Though its coming up, the deadline to comply isn't until Sept 16th. There's really no modules available yet and especially none for a decent price. I'd stay tuned, follow the AMA's government relations blog.because it wouldn't shock me if the deadline got moved back.
That all said, most AMA clubs started exactly how you describe, a small group of like minded individuals getting together to fly. You could form a club with as few as 5 members if you have permission to fly there and ask for a FRIA