Like most things in life you only get out of organizations what you put into them and the vast majority of members simply get used to other people doing the work. They just show up and take advantage of the results.



However, I firmly believe that any networking is better than no networking and that it is wise to try to get involved in these types of organizations. I would attend meetings at several different groups to get a feel for what they are like, how extensive the politics are, how focused they are on their objectives, and how friendly the people are.



Marie