Gavel Clubs
Gavel clubs are a way of providing the Toastmasters experience to groups who may be ineligible for regular membership due to age, or other circumstances. Following similar Toastmasters club meeting protocols, Gavel clubs use club officer titles and education manuals. However, gavel club members are referred to as “gaveliers”. Gavel clubs also provide Toastmasters members and clubs with an excellent opportunity for community service.
To form a Gavel club, a group must meet one of the following requirements:
- Must not be eligible to charter as a regular Toastmasters club
- Must include members who are under 18
To start a Gavel club, all groups must adhere to the following:
- Must have the approval or endorsement of its host institution
- Must use the program, procedures, materials and services of Toastmasters International
- Must apply to Toastmasters International for a Certificate of Affiliation
For more information about Gavel clubs, contact [email protected].
Refer to the Toastmasters International website for information regarding Gavel Clubs
*Note: Gavel clubs have limited access to the leadership track awards and materials, cannot participate in Toastmasters area and district speech contests, and do not enjoy many privileges and benefits that come with full membership in Toastmasters.
Items to help with Gavel Clubs:
- Gavel Club Order Form (PDF): Use this form to order merchandise and materials for your club.
- Gavel Club Standard Fees and Materials
- General Information about Gavel Clubs
- Gavel Club Officer Information Form (PDF): Use this form to record essential information about your club officers.
- Gavel Club Blank Certificate: Item 1726, Member Price: $0.60, Blank certificate with Gavel club logo to be used for all honors and recognition.
These items are available at the Toastmasters store:
- Gavel Club Member Badge: (Magnetic Back), Item 1756, Member Price: $8.00
- Gavel Club Membership Cards: (set of 50), Item 1722, Member Price: $2.25
- Gavel Club Pin: Item 1750, Member Price: $5.50
District 18 currently has three Gavel Clubs:
- Why Not Youth Gavel Club: Glen Mar Church, Ellicott City MD
To learn more about Why Not Youth Gavel Club, contact Isabel Kadoorie: [email protected]
- MasterMinds Toastmasters Gavel Club: MCIW (Maryland Corrections Institute Jessup)
- NuGenesis Toastmasters Gavel Club: DRCF (Dorsey Run Correctional Facility for Men)
To learn more about MasterMinds Toastmasters Gavel Club or NuGenesis Toastmasters Gavel Club, contact the mentors: Frank and Karen Storey: [email protected]
