ryurabbit,
we actually are working on forming the local chapter here in SoCal
Here is couple thoughts, comments I have on this subject:
In any case, even though this is not really a tech thread, it's a very good point to bring up over here. The division of our boards is such that tech stuff is brought up in mod tech, oem and other tech. Sometimes it saddens me to see tech info being discussed in the chapter forums....... I think that chapter forums should be used to make arrangements (as they ussualy are) for local work parties as well as meet and greets and trail rides

The reason though that all tech stuff should be discussed on an appropriate forums is twofold:
1. so that the person asking the question gets the widest array of answers/options
2. so that everyone benefits from both the question and the answer... I tend to read most of the tech topics, whether I understand them at first or not. A while later, as I'm working on something, a light comes on, I smak my forehead on a frame rail or something as I raise up in understanding (don't tell me that this happens only to me LOL).
In any case, I am hoping to see the chapter grow fast (there are quite a few of us here) and start working on projects together
SoCal Chapter Formation
Kejtar