I am new to this and  would like to attend an M&G to meet the ladies. It sounds like a great way to ease into the hobby. I would love to have a drink with a few girls to get to know them first. I know there are all kinds of security issues. I wonder how I  could prove worthy of an invite.

Usually, you will need at least 1 reference from a known provider to get into such an event.

Make an appointment with 1 or 2 of the girls that advertise on the New York board and once you have seen them, you shouldn't have a problem getting Ok'd to attend a M&G.

As you can probably tell I am new to this and thought it would be a good idea to meet ladies before I set up something more serious. I have no idea what I am getting into.

For security reasons, you need to be screened and someone will need to vouch for you.  Its a way to make sure that you are the fine upstanding gentleman that you seem to be. Sadly there is no apprentice program.  Check out the newbies faq and some of the boards and take a dive in the pool. Its ok to go feet first.

Now, you can take the blue pill and the story ends. You wake in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill and you stay in Wonderland and we show you how deep the rabbit-hole goes.

M&G's are not for newbies.  These are events reserved for those who have the right contacts, and it takes time, and multiple meetings with ladies that are connected, to get there.  Getting white listed helps....  

There was an M&G last night in NYC...only those that have a track record, and have proven they can be trusted, will be invited.

Doesn't sound like this community is gonna be good for you.

you can garner all of the info you need from a ladies reviews, her website, board posts, etc.

If you feel the need to meet a lady first, many offer quick meet ups at reduced prices.  Perhaps you should seek one of them out.

But, really, just decide who you want to see and go for it.