Start by sending them a message -- not a joke, not a stupid survey, but a real letter with news about yourself or a request for help with a project or a suggestion that you all get together some time. People will write when they have something to say and when they can expect a meaningful, personal message to come back in response.
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Sue Mosher, Outlook MVP
Author of Configuring Microsoft Outlook 2003
and Microsoft Outlook Programming - Jumpstart for
Administrators, Power Users, and Developers