Welcome to the website from a fellow Virginian! The Virginians have been quiet for some time so I don't know if anyone is still a member from your area. I am in the Norfolk area myself.
Best way to make friends is to make some copies of the website brochure from the resources section and do what we call tagging a fellow AV owner you see and invite them to join the site, then plan a fun gtg (get together) that owners in you area may want to do and see who shows up.
Good luck and hope you have many happy and safe miles in your AV!