Just go to the meeting. Once you pay your dues, you are a member. Some guilds have a place to sign in at a check-in table, and others do not. Just tell them you are a new member and sent your application in and dues a few weeks ago. If there is a check in, the person there can answer your questions. They will probably have your membership card there or will be giving it out when they give the membership directory out to members (directories are usually distributed after printing so it is usually October or November for guilds that membership renewal is in September). Whomever you sit near at the meeting can be a great help in making you familiar with guild activities, etc., including when membership cards are given out. I belong to a few guilds, and they do not contact the members after receiving the application and payment. So just go to the meeting.
Helen