I joined because my father and my uncle co-sponsored me back in the day when that was a thing. I stayed because of the people, not the trains. Desert Division for me has been a wonderful experience. They have put up with my endless PRR presentations, 3rd Rail presentations, HO presentations and everything most of the members don't collect. We have our first socially distanced meeting on the 12th and won't they be surprised with what I bring this time. 
Well surprised or bored. Take your pick.
As an aside I wrote the original bylaws amendment for approval of the national BOD to eliminate the two signature rule when I was a director. No disrespect towards my family though as having two family members sponsor me was a very cool moment that I didn't appreciate at the time.
