ASB reviews all charter requests. Part of that process includes ensuring that the proposed club does not serve the same purpose/have the same goals as an existing club on campus. Clubs that are deemed too similar in purpose may have their charter request denied.

Therefore, before proceeding, you should review the list of existing clubs. If you find a club that’s similar to the one you were thinking of chartering, we encourage you to join that club. In many cases, it’s easier to get involved, gain leadership experience, and make meaningful contributions when you join an existing club than it is when you start a new one.

Clubs must consist of at least four students.

One student will need to be designated as the representative for the group. This person will file apply for the charter and be ASB’s point of communication with the club.

All clubs must have a teacher willing to serve as an advisor. This teacher, counselor, and/or athletic coach must agree to host and attend all of your club meetings and must also be present during any club events.

ASB encourages the founding members to check with their current and past teachers to see if any of them would be willing to act as their advisors. Be sure to be clear with prospective advisors as far as what you’re expecting to do. Do you want to host weekly meetings? Or host monthly fundraisers? If so, let your advisor know so that they can make an informed decision as far as whether they have the time to properly support your club.

Use the link in the club forms section to write your club’s constitution.

This document is required in order to be chartered by ASB.

The constitution outlines:

- the mission/purpose of the organization and it’s (i.e., why the club was created and the need/ functions it serves )

-where and when it meets

-the organizational structures (what positions exist—president, vice president, etc.—as well as their responsibilities and how students are selected for that role

-Amendment procedure in case the constitution needs to be changed in the future

Club charters will be accessible to all LAHS students.

ASB recommends involving your advisor in this process. They’ll later be asked to verify that they have read and understand the contents of your club’s constitution.

Club advisors must sign a contract acknowledging that they’ve read your constitution and understand what’s expected of them as a club advisor.

The link to this document is in the club forms section. It can also be found here.

Use the link in the club forms section to formally apply for your club charter .

You’ll need to upload a copy of the constitution. ASB Leadership will separately verify that your advisors have signed the contract.