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When can I become a member?
You can become a member at any meeting. You are welcome to attend as
a guest for a few meetings to find out what Toastmasters is and if it
is right for you.
How do I become a member?
After you decide to join our club, just let any member
know you would like to sign up. He or she will introduce you to an officer
who can help. You will need to fill out a short application form with
your name, address, phone number(s) and e-mail address. After your application
is complete, the club will vote to accept your application. Have a check
payable to "Star Search Toastmasters" for the appropriate amount listed
in the table below.
If you like, you can download the membership
application here, and fill it out ahead of time.
What happens after I sign-up?
After your application is accepted, you will receive a Communication
and Leadership Manual to use until your new member packet arrives from
Toastmasters International. We do this so you won?t have to wait to start
receiving the benefits of the program. Since your new member packet will
contain a manual, please return your extra copy to the club.
When you are ready to give your first "Icebreaker" speech, just add
your name to the sign-up sheet for a speaking role in a future meeting
(next week, next month, or whenever you are ready). We encourage you to
also volunteer for other meeting roles, such as Jokemaster, Toastmaster,
Master Evaluator, and others.
As you participate in the meetings and become familiar with how the
Toastmasters program works, you will start seeing the benefits of the
program both in yourself and other members.
Welcome to the club!
Is there a membership fee?
Yes. The total amount to join is listed in the table below. This amount
is broken up into the following fees:
Toastmasters International New Member fee. This covers a new member
packet including the Communication and Leadership Manual, and other introductory
information.
Toastmasters International dues. This covers a subscription to The
Toastmaster magazine.
Club new member fee.
Club dues. This covers the costs to the club for educational materials,
club community programs, awards, and other club expenses.
For new members, dues are prorated for the remaining time left in
the term (April-September or October-March).
For continuing members, dues of $36 ($9 club dues + $27 international dues) are collected semi-annually in March and September.
DUES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE. However, international dues can be transfered
to another club for the remainder of a term. Club dues and fees are
not transferable.
Fees for New Members
| Joining in: |
Months |
TI Fee |
CA tax |
TI Dues |
Club Fee |
Club Dues |
Total |
| October or April |
6 |
$20.00 |
$1.55 |
$27.00 |
$4.00 |
$9.00 |
$61.55 |
| November or May |
5 |
$20.00 |
$1.55 |
$22.50 |
$4.00 |
$7.50 |
$55.55 |
| December or June |
4 |
$20.00 |
$1.55 |
$18.00 |
$4.00 |
$6.00 |
$49.55 |
| January or July |
3 |
$20.00 |
$1.55 |
$13.50 |
$4.00 |
$4.50 |
$43.55 |
| February or August |
2 |
$20.00 |
$1.55 |
$9.00 |
$4.00 |
$3.00 |
$37.55 |
| March or September |
1 |
$20.00 |
$1.55 |
$4.50 |
$4.00 |
$1.50 |
$31.55 |
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