Club dues are paid semi-annually on October 1 and April 1.  Toastmasters International (TI) announced a dues increase, effective October 1, 2011.  You can view talking points that explain reasons for the increase. Dues are of two types:

• Those submitted to TI.
• Those used for club administration.

TI dues are $36.00.  If a member joins during a dues cycle, TI dues are pro-rated at $6 per month.  If a member joins in November, dues are $36 minus $6 or $30. A new member pays the pro-rated amount plus a $20 new member fee.  A renewing member pays $36, but not the $20 new member fee (see chart).

Clubs establish club dues in their bylaws and typically vote on establishing or changing their dues. They can charge a new member fee, club dues, both, or neither. Members interested in joining a club should ask a club officer about dues and fees; clubs should prepare and make available guest kits with those details. 

Note:  In September and March, some clubs may ask members joining in those months to pay the new member fees, pro-rated dues, and dues renewal amount. In this way, that new member need not pay twice – once to join and again to renew – during a short interval.