I just had to wade in on this one. When I joined our guild 15 years ago there were around 35 members with quite a high percentage attending daytime meetings. Now there are close to 85 members with about the same number attending monthly on a regular basis. But you never can tell until the meeting day. We have changed locations four times to my knowledge because we outgrew our location. We are at that point again, but don't have another place we can afford. It is really frustrating because such a small percentage actually help, run for office, show and tell and so on, but we have to plan ahead just in case they decide to come. The guild seriously discussed limiting membership to 50 a few years ago, but it was voted down by the same people who make such a small contribution. Of course those people are there with bells on for a party or free class. It is very frustrating. I've gotten to the point that I would rather get together with a small group of like-minded quilting friends and sew, visit, share and so on without all the extra work.