CAPS Edmonton

Join CAPS Edmonton

CAPS helps our members succeed in their speaking businesses through learning partnerships, market development and professional accreditation.

CAPS offers several categories of membership. Qualifications for the Professional, Associate and Candidate categories are based on income, experience and willingness to abide by our Code of Professional Ethics. Affiliate memberships are open to bureaus, meeting planners, suppliers, salaried speakers and people from other industry related groups.

Currently, there are five National membership categories for which you may apply.

Professional Membership - a Member who has had at least twenty (20) fee-paid presentations within the 12 months prior to application; or has given at least twenty (20) presentations to audiences of 12 or more as part of a salaried position within the 12 months prior to application; or has made at least $25,000 giving presentations within 12 months prior to application.

Candidate Membership - a Member who earns a portion of his or her income from at least 10 fee-paid engagements with no time limit.

Note: Any individual can remain a Candidate member for a period of twenty four months, after which he or she must become a professional member.

Supplier Membership – (i.e. a Speakers Bureau(s); or a Supplier of materials, equipment or services to professional speakers)

Expatriate Membership – a Member who qualifies for professional membership category status; Is a Canadian citizen; lives outside of Canada.

Retired Membership – A professional member of CAPS for five years; no more than five fee-paid speaking engagements per year; retired.

For More Information on Membership with CAPS or To Register Please Visit: www.canadianspeakers.org