OTMC membership process

1. Visit Our Club as a Guest

  • Start by attending our club meeting as a guest—no obligation to join right away.
  • You can attend up to 3 times for free to see if the club feels right for you.

2. Apply for Membership

  • If you would like to become a member, submit our membership application form.

3. Pay the Membership Fees

  • New member fee: ¥4,000 yen (one-time fee) [updated 2026/06/12]
  • Membership dues: ¥2,200 yen/month [updated 2026/09/01]
    • *These fees cover payment obligations to Toastmasters International Headquarters, and are subject to periodic reviews against HQ fee changes and foreign exchange rates.
  • Our Club Treasurer will provide further details on payment instructions

4. Start Pathways Learning Program

5. Deliver Your Icebreaker Speech

  • Your first prepared speech project is called the Icebreaker—a 4 to 6-minute talk to introduce yourself to the club.
  • It’s the first official project in your chosen path.

6. Participate Regularly

  • Each meeting, members fill through various roles:
    • Prepared speeches
    • Speech evaluations
    • Impromptu speaking (Table Topics)
    • Timer, Ah-Counter, Grammarian, etc.
  • Improve communication and develop leadership skills in a collaborative environment!

Mentoring Program

You will be paired with an experienced member who will serve as your personal mentor.

Your mentor will support you in areas including:

  • Becoming familiar with the club’s culture and meeting flow
  • Choosing the right Pathways learning path based on your goals
  • Preparing and practicing your Icebreaker speech
  • Understanding and performing meeting roles such as Timer, Grammarian, and Toastmaster of the Day