Im in as well.
Loving the idea of you hosting Jon, but really think this through and don't pull a Derek. Somewhere with food would be nice, but with the manager's consent. That crap out at Sonic in Tampa was gay, no one wants that crap. I say the wed night at 8 thing sounds sweet, nothing fancy, just like a meet at 8 somewhere with food, and then possibly a more localized cruise. Going to Tampa or somewhere on a Wed night would be rather boring if you ask me.
Another Idea I had (if the food thing didn't fly), was to meet at the houses of some of the people involved, and just hang out and talk cars there. This would be "different scenery" every time instead of just the same old place. Im all for the same place every week or bi-week at 8, but if that kinda stuff gets old, thats just an idea....

My two bits...