Slab Slayen, I am the president of the Indiana Slab Masters, don't hesitate to call me and I will give you any and all the information I can (317-752-8440). If it's going to be a real small club you can pull it off in your area of Missy and Sally. The problem is once you get over the 15 boat mark as TDHcrappiemaster stated, You have to go to the tournament draw and get permits, have club insurance, pay for the permit by the amount of boats, etc. and Start up cost for a club isn't exactly cheap either. We started the ISM with a $500.00 set of scales and about a $50-60.00 weigh basket. Those weren't very accurate either. You'll have to have weigh vouchers, or some kind of book keeping, and also come up with an amount to charge per tournament and payback schedule. This is the 5th year of the Indiana Slab Masters, and I can tell you from experience, you better be very dedicated and have huge passion to start a club. Lots of your personal time and money will go into it and you will find there is not a lot of people who want to be an officer, and just want to fish. Good luck and if I can be of any help, please call!