Obstacles Come With Bringing Clubs Back to Campus
Club approval process changes amid the postponement of club rush causing uncertainty surrounding new and old clubs on campus.
By Bibi Sediqi
Club approval process changes amid the postponement of club rush causing uncertainty surrounding new and old clubs on campus.
By Bibi Sediqi
Clubs are an important part of any high school campus. Allowing students to explore various interests, many find themselves joining numerous different clubs around campus.
Annually, Pioneer hosts Club Rush, a two-day event normally hosted in the quad. For this event, club officers host tables with information about each club to attract new members. These clubs are for service acts, shared passions and various causes, allowing students to explore their various interests. An exciting time for students to get involved in the Pioneer community, the event plays a large role in the new school year.
Originally the event was scheduled for Sept. 7 and 8, however Club Rush has been postponed with a new date yet to be determined by Activities Director Michelle Mayhew.
Although the date is currently undetermined, clubs are still excited because the event is important in gaining new members and interest. Erica Gunn, 10, president of the proposed photography club, is excited to share her club with the school and create a community of like-minded people interested in photography on campus.
“I have always had a love for photography, and being able to host a photography club sounded like a fun way to share my interest with others to create a fun place to take photos. You can expect us to improve people's photography skills, create friendships and overall just be a fun place. You may also expect people to have increased skill in photography,” said Gunn.
Following the postponement, the process of club applications has changed as well. In years past, clubs simply had to fill out a form with their club’s name, budget and where and when they would be meeting.
Now clubs have new regulations: one must have their constitution created and agreed upon by at a meeting attended by all members of the club, and must explain their role on campus, how leaders are selected, qualifications for membership and the expected spending of the club itself throughout the year. A budget is sorted out if a club decides to hold fundraisers, to which that form also has to be approved by the activities director.
Other club leaders, like Emily Goguen, 11, who is the vice president of the proposed Feminist Club, is facing the unknown status of her club now that the event has been postponed and the approval process has changed.
“This is my first time starting a club so I'm unaware if we can have fundraising without being in service learning. We haven't gotten approval for the club at all as far as I know,” said Goguen.
Without the approval from the activities director, no club is permitted to meet beforehand, as stated in the ASB account guide form.
Along with the unknown, many club officers like Jeff Hedlund, 12, president of the proposed Frisbee Club, are eager to get their club moving along on campus.
“We can't do much until the club rush is announced,” said Hedlund. “I’m a little annoyed, we would love to get the club started this year but we can't because of Club Rush.”
Annually, Pioneer hosts Club Rush, a two-day event normally hosted in the quad. For this event, club officers host tables with information about each club to attract new members. These clubs are for service acts, shared passions and various causes, allowing students to explore their various interests. An exciting time for students to get involved in the Pioneer community, the event plays a large role in the new school year.
Originally the event was scheduled for Sept. 7 and 8, however Club Rush has been postponed with a new date yet to be determined by Activities Director Michelle Mayhew.
Although the date is currently undetermined, clubs are still excited because the event is important in gaining new members and interest. Erica Gunn, 10, president of the proposed photography club, is excited to share her club with the school and create a community of like-minded people interested in photography on campus.
“I have always had a love for photography, and being able to host a photography club sounded like a fun way to share my interest with others to create a fun place to take photos. You can expect us to improve people's photography skills, create friendships and overall just be a fun place. You may also expect people to have increased skill in photography,” said Gunn.
Following the postponement, the process of club applications has changed as well. In years past, clubs simply had to fill out a form with their club’s name, budget and where and when they would be meeting.
Now clubs have new regulations: one must have their constitution created and agreed upon by at a meeting attended by all members of the club, and must explain their role on campus, how leaders are selected, qualifications for membership and the expected spending of the club itself throughout the year. A budget is sorted out if a club decides to hold fundraisers, to which that form also has to be approved by the activities director.
Other club leaders, like Emily Goguen, 11, who is the vice president of the proposed Feminist Club, is facing the unknown status of her club now that the event has been postponed and the approval process has changed.
“This is my first time starting a club so I'm unaware if we can have fundraising without being in service learning. We haven't gotten approval for the club at all as far as I know,” said Goguen.
Without the approval from the activities director, no club is permitted to meet beforehand, as stated in the ASB account guide form.
Along with the unknown, many club officers like Jeff Hedlund, 12, president of the proposed Frisbee Club, are eager to get their club moving along on campus.
“We can't do much until the club rush is announced,” said Hedlund. “I’m a little annoyed, we would love to get the club started this year but we can't because of Club Rush.”