Guidelines and Procedures for
Starting a New Club or Organization

All Students are encouraged to join any organization on campus and if there is not one that meets their needs they can form a new club.

Steps to forming a new club

  1. Make an appointment to speak with either the Director or Assistant Director of Student Activities about your idea.
  2. Develop a club proposal including purpose of the new club and ways that the organization will meet the four requirements set forth by the SGA: social event, educational event, fundraising event and service project.
  3. Find a faculty or staff moderator. Here are some helpful things to keep in mind when choosing a moderator:
    • A moderator must be a full-time employee at Stevenson.
    • A moderator should be able to attend all meeting and events
    • Able and willing to be a resource person for all officers.
  4. Submit the proposal to both the Student Activities Office and the President of the SGA.
  5. Attend the next general SGA meeting and verbally present your new club.

The SGA executive board will then meet to make a decision and if necessary a second meeting may be set up to answer any questions which may arise. Along with the SGA's approval two administrators will also be asked for their approval. Once this process is completed you are on your way! Good luck with your new organization.

What to do now that you have a club

  1. Hold meetings with your club members and officers on a frequent basis.
  2. Fill out all forms regarding your club. These forms include: Club Event Proposal, Fundraising Approval, and Event Assessment. All forms can be found in the Student Affairs Office.
  3. Have one representative from the organization attend the Student Leaders Programming Board and the Leadership Board meetings. Dates, times and locations are available in the Student Affairs Office.
  4. Hold programming to include the requirements of social, educational, service and fundraising.