I am just politicking for somewhat regular low-key get-togethers. At least to begin with.
Good but casual communication about location and time of some very simple distance races at Vista Point, Kerr, or Gaston, or wherever without the stress of big parties, complex events, and complex rules fits me.
We have groups of cyclers that get together and ride the Raleigh greenways here. Eat lunch somewhere and then pedal home. No big deal for money, organization, or rules -- but fun.
I think that if you don't build the fleet first, the rest of these problems -- rules, regattas, and hospitality -- stay unsolved.
