Andy,
  I finally spoke with Ed Pietrzykowski from the Empire State Oliver Collectors Assoc. and he was both helpful and Enthusiastic about the organization of an Oliver Collectors Chapter out this way.  I think my next step is to get some of the HPOCA member addresses from around here (New England/New York)and send them some sort of a letter explaining what I would hope to do. It sure would be great to have a gathering of Oliver fans from up this way. Thanks for your help on this... I will let you know as things progress.
               Cal