Clubs & Organizations

Clubs at Golden West College

STUDENT ACTIVITIES OFFICE
Student Center 2nd Floor
(714) 895-8261

Clubs for Fall 2012
GOLDEN WEST COLLEGE
Joining a campus club is a great way to enrich your academic experience at Golden West College. There are clubs of all types on campus that change periodically with the changing interests of the students. These organizations focus on a variety of topics including student interests, community service, and social clubs.

Starting A New Club
There are five basic steps to start a club at Golden West College:
1. Pick up a petition in the Student Activities Office and obtain the signatures of 10 currently enrolled students.
2. Obtain a faculty or staff member who is contracted by the District for more than 20 hours a week, and is willing to be a club advisor.
3. Obtain approval and review from ICC and the Student Activities Director.
4. Submit a written constitution within 30 days of club approval.
5. Abide by the “Clubs and Organizations Minimum Standards” set by the Student Activities Office.

New clubs are being developed each semester and advisors are always needed. For more information contact the Student Activities Office at
(714) 895-8261.

Inter-Club Council
Student clubs and organizations are governed by the Inter-Club Council (ICC). ICC assists clubs in fund raising and publicity, and is responsible for coordinating and promoting club events on a cooperative basis. Each club needs to send at least one representative to attend bi-monthly ICC meetings to remain active. The ASGWC Club Consultant chairs this Council. Faculty and staff member are encouraged to support student sponsored clubs and events in any way they can. All club members have a voice through the ICC. The bi-weekly meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, from 1-2 p.m. in the Student Activities Conference Room. The ICC provides an effective, organized, and fair policy so all clubs will thrive. Each semester, ICC co-sponsors with the ASGWC a Club Information Day, which gives interested students an opportunity to learn about various clubs on campus and allows clubs to promote themselves and increase their membership. Please call (714) 892-7711 and dial the extension of the advisor listed under the club name.

Alpha Gamma Sigma (Honor Society)
Sigma Pi Chapter – This is the California community college academic honor society. Membership requires a current and cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better. Dues are $12 each semester. AGS promotes scholarship and leadership skills and provides opportunities for service to the campus and local organizations. All members receive special recognition at GWC graduation ceremony. Advisors: Valerie Venegas at ext. 55117 or vvenegas@gwc.cccd.edu and Candace Brenner at ext. 51128 or cbrenner@gwc.cccd.edu

California Nursing Student Association (CNSA) – The purpose of this organization is to increase professional awareness and growth of nursing students. Advisor: Deborah Goldstick at ext. 51234 or dgoldstick@gwc.cccd.edu.

Christian Club – The purpose of this club is to introduce students to the Bible and give students an opportunity to grow in their faith. Advisors: DeAnna Kirchen at ext. 58113 or dkirchen@gwc.cccd.edu

Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) Club – The purpose of this club is to provide awareness and preparation to the student body, staff, and the community in the advent of a disaster. Advisors: Rob Bachmann at 58352 or rbachmann@gwc.cccd.edu and Valerie Venegas at 55117 or vvenegas@gwc.cccd.edu.

Cosmetology Club – The purpose of this club is to enhance our members’ education, professional ethics, social skills, and personal development through their involvement in club activities. Advisor: Jon Holland at ext. 58115 or jholland@gwc.cccd.edu.

Design Student Association – The purpose of this club is to promote art and design-related student activities and leadership, including show competitions, and guest speakers. Advisor: Greg Wight at ext. 51276 or gwight@gwc.cccd.edu

Environmental Sustainability Association – The purpose of this association is to foster multi-disciplinary understandings of sustainability across the GWC campus in support of sound practices, projects, and educational activities. Advisors: Tom Hersh at ext. 58224 or thersh@gwc.cccd.edu and Marius Cucurny at ext. 52180 or mcucurny@gwc.cccd.edu

EOPS/CARE/Former Foster Youth Club – The purpose of this club is to provide a support system for students, promote cultural awareness through student involvement, give back to the campus and community, and create a positive experience for new and returning students. Advisors: Michelle Sambrano at ext. 51161 or msambrano@gwc.cccd.edu and Tracy Heffelman at ext. 58952 or theffelman@gwc.cccd.edu

Floral Design Club – The purpose of this club is to support and promote the development of programs and procedures to stimulate the advancement of the art of floral design. Advisor: Gail Call at ext. 58330 or gcall@gwc.cccd.edu

Future Teachers Club – The purpose of this organization shall be to prepare students with an interest in education for transfer to a four-year university. The club shall also act as a forum to exchange ideas on teaching and preparation for a teaching career. Advisor: Andrea Lane at ext. 52652 or alane@gwc.cccd.edu

Gay Lesbian Alternative Straight Alliance (GLASA) – The purpose of this club is to raise awareness of the rights of the GLBT community and to promote a safe environment for greater understanding of the GLBT community. Advisors: Butch Keeling at ext. 55252 or mkeeling@gwc.cccd.edu and John Tornow at ext. 58376 or jtornow@gwc.ccd.edu

Future Entertainers Club – The purpose of this club is to perform at school events and share the joy of music. Advisors: Renah Wolzinger at ext. 52347 or rwolzinger@gwc.cccd.edu and Garland Moore at ext. 55106 or gmoore@gwc.cccd.edu

GWC American Red Cross Club – The purpose of this club is to revive the cause of the American Red Cross and help the people in need. Advisor: MaryLynne La Mantia at ext. 51114 or mlamantia@gwc.cccd.edu

Intercultural Club – The purpose of this club is to bring cultural awareness and ethnic diversity to Golden West. Advisor: Sandy Sudweeks at ext. 51155 or ssudweeks@gwc.cccd.edu

International Student Club – The purpose of this club is to provide an established organization in conjunction with the International Students Program that offers a community of support to international and resident students. Club members plan activities to familiarize themselves with the culture of the U.S. and share with the GWC campus the different cultures that students represent for better awareness and mutual understanding. Advisor Nikki Phan at ext. 58792 or nphan@gwc.cccd.edu

(LDSSA) – The purpose of the LDSSA is to promote good fellowship and wholesome associations among college students, to make moral ideals more practical in our lives, to promote intellectual stimulation, and to foster cultural and social adaptation for our talents. Advisor: David Baird at ext. 55017 or dbaird@gwc.cccd.edu

Mi Casa Club – The purpose of this club is to foster and promote the academic and personal success of Chicano/Latino students. The club encourages student advocacy, personal support, and transition beyond community college. Advisor: Veronica Alvarez at ext. 52043 or valvarez@gwc.cccd.edu

N.E.R.D. (Nitor Edoceo Reapse Discipulus) Club – This is an association for science students. Advisor: Travis Vail at ext. 51117 or tvail@gwc.cccd.edu.

Otaku Club – The purpose of this club is to bring awareness of Japanese culture, traditions, and art to the students.  Advisor: Greg Wight at ext. 51276 or gwight@gwc.cccd.edu

Peace, Mind & Body Club – The purpose of this club is to build a culture of peace; to create peace within ourselves, our community, our country, and our world. Advisors: Farzane Farazdaghi at ext. 52576 or ffarazdaghi@gwc.cccd.edu and Paul Tayyar at ext. 52462 or ptayyar@gwc.cccd.edu

Puente Club – The purpose of this club is to provide academic support and community service opportunities to Puente students. Advisor: Nancy Fong at ext. 52409 or nfong@gwc.cccd.edu.

Sign Language and Interpreting Club – The purpose of this club is to give students a way to practice signing, learn more about interpreting, and network for the future. Advisor: RC Wilkinson at ext. 58771 or rwilkinson@gwc.cccd.edu

Skills U.S.A. Club – This is a leadership club that allows students in career and technical majors to compete in regional, state, and national competitions. Advisor: Greg Wight at ext. 51276 or gwight@gwc.cccd.edu

The Writers Bloc – The purpose of this club is to appreciate, understand, and develop the craft of writing. The club’s goal is to provide a student publication to recognize excellent creative expression. Advisors: Dibakar Barua at ext. 51141 or dbarua@gwc.cccd.edu and Mifanwy Kaiser at ext. 53027 or mkiser@gwc.cccd.edu.

Vietnamese Student Association – The purpose of this club is to increase Vietnamese cultural understanding through a diverse club membership, offering educational and cultural events for the campus and community. Advisors: Terri Speakman at ext. 52485 or tspeakman@gwc.cccd.edu and Tammie Tran at ext. 51172 or mtran@gwc.cccd.edu

Veterans Student Organization – The purpose of this club is to assist in Veterans’ transition from military to student life. Advisor: Michael Carrizo at ext. 58372 or mcarrizo@gwc.cccd.edu

Student Involvement Starts With You!
Student Representation on Campus Committees
Students are needed to serve on a variety of campus-wide committees. Students are encouraged to be an active voice in the decision-making process called Shared Governance. If you would like to be part of this collegial experience where you can work with faculty, staff, administrators as well as other student leaders, contact the Student Activities Office and set up a meeting with the ASGWC President today.

Top 5 reasons for being an active student leader:
• Scholarships
• Résumé Building
• Letters of Recommendation
• Meet new friends
• Increase your awareness of your community