Absolutely!! I think that is a great direction to go, smaller regional chapters that could get together locally throughout the year, then one or two large events per year where all of the chapters get together.
Are there many FGF owners in your area in MN?
Please send me a PM and I will send you out more information, and put you on our e-mail list.
We still haven't taken any money for membership yet, but will soon. Next week we are opening an online store for club members for t-shirts, sweatshirts and polos. We are a not-for profit club, & would like our club members to have a shirt if interested at the cost to produce them.