I've looked into the FB thing and I'm not sure what the issue is. Some people said a group needs 25 "likes" to be searchable, but who knows. The terms of service here limit the information I can...
This is the first FB group I've created and while I can see it, it doesn't show up when I search unless I make it an open group. I don't think we want that but why don't we start that way, then close...
She called around 3 and said they wouldn't send out any e-mails until Mon or Tues... I hope that helps. They have a lot of people to call so don't give up