Q: What are the current membership categories?
A: Currently, there are five National membership categories for which you may apply.
Q: How much is the initial investment for membership?
A: The membership investment is $495 plus $150 initiation fee plus GST/HST. Note: If membership application is accepted, all new members will receive a $100 coupon that can be applied towards registration at one of the next two CAPS National Conventions. The annual fee for expatriate and retired members is $315.00 (plus GST/HST).
| Member category and qualification | Fees |
| Professional: I have completed a minimum of 20 fee paid engagements in the last 12 months,OR, I have earned a minimum of $25,000 in speaking income within the last 12 months, OR, I have given at least 20 presentations to a live audience as part of a salaried position within the 12 months prior to application. |
$495.00
+ one time initiation fee of$150.00 GST or HST TOTAL w/ TAX (You will receive a $100 voucher for use towards the registration fee at an upcoming CAPS Convention) |
| Candidate: I have earned income from a minimum of 10 fee paid engagements in my lifetime. I understand I can remain in this category for 24 months ONLY before having to qualify for professional membership. | As above |
| Supplier: Any individual or company who is a Speakers Bureau or a Supplier of materials, equipment or services to Professional Speakers, or the Professional Speaking Industry. | As above |
| Ex-Patriate: Must be a Canadian citizen living abroad who has a direct membership in one of the other International Federation member associations and must meet the CAPS criteria for a Professional Member. Please complete the Professional Member Presentation Verification forms. |
$315.00
+ one time initiation fee of$150.00 GST or HST TOTAL w/ TAX (You will receive a $100 voucher for use towards the registration fee at an upcoming CAPS Convention) |
| Retired Membership – Any individual shall be eligible for Retired membership in the Association if they had been a professional member of CAPS for five years; has no more than five fee-paid speaking engagements per year; and has a reputation for integrity and sound character; | As above |
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Q: What documentation is required for membership?
A: For Professional, Associate and Candidate memberships, proof of speaking events and/or speaking income is required as back up documentation (copies of cheques, contracts or invoices). See Membership Application form.
Q: How long does it take to approve and process my membership for CAPS?
A: Once our CAPS National office has received your completed membership application and payment, please allow 2-3 weeks for process verification and approval. You will receive a 'Welcome to CAPS' email upon acceptance.
Q: What if I am a college or university professor. How do I qualify for membership?
A: If you are teaching at a University or College to the same students each day, you may qualify for Salaried Speaker membership. Check with our National office for more information.
Q: What if I do not qualify for membership, how do I start?
A: Most local Chapters have mentorship programs to help you get started in reaching the requirements for CAPS National membership. For more information on CAPS' Chapters click here.
Q: What is the difference between Toastmasters and CAPS?
A: CAPS is the association for experts who speak professionally. Our members earn all or part of their income from professional speaking. It is for those in the business of professional speaking. Toastmasters International is an organization designed to assist people in their speaking skills at regular meetings where members have the opportunity to speak and receive feedback on their speeches. For more information, visit Toastmasters.
Q: Do I have to re-apply for membership every year?
A: You only have to submit qualification documents when you apply for membership. Once you have been accepted as a National member, you need only renew yearly, thereby verifying that you continue to meet the criteria for your membership category. You do not have to provide documentation annually.
Q: What are the benefits of each membership category?
A: Click here to see a table that outlines the benefits of each category of membership.
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