I am really excited for the brawler. I have a cool character concept I want to try out with him both in society and out. Like other people I felt that the blows lack in the climactic moment. But I was also hoping for some of that fast movement to make it's way into the mix.
I know there was interest at Queen City Con when I went there, but to my knowledge there is nothing PFS there yet. My advice would be to try and check out your hotel situation as far as Internet goes and try for an online game.