Spinnaker Toastmasters Club
Spinnaker Toastmasters Club
Guests are always welcome at Spinnaker. You can visit the club several times before deciding if you wish to join. Read about the Benefits of Toastmasters, and what you'll learn by becoming a member.
When you have decided to wish to join the Spinnaker club, talk to the Vice President Membership or Treasurer who will assist you to fill in the Toastmasters Membership Application form (2 page pdf) and receive your fees.
When the club has accepted your application, your fees will be forwarded to Toastmasters International, and you will be formally voted in as a member of the club.
Once you have joined the club, you will be given a New Member Pack which contains your first Manual (the Competent Communicator Manual), some Speaking Tips booklets, and assigned a Mentor if you wish.
Your first speech project, an "IceBreaker" will be scheduled within the next couple of meetings. Download and print the "IceBreaker" (4 page pdf) speech requirements to get started. The IceBreaker speech is a 4-6 minute speech introducing yourself to your fellow club members. Your mentor can help you prepare your first speech.
You'll also be invited to assist with other duties when you're not presenting a formal speech, such as timekeeper or assistant sergeant at arms during your first few meetings.
There is a one-off new member fee of $US20 on joining the club which is paid to Toastmasters International. This covers the administration costs and provision of your New Member Pack. There is also a monthly $US4.50 membership fee, and a monthly club fee payable in advance, prorated to the month you join. The Club Treasurer will be able to tell you what the actual fees are in New Zealand dollars, depending on the month you join the club and the exchange rate at the time.
The fees pay for the costs of running the club such as venue hire, postage, stationery, resources, refreshments, The Toastmasters Magazine and Toastmaster International administration fees.
Membership fees are then paid twice-yearly, in March and September, in New Zealand dollars (or can be paid monthly if desired). Toastmasters fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.