I am one of the members who joined in later in the year (and thoroughly enjoyed it). I haven't been able to sew for a few weeks, partly because of Christmas and partly, like Maliw's aunt, because we've been trying to arrange for my Mum to go into care. I would do my best to join in regularly but couldn't guarantee it every month.
I also appreciate how much work is involved in organising the monthly BOM so know that it would be a huge commitment of time for Iminei, so a big thank you if it goes ahead.