YAY!!! 3 cheers for the Conundrum Clan.
As for the date, I'll chime in...the 8th works best 4 me.
Potluck is good with me, plus we save the club $$ for something cool like Toys for Tots, shirts and stickers maybe...
I'll get a "parade" route mapped out for the lights. Probably be similar to last year, cruise the Zoo and what not.