<p>Toastmasters Gavel Clubs extend the Toastmasters public-speaking and leadership framework to student groups that include members under 18 or that cannot charter as regular Toastmasters clubs. Members, called "gaveliers", use standard Toastmasters club officer titles and education manuals to build confidence, communication, and listening skills through regular meetings.</p><ul><li>Designed for student groups in schools and youth programmes, particularly where members are under 18.</li><li>Meetings usually run weekly and follow Toastmasters' standard club format, agenda, and officer roles.</li><li>Members work through Toastmasters education materials covering structured speeches, evaluations, and impromptu speaking.</li><li>Gavel clubs have limited access to Toastmasters' leadership-track awards and cannot compete in Area or District speech contests.</li><li>Starting a club requires host-institution endorsement and a Certificate of Affiliation from Toastmasters International.</li></ul><p>Students in Singapore can check for existing Gavel Clubs via the Toastmasters "Find a Club" tool, or contact newclubs@toastmasters.org to explore starting one.</p>