Community club
Open to people in a town or neighborhood.
This page is for a new club. An Open House grows a club that already exists. A demo meeting starts a new one.
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Open to people in a town or neighborhood.
Usually for people at one company, school, or group. The company may give a room or help pay. Company training leads can email corporaterelations@toastmasters.org.
You need 20 members age 18 or older. At least 17 of those 20 cannot already belong to another club.
Helps before charter. Tells people about the club. Runs demo meetings. Helps with forms. A new club may have up to two sponsors.
Helps after charter. Stays at least six months. Helps the club run good meetings. A new club may have up to two mentors. The District Director or Club Growth Director picks them.
Fees on toastmasters.org as of 2026. Fees can change. Check toastmasters.org before you pay.
One-time charter fee: $125 USD
One-time new member fee: $25 USD per person
Six-month dues at charter: $72 USD per person
The district does not promise to pay these fees.