I have been in the same guild for almost 20 years now. There were about 30 members then and close to 100 now but there are rarely more than 40 in attendance at meetings. Why? The same people do the same things and don't really care that the silent majority are not interested. Then those same few complain they get no help. God forbid if you try to suggest new ideas. New people are "warmly" welcomed but never well integrated unless they have friend in the guild already. I've taken offices, volunteered and privately tried to make people welcome. I have decided to just attend if I'm available and interested and take what I chose from the group. This is not my usual style because I take memberships seriously and try to participate 100%. I did start a small group in my home, but we all got too busy and it folded.