How Do I Join Toastmasters of Lincoln Park?

Please feel free to join us at one (or more) of our meetings as a guest. We usually have 3 or 4 per meeting, so you won't be alone!

If you decide to join, just fill out the membership application as best you can and bring it with you to a meeting.  Please also bring a check or cash (credit cards are not accepted) to cover your new member fees and dues (see chart below).  Your initial dues are prorated depending on which month you join.  Thereafter, regular club dues are $48 semi-annually.  If you have any questions about the application or exactly how much you owe, the Treasurer or VP of Membership will be happy to explain in person.

	Intl Prorated Dues	Club Prorated Dues	Intl New Member Fee	Club New Member Fee	Total
April / October	$27	$21	$20	$5	$73
May / November	$22.50	$17.50	$20	$5	$65
June / December	$18	$14	$20	$5	$57
July / January	$13.50	$10.50	$20	$5	$49
August / February	$9	$7	$20	$5	$41
September / March	$4.50	$3.50	$20	$5	$33

 

At Toastmasters of Lincoln Park, you’ll find:

• A supportive group environment
• Constructive evaluation of your speeches
• A one-on-one mentoring program
• A wealth of tools and resources
• Members at all ability levels  
• Lots of fun and friends!

 With Toastmasters of Lincoln Park, you’ll soon:

• Give better sales presentations
• Hone your management skills
• Become comfortable giving unplanned speeches
• Develop and present ideas more effectively
• Learn tips in giving constructive criticism
• Accept criticism more objectively

 What does my Toastmasters membership provide?

• New Member Kit containing a Communication and Leadership Program manual, general orientation materials, and three additional manuals: Your Speaking Voice, Effective Speech Evaluation, and Your Body Speaks. The Communication and Leadership Program is designed to help members develop the basic skills needed to prepare and present effective speeches.
• The Toastmaster monthly magazine. The Toastmaster provides insights into the ever-changing world of communication and leadership. The ideas and techniques featured in every issue are considered by many to be worth the total cost of belonging to Toastmasters.
• Affiliation with an internationally respected educational organization.
• An opportunity to participate and compete in the Toastmasters International Speech Contest – the World Championship of Public Speaking.
• Unlimited opportunity for personal and occupational recognition based on improved abilities and accumulated experience.
• A unique chance to learn and improve your abilities while having fun.