If you are interested in model rocketry, it is helpful to find a rocketry club near you.  Joining a club allows you to meet like minded people, who can help you in your rocketry adventures.  Club launches also allow you to fly bigger rockets, because all of the waivers have been taken care of.

To find a club, both the NAR and Tripoli have sections on their website to help you locate a club near you.  Choosing between a Tripoli club or a NAR club is up to you, and usually depends on which association your local club belongs to.  The major difference is that Tripoli allows research launches, while NAR does not.  Follow the links below to find a club near you.

NAR: http://www.nar.org/find-a-local-club/nar-club-locator/ 

Tripoli:  http://www.tripoli.org/Membership/PrefecturesClubs/USAPrefectures/tabid/257/Default.aspx