I think all guilds have their "clicks" within the groups. Too bad. Mine is the same way, some out to promote their own quilting business, others out to run over the meek and mild. I have watched the "bully member" ramrod over others...I go for the friendships I have created, the classes, and to see the beautiful work of others. Sounds like this happens in a lot of guilds. Maybe it is a hormone, or non hormone thing.....lots of ladies my age.....early sixties.