Originally Posted by Vanuatu Jill
Moving to a new area, I didn't know anyone, so my sister's friend invited me to guild meeting that she USED to belong to a couple years before. I told the lady (she turned out to be the chairwoman of the meeting) I had just moved here and didn't know anyone and was really excited to be coming-anyway, after paying my $5.00 as a guest, I wasn't spoken to the entire night-I tried to make conversation with a few ladies, but really felt I was invading their "clique", the chairman never bothered to introduce or welcome any new people, and I never went back. It was worth the $5.00 to hear the guest speaker, though. There were about 60 or so ladies (and a couple gents) there. Really burst my bubble! I still would love to get plugged into a group, but I think I am now a bit gun-shy! Hope you find a good one that makes an effort to make you feel welcome!
Wow! We don't charge anything for our guests to attend. And we do call their name and make them stand so everyone can see who they are. I have been a member for over a year and still don't know everyone. The way I got to know the ones I have is by getting involved in our quilt show. I volunteered for a couple of things. It really helps. I don't do too much, though, because I still have 4 kids at home to schedule around.