Who is eligible to become a member?
– Our group consists of students aged 13-17 years of age
What do the youths do in a typical meeting?
– In a typical meeting, there are 3 sections: Prepared speech, Table topics (impromptu), and evaluation sections
What can youths learn at a gavel club?
– Young people learn valuable skills including:
- Evaluating their own speaking ability
- Preparing and giving speeches
- Giving impromptu talks
- Controlling their voice, vocabulary and gestures
- Giving constructive feedback and more
How many youths are in one meeting?
– Typically 20-25 students in each meeting
How is a meeting structured?
– Meetings generally follow a format similar to that of a Toastmasters club meeting, with an announced agenda that includes practice in parliamentary procedure, prepared and impromptu speeches and the selection of presiding officers.
How does a member learn?
– We have club counselors who will oversee the meeting and role signup, and we also have senior members and club officers who will coach newer members when they do their roles for the first time. If you need more coaching directly from our club counselor, or private lesson , you can contact Lina Surianto here…
Do you offer private lesson?
Yes, we offer once a month on 3rd Saturday – Group private coaching session -12:00pm EST (typically one hour) – conducted by our club counselor, Lina Surianto, DTM (x6). Advanced reservation needed 1 (one) week prior to class – minimum 5 students for the private coaching to happen. Please contact Lina Surianto if you are interested in separate group private coaching. If you have different time frame, she is also available to have separate session online/in person
What is the rate for private lesson?
Private lesson is at $125 per session for onsite or $100 per session for online. For one on one coaching session (available online only), the rate is at $75 per hour or $50 for 30 minutes.
How long are the speeches?
– Prepared speeches are 3-4 minutes (disregard the timing recommended in the manual as that is for adult Toastmasters’ timing)
-Table Topics (impromptu) is 1-2 minutes (must speak for at least 1 minute)
-Evaluation is 1-2 minutes (must speak for at least 1 minute)
How much is the fee for regular group class?
-Each student shall donate $5 to the church for space usage each month, plus $30 payment per year to help pay for the gavel club annual charter fee as well as trophies, year end awards, website maintenance, etc. in addition, each student will need to fill out the Gavel Club membership application form.
What is the manual–are we using Pathways online like the regular adult Toastmasters group?
We use the legacy manual, starting with CC manual and CL manual. We do not use Pathways online due to our club status as “Gavel Club”.
Is the educational award transferable to a regular adult Toastmasters club?
– The answer is “No”. The adult clubs use Pathways module (online learning) while gavel club or youth leadership follows the legacy program using CC/CL manual and Advanced manuals. However, the experience that a youth member gained as a result of youth leadership program will significantly shapes the future for better interview and better communication/leadership needed in the society.
How does a participant progress in the Youth Gavel Club like us?
– Gavel Club participants can work their way to the top of the communication track, i.e. Advanced Communicator Gold. However, they can work up to Advanced Leader Bronze in the leadership track. Visit Toastmasters International FAQ for Gavel club here.