Are prison members allowed to compete in contests?
Anyone who is a member in good standing of a chartered Toastmasters International club is eligible to compete. Participation by an inmate is most easily accomplished by having the contest within the prison. Some prisons will allow members to leave the prison under guard accompaniment to compete at outside locations. The cost of security, lodging, and transportation is rarely paid by the prison – it is usually paid the prisoner or by an outside person or group. Having a contest in a prison or with prison member participation is an outstanding way to get front page and TV news publicity.
