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🏫 Alhambra High School Clubs & Activities

Promoting Student Welfare, Morale, and Educational Growth

All student activities are designed to promote the general welfare, morale, and educational experiences of Alhambra High School students.

 


📋 Club Guidelines & Requirements

General