About SMU Gavel Club
Learn about our history, mission, and the people who make our club special.
Our History
Founded in 2010, the SMU Gavel Club was established to provide students with a platform to develop their public speaking and leadership skills in a supportive environment.
Over the years, we have grown from a small group of enthusiastic students to one of the most active clubs on campus, with over 100 members from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
Our club is affiliated with Toastmasters International, a global organization dedicated to helping people become more effective communicators and leaders.
Our Mission & Values
Mission
To 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.
Vision
To be the premier platform for students to develop essential communication and leadership skills that will serve them throughout their academic and professional careers.
Values
- • Integrity and respect in all interactions
- • Continuous learning and improvement
- • Supportive and constructive feedback
- • Inclusivity and diversity
- • Excellence in communication
Our Achievements
Club Achievements
- •Distinguished Club Award for 5 consecutive years (2020-2024)
- •Best Student Organization Award at SMU (2022)
- •Host of the Inter-University Public Speaking Championship (2023)
- •Community Service Excellence Award (2021)
Member Achievements
- •3 members reached Distinguished Toastmaster status
- •Division-level speech contest winners (2021, 2023)
- •National Public Speaking Champion (2022)
- •Over 50 members completed their Competent Communicator certification
Meet Our Executive Committee
Nigest Kidane
President
Selam Meseret
Vice President Education
Hermela Yohannes
Vice President Public Relations
Tewodros Adane
Vice President Membership
Atnatewos Hailealem
Secretary
Yonatan Getachew
Treasurer
Kalid Ahmed
Sergeant at Arms
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