At Everglades, student led organization and clubs are welcome and encouraged, . Such clubs and groups shall function under the authority of the principal, subject to the following provisions:

• Organizations may be initiated only upon prior approval of the principal, through the Activities Director.
• A definite purpose shall be established through the adoption of a constitution and bylaws which conform to the policies and philosophy of the school and which shall be an integral part of the total educational program.
• A copy of this constitution is to be kept on file withthe Inter Organizational Council (IOC) sponsor. Any changes to the constitution must also be submitted to IOC.
• Each school organization must have a school sponsor, appointed by the principal, and be responsible to them.
• The club's membership roster and a list of officers must be filed with IOC after each club is organized at the beginning of each year. According to The School Board of Broward County Guidelines club members must have no obligations to participate in club activities. Obligations will be checking twice a year.
• Any activity or fund-raising event must have the approval of the principal to be entered on the Master Activities Calendar. All funds relating to such organizations/events shall be deposited in the internal account of the school to be disbursed only upon prior approval of the principal.
• All clubs must maintain, as a minimum, the following records:
  • A complete and accurate set of minutes.
  • An accurate list of all members.
  • Complete accurate financial reports.
  • A file of all correspondence.
• Secretary's minutes must be turned in to IOC each month at the IOC meeting. A treasurer's reports, updated membership lists, and a summary of the club's activities must be filed with IOC at the end of the year.
• All posters, advertising a club event or pertaining to a club, must be approved by the club sponsor and must be signed by the Activities Director. No posters or any other type of advertising will be displayed on the walls inside the building. Inside the building, clubs may post information on the bulletin boards that are not assigned to a department or a club. Banners, flyers and posters may be posted anywhere on the outside of the building, but only can be posted using blue painters’ tape.
• Each club or organization MUST be represented at ALL IOC meetings.

New Club Requirements

• Must be an original and unique idea
• Must not conflict or duplicate the focus or mission of any other club/organization on campus.
• Must have a teacher sponsor (teacher sponsor must attend all club meetings, events, activities, etc.)
• Must elect or appoint officers
• Must create club by-laws (View by-laws template)
• Must attend monthly IOC meetings
• Must submit IOC Monthly Club Reports
• Must adhere to all IOC Club Rules and Requirements (Review Club Rules)
• Founding officers must be in good academic standing (2.5 GPA or higher)
• Founding officers must be in good conduct standing (no disciplinary issues)
• Must participate in school-wide club activities

Steps to Starting A New Club

1. Make sure your club is original, unique, and does not conflict or duplicate in any way the efforts of any other established club/organization on campus
2. Find a teacher to sponsor your club
3. Create Club by-laws/constitution
4. Complete a club application
5. We will reach out to the proposed club sponsor to verify their willingness to sponsor the club and their understanding of their sponsor duties
6. Wait to hear from us. You will receive information about your club application status

New Club Proposal Form

Activity Approval Form

Announcement Request Form

Meeting Minutes Form

New Club Proposal Form

Club Renewal Registration