How to find a decent REI group/club/association?

[Corey Demuth]

I am located in NYC, and would like to get involved with a good local REI group or maybe even a few. Any advise on where I can find them, or does anyone know of a good one? I have tried searching quite a bit but most of the ones I find seem to be mostly composed of people with little or no experience (ie, NYC FLIPPIN - meeting location: Jason's basement friday nights, brooklyn) Not that I'm trying to be a snob but I want to try to reach for a group that's very professional so I can learn things from them, not surround myself with peers who have no real experience or wisdom and have the same questions I do.

Thanks!