I sit on the POCI Board of Directors for the Central East Region, and was very involved in the establishment of the Delmarva Chapter, so I know what is required.
We would get 12 active POCI members to apply for a charter, along with a Constitution & Bylaws (not as intimidating as it sounds). Once the charter is approved, we would hold nominations and elections of officers. A newsletter is certainly encouraged, but not necessarily a deal killer.
As I envision it, a 2+2 Chapter would help provide a structure for regular reunions/meetings (at the POCI convention? At Norwalk?), and a better way to promote the community of 2+2 owners, especially with the majority that obviously do not engage on this forum.
Personally, I would welcome the added help a chapter would bring in my personal mission to promote 2+2's. Except for a few of you stalwarts out there, sometimes I feel like the proverbial lonely guy whistling in the dark.
Unfortunately I'm not a regular Facebook user, so I appreciate the heads up on that. Please keep posting here on any up-dates.
I ask any of you who are POCI members and ready for a 2+2 Chapter to email me directly at
jgand789@hotmail.com, subject line "2+2 Chapter", with your POCI member number, your phone number and your city/state.. Perhaps we could get this ball rolling in time for the 2018 Wisconsin Dells convention.