I propose we hold a meeting as outlined above. It need not be too formal but at least have an agenda and have someone note down the minutes. That way you have something to go on. They should start getting this kind of area going. If there is no-one we need to pick someone or have a volunteer stick up their hand and say they will help coordinate it.
Someone has to stick their neck out basically to be 'chairman'.
A bit of risk taking but well worth it I would say. Once you get the ball rolling it is much easier to follow the process through. Starting is half the battle.