are emailing with this. some of these guys have to start somewhere, and if it was me i would start with a respected board member also. at least if i got shot down for it i would know why, because you guys always explain yourselves.
300, this is no flame to you, as i figure you get alot of bullshit stuff all the time. if im in the wrong here, then tell me so and i will shut up about it. i just think these guys would WANT to go to someone who is respected.
peace