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Frequently Asked Questions About Joining Toastmasters

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Joining a Toastmasters club is easy. With more than 9,700 clubs worldwide, there is sure to be one near you.

After you find a club, attend a meeting and apply for membership. All clubs have a different personality, so you might want to visit several before you make a decision. Clubs occasionally change their meeting time, day, and location, so call ahead to verify the details.

Have you ever paid $100 for a one-day seminar? You probably won't pay that for an entire year of Toastmasters. There is a new member fee of $17.24, then $18 dues every six months. Clubs may also assess club dues to cover expenses.

If there are no clubs near you, consider organizing one! Follow the Start a Club link for more information. The more than 175,000 members are from a variety of occupations and backgrounds. They include doctors, auto mechanics, executives, teachers, homemakers, artists, college students, supervisors, attorneys, engineers, salespersons, and more. However, Toastmasters clubs only admit individuals who are at least 18 years of age.

How does one join Toastmasters?
How much does membership cost?
Can I belong to more than one club?
If I belong to more than one club, do I have to pay dues for each club?
Are my dues tax deductible?
What do I get for my dues?
What is included in the New Member Kit?
If I want to drop out of Toastmasters after joining, what should I do?
How receptive are clubs to new members?
If I join, will the club require me speak right away?


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