Rob -
You're on the right track. Touch base with Drax. Having just wrapped up week 2 of the MB Tour (sitting in the Charlotte airport right now in fact) I can tell you that without the local organizational support, this thing wouldn't fly. Those folks have done so much to make these events successful it is incredible. It's also interesting to see the different methods used by different local groups and to experience the different atmosphere from one city to another. I know a lot of folks in Indiana, and I think it would be a lot of fun... as long as Alan doesn't push me out of another airplane. LOL.
Ben