Creating a Practice Group

Tashi Delek everyone. I’m reaching out for a couple reasons. One is that I want to form an inclusive and open practice group in my area. Statistically speaking there should be the people to support it and logistically speaking there’s a need. There’s no local Vajrayana Sangha. How should I go about forming this as well as getting people engaged? I’ve tried posting in local Redd groups and on Facebook with no real success. Additionally, do I need to seek permission from my lama first?

Number two, if anyone is in central Kentucky and would be interested in joining a practice group please message me! I am looking to fill a gap that I see in our community. Lexington is in the top 60 largest cities in the nation that has no local Sanhga for Vajrayana practitioners.