What is a Gavel Club? 

GAVEL CLUBS
( The best gift you can give to your students )

Teenagers are often more comfortable communicating electronically than speaking face to face. Yet many events in teenagers’ lives require interpersonal communication skills to be resolved successfully. Now, more than ever, they need guidance in developing their Communication, Public speaking & leadership skills.  All these skills are necessary for earning a living in today’s competitive job market, but are also essential for maintaining healthy personal relationships and achieving academic goals

Here comes the benefits of  Gavel clubs. Gavel clubs are gifts from Toastmasters International for children below 18 years.  Gavel club helps the children to improve the public speaking and leadership skills

What is Toastmasters international  ?
Toastmasters International, USA  is one of the largest non-profit organizations in the World. They are the  world leader in communication and leadership development. Visit www.toastmasters.org for more information

What is Gavel Club and what are the benefits?
Gavel club is the children’s wing of Toastmasters International. Through these clubs, children will learn to

·         Overcome nervousness when speaking before an audience.

·         Organize and present ideas logically and convincingly.

·         Listen carefully to others’ ideas.

·         Participate in and lead group discussion or meetings.

·         Offer advice to help others improve their speaking and leadership skills.

How  the skills are developed ? There will be 2 club meetings in a month with 1-1/2 to 2 hours duration. During the meeting various roles such as Gavelier of the day, Timer, Wordmaster, grammarian, AH Counter, General evaluator, speakers & evaluators etc will be played by the participants in  rotation. Speeches will be delivered based on the guidelines given in the Toastmasters manual. Every prepared speaker is assigned an evaluator who points out speech strengths and offers suggestions for improvement. During the speeches they will learn about Eye contact, body language, vocal variety, visual aids etc.

If you need further information and guidance to start a Gavel club , please contact Toastmasters International.
Please read more information about Gavel clubs from Toastmasters website  

1. About Gavel Clubs

2. Gavel Clubs FAQ