Toastmasters Dues are in Season

It is that time again!

Twice a year, Toastmasters members pay dues to their clubs. Most or all of the dues go first to Toastmasters International. Some of it comes back to the District to help with the activities that the District provides to the members, such as TLIs.

Some clubs have an additional amount that goes towards the club fund to help finance things like ribbons and banners and more.

If you are the Treasurer of your club, you should be in the process of contacting your members to let the know the amount due and the process or processes available for paying dues.
Other officers of the club should be assisting with the notification and collection!

Some clubs provide an invoice, printed or emailed, as part of the dues process. This helps members know exactly what is expected, and helps them take ownership of getting paid.

Toastmasters International expects payments on or before October. It is much better to get the dues in sooner! This is even more important if the club needs to use fax or postal mail to submit their dues.

There are 2 key things to remember:

1. A club needs to have at least 6 members (3+ renewals) paid on time to be counted as a club in good standing - this is important for the DCP (Distinguished Club Planning) goals - however, it is much better to try to get all or most members to pay ahead of time.
2. A member needs to be in good standing, in a club in good standing if they are going to continue to progress in the District Contests! Make sure you are being proactive to support your club's contest representation!

Remember to be proud to pay your dues. You are making a major investment in yourself! And the cost-basis for what you get is a tiny fraction compared to programs that provide some of the same outcomes.
Remember to invest some of your time into yourself as well!

Your club needs you to stick around and help keep things going.

Get your dues in! It helps everyone! Thanks!