I have heard this complaint before. I agree that their should be more communication among Jr. groups. Tambura Web is great, but unfortunately most of the Jr. group people that I come in contact with are not online, so only a small percentage of us are being informed. In order to attract a greater percentage of the population at large we as group members need to let them know we're out there. We need to advertise what we have done and what we are planning.
Local papers like to have colorful photos and community service stories.
I have also seen Three Rivers advertised in these publications. The groups also need to perform more than just an annual concert so that the public knows we're here. I also see some other problems that perhaps unity among groups would solve, one being that the volunteer workload in the groups seems to fall on only a few parents shoulders. Which means those of us doing the work can be overwhelmed and then only the basics get done. We're so busy doing for our own group that there is no time to contact every other group out there and see what they're up to.