Just suggestions:

It may be a better environment to do it at a local spot, centrally located as possible. This way folks can actually meet and talk to each other and swap truck stories. Sometimes it's hard to meet everyone when you're at an event.

Try not to do it on a holiday weekend. Seems like most folks already have plans on those occasions.

The Hope Mills thing sounds good. We could all meet up early for some food and talk. Then check out folks rigs and talk shop. Then those that want, can rally up at the strip later.

I'm game for most anything though. September might be better for me personally. My October will be full with the kids out of school and weekends will be mostly tied up. But I can work around stuff if given enough time.

We need to get a list of potential folks. A short list of dates. A few ideas about location. And decide if we want to hit an event or make our own event.

Keep it rolling..