{"id":40829,"date":"2026-01-20T15:36:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T20:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canadianspeakers.org\/?page_id=40829"},"modified":"2026-09-22T17:52:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T21:52:31","slug":"associate-membership","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.canadianspeakers.org\/fr\/memberships\/associate-membership\/","title":{"rendered":"Associate Membership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\t\tCAPS Associate Membership\t<\/h1>\n\t<p>If you&rsquo;re new to the speaking business and do not yet qualify for the CAPS Professional membership. The Associate Membership is a great way to start, build, or grow your speaking business and still have access to all the benefits of being a CAPS member.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadianspeakers.org\/register\/caps-associate-oct-dec\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJoin Now\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tBuild the Speaker You&rsquo;re Becoming\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Every successful speaker starts somewhere. The CAPS Associate Membership supports those who are developing their speaking business and sharpening their professional skills. Learn from experienced speakers, connect with peers, and grow within a community that believes in your potential. This is where progress begins.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tA catalyst for growth, gains and generosity\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Our tight-knit community of Canadian and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadianspeakers.org\/memberships\/gfs-dual\/\">global experts<\/a> offers the missing piece for many speaking-based entrepreneurs to scale and succeed at every stage of their journey. Find yourself nourished, inspired and deeply supported when you become part of our networks and events.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canadianspeakers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/CAPS_National_member-Ron-Tsang.jpg\" alt=\"CAPS National Member, Ron Tsang, Professional Speaker\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>&ldquo;CAPS is a &lsquo;peer-to-peer CAA&rsquo; for my business. I can call CAPS members across Canada any time and get their advice, insights, and support.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ron Tsang<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Member since 2015<\/p>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canadianspeakers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/CAPS_National_member-Trisha-Miltimore.jpg\" alt=\"CAPS National Member, Trisha Miltimore, Professional Speaker\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>&ldquo;I joined CAPS for connection, community, development and courage. Being immersed in a group living and breathing a similar passion and purpose is both invigorating and rewarding!&rdquo;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Trisha Miltimore<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Member since 2021<\/p>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canadianspeakers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/CAPS_National_member-Mark-Black.jpg\" alt=\"CAPS National Member, Mark Black, Professional Speaker\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>&ldquo;One of my favourite resources is the CAPS Facebook page. Whenever I&rsquo;m dealing with a sticky situation, or exploring a new idea, I can post there and within hours, I will receive several quality responses from experts in the field. It is like having a team of free business consultants.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Mark Black, CSP<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Member since 2006<\/p>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canadianspeakers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/CAPS_National_member-Michelle-Cederberg.jpg\" alt=\"CAPS National Member, Michelle Cederberg, Professional Speaker\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00ab\u00a0My CAPS Membership is an annual investment that pays for itself 100-times-over every darn year through idea-sharing, collaboration, business growth, and life-long friendships.\u00a0\u00bb<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Michelle Cederberg, CSP, HoF<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Member since 2002<\/p>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.canadianspeakers.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/CAPS_National_member-Susannah-Baum.jpg\" alt=\"CAPS National Member, Susannah Baum, Professional Speaker\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u00ab\u00a0What do I get out of CAPS? Top-notch resources to help me build my speaking business, a true generosity of spirit among its members, a community of people who inspire me, and incredible friendships.\u00a0\u00bb<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Susannah Baum<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Member since 2008<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<!-- \/.pp-testimonials -->\n<h2>\n\t\t\tBecome an Associate Member\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>The time has never been better to step up your speaking game with an Associate Membership with CAPS. Explore expansive learning opportunities, gain valuable connections and limitless growth possibilities, all with one amazing membership.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-0\">Associate Member Benefits<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-0\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Every Associate Membership with CAPS comes with the opportunity to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Accelerate your speaking career<\/strong> by growing alongside other professionals who understand the nuances of speaking-based businesses and lifestyles!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Find faster, better fitting solutions<\/strong> from fellow experts who have mastered key components in marketing, business and logistics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Expand your professional network<\/strong> by building relationships with fellow members and attending local, online and national events.