Membership
Find a Club
There are over 200 Toastmasters clubs in District 37 which hold meetings in a variety of locations, ranging from corporations to colleges to restaurants to local community centers. Use our Find a Club tool to locate a club near you.
How to Join
Step 1
Visit a club. Find clubs near you by using the Find a Club tool. Each club has its own culture, so feel free to visit more than one to find the one that’s right for you.
Step 2
When you find the club you want to join, ask the Vice President Membership for a membership application. Fill it out and return it with your dues to the Vice President Membership.
Applicable Fees
- $20 New Member Fee
One-time fee covers cost of New Member Kit and processing - $45 Membership Dues
Paid twice per year - Additional Dues
Clubs may also charge supplementary club dues to cover expenses.
Step 3
Wait for your New Member Kit to be sent to you.
How to Start a Club
Toastmasters clubs meet at corporations, churches, colleges, community centers and even in restaurants. While community clubs are generally open to anyone, sponsored clubs are often limited to affiliates of the sponsor since the meeting location and some of the fees may be covered. If your organization is looking to build leaders from within, then now is the time to learn how to sponsor a club and why thousands already have.
To start a new club, follow these five steps:
Step 1
Find at least 20 people over the age of 18 who want to join.
Step 2
Designate and secure a meeting location.
Step 3
Fill out and submit the requisite new club forms to World Headquarters.
Step 4
Fill out the Start a Club form and request more information.
Step 5
Download a copy of How to Build a Toastmasters Club, a step-by step guide to growing a successful club.
How to Sponsor a Club
Some of the most famous names in business have sponsored clubs, including AT&T, Bank of America, Chevron, eBay, Google, and Microsoft. Sponsored clubs provide their members with the confidence and communication skills to flourish in their jobs; as members are able to deliver stronger presentations at work, lead more productive staff meetings and relate better with clients and colleagues.
A sponsor typically provides one or more of the following:
- Meeting location
- Charter fee
- New member fee
- Membership dues
- Incentives for completion of Toastmasters education paths
We have volunteer Toastmasters leaders around the world who will meet with your organization to determine your needs and show you how Toastmasters can help.
For additional assistance, please contact us by email.
Where are club meetings held?
Do I need to contact a club before attending?
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Can I visit more than one club?
Is there a fee to attend a club meeting?
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Do I need to bring anything to a club meeting?
Is there a leader or instructor?
Can anyone become a member?
How much does it cost to become a member?
- US $20 New Member Fee
One-time fee covers cost of New Member Kit and processing - US $45 Membership Dues*
Paid twice per year - Additional Dues
Clubs may also charge supplementary club dues to cover expenses, check with the club
*Note, international dues are US $33.75 every six months.
Quick tips for beginners
- Ask for a mentor, an experienced Toastmaster to help you with meeting roles and speeches.
- Study Project 1, the Icebreaker in your Pathways path and the evaluation guide at the end of the project.
- Use stories, examples and anecdotes to craft a speech.
- Don’t overwhelm your audience with too much information.
- Practice speaking. Practice often.
- Begin and end every speech strongly.