Hey there!
Welcome. Relax, no meetings other than some guys might set up something by themselves. Mostly, meeting of minds, mostly.
Lot of knowledgeable folks, courteous and helpful as they can be. Some hunting dog breeders, some seasoned very skilled dog trialers, most folks with opinions based on their life experiences who will accept differences of opinion.
Hope you join in the discussions. This is a slow time, but there is a wealth of knowledge already posted--just use the search function up ^there.