Here are the bylaws of a local the at first I was going to join, but seemed to cliquish to me:
Membership is by invitation-only. That said, please read on to get some tips on how to be invited:
* You must be able to comply with the club code. This includes the age limit, for example.
* You must brew on your own. Your methods and experience does not matter, but you must brew in some shape or form.
* While membership is invitation-only

, our club-brews and many of our events are open to all brewers and even to general beer enthusiasts. The most important criteria we'll judge you by is your participation at these events.
* Participation on the forum is highly suggested.
* You must be willing to continually improve your brewing skills and to help others improve. First and foremost, this is a homebrewing club, and producing quality beer is the main goal.
* Know that we want to keep the size of the group small. This makes planning events and making club-brews a reality. You may need to wait until a spot opens within the ranks. Again, you are welcome to the events and we will consider your participation and level of activity as the most crucial factor in recruiting members.
* Membership is limited to eight members.
Club Brewing System
* All members must own a share of the system. New members will buy in to the system at a cost of $150
* Members leaving the club will not get this money refunded to them
* It is advised but not mandatory that guild brews are conducted on the system so that all members can take home 5 gallons of wort.
* The system is open for use by all guild members outside of club functions as long as it is scheduled with the person currently in possession of the system. In this situation, members must completely fund all expendables including propane and ingredients. Any items damaged during a private brew must be replaced by that member (unless it was in a progressive state of deterioration as determined by the guild) and it must be cleaned and left in better condition than which it was found.
* Members are entitled to 2 absentee fermentors filled (1 max per brew) in a calendar year if they can not make an official club brew. Their fermenter will be filled last in case there is a shortage.
These guys need to RDWHAHB.