What we’re about
What tbe heck is Gavel club in Winchmore? Its a public speaking club for kids run by kids.
- Venue - Winchmore hill cricket club
- When - 6:45pm to 7:45pm
- 2nd and 4th Tuesday's of each month
Gavel club background
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 skills.
Through Toastmasters Gavel Clubs, participants 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 discussions or meetings.
- Offer advice to help others improve their speaking and 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 in middle & high school, as well as in college.
What is a Gavel Club?
Youth Gavel clubs are perpetual Toastmasters clubs for students under 18. Meetings are typically held twice a month, and the club operates in the same way adult Toastmasters clubs do.
Members perform the same roles, and use the two manuals (Competent Communicator & Competent Leadership) as Toastmasters clubs.
Participants increase their self-confidence as they become better speakers and leaders.
From personal crises to the academic rigors of high school, teenagers are constantly confronted by difficult situations. Toastmasters Gavel Clubs aim to build effective listening, expression, and communication skills that will help guide young people through their teenage years and beyond.
What typically happens at a gavel club meeting?
A Gavel Club meeting is divided into three distinct parts:
- Prepared Speeches – as the name implies – are prepared ahead of time and typically last between five and seven minutes. There will be a minute between speeches for written evaluations.
- Evaluations – Each prepared speaker is assigned a designated evaluator who will provide two to three minutes of constructive feedback. All of us can learn from the evaluator’s expertise.
- Table Topics – “Volunteers” are asked to talk for one to two minutes on an impromptu question.
Gavel Club Team
In addition to speakers and evaluators, the meeting has many additional roles:
- The Ringleader of the day acts as master of ceremonies, coordinating the other roles.
- The Grammarian gives a “Word of the Day” and listens for interesting use of the English language, as well as misuse of the language.
- The “Wizard of Ahs” counts our “ums”, “ahs”, and other verbal fillers. (note: sentences should not start with: and, but, so, well, like, you know)
- The Inquisitor asks the “volunteers” impromptu questions.
- The Prepared Speaker gives a speech from the Toastmasters manuals.
- The Coach evaluates the prepared speaker.
- The Head Coach evaluates the coaches, as well as the entire meeting (i.e. everyone and everything else).
- The Timekeeper keeps track of time, and times the different parts of the meeting.
Pretty cool, huh? It’s a lot of fun!
Please come to Winchmore hill Gavel Club with a parent or guardian or contact us for more information.
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See all- Winchmore Hill Gavel Club - A Public Speaking club Run by Kids for KidsWinchmore Hill Sports Club, London
Winchmore Hill Gavel Club Information:
- Gavel clubs are perpetual Toastmasters clubs for students under 18.
- Meetings are typically held twice a month, and the club operates in the same way adult Toastmasters clubs do.
- Members perform the same roles, and use the two manuals (Competent Communicator & Competent Leadership) as Toastmasters clubs.
- Participants increase their self-confidence as they become better speakers and leaders.
Our club promotes a healthy culture of feedback, with constructive criticism and positive reinforcement. Members benefit from opportunities to speak in front of large audiences and receive constant constructive feedback.
Beyond academic learning opportunities, joining our club is an opportunity to join a family of forthcoming, warm, and determined people. We welcome all applications, regardless of background or fluency.
Venue Details:
- Date: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of Each Month
- Time: 18:45 Meetup for 19:00 Start
- Location: Winchmore Hill Sports Club, N21 3ER
- RSVP: email winchmorehillspeakers@gmail.com
Don't miss this opportunity to improve your speaking skills, meet new people, and express yourself in a supportive environment. We hope to see you there!
- Public Speaking club Run by Kids for KidsWinchmore Hill Sports Club, London
## Winchmore Hill Gavel Club Meeting
Join us for an exciting meeting of the Winchmore Hill Gavel Club, where we advocate the power of speaking over the power of speech and endeavor to move beyond passive preaching.
As a subsidiary of Toastmasters International, our club members improve their speaking skills by following an established outline of 10 speaking projects. Our meetings include speaking activities to train skills, personal sharing, and a safe environment for self-expression.
Our club promotes a healthy culture of feedback, with constructive criticism and positive reinforcement. Members benefit from opportunities to speak in front of large audiences and receive constant constructive feedback.
Beyond academic learning opportunities, joining our club is an opportunity to join a family of forthcoming, warm, and determined people. We welcome all applications, regardless of background or fluency.
Gavel Club Information:
- Gavel clubs are perpetual Toastmasters clubs for students under 18.
- Meetings are typically held twice a month, and the club operates in the same way adult Toastmasters clubs do.
- Members perform the same roles, and use the two manuals (Competent Communicator & Competent Leadership) as Toastmasters clubs.
- Participants increase their self-confidence as they become better speakers and leaders.
Don't miss this opportunity to improve your speaking skills, meet new people, and express yourself in a supportive environment. We hope to see you there!
- Winchmore Hill Gavel Club - A Public Speaking club Run by Kids for KidsWinchmore Hill Sports Club, London
Winchmore Hill Gavel Club Information:
- Gavel clubs are perpetual Toastmasters clubs for students under 18.
- Meetings are typically held twice a month, and the club operates in the same way adult Toastmasters clubs do.
- Members perform the same roles, and use the two manuals (Competent Communicator & Competent Leadership) as Toastmasters clubs.
- Participants increase their self-confidence as they become better speakers and leaders.
Our club promotes a healthy culture of feedback, with constructive criticism and positive reinforcement. Members benefit from opportunities to speak in front of large audiences and receive constant constructive feedback.
Beyond academic learning opportunities, joining our club is an opportunity to join a family of forthcoming, warm, and determined people. We welcome all applications, regardless of background or fluency.
Venue Details:
- Date: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of Each Month
- Time: 18:45 Meetup for 19:00 Start
- Location: Winchmore Hill Sports Club, N21 3ER
- RSVP: email winchmorehillspeakers@gmail.com
Don't miss this opportunity to improve your speaking skills, meet new people, and express yourself in a supportive environment. We hope to see you there!
- Public Speaking club Run by Kids for KidsWinchmore Hill Sports Club, London
## Winchmore Hill Gavel Club Meeting
Join us for an exciting meeting of the Winchmore Hill Gavel Club, where we advocate the power of speaking over the power of speech and endeavor to move beyond passive preaching.
As a subsidiary of Toastmasters International, our club members improve their speaking skills by following an established outline of 10 speaking projects. Our meetings include speaking activities to train skills, personal sharing, and a safe environment for self-expression.
Our club promotes a healthy culture of feedback, with constructive criticism and positive reinforcement. Members benefit from opportunities to speak in front of large audiences and receive constant constructive feedback.
Beyond academic learning opportunities, joining our club is an opportunity to join a family of forthcoming, warm, and determined people. We welcome all applications, regardless of background or fluency.
Gavel Club Information:
- Gavel clubs are perpetual Toastmasters clubs for students under 18.
- Meetings are typically held twice a month, and the club operates in the same way adult Toastmasters clubs do.
- Members perform the same roles, and use the two manuals (Competent Communicator & Competent Leadership) as Toastmasters clubs.
- Participants increase their self-confidence as they become better speakers and leaders.
Don't miss this opportunity to improve your speaking skills, meet new people, and express yourself in a supportive environment. We hope to see you there!
