To be eligible for professional membership, you need to meet at least one of the following criteria and provide supporting documentation.
You have given 20 or more presentations in front of live audiences of 15 or more as part of a salaried position within the 12 months prior to application. Supporting documentation: a letter from your employer (click here for sample template)
OR
You have received compensation for 20 or more presentations in front of live audiences of 15 or more within the 12 months prior to application.*
OR
You have earned $25,000 or more giving presentations in front of live audiences of 15 or more within the 12 months prior to application (regardless of the number of engagements).*
*Supporting documentation can include any of the following: contracts, paid invoices, check copies, speaker agreements, tax returns, a letter or documents showing revenue has been generated as a result of your speaking engagements
