Getting Advocates together

I have a bit of a "problem". I am the only person in my family, other than a couple of nephews, who is really "into" beer. Getting together with them is difficult to arrange. I have a number of "big" beers in my cellar that I have not opened yet because I don't want to drink them alone, I want to be around some people who can appreciate the beer the way I do. I'm looking for more than "This has a roasted taste."

Don't get me wrong, I love the family and we have a good time drinking Sam Adams and Southern Tier. But I've got a Black Tuesday and a Bourbon County Brand Coffee Stout down there, and I just got a barrel-aged Narwhal. Plus, I've got all three different types of Xyauyù, which were $50 each (a tax refund splurge a few years ago) and are now retired. So you can see why I want people who can pick out more details and help me enjoy the experience.

Does anyone have any tips as to how I can connect with some fellow Advocates in my area to see if we can arrange a tasting (or several)? And more importantly, how we can do so safely considering some people may be driving a fair distance to get here. I've been away from BA for 3 - 4 years with only occasional forays back to keep my account active. A lot has changed since I was last really on a lot. So I'm learning how to do things all over again. It took me a little while to figure out how to add an establishment and how to post this thread. I've also found that although I made a list of my contacts following the beer mail wipe years ago, several of them have moved on. One friend who I've met a few times for trading hasn't been active in a year and a half. He's someone I would definitely want to invite if I could find him.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help!