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Steps to Chartering an LMC Student Club
To charter a new club or re-charter an existing club, you must complete the following:
1. Complete a Club Chartering Packet and submit it to the Office of Student Life.
The Club Chartering Packet must include:
Contact information of 4 Club Officers who will be responsible for the club.
Club Officers must be currently enrolled students
Have a 2.0 cumulative GPA or better
1 Club Advisor.
Full time or part-time permanent employee of college
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must sign an Advisor Agreement each year.
Students should seek an advisor who will be actively involved in supporting the club/organization
reach its goals and be available to attend your meetings and events.
Financial Signature Card (Blue)
Submit an approved Club Constitution
Clubs do not need to submit constitutions every year. A new constitution should be
submitted only when a group makes any change to the document.
Constitutions must include required text provided by the Office of Student Life.
2. Have 2 Officers attend the Student Club Orientation.
2 Officers must attend an orientation each academic year
Orientations are scheduled throughout the first few weeks of each semester. Clubs chartering
later in the semester may make an appointment for an orientation.
Student Organization Request to Charter/Re-Charter
Every club must re-charter at the beginning of the semester. New clubs may submit charters anytime
throughout the semester. Clubs are guided by the The Handbook for Student Leaders (The GUIDE)
available in the Office of Student Life.
___________________________hereby request to charter/re-charter as a Los Medanos College Student
(Name of Club)
Club/Organization for the__________ semester.
In addition to this request form, the following must be submitted:
Financial Signature Card
Club Constitution must accompany this request. Constitutions must be submitted to the Student
Life Office each semester. If any revisions have been made to the club/organization constitution,
a copy must also be submitted to the Student Life Office. Clubs may continue to use their
previous constitution if they wish.
On behalf of the above-named organization, I request LMC charter/re-charter status, with the
understanding that upon chartering, this organization will be granted all privileges extended to LMC
student organizations and will assume accompanying responsibilities.
The contact information for the Primary Student Officer and ICC Rep. will be made public so
that people can contact the club.
****************************OFFICE USE ONLY*************************
Charter Request Form ( ) Date Submitted___________
Constitution ( ) Date Submitted___________
Financial Signature Card ( ) Date Submitted___________
Advisor Agreement ( ) Date Submitted___________
Orientation Attendance ( ) Date(s) Attended__________
Chartered Club ( ) YES ( ) NO
Student Life Coordinator Signature: __________________________________________
Primary Student Officer Contact
Signature: ______________________________________________________________
Name (printed): __________________________________________________________
Student ID Number _______________________________________________________
Phone number(s): Home: _____________________ Cell: ______________________
E-mail address___________________________________________________________
Student Organization Request to Charter/Re-Charter
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Semester of Application (circle) Fall Spring Year_______________
Name of Club ___________________________________________________________________________
Meeting Information:
Day of the week (circle): M T W Th F Time: ______________________ Location: __________
Off-Campus Affiliations (if any) ____________________________________________________________
Inter-Club Council: Does your club wish to participate as a member of ICC*? ____ Yes ____ No
*Membership in ICC is not required to charter, however only ICC members can request ICC funds and other resources.
List of Officers
Name
Student
ID#
Phone
Email
President
Officer
Officer
Officer
ICC Rep*
Note: ALL Club Officers must have a 2.0 Cumulative GPA.
* It is imperative that the ICC Rep. is able to attend the weekly meetings, on Mondays 3:30pm-4:30pm in CC2-213
Attendance at ICC meetings determines the clubs eligibility to request funding from ICC.
Advisor Information
Advisor Name _______________________________________________________________________
Advisor’s Signature __________________________________________________________________
Department & Office Room # _________________________ Phone Ext. _______________________
(Optional) Co-Advisor Name ___________________________________________________________
Co-Advisor’s Signature _______________________________________________________________
Department & Office Room # _____________________ Phone Ext. _______________________
LMC Student Club Advisor Agreement
Each year, many faculty and staff volunteer to serve as advisors for LMC student clubs and organizations. Each is a valuable
partner in the personal development of the students involved. While providing a formal link with College administration in
interpreting State laws and College policy, their most important contribution is in advising about organizational effectiveness,
finances, communication, interpersonal effective ness, and personal growth. It is through the aid of the advisors that
individual students develop the qualities of effective leadership.
Any full-time employee of the College who is at least 21 years old and not on leave of absence during any part of the year is
eligible. Students select their own advisor. The Director of Student Life approves the advisors, whose term is one year, with
options for unlimited renewal.
An advisor’s primary responsibility is to make a strong commitment to the group and to aid in the personal growth of the
individuals in that group. Above all, advisors should be available to students on an individual and group basis, and maintain
an open and honest relationship with members.
Advisors serve as the official representative of the College and liaison with the Office of Student Life for their club(s). In
their role, the advisor bears full responsibility for the group’s activities as well as the group’s liability.
As such, all LMC Advisors are required to:
1. Be present at all official club meetings and activities. Furthermore, in order to reduce the level of risk involved with the
programs, the College expects that advisors will review applicable guidelines with the students. Remember: The advisor
bears full responsibility for the group’s activities as well as the group’s liability.
2. Ensure that various College, District, and State laws, policies, and processes are upheld. Interpret these in order to assist
students with leading their club and planning programs/events.
3. Serve as an authorized signature for club check requests and ensure that:
a. An authorized student officer also signs the form.
b. The financial expenditure is correct within all existing policies and club approval.
c. Supporting evidence (original receipts or invoices AND club minutes) is attached.
d. The club minutes reflect detailed approval of the funds request
4. Serve as an authorized signature for the appropriate scheduling of campus facilities and requests for College services and
equipment.
5. Work closely with the club/organization to insure a cooperative relationship between the club/organization membership.
6. Help each Club Officer understand his/her duties and encourage Club Officers to plan programs and activities that make
definite contributions to the educational needs of the students.
7. Assist students in the preparation of program planning, being a critical supporter of their activities, and help evaluate
programs and activities after completion.
8. Ensure that continuity of the organization is preserved through constitutions, minutes and traditions, and that its past
activities are adequately comprehended by succeeding officers and members.
9. Ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to insure the safety and welfare of club/organization members.
10. Inform the Office of Student Life on what the club/organization is doing, especially if students chose to act contrary to
the advisor’s advice or conflict arises.
In agreeing to serve as an advisor for this club, I commit to working with the club, attempting to help them achieve their
goals, and uphold the expectations listed above. I understand that serving as a club advisor is voluntary and that I will not
receive compensation, load credit, release time or other benefits for doing so. I agree to contact the Director of Student Life
if I have any problems or concerns.
_______________________________________ ______________________________
Club Name Dates
_______________________________________ ______________________________
Club Advisor Signature Date
_______________________________________ ______________________________
Club President Signature Date
Student Organization Constitution Instructions
Use this template for your constitution and customize it for your club.
IMPORTANT: You must include the required text in your constitution. If you do not, you club charter
request may not be approved.
Article I-Name of club
Section I. The name of the club.
Article II - What is your group’s purpose?
Section I. Briefly describe the purpose and objective of your organization.
Section II. What is hoped to be accomplished by the club?
Article III - Membership
Section I. Describe who is eligible for membership?
Section II. Are there any restrictions on students (e.g., GPA, class standing, etc.)?
[REQUIRED MEMBERSHIP LANGUAGE]
Only currently registered students may be active members in a registered student
organization. Only active members may vote or hold office.
[REQUIRED STATEMENT OF INCLUSION]
We will not restrict membership based upon ethnic group identification, race, color,
ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identification,
gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical
condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, parental status, or
citizenship.
[REQUIRED ANTI-HAZING STATEMENT]
We will not haze according to California State Law.
Article IV - Officers/Elections
Section I. List the officers by title (e.g., President) or define the leadership structure if another
system is used (e.g., spokesperson by consensus).
Section II. List eligibility requirements.
Section III. Describe the process and required majority of votes by which your officers will be
elected.
Section IV. What time of year will selection occur?
Section V. Stipulate term of office.
Section VI. How will officers be removed or replaced?
Article V - Meetings
Section I. How often will the group meet?
Section II. Will there be a call for special emergency meetings?
Section III. How will you notify people of emergency meetings?
Section IV. What is quorum?
Article VI - Finances & Banking
Section I. All monies shall be banked at Los Medanos College.
Section II. If any, how often dues be collected.
Article VIIConstitutional Amendments
Section I. Who can propose an amendment?
Section II. How are they proposed?
Section III. How will you notify active members that an amendment is going to be voted upon?
Section IV. Incorporate into your constitution that an amendment will need a 2/3 majority vote from
your active membership in order to pass.
*Please Note: Because amendments change the structure of the group it is important to have 2/3
approval from the members at large.
[REQUIRED AMENDMENT CLAUSE]
All amendments, additions or deletions must be filed with the Student Life Office
within one week of adoption.
Article VIII – Dissolution
(Address each point, please!)
How will dissolution be decided?
What is the required majority of votes to dissolve the group?
What will you do with the unspent funds?
IMPORTANT: Any club that is inactive for more than 2 years will have its account closed.
Unless otherwise instructed by the club constitution, all unspent funds will be given to the ICC. It is
very important that your club constitution states what should happen to unspent funds if the club
is inactive for more than 2 years.