If you want to be the moderator of a verified group for your area then let me know and I'll create the group for you. This seems like a good idea now that the members of this board have grown to around 550 people.
The benefit is that you can verify the members to your private group, so that you personally know and trust them. Then you can discuss specific meet locations, and talk about your LTR's without ever being concerned that they might log into the message board and read about themselves in the main area.
Suggestions:
1) Post a REPLY IN THIS THREAD if you are interested, with the CITY name that you want the group to be called, e.g. "Arizona Verified"
2) Have at least 2 to 5 people identified in your area
3) Choose a group moderator, who has the permissions to add and remove members from the group.
4) Actively verify people in your area, and work on organizing events to grow the group.
Remember that meeting with people in your area is THE BEST way to improve your skills!