We do have Socials here in Mississippi, we have called them Meet &  Greets here.  They have been fairly well attended.  In fact, one was held in Jackson and there were 3 Ladies from Arkansas that attended.
There is a thread just a couple down from this one asking about interest in having another M&G.
Here is a link to that thread:
http://eccie.net/showthread.php?t=123950
Please feel free to pop in and visit us here in MS. but don't forget to visit us here on the coast as well.
Be Careful & Enjoy!
Biomed1