Scott, this is really good idea that I meant to comment on earlier. We did something similar to this for the Mopar Mailing List (MML) for many years. The only difference was that we had really nice 2' x 6' banner that was embroidered (no need to do that here) with the group name and the web address. The banner was sent around the country to those members who requested it in order to display it at different Mopar shows. Over the years, there were probably around 8-10 of us that religiously promoted the group at the shows. I personally covered Spring & Fall Fling in SoCal, and the Mopar Alley show in NorCal. Sometimes, I would have it for the Wine Country Mopar Show (in Petaluma) and the Capitol City Mopar show as well (in Sacramento).
Anyway, in the box with the banner was a stack of cards with the group's information on it and a business card folder. It was the responsibility of whomever requested the banner to place a show dash plaque in there with their name on the back. It was really kind of cool to see where it had been and for how long it had been around.
Now, the banner/biz cards & folder were paid for with the sales of merchandise (ie. t-shirts, hats, buttons, stickers, etc.). This is just food for thought and perhaps the powers that be can mull this over. I'd be willing to do the legwork (help with the banner, biz cards, folder, etc.) to get this going if they think it is a good idea but would rather someone with merchandising experience handle that side of things. BTW: Whoever was the last to request the banner, usually paid to have it mailed to the next person.
Again, great idea! I like the idea of individual banners but would also like to see a large more significant one that could be used for promotion as the shows.