Welcome Mike! I'm sorry that I just now saw your post. We had our monthly meeting last night. We typically send out reminder emails in advance to members of the sgfdotnet Google group (http://groups.google.com/group/sgfdotnet). Joining the group is easy and will keep you up-to-date on our schedule.
There are opportunities for contract work in Springfield. Myself and several of the other members of the group consult at least part time.
I hope to see you next month,
Chad
Chad Boschert
http://marshaledthoughts.com