Ok, I got inspired like the other 50 people who started a Ruby meetup group. I'm located in Grand Rapids, MI, but am willing to meet with folks from other area(s) like Big Rapids, Kalamazoo, Holland, etc...
If there are any others in the area wanting to meet up, check out:
I am the only current member so meetings date(s) are flexible. =) Although we have a great speaker every meeting!
Zach