Most people like to come along to a couple of meetings as a guest before deciding to become a member. But once you have decided you would like to become a member, the VPM will nominate you for membership and take care of all the details.
The initial membership cost includes a once off joining fee of $29.00 and a pro-rata membership fee (depending on what time of year you join). Once you are a member, membership is paid in two $75 instalments, one in September and one in March at a total cost of $150 for the whole year.
Membership with Toastmaster's will provide you with everything you need to get started. Once we have received your details, they are sent to Toastmaster's International. We will then provide you with your first manuals, informative booklets, a folder, name badge, member website access and once a month you will receive a copy of the Toastmaster Magazine. You will also be assigned a mentor who will provide you with individual support.
At your official induction as a member of Toastmaster's International and the Lilydale Club, you will be asked to agree to the following Toastmaster's promise.
Lilydale Club Toastmaster's Promise
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To attend Club meetings regularly;
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To prepare all speeches to the best of your ability basing them on the projects in the Communication and Leadership Program manual or the Advanced Communication and Leadership Program manuals;
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To willingly prepare for and fulfil all meeting assignments;
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To provide fellow members with helpful, constructive evaluations;
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To help the Club maintain the positive, friendly environment necessary for all members to learn and grow;
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To willingly serve my Club as an officer when called upon to do so;
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To treat my fellow Club members and our guests with respect and courtesy;
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To bring guests to Club meetings so that they can see the benefits Toastmaster's membership offers;
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To adhere to the guidelines and rules for all Toastmaster's educational and recognition programs;
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To maintain honest and highly ethical standards during the conduct of all Toastmaster's activities.
