I live in Hannibal (the NE corner of Missouri) but I retire in 3 more weeks, so traveling won't be too much of an issue. I've got a friend in St. Joe, so might make a trip to the western edge of MO for a quilting/visiting adventure. I'll keep watching the board.
BTW, my quilt guild is very inviting. Either that, or I just didn't pay any attention when I joined in September. haha.