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Increase the value of your business<\/strong>\u00a0by completing learning modules in the CAPS Academy, attending masterminds and community events.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gain invaluable support from our community<\/strong> when facing challenges, setbacks or a need to pivot. Our members feel like family and friends!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadianspeakers.org\/member-benefits\/\">Explore more benefits<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-1\">Member qualifications<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-1\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are\u00a0<strong>three ways to qualify <\/strong>for the Associate Membership.<\/p>\n<p><strong>#1\u00a0 \u00a0Register for the Business Starter Track program<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Business Starter Track is a 10-month, expert-led, interactive educational program that fast-tracks you to a CAPS membership. This program is offered only once a year. Our <strong>registrations are open<\/strong> <strong>now until mid-March<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The current investment for a non-member on the Business Starter Track includes your Associate membership and full membership benefits until March 31 of the following year. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadianspeakers.org\/learning-centre\/business-starter-track\/\">https:\/\/www.canadianspeakers.org\/learning-centre\/business-starter-track\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Once you are onboarded for the Business Starter Track, you will be invited to join CAPS as an Associate member, which requires our standard $200 initiation fee. Once approved, you will have access to all CAPS member benefits, including our private Facebook group and WhatsApp group, where we learn from one another through questions and answers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>#2\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Completed Business Starter Track<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you have already completed the Business Starter Track, you can apply for Associate Membership immediately and pay the full membership fee plus the $200 initiation fee.<\/p>\n<p><strong>#3\u00a0 You Have Previous Paid Speaking Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are an aspiring paid speaker and have delivered at least 10 documented paid presentations in the past 12 months, earning a reasonable income during that period, you can apply for the Associate Membership.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-2\">Fee &amp; Application Process<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-2\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <strong>Associate Membership<\/strong> is a great way to <em>start, build<\/em>, or <em>grow<\/em> your speaking business, with <strong>three ways to qualify. <\/strong>The CAPS community offers excellent benefits you can use immediately upon acceptance as a member.<\/p>\n<strong>#1\u00a0 \u00a0Register for the Business Starter Track program<br \/>\n<\/strong>The Business Starter Track is a 10-month, expert-led, interactive educational program that fast-tracks you to a CAPS membership. This program is offered only once a year.\n<strong>#2\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><strong>Completed Business Starter Track<br \/>\n<\/strong>You must have previously taken the Business Starter Track.\n<strong>#3\u00a0 \u00a0You Have Previous Paid Speaking Experience<br \/>\n<\/strong>If you are an aspiring paid speaker who has delivered at least 10 documented paid presentations in the past 12 months and earned a reasonable income during that period.\n<strong>What CAPS Is<\/strong><br \/>\nCAPS is a community of experts who speak professionally. Our culture is based on the \u00ab\u00a0CAPS Advantage,\u00a0\u00bb which encompasses the philosophy of \u00ab\u00a0learn, share, grow, and belong\u00a0\u00bb.\n<p>We strive to help speaking professionals excel in the areas of business growth and speaking professionalism. We do this through ongoing educational, training and networking opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>When you become a member of CAPS, learning opportunities are abundant. We invite you to take part as much as you can, and give back when you&rsquo;re inspired to. It is our spirit of generosity, openness and encouragement that helps our members gain value from their membership, and become some of the best in their respective industries. Build close relationships, help others and always be willing to look to fellow members for that &lsquo;missing piece&rsquo; needed on your journey, and you too will experience the CAPS Advantage.<\/p>\n<strong>What CAPS Is Not<\/strong><br \/>\nCAPS is not a speaker bureau or speaker agent. Although we do provide listings of some speaking opportunities, we do not promote individual members, provide marketing services or find engagements for our members.\n<p>By applying for a CAPS Membership, you agree\/certify that:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>You will abide by the CAPS Code of Professional Ethics as a CAPS member.<\/li>\n<li>You qualify for the membership category you are applying for, as verified through supporting documents (described below)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<strong><br \/>\nASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION:<\/strong>\n<p><strong>Business Starter Track Enrolment (Past or Present)<\/strong>: For those currently enrolled or who have previously completed the Business Starter Track, please fill out the online application form. If you were provided a special discount code from CAPS, click: \u00ab\u00a0<strong><em>Have a coupon?