RE: It is not my intent to start a feud, BUT
My Father-in-Law and I had the exact opposite reaction. The club welcomed us with open arms. We were invited to attend a club meeting, where we found out we liked the guys. This was in September so it was too late to train. Next spring we became AMA and club members. Three different guys trained me. Whoever was available, everyone helped. In fact 4 years later I'm now the club secretary. We have 21 members in our club. I believe it is like any other human endeavor some bad apples but for the most part good.
John