When you’re ready to join Toastmasters, you must complete the Toastmasters Membership Application Form available from your club officer, and pay the joining fee. This usually happens after you have visited the club several times, and participated in meetings.

You'll get to know the club members and how the club works before you join.When the club accepts your application, you are officially voted in as a member of the club. Your membership application form is completed by a Club Officer, and together with your fees, is sent to Toastmasters International in the United States.

You'll then receive your New Member Kit which includes 3 valuable speaking tips booklets, and your Communication and Leadership Manual with the first ten speech assignments. When you have completed this manual, you will be awarded the Competent Toastmaster Award.

You may also be assigned a mentor, and have access to a wide range of Toastmasters resources, some of which you can purchase, and some may be available through your club. You can participate in speech contests, and attend conventions and workshops. And your name will be placed on the forward programme and your Icebreaker speech will be scheduled for delivery as soon as practicable.

You'll also receive "The Toastmaster" magazine delivered to your letterbox every month. This magazine is crammed full of interesting articles and news about Toastmasters all over the world.

Joining Fee: Every new member of Toastmasters Club pays a one-off joining fee and a monthly membership fee. This fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable.

Club Fees: Most clubs also have a club fee to help pay for running the club, including hall or room hire, refreshment supplies, and other club expenses.In total, Toastmasters membership fees are usually between QR.40 and QR.50 per month, however the fees do vary from club to club, so check with the Treasurer or Vice President Membership for the exact fees you will pay on joining.

Renewal of Fees: Ongoing membership fees are paid twice a year to Toastmasters International, in May and September, or possibly annually for a monthly club, so a new member joining a club will usually pay fees up until the next dues renewals date.

Clubs usually issue an invoice about a month before the due date and you can pay the club in cash, by cheque or whatever other arrangement you make with the club.