You get back what you put into meetups. There needs to be one or a few people who are motivated to make them happen and plan interesting events/talks/whatever,

You get back what you put into meetups. There needs to be one or a few people who are motivated to make them happen and plan interesting events/talks/whatever, or otherwise they just wither. If there is no one to step up.. well.. be the person to step up if it's something you care about.