I will try to explain this situation, as I understand it. 
I am a member of 4 different chapters, one of these happens to be the California Oliver Cletrac Club. Over numerous years the members of California, Oregon, and Washington state, possibly even Western Canada, who wish to join a chapter have become members of COCC. 
In my discussions with some of the long term members of COCC, there is a concept to built the number of members, and at some point split into more than one chapter. Unfortunately, this being a relative small, spread out, chapter, covering the entire west coast, the number of members it would require is still being worked on. COCC though small, is an enormously active chapter. If you have been to either of the California Winter Get Togethers, you will know what I am talking about, those folk don't hardly give you a chance to breathe before they have something else that you will want to do planned!
 I would encourage you to call Bill Bechtold, 209-333-1970, or COCC President Doug Bakker 530-273-7526 and talk a while, as you seem to have mutual goals, perhaps you can work together to achieve these goals.
 Another thing I would recommend is to build a chapter in the Great Northwest, and encourage members to join COCC, with each chapter supporting the others functions.

Have a great day!!!
Andy