Welcome aboard Jay! I caught your other post where you showed the majestic pen, really nice!
We have a "North Texas" IAP chapter of penturners and have already had one meeting last month in Arlington. About 26 pen turners from all over north Texas showed up and had a good time.
You are welcome to join us anytime you like. I maintain an email distribution list to be used to make sure everyone knows what is going on and would be happy to add you to the list if you send me an email so I'll have your email address.
We also discuss local events in our own little sub forum...
http://www.penturners.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=95