Prospective members should follow the instructions provided below for becoming a charter member. 1. Completely fill out and sign the Charter Membership Application. 2. Completely fill out and sign the Payment Information document (page 3 3. Submit both completed and signed documents to the club coordinator.

For questions, please contact newclubs@toastmasters.org.

Club Information This section is completed by a club officer

Applicant Information This section is completed by the applicant.

The monthly Toastmaster magazine will be sent to the following address:

This section is completed by the applicant with the help of a club officer. Dues and fees are payable in advance and are not refundable or transferable from one member to another.

Paid only by the new members, this fee covers the cost of the first education path, online copy of The Navigator, and processing.

4. Total payment to Toastmasters International

Pursuant to the Bylaws of Toastmasters International, although you are submitting 6 months of dues at time of charter, Toastmasters clubs are required to remit member ship payments semiannually in April and October. Clubs chartering in September or March may wish to submit their renewal dues now to avoid having to collect dues from each member twice in two months. If your club charters in the months of October through March, your next dues renewal is due April 1st. If your club charters in the months of April through September, your next dues renewal is due October 1st. Based on the month your club charters the amount of dues renewal per member is as follows:

Club dues must be paid directly to the club. World Headquarters cannot process payments for club dues.

Consistent with my desire to take personal responsibility for my conduct, individually and as a member of a Toastmasters club, I agree to abide by the principles contained in “A Toastmaster’s Promise”, the Toastmasters International Governing Documents, and my club. I will refrain from any form of discrimination, harassment, bullying, derogatory, illegal, or unethical conduct, and I understand that if I engage in such conduct, I agree to reimburse Toastmasters International, my club or other clubs, or other individuals involved with Toastmasters, for any damages, losses, or costs resulting from my conduct. Understanding that Toastmasters programs are conducted by volunteers who cannot be effectively screened or supervised by Toastmasters International or its clubs, I release and discharge Toastmasters International, its clubs, governing bodies, officers, employees, agents, and representatives from any liability for the intentional or negligent acts or omissions of any member or officer of my club or other clubs, or any officer of Toastmasters International. Should a dispute of some nature arise, I expressly agree to resolve all disputes, claims, and charges relating to Toastmasters, Districts, clubs, and Toastmasters members in accordance with Protocol 3.0: Ethics and Conduct. By submitting this application, I expressly agree to the following:

The collection, use, and processing of the personal information I provide to Toastmasters in this Membership Application for the purposes of organization administration, payment of my dues, and inclusion of my contact information in a members’ directory that will be distributed to members and employees of Toastmasters. In addition, the collection, use, and processing of my personal information collected by Toastmasters International through Toastmasters' website and by electronic communications. That my information may be accessed and used by Toastmasters, its employees and agents, District leaders, and club officers. Maintain changes to my personal contact information to ensure it is accurate and current by updating my personal profile page located on the Toastmasters International website www.toastmasters.orglogin. I understand that the majority of the data requested in this application is necessary for administrative and planning purposes.

For our full privacy policy, you may visit www.toastmasters.org/footer/privacy-policy

As a member of Toastmasters International and my club, I promise To attend club meetings regularly To prepare all of my projects to the best of my ability, basing them on the Toastmasters education program

By my signature below, I agree to the terms of A Toastmaster’s Promise and the Member’s Agreement and Release stated above and certify that I am 18 years of age or older, in compliance with the Toastmasters Club Constitution for Clubs of Toastmasters International. I acknowledge that my electronic signature on this document is legally equiva lent to my handwritten signature.

To prepare for and fulfill meeting assignments

To provide fellow members with helpful, constructive evaluations

To help the club maintain the positive, friendly environment necessary for all members to learn and grow To serve my club as an officer when called upon to do so To treat my fellow club members and our guests with respect and courtesy To bring guests to club meetings so they can see the benefits Toastmasters membership offers To adhere to the guidelines and rules for all Toastmasters education and recognition programs

I confirm that a complete Membership Application, including both the signature of the new member and that of a club officer, is on file with the club and will be retained by the club. By my signature below, I certify that this individual has joined the Toastmasters club identified. As a club, we will ensure that this member receives proper orientation and mentoring. I acknowledge that my electronic signature on this document is legally equivalent to my handwritten signature.

To act within Toastmasters' core values of integrity, respect, service, and excellence during the conduct of all Toastmasters activities

In order for this application to be valid, both signatures are required.

Please keep a copy for your club’s records. Questions should be directed to the New Clubs department: newclubs@toastmasters.org.

• The club officer must follow the instructions below once the Charter Membership Application and Payment Information documents are received. 1. Sign and date the applicant’s Charter Membership Application. 2. Submit the Charter Membership Application and Payment Information documents to the club coordinator. 3. After receiving confirmation that Toastmasters International has received and processed the Charter Membership Application and Payment Information, the club coordinator must: a. Retain the applicant’s Charter Membership Application with other club charter documentation. While held, the application should be kept secure, such as in a lock box, or destroyed once it is digitally retained. It is up to your club and your country's privacy guidelines on how long the application should be retained. b. Submit all completed charter documents and payments to the New Clubs team using one of the methods below: Email: newclubs@toastmasters.org Fax: +1 303-799-7753 Mailing Address:

Check or money order must be for U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank.