Looking at RC kens list of clubs.
I don't know anything about the Mid Michigan club and according to the AMA it only has 9 members.
The next closest is the Sanilac Club. It is a bit bigger and still in good driving range from you.
Some of the members of the Sanilac club are also members of the 2 clubs I belong to. The area clubs work together on fun flys and swap meets.
I also would suggest getting with one of these clubs at least to get you off on the right wing (right foot, get it )