# Welcome to The Fresh Five!
Hi, I'm [Adam](https://steemit.com/@aussieninja) and I'll be introducing new and exciting Steemians to the community. [The Fresh Five](https://steemit.com/@thefreshfive) account was set up by [Mike](https://steemit.com/@mikepm74), who'll be working towards creating and administering Fresh Five competitions and contests to help kick start our brand new friends and get them involved in the community. So, now that you know what it's all about, let's get on with it!

Here's our Fresh Five for the 16th of March!

https://steemitimages.com/DQmR8V3Hr1b1bsSnSnuZr9ccsDQCPZpfptXwegSEPtCmtTw/15171153_10154049121192621_1702433855333275185_n.jpg To kick us off, we have [Doug](https://steemit.com/@yinyang4ever) who [details his family in VENEZUELA](https://steemit.com/introduceyourself/@yinyang4ever/2y6kcf-welcome-to-my-world-yinyang4ever). His intro post is a great read! He goes through his family, including his son, and describes what they all mean to him. He's keen to blog frequently on Steem, so that's exciting for us all. Welcome to Steem Doug !

https://steemitimages.com/DQme7uSPdNXFMF78P1nR2GqJXBEJBBAQTQqkHHpNgmvJaER/iampurplechinese.jpg Next we have [Jas](https://steemit.com/@iampurplechinese) who [is a transitioning vegan Batwoman in the Philippines](https://steemit.com/introduceyourself/@iampurplechinese/a-whole-new-world). She's got some great photos of her blog, especially of the clean flowing river near her village. I get the impression that she's a little bit over Aladdin quotes (Princess Jasmin) so we'll try to keep it to a minimum. Welcome to Steem Jas!

https://steemitimages.com/0x0/https://img.esteem.ws/m7cymfuryn.jpg Our Fresh Five middle child is [Ryan](https://steemit.com/@ryanandre) who [was in the middle of the Atjeh and Indonesia conflict](https://steemit.com/introduceyourself/@ryanandre/my-first-post-as-my-appreciation-for-steemit-8fbf627b1c6f6). He tells of being surrounded by machine gun fire and his villagers being kidnapped by unknown people. The area has settled down now, but it sounds like an incredibly harrowing 9 years. Thanks for sharing dude! Welcome to Steem Ryan!

https://steemitimages.com/DQmZ41cDTWtq728Hg97re6EcTs59EDSRyqoDLcy6URFiHoZ/Profile%20Set%201.jpg We'd love to introduce [Ryu](https://steemit.com/@re-ki) who [is a photographer and illustrator from Japan](https://steemit.com/introduceyourself/@re-ki/hello-i-m-ryu-a-japanese-illustrator-and-photographer-here-are-some-of-my-stories-i-would-like-to-share-with-you). He mainly works in games and animation, but it's his artwork that really makes him happy. He's a shy guy so please make sure you make him feel welcome. Welcome to Steem Ryu!

https://steemitimages.com/DQmTmGybSq6GJP13KwvE6SgJbe2aEemxbfjXifDvLaHzq8y/RPM%20Ducati%201.jpg Lastly we have [Raveen](https://steemit.com/@raveenp) who [is into all the best things in Malaysia](https://steemit.com/introduceyourself/@raveenp/raveenp-quick-intro). By 'the best things' I mean blockchain, crypto, music, cars and bikes. You know, the best things. He's an extroverted dude and is happy to field any questions you might have about his area of expertise... nice one dude! Welcome to Steem Raveen!

Please welcome our new friends and offer any support you can. The Steem Blockchain can be an intimidating place, but with good buds it's also super wonderful and amazingly educational.

Click here to see our details for our [Fresh Five Introduction Competition](https://steemit.com/fresh5/@thefreshfive/the-new-fresh-five-delegation-for-curation-initiative-help-find-great-new-steemians-and-be-rewarded-with-sp)! Win Delegated Steem to get your account started! Thanks for reading