There are some folks in the KC area that meet up once in a while. I also hang out with the 417Rotary guys out of Missouri. The 417 crew is fairly active and usually have a few events each year. Finding other rotary fans hereabouts is rather difficult.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/rotarypower/
http://417rotary.com/forum/index.php...0144ed02481444
Wish I'd realized you were that close. I could have referred you to Kyle (Rotary Doctor) down in Neosho, Mo. He has quite a few parts cars on site and probably could have come up with a workable used unit for you. If you need work or used parts, Kyle's the go to guy in these parts.
http://www.therotarydoctor.net/