The most fun I have is in my mini-group! I've been a past president of a large guild, and yes, there are snobs, clickish groups that do not want any new comers........that is sorry to say, but it's true. However, almost 13 years ago, I started a mini-group in my home. I was a member of a Thimbleberries group and the quilt store allowed me to post my first meeting....I had a total of 4. Gradually we invited others and the group hovers around 10 to 12. We take turns meeting at ladies homes, providing refreshments and show and tell. Every year we try to do a project together, whether it is a round robin or whatever, we all have fun. I hope you are able to find a local group of ladies that you 'mesh' with! BTW, I have not been a member of any guild for a long time, being president was enough to do me in.