Starting a Student Organization at SBCC
What are ClubS?
WHY SHould You Start ONE?
SBCC is proud to have a large variety of active and vibrant student run clubs on campus! Clubs and Student Organizations are the primary way for students to organize around their shared interests, goals, and passions to collaborate and foster an environment which promotes opportunities and further exploration in any given area of importance.
Atop overseeing all club business, the ASG can also pay for your club’s events and activities! Have an engaging event you want to arrange? The ASG will help finance!
Clubs provide you with a chance to get involved. Find a club (or two or three) that's right for you. Hang out with friends. Meet new friends. Make a difference.
How Do YOU Start a STUDENT ORGanization AT SBCC?
There are a few necessary requirements to become a formally recognized student organization in good standing with the ASG. Remember, being in good standing is how you become eligible to request funding from the ASG!
Draft a Club Charter
A Club Charter is the official governing document of your student organization! It typically outlines the structure of the club, who the officers are and how they’re appointed, as well as all other intents and purposes behind the organization’s creation.
Complete A Club Roster
A Club Roster is the document required to validate that your organization is legitimate and active. Typically, the charter contains the names and signatures of the principal officers of the club, the club advisor, regular meeting dates and times, and the names of some members. This is the primary document presented to the ASG for club approval.
Briefly Present to the ASG
Make sure to submit BOTH your Club Charter and Roster in order to ensure your club makes it onto an ASG agenda.
At the next available ASG regular meeting (Fridays 9-11am PST), a representative from your club will briefly present to the Student Senate outlining the purpose and goals of the organization. This doesn’t have to be anything fancy, and you don’t have to bring any materials with you! We just want to hear about what you aim to do as a student club.
Congratulations, You’re now an Official Student Organization at SBCC!
In order to eligible for privileges like Club Grants from the ASG, all you have to do from this point is ensure your organization maintains Good Standing with the ASG.
HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN GOOD STANDING AS A STUDENT ORGANIZATION?
To maintain a good standing, each club must do the following:
1) One delegate must attend the monthly Inter-Club Council (ICC) meetings
2) Hold regular club meetings either online or in-person
3) Maintain at least 15 registered members
4) Use any school provided club funds for club-related activities only
CLUB WEBSITES
How To Get Funding from the ASG
SBCC’s ASG wants to support our clubs! Clubs can petition for funding from the Student Government each semester. The standard grant is up to $400, however in certain circumstances the ASG can approve larger amounts. It is recommended that clubs seeking to request funds from the ASG regularly attend ICC meetings with our Commissioner of Clubs. The process for this is as follows:
1) Fill out the grant request form to notify the ASG of your petition
2) Attend the next ASG meeting to petition for the grant. Meetings are held weekly (excl. holidays) on Fridays from 9 am - 1 pm. Note: in your petition, it is best to include a breakdown of what you plan to spend the requested amount on
3) That’s it! You will find out during the meeting if your grant request was approved or not. If approved, your requested funds will be posted to your club account shortly. If denied, clubs can always work on their petition and try again.
More Information
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