I have been a member for over 5 years and I absolutely love the group! It has changed my life for the better in every way between learning new things, meeting new people and going to places I've never been before. It's also a great way to learn your city and state if you are new to the area.
The only thing I would stay away from is the international trips. Neither E&A nor travel insurance will reimburse you if you have an emergency. It's a lot of money to lose.