Geological societies only catering for the nerdy geologists?

I am a Geologists and quite proudly so, however there arent any social or society events or seminars that cater for the non-intellectual Geologists. Society talks and seminars are designed for gurus in each of the respective topics. What happened to society field excurisions and talks that dont cost an arm and leg? Come on,  we are pretty good campers who cost next to nil to accommodate so I think geological societies should bring on cheaper events.