You should also have some form of an "Introductions" thread, so that new members (like me) can introduce themselves to the rest of the group.
Also, have a thread in which only admins can post going over the basic rules of what you allow here on these forums. For example, my posts on many forums, while wrestling-related, are basically nothing more than shilling for a promotion that runs in Northern California. I post upcoming events as well as results and other relevant news. That said, it's essentially advertising, it just happens to involve Professional Wrestling. If that's OK, then cool... but I don't want to do it if it's not allowed, or do something else that might be considered "taboo" here. Even if it's mostly no-holds-barred, people should know where the line is so that they don't cross it unintentionally.
Anyways, good luck!