<\/em><\/strong>\u00ab\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Speaking Experience: <\/strong>For those who qualify under requirement #3, provide a list of organizations where you presented, including any income earned (including paid travel and accommodation expenses) at those functions in the last 12 months. You may also include events where you used the spoken word but were not paid for your services. This will indicate your effort and intention to build a speaking business. Complete the online application form and provide your speaking documentation in the upload section of the form, or alternatively via email to: <a href=\"mailto:info@canadianspeakers.org\">info@canadianspeakers.org.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Note that all supporting documentation must be received by the CAPS office before your application can be formally approved.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you apply <\/strong>between January and March, your membership fee will cover 15 months, ending March 31 of the following year. The annual renewal fee for year two onward is payable by March 31. Applications submitted after May 31 will be prorated.<\/p>\n<p>The membership approval process will take no more than two to three weeks.<\/p>\n<p>To process the paperwork, we must receive payment; however, if you do not meet the requirements for your Membership Category, we will refund the membership fee within 30 days of receipt, excluding the $200.00 initiation fee, which is used for administration and approval.<\/p>\n<p>You will be notified by email once your membership application has been approved. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for us to process your application. ONLY after your membership application has been approved will your CAPS membership commence. Your email confirmation will indicate the start date of your membership, which aligns with the month your documentation was processed and accepted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Associate Member Fees<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Have 10 paid presentations:<\/strong><br \/>\nPay $645.00 + $200.00 Admin Fee + Tax when joining in April, May or June<br \/>\nPay $483.75 + $200.00 Admin Fee + Tax when joining in July, August or September<br \/>\nPay $322.50 + $200.00 Admin Fee + Tax when joining in October, November or December:<br \/>\nPay $806.25 + $200.00 Admin Fee + Tax when joining in January, February or March<\/li>\n<li><strong>Participated in a past Business Starter Track course:<\/strong><br \/>\nPay $645.00 + $200.00 Admin Fee + Tax when joining in April, May or June<br \/>\nPay $483.75 + $200.00 Admin Fee + Tax when joining in July, August\u00a0 or September<br \/>\nPay $322.50 + $200.00 Admin Fee + Tax when joining in October, November or December:<br \/>\nPay $806.25 + $200.00 Admin Fee + Tax when joining in January, February or March<\/li>\n<li><strong>Joined the current Business Starter Track course:<br \/>\n<\/strong>$200 initiation fee + tax (<em>requires coupon code<\/em>)\nAnnual Renewal fee year two onward is $645 + tax, payable March 31<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Cancellation Policy:<\/strong><br \/>\nIf you cancel your application within 30 days, you will be refunded your membership fee, excluding the $200.00 initiation fee, which is used for administration and approval.\n\t\t\t\t\t<a role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\"  id=\"fl-accordion--label-3\">Code of Ethics and Conduct<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button type=\"button\" id=\"fl-accordion--icon-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"fl-accordion--panel-3\"><i>Expand<\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Revised and Approved March 12, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To establish and maintain public confidence in the professionalism, honesty, ability and integrity of the professional speaker is fundamental to the success of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (herein called \u00ab\u00a0CAPS\u00a0\u00bb), its members, and the profession of speaking.<\/p>\n<p>To this end, members of the Association have adopted and, as a condition of membership, adhere to this CAPS Code of Professional Ethics and Conduct. By doing so, the members give notice they recognize the vital need to preserve, encourage and support ethical and equitable conduct among all who are engaged in the profession of speaking, as well as those who are connected to the industry, including meeting planners, corporate buyers, speaking bureau, suppliers to and partners of members.<\/p>\n<p>Violations of this Code shall be determined in accordance to the bylaws, policies and procedures of CAPS. Disciplinary actions shall be instituted by CAPS in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations established by the Association. Any such disciplinary action shall be final and binding upon the CAPS member and without recourse to the Association, its officers, members or staff.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadianspeakers.org\/policies\/guiding-principles-and-ethics\/\" target=\"_self\">READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\t\t&ldquo;Limitless&rdquo; starts here&#8230;\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadianspeakers.org\/register\/caps-associate-oct-dec\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJoin CAPS Now\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<strong>Not sure which membership level is right for you?<\/strong><br \/>\nWe also offer memberships for Suppliers and International (GFS) members who want to join the CAPS advantage.\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadianspeakers.org\/memberships\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExplore Memberships\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<strong>Want help qualifying to become a member? <\/strong><br \/>\nExplore our Learning Centre to get help taking your speaking-based business to new levels so you can join us as a member soon!\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canadianspeakers.org\/learning-centre\/\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearning Centre\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CAPS Associate Membership If you&rsquo;re new to the speaking business and do not yet qualify for the CAPS Professional membership. 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