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About Our Club

The first, in North India, the NEW DELHI GAVELS CLUB is nothing short of an angel for those of you who suffer from petty everyday problems such as having trouble speaking in front of a crowd, answering the teacher in the classroom even when you have something very valid to say, or having a conversation with a person you just met. 

Here's how!

We have meetings every once in 2 weeks. The meetings involve a lot of preparation before hand depending on the role you have volunteered to play. The meeting consists of prepared speeches (usually given by 2 or 3 members every meeting). Prepared speeches are based on a planned criteria wherein each speech has specified objectives. This helps us improve skills such as body language, voice modulation, and ofcourse, it  most of all helps in getting rid of the shivering knees (also know as nervousness ;)that magically appear everytime you are ased to address a crowd. 

Then comes the tabletopics session. Designed like 'Just a minute', it involves one of the members ( members volunteer to take up roles) becoming the tabletopics master. The tabletopics master prepares a few topics that the members can speak on. 

Members are asked to volunteer during the tabletopics session and speak on one of the topics for about 1-2 minutes. This session is all about learning how to think on your feet! 

The most important (and detested) of all, is the last session called the evaluation session. 

Now while the meeting has been going on, certain gaveliers who have simultaneously been participating in other sections of the meeting, have also been observing certain aspects of it. The grammarian, has been keeping a check on the grammer usage of the speaker, the ah counter has been counting the ahs and ums which have been (accidently) been used by the speakers, and the list goes on. 

Prepared speeches have special evaluators who evaluate speeches keeping in mind the objectve and the progress of the speaker. 

Evaluating others not only helps us to learn from other people's mistakes, but also helps improve our listening skills.

Those of you who are familiar with the Toastmasters International Organisation (http://www.toastmasters.org/ )  would be delighted to learn that Gavels Club is officially an underage toastmasters and an integral part of the toastmaster network. Although there are only 2 in India (yet!), there are more in other countries around the globe. Gavel's meetings follows the same pattern as any regular toastmaster's meeting. On turning 18, Gaveliers can transfer to any toastmaster club of their choice. 

The club has educational modules every now and then, which are presented by senior toastmasters. They are interactive and help us become better communicators and leaders!

FAQ's

Why should I learn public speaking?

Do you know what is the biggest fear of people? No, it isn't death!


Yes, it public speaking! Everyone is afraid of speaking. Public speaking is the world's #1 fear. 
If you think you are one of the only ones out there, you couldn't be more wrong! There are losts more out there. 
Being a good communicator acts like an edge. 
As a man once said "Talkers have always ruled, and they will always rule"

What happens here?

A Gavel Club meeting format (90 minutes), conducted by young members, includes:

• Inspiring introduction by Club President
• Introduction of the Toastmaster of the meeting, who presides over the evening's programme
• Presentation of Joke and Word of the day
• Prepared speeches (5-7 minutes)
• 1-2 minute impromptu speeches (called Table Topics)
• 2-3 minute oral evaluation of each prepared speech by Evaluators
• Reports from other evaluators including Timer, Grammarian, Ah Counter and General Evaluator

Why should I join a Gavel Club?

Toastmasters Gavel Club is the best way to improve communication skills. A Gavel Club can help you lose the fear of public speaking and learn skills that will help you be more successful in whatever path you've chosen. You'll be a better listener. You'll easily lead teams and conduct meetings. You'll comfortably give and receive constructive evaluation. You already have some or all of these skills. In a Gavel Club, you will enhance them. The Toastmasters programme has proven itself around the world. Globally nearly 3 million people of all ages & occupations have participated in the programme.

Not to mention, if you are considering applying abroad, The Gavels Club is highly recognized and will help in the admission process. 

When are the meetings held?

Meetings are held on 2^nd and 4^th Saturdays from 5.00 pm to 6.30 pm

Where are the meetings held?

At Vivekananda Vihar, C-IV S. D. Area Community Complex, Opposite IIT Campus main gate, New Delhi, Delhi, India.

Who can join?

Anyone of ages 11-18, subject to availability of seats and acceptance by the club.

Who can answer my questions or provide more information?

Counsellors of New Delhi Gavel Club:

• Monika Lal (9811183803)
• Deepak Gupta (98100 39154)
• Ankur Lal (9811151832)

How much does it cost?

The Toastmasters Gavel programme costs as follows:

New member joining fee: Rs 2,500

Annual subscription: Rs 2,000

Who runs the club?

New Delhi Gavel Club is run by Executive Committee members comprising of gaveliers who are advised by experienced toastmasters (counsellors)



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