Very interesting discussion! I am in a guild, the second one I've been in. The one I was in before I moved had more going on. I have experienced the cliques and the DIVAS who drive me nuts. I try to be the person reaching out to others, not as much as I should, but more than I used to be, because I've been on the other side of the fence too. I do enjoy the speakers and the philanthropy projects. Being in the small groups, sit-and-sew at local quilt shops, too,and meeting other quilters are what I like best about the guild concept.