Plenty in this well of posts to draw from, for certain.
Only requirement for membership........well, you know the rest.
I do as the spirit moves me at anytime - used to be as the spirits move me
The pomp of chip giving is highly regionalized including sharing when received. Some share, some don't - some groups encourage newcomers to share when get monthly chips, others do not. Some groups do not give chips, tokens, coin or medallions at all.
Regardless of what you decide, I'd suggest you have a heart to heart with your sponsor about it. I to encourage as part of willing to go to any lengths following the suggestions of your sponsor. I have also learned their should be expectations of behaviors established early on in the relationship.
When all else fails, I read the book! If it's in there, I will surrender to it with the help of a qualified step sponsor.
72 Days is remarkable = keep coming back!!