IMportant links for Active Clubs
Starting a Club!
Joining a club at Gunn is a fun and easy way to get involved in campus life as well as explore new and favorite interests! Check out the list of Gunn's chartered clubs - if you do not see a club that interests you, you might consider starting your own club using our Club Application Form!
IMPORTANT: Clubs may only be chartered two times a year, so be aware of application deadlines! If you miss the Fall deadline, you may charter your club in Spring. Only clubs that have been active a full year are eligible for Fast Track Renewal in the Spring.
Chartered Clubs must be student-run organizations whose purpose is to promote a particular idea or activity that directly benefits the school student body and/ or club members in some way. In order to comply with the State of California, all Gunn Clubs have certain mandatory requirements that they must follow so your club can have a healthy and successful life at Gunn.
Clubs Fall into three categories:
NOTE - If you are planning to form a club that is only for raising money for a charity or only does off-campus activities, you may not be able to charter your club. Talk to Mrs. Hall and read the Club Fundraising Rules for more information about PAUSD and District policy on club fundraising.
IMPORTANT: Clubs may only be chartered two times a year, so be aware of application deadlines! If you miss the Fall deadline, you may charter your club in Spring. Only clubs that have been active a full year are eligible for Fast Track Renewal in the Spring.
Chartered Clubs must be student-run organizations whose purpose is to promote a particular idea or activity that directly benefits the school student body and/ or club members in some way. In order to comply with the State of California, all Gunn Clubs have certain mandatory requirements that they must follow so your club can have a healthy and successful life at Gunn.
Clubs Fall into three categories:
- TIER 1 CLUB: Holds digital meetings (while in distance learning)/ meetings on campus during school hours, and has NO PLANS to raise or spend money.
- TIER 2 CLUB: Holds digital meetings (while distance learning) /meetings on campus during school hours, but may have a few (1-2 max) events/ activities at nights or on weekends. It is highly likely that this club will be raising money, collecting donations from its members, and making several purchases throughout the year.
- TIER 3 CLUB: Holds digital meetings (while in distance learning)/ meetings on campus during school hours, but has or may have several (3 or more) events/ activities or competitions throughout the year, requiring collection of donations from members. When not in a distance learning year, some of these events may involve over-night stays or full-day trips requiring district field trip forms, transportation logistics and other details for travel. This club will be raising money, spending money, and dealing with financial issues regularly.
NOTE - If you are planning to form a club that is only for raising money for a charity or only does off-campus activities, you may not be able to charter your club. Talk to Mrs. Hall and read the Club Fundraising Rules for more information about PAUSD and District policy on club fundraising.
Chartering a Club: All Clubs need to do the following to be considered for Charter status:
- Recruit at least 10 additional Charter members.
- Complete the ONLINE Club Charter Application (link at top of page), which includes the following:
- Club Budget Plan (Ed Code 48932)
- Gunn HS Club Bylaws Acknowledgement
- Club Constitution
- Teacher Supervisor Contract (CA Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 5531 )
- The link to the contract form will be automatically emailed to your prospective teacher supervisor when you complete the form. Once the teacher receives it, they have to fill out the form linked in the email by 9/11 (or 24 hours after 9/11 if the application comes in on that day), confirming they will be supervising your club. All you have to do is confirm beforehand that they have agreed to supervise your club so they are not surprised by the email.
- The link to the contract form will be automatically emailed to your prospective teacher supervisor when you complete the form. Once the teacher receives it, they have to fill out the form linked in the email by 9/11 (or 24 hours after 9/11 if the application comes in on that day), confirming they will be supervising your club. All you have to do is confirm beforehand that they have agreed to supervise your club so they are not surprised by the email.
- Sign up for and attend one of the two offered times for the MANDATORY Club President Meeting at https://goo.gl/06lFXz Depending on school schedule, all Meetings will be held in the Student Activities Center Classroom or via Zoom.
- Be approved by the Student Executive Council for Active Charter status.
- Participate in the Fall Club Fair (September).
Once your club is chartered - you need to meet the following requirements to maintain active status:
Meetings: All clubs are required by the ASB constitution to meet a minimum of two (2) times per month on campus. and must be open to any student that wants to join.
Teacher Supervisor: Each club needs to have at least one teacher supervisor (in accordance with the CA Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 5531). The teacher must be present at all club meetings, trips and events, including those happening after school and/ or off campus.
Minimum Active Members: Clubs must have an average of 10 members in attendance at each meeting to maintain charter status.
Other Important Things to Know:
Liability: Clubs may not engage in potentially dangerous activities that could lead to the injury of one of their members. Examples of clubs that cannot be chartered due to the nature of their activities: Martial Arts, Sailing, Skiing/ Snowboarding, Archery, Biking, Crew, and others as determined by PAUSD Risk Management.
Required Officers: Clubs need to choose a president, a vice president, a secretary and treasurer (secretary and treasurer may be combined into one) and need to communicate regularly with the Student Body Vice President and Student Body Treasurer regarding events and fundraising.
Club Privileges:
Fundraising:
If your club plans to fundraise, please read through the following information, and talk with your advisor about procedures. CLUB FUNDRAISING RULES LINK HERE
Field Trips: Many of our clubs host field trips for their club or go to conferences as part of their activities. Your Club Teacher Supervisor will need to help complete field trip forms if your group is planning a field trip.
Meetings: All clubs are required by the ASB constitution to meet a minimum of two (2) times per month on campus. and must be open to any student that wants to join.
Teacher Supervisor: Each club needs to have at least one teacher supervisor (in accordance with the CA Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 5531). The teacher must be present at all club meetings, trips and events, including those happening after school and/ or off campus.
- Check the Teacher Availability List HERE (Will be updated in August): http://tinyurl.com/ClubAdvisorList
Minimum Active Members: Clubs must have an average of 10 members in attendance at each meeting to maintain charter status.
Other Important Things to Know:
Liability: Clubs may not engage in potentially dangerous activities that could lead to the injury of one of their members. Examples of clubs that cannot be chartered due to the nature of their activities: Martial Arts, Sailing, Skiing/ Snowboarding, Archery, Biking, Crew, and others as determined by PAUSD Risk Management.
Required Officers: Clubs need to choose a president, a vice president, a secretary and treasurer (secretary and treasurer may be combined into one) and need to communicate regularly with the Student Body Vice President and Student Body Treasurer regarding events and fundraising.
Club Privileges:
- Participating in Club Days and Club Events.
- Making announcements about your club in the daily bulletin, SEC social media platforms, Schoology, and TBN.
- Using SAO butcher paper and paints for club activities.
- Posting advertising on campus for events.
- Holding meetings on the Gunn campus.
- Participating in School-Wide events, such as rallies and assemblies.
- Using campus facilities at little or no charge.
- Holding Club Events that are open to the Student Body.
- Holding Club fundraisers that solicit the Student Body.
- Submitting photos to Gunn's yearbook.
Fundraising:
If your club plans to fundraise, please read through the following information, and talk with your advisor about procedures. CLUB FUNDRAISING RULES LINK HERE
Field Trips: Many of our clubs host field trips for their club or go to conferences as part of their activities. Your Club Teacher Supervisor will need to help complete field trip forms if your group is planning a field trip.