Number: 67 recent ratings
Average:
"Very interesting group of people."
"I LOVE the group more all the time."
"Fun, interesting people."
"Great people!!"
"Nice people, very engaging."
"The events are exciting, well-organized and the members are really nice people from all different age groups and locations around Chicago. It's a great way to meet new people and try new things!"
"You should join to enjoy nature and meeting new people."
"I can't think of a better group of wackos to spend a weekend with in a cabin in the middle of Wisconsin."
"Great group of people that plan great trips."
"If you are looking for some motivation to be adventurous, this is the place."
"Everything went great! The weather even cooperated, despite the dismal forecast. Thanks to Andy, Mark and Anita for organizing this!"
"It was very intresting and informative. Thank you."
"I enjoyed meeting everybody--the itinerary for the months ahead also offers lots of great choices for trips and gatherings."
"Great group of people and array of events."
"Good group - always an interesting travel story to be heard in this circle - the kind you'd hear near the fireplace at a hostel. I look forward to the member travelogues at the monthly meeting. Excited about the new directions this group is headed this year with new outfitters, new destinations, and the tried and true trips."
"Great group - lots of fun and everyone chips in to help."
"liked everyone i met!"
"This was my first time meeting this group. Everyon was friendly, and everyone had interesting travel stories. I look forward to seeing them again!"
"MATS has a great group of members. "
"Fun group; programs run by volunteers. (come join - as a participant, and as a trip planner too!)"
"My second time only with this bunch and I felt like I was meeting old friends. Very nice time."
"GOOD PEOPLE!"
"Nice group of fun people!"
"Very nice and interesting people!"
"I enjoyed everyone's company. Everybody was friendly and courteous. I hope to see you all more often!"
"Great group of friendly people."
"This was my first event and I would attend another."
"Nice group!"
"I look foward to another event."
"The people were all very nice. Dave did a fantastic job organizing. Thank you."
"Great group. Look forward to the next one. "
"I can't wait to go on a trip with the group."
"Great folk!"
"Everyone was very pleasant. I felt I could be myself, right away. "
"Great speaker and topic, I thoroughly enjoyed myself at my first event. It was also good to hear about the upcoming trips and activities planned."
"The people I met were helpful, friendly and welcoming."
"Excellent. A very diverse and highly interesting group of people. Very excited about the kinds of activities the group does. Very well organized."
"Fun and very nice."
"It's more than just a meetup group... ;) These people are lots of fun!!!"
"So friendly and welcoming!"
Midwest Adventure Travelers Society, Inc. (aka MATS or the Club), is a not-for-profit social club for people who like worldwide adventure, visiting other cultures, exploring the great outdoors, and just getting together to have fun. MATS is a club for people 21 years or older.
We have member and non-member pricing on trips and events, and some trips and events may be for members-only.
Trip and event payments are made through paypal or to:
Midwest Adventure Travelers Society
PO Box 1189
Chicago, Illinois 60690-1189
All trips require a waiver form from participants:
http://files.meetup.c...
The fax number for the Club is (619) 639-9444
The Club website is:
http://www.midwestats...




