Gavel Club

Description

Gavel Club is the Toastmasters program for students under 18 years old.  The club uses Toastmasters public speaking and leadership curriculum.  Each student receives a book for speaking and one for leadership.  Each student is rotated through leadership and speaking spots through the year.  As a result, we will not take more than 15 students (ages 10-17).  If there is overwhelming interest, based on our space availability, we can run two groups of 15 students each to allow for leadership opportunities for all involved. The leadership duties provide an environment where ultimately, the students learn to run the group on their own with loose adult supervision, guidance and feedback.  The program teaches speech writing as well as speech critique in a constructive manner. Our group is secular and inclusive.  This means that no religious content will be taught but students are welcome to write speeches connected to their individual faith or culture without fear of condemnation or criticism (other than the standard criticism guidelines given for speeches and presentation).  The adult leader is accustomed to leading diverse student groups and creating a group culture of respect and productive teamwork.  More information available here. Meeting dates  Mondays, 3-4pm, bi-weekly (twice/month for most months)

Gavel Club

led by Heather DeGeorge Registration is for the full 2023-24 school year (fall & spring). [rara_toggle title=”Required Materials” status=”close”]Toastmasters student books will be supplied and paid for by the course fee.  If a student is already in the middle of a book, please bring it so that progress can be continuously recorded. [/rara_toggle] [rara_toggle title=”Time Required Outside of Meetings” status=”close”]Approximately 1-2 hours/week to write speeches; PARENTS will have the option of limiting or expanding homework to create a more or less demanding load as needed.  Please speak with the Learning Leader about your intentions for the club.[/rara_toggle] [rara_toggle title=”Is This  a Good Fit for My Child?” status=”close”]Your student is ready for Gavel Club when they have a strong (at age level or higher) reading level and are able to write basic 5-paragraph essays.  This is a good indicator that they have the foundation knowledge to participate meaningfully.[/rara_toggle] [rara_toggle title=”Club Meeting Dates” status=”close”]Meeting days/times as follows

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