Become more involved at school – Join or create a club
photo: Natalia Zuniga supports clubs on campus at St. James street fair on Sept. 4
Have an impact on your future by starting a club at school.
The Student Association (SA) of George Brown College (GBC) is continuing to give students the opportunity to join or create a clubs based on their interests.
“Getting involved on campus is one of the best ways to enjoy and make the most of your college career. It’s an awesome way to network, meet new people and be more than just a student,” said Kristine Galvan, clubs co-ordinator for the SA.
According to the SA’s clubs webpage “starting a club is as easy as 1, 2, 3.” Find a common interest that you share with at least ten other students, pick up a club package at any SA office, submit the completed package and you’re all set.
“Full-time students are welcome to start almost any kind of club,” said Galvan. “You need three full-time students to act as an executive team and a minimum of 10 additional full-time students to be recognized as a club.”
Having your interests transformed into a club can make a student’s college experience more memorable. Michael Waglay, a GBC alumnus who founded the Environmental Justice Collective (EJC) club says that creating the club gave him more credibility in student engagement.
“I saw the need for a student-led environmental group at GBC that would raise awareness about this issue, but also bring together students to promote action on other issues such as food security and aboriginal sovereignty,” said Waglay.
Although he says he didn’t start the EJC with a possible career in mind, the experience he gained through the club lead directly to his current position at Meal Exchange, a registered charity in Toronto.
There are currently 44 registered clubs from a dragon boat racing club, who won two gold medals and one bronze during the summer, to the International Game Developers Association.
With almost 90 per cent of clubs returning this year, according to Galvan, new clubs will start with $300 per semester while returning “silver level” clubs can enjoy $500 per semester. Although there are currently no gold level clubs, they could do quite a bit with $800 per semester.
With a budget, students will be able to plan events, fundraisers and whatever else they feel necessary to spread the word about their club and its purpose.
Make your ideas a reality by starting a club at school because it could have an impact on your future.
As Galvan exclaimed, “clubs forever!”
For more information students can contact Kristine Galvan at clubs@sagbc.ca.
