District 83 - Northern New Jersey, Rockland County New York & Staten Island New York

 

Club Anniversaries This Month

Charter DateClub NameAnniversary
November 1st 1996Mile Square ToastmastersCelebrating 29 Year Anniversary
November 22nd 2006Pearls of ExpressionCelebrating 19 Year Anniversary
November 9th 2012F&M ToastmastersCelebrating 13 Year Anniversary

 

Traveling Gavel

The Traveling Gavel is currently at Queen City TM. Captured on Oct-02-2025.
Here are the rules if you would like to capture the gavel for your club.

1. Contact the host club. Current contact is Chicqueta Britton-Nut E-Mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
2. Get three members of your club to attend the meeting of the club that currenly has the gavel.
3. Particpate in the meeting.
4.Submit form with details about the meeting. Click Here to Submit Gavel Capture
5.Proudly display the virtual traveling gavel on your club website.

 

Morris County Juvenile Detention Center Gavel Club

 

Empowering Youth Through Communication and Leadership

 

We are seeking a passionate Toastmaster to lead a transformative initiative at the Morris County Juvenile Detention Center. This is a unique opportunity to help young residents build self-confidence, develop essential communication skills, and discover their potential for success in life.

 

Leadership Opportunity

 

We’re looking for:

  • A Lead Toastmaster who may use this project to fulfill the requirements for the Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award.
  • Additional volunteers interested in completing a High-Performance Leadership (HPL) project for Pathways Level 5.

Program Overview

  • The facility serves Morris, Sussex, Hunterdon, and Warren counties.
  • The ages of the residents are from 15 to 21 years of age.
  • Resident population ranges from 5 to 20; currently (as of 10/01/2025), there are 12 young men and 1 young woman.
  • Programs are gender-specific; this Gavel Club will be male-only, with an estimated 10 participants.
  • The Center is evaluating whether participation will be mandatory or voluntary.
  • Gavel clubs use the Competent Communicator (CC) program, not Pathways (mandated by Toastmasters International).
  • Sessions will be scheduled based on class times, likely between 3:30–7:00 PM and will run for one hour.

Why It Matters — For Residents

  • Develop effective communication skills and express experiences constructively
  • Overcome the fear of public speaking
  • Learn the discipline of speech preparation and practice
  • Build trust and community, which can help reduce violence within the facility

Why It Matters — For Volunteers

  • Strengthen your mentoring and leadership abilities
  • Gain experience in club creation and management
  • Help youth discover the power of self-expression and confidence
  • Be part of a dedicated team of Toastmasters making a real impact
  • Deliver speeches in a new, meaningful setting
  • Witness firsthand how Toastmasters fosters personal growth in incarcerated populations
  • Experience the deep fulfillment of serving others

 

Get Involved

 

If you’re interested in serving as the lead or participating as a volunteer, please reach out to Pamela Johnson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to arrange a conversation by November 5, 2025. Volunteers must complete a security clearance form prior to participating in the program. Kindly note that, due to the county’s clearance procedures, the program is anticipated to launch toward the end of the first quarter of 2026.

 

Other Gavel Club Volunteer Opportunities

 

We’re also seeking volunteers for:

  • Middlesex County Juvenile Detention Center Gavel Club – North Brunswick, NJ, every other Monday, 2:00–3:00 PM ET
  • East Jersey State Prison Gavel Club, formerly Rahway State Prison (club founded 13 years ago) – Rahway, NJ, 2nd and 4th Monday; 5:30-8:00pm ET
  • East Jersey State Prison, Spanish Gavel Club (started in April 2025) – Rahway, NJ, every other Wednesday, 5:30-8:00pm ET 
  • New Jersey State Prison Gavel Club (club was founded 38 years ago) – Trenton, NJ, 2nd and 4th Tuesday; 5:00-7:00pm ET

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About Us

MISSION STATEMENT
TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL MISSION
We empower individuals to become more
effective communicators and leaders.
DISTRICT MISSION
We build new clubs and support all clubs in
achieving excellence.
CLUB MISSION
We provide a supportive and positive learning experience
in which members are empowered to
develop communication and leadership skills,
resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.

 

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