We in our chapter also elected the leader in an on-line poll which seemed to work out well since Kansas too is fairly spread out. Since then we have used area coordinators to organize and promote events and meeting in their prospective geographic areas. This allows there to be a point person so to speak with each group and thus they do not feel left out or disorganized. By growing the interest and participation on a local area you in turn build the chapter as a whole. Yes, you will find it practically impossible to get everyone together on a regular basis, but you can still maintain the integrity by keeping the local groups going. As these local groups expand and grow there will be the inclination of others to go and check out the different areas and meet those people so now you start having crossover members attending other events. The area coordinators can meet with the leader and bring with them the question, desires, or problems of their area thus you have now organized the whole chapter without the need of any group or individual member having to spend the bucks to drive across the state for a meeting. Take this formula and throw in a major event or two that will be worth the time and have the attraction to draw your statewide attendance.