I am a member of 3 different guilds: New Mexico Quilters Association, the QT's and Valencia Valley Girls. NMQA charges $25 per year the other two are free. They are all great people. Once in a while someone might get a little "catty" but I just blow them off as to having a bad day. Let the board know your feelings and try again; if you get treated they same way again find another group. Ask your local quilts shops about groups in the area. You would be shocked about how many are around. Good luck and don't be discouraged......quilters are a great people. I love my quilt family.
Connie