that sounds like a good idea. i am working to start up something similar. have you tried using facebook at all? i have found that helpful with networking with other MAist in my area. you might also want to look into starting up a club through your college. it might be easier to get the information out to people, it provides a central meeting place, and it will make your club a formal club, which will help if you plan to do any fund raising to buy equipment.
good luck on your club, let us know how it goes. if you learn any tricks on how to start up a successful club, please post them as i am sure it will help out the rest of us too. we can also help you if you run into any snags.
and welcome to the forum