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New Club Application Timeline
November-December 2020
- Brainstorm new club ideas
- Check for overlap with current clubs here
- Prepare your application
December 1st, 2020
- Ratification applications are due via form submission
- Late applications will not be accepted
January-April 2021
- Applications will be reviewed by the Clubs Advisory Council (CAC) and submitted to the SRA for formal ratification
- Your club will hear back with an approval or rejection before end of April 2020
ALL club applications MUST be reviewed by the Clubs Advisory Council before being put forward to the SRA.
For any other inquiries contact MSU Clubs (clubs@msu.mcmaster.ca)
Applications for new clubs consists of FIVE sections:
Section 1- Administrative Information
This section allows club executives to indicate basic information about the club, such as: name, category, mission statement, email request, primary contact person, executive information, etc.
Section 2- Cover Letter
This section allows club executives to explain and outline their club. It is important that the executives address who/what the club is about, its goals/ purposes/intentions, why it is unique, and how it will contribute to the McMaster student community.
Section 3- Year Plan
This section allows club executives to outline the event programming they wish to enact in the academic year. Please note that the MSU does not expect each club to have its programming 100% ready for next year – we understand any plans are tentative and subject to change – however, it is important that executives have a general idea of the programming they wish to implement.
Click HERE to download a copy of the Year Plan.
Section 4- Proposed MSU Clubs Budget
This section allows clubs to financially break down the events submitted in the year plan, such as revenue, expenses, net profit, etc. Clubs can also outline any membership fees they plan to charge, sponsorship or donations, and any additional financial items.
Click HERE to download a copy of the Proposed MSU Clubs Budget.
Section 5- Constitution
The club constitution is the governing document of each and every club. It generally outlines the responsibilities and duties of each executive position as well as rules and regulations for elections and other club operations. A basic constitution template is provided, but MUST be personalized by club executives to suit the needs of the club. Instructional notes have been posted within the club constitution document.
Click HERE to download a copy of the constitution template.
Click on the links below to download the MSU Clubs Policies:
Operating Policy- Clubs Advisory Council
Operating Policy- Clubs Financial Procedures