Me and FP in the Chicago area are fairly successful getting groups of around 10 to 12 together at least 4 times a year.
We have no club or logo but we do have folks who have the desire and find/make the time to spend an afternoon together doing a drive and having lunch at a pub or restaurant.

You guys who started the NEX sound much like myself.
Just wanting good participation from the group to get together and make it happen.
If I were among you I would be at every meet and fulfill every opportunity to be involved in every way I could.
My best to you all to get the group back together and build it into what you know it can be.

Gary