Yes, I am in the process of monetizing the site as I am learning how to do this. I have not studied any materials on how to have a successful forum yet. I just heard Joel Comm mention in one of his videos that they are a great way to generate content, which in turn converts into revenue. I just started running with the idea without much research.
I have some ideas such as , I would like to sell some advertising space to local vendors etc. One of my biggest problems with this website stuff is that I am doing to many things. I guess that this one is going to really require some extra off line promotion, thanks for the insight.