Whenever CDS gets a new citizen, I try to make personal contact with them, give them our information notecards which have, among other information, links to this site and the portal. I also try to give them the flag, and would very much like to have some other small tokens to welcome them to CDS. i used to give away the owls that you see around the sims, but they are a little too primmy for most people... one of our newest people told me he had one prim left when i stopped by to visit!
So if you have any small items, perhaps CDS logo items that you don't mind sharing with our neighbors, send them over to me, full perm please, and i will try to expand our welcome package to feel a little more friendly.
Also, most people know that my friends list is long, but I dont' care. I accept and offer friendship to anyone who asks and try to respond promptly and courteously to questions as well as casual chats. Some of our new citizens have ONLY me on their friends list from our community... it is an easy way to welcome people to our fold, and also a great way to learn about some fascinating people. Not for everyone, i know... but just think about how you were when you first came to CDS!