I belong to two MQ Guilds, but not the one in my home town. Why? Because the one at home meets during the day and I had to work and now I go to university.
I joined my first guild 2 years ago, the dues are $40.00 per year (for each guild), which I feel is reasonable for what I get.
I went to my first guild meeting 5 days after my ex left me. I was completely traumatized, but being around a great group of people who knew nothing of what was happening in my personal life, and therefore did not ask questions about it, was cathartic. I have attended workshops, charity sew days and sew ins. I am not on any committees, but am happy to volunteer when an extra helper is needed. This guild has about 130 members and 50-80 come to each meeting.
The second guild, is an hour north of home and is a new MQG. The membership is still small, less than 20, but will grow over time. I have not yet attended any of the 'extras, sew ins etc' but have put my name forward to do a demo in the fall.
Things I like about my guilds:
Friendly
Charity oriented
Activities - workshops, sew ins etc
Volunteering
Encouragement
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