try this:
membershp fees should be depended on what you offer. right now you dont have much. so id charge nothing id be happy with an friend to help me out.
i know iknow you need equipment. use your stuff from home until you get going.
contact the ama for help
go see your local government to see if they have land you can use for a field a park or something.
if not go see some big businesses in your area you'll take care of the land if they let you fly there.
good luck i wish i was there with you to help out