I'm kind of close to you, in Iowa. There are people here that fix RROD for like 50 bucks. I'm sure you should be able to find a decent repair rate for your xbox if you look for it. Check out Craigslist.com, they usually have posts on it..
I can not except you into the Captains User Group without confirmation you are indeed a captain in XGC ARES....We use the Squad Lists posted in your clans Forums to COnfirm..yours has not been updated since 11/09