Not sure why boundaries have to be spelled out specifically. Wisconsin could be considered a Great Lakes state, could it not??
If you live close enough to the Rally and you want to help, then go for it. If you happen to be close to or want to travel to the area, then go for it.
As the Admin has not found it necessary to appoint a committee to set out boudaries, or set them themselves, what is the problem!??!!
This is not a formal club, many feel it is family. What a deal!