You should have one!! We had twice as many ladies at our last one. Not really any formal classes, just bring projects. It has been fun to meet others from the board. Some of the other things we have done are visit quilt shops, meet up at quilt shows, and we gather at each other's houses about every 2 months.
This is a link to our second trip:
Pictures start on pg 29
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-112545-1.htm
KarneBarnes has organized both and she did a great job!