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Membership Information Man

Personal Benefits

Boost your career through improved speaking abilities.
Enhance your leadership skills.
Increase self-esteem by conquering your anxiety about speaking before groups.
Expand your social skills and networking contacts.

Positive Aspects of Toastmaster Club Meetings

Meetings are friendly and fun.
Practice leadership and speaking skills that are "transferable" to business & government situations like meetings and job interviews.
Active participation through small and large meeting roles builds confidence quickly.
Obtain feedback on the positive aspects of your speaking "style" as well as areas for improvement.
Learn to speak in specific business situations (e.g. technical presentations, sales meetings, etc.).
Develop skills through mentoring from experienced speakers. Ask about our mentoring program.
Meet interesting people while you learn about current events and other interesting topics.
Access to excellent written and video training materials on speaking and leadership topics (Toastmasters International, Inc).
College students supplement their formal course work by practicing speaking skills commonly used in both courses and job situations.

Dues

The club charges an initial fee to each new member for a basic membership kit and registration with Toastmasters International. This fee is $20.00.

In addition, each member pays dues according to these categories:

Regular Member: $57.00 (semi-annual basis); or
Student Member: $30.00 (semi-annual basis).

Your semi-annual dues may be prorated based on the month you join.

The club application process includes completing a one-page application form and paying your dues to the Treasurer. It takes 2-3 weeks for the International Organization to send you a new member packet.

What Does Membership Include?

Participation in club meetings.
Communications leadership manual (10 pre-formated speech learning guides assist you through topics such as organizing speech content, vocal variety, and use of hand gestures, etc.).
New member mentor program (Madison Club #1 is one of the few clubs in the Madison, WI area to offer a mentor program.)
New member packet (Orientation to club & speaking resources).
International Toastmasters Magazine (Monthly).
Access to books, audio tapes, and Videoes as well as other resources from Toastmasters International.
Access to events sponsored by other Toastmaster clubs and District #35. This includes speech contests and educational conferences held in Wisconsin, the Midwest, and at the national level.
Revised September 15, 2008