I believe we can set up local meetings as part of the club just like the recent one hosted by one of the members. This allows anyone in the club to participate if they choose. I think that creating a local branch of NCPARS would seem a little unfair to the members that do not live in this area. I don't think it should branch out as a separate club, not saying that this is the intention. On the other hand, it would be nice to have something close by. Unfortunately for us in this area, we don't have many if any salt water specialty stores nearby. I usually have an hour drive minimum for any NCPARS event but I am sure there are people that have to drive even further so I am not complaining.