Joining the Ariel Rios Toastmasters is both inexpensive and easy.

When you attend a meeting, you will be given an application for membership. Completing the form takes only a few moments. You will need to return the form with you payment to any Club officer.

The initial cost for joining the Ariel Rios Toastmasters will be no more than $47. The Club Officers can tell you the exact amount, based on the date you join. This includes:

- $20 new member fee (for introductory materials from Toastmasters International, including your Communication and Leadership Manuals)

- $27 for semi-annual dues (includes your Toastmaster magazine and administrative expenses; this is the maximum charged in April and October)

- $4 for semi-annual club dues (waived for new members).

The Ariel Rios Club collects semi-annual dues ($31) during the months of March and September.  The following table show dues for different dates.

Month Joined	Month Joined	Dues	New Member Fee	Total Due
April	October	27.00	20.00	47
May	November	22.50	20.00	42.50
June	December	18.00	20.00	38.00
July	January	13.50	20.00	33.50
August	February	9.00	20.00	29.00
September	March	4.50	20.00	24.50

New members can download a pdf copy of their first manual speech, The Icebreaker, by visiting the Public Downloads section of our website. Your manuals should arrive within a couple of weeks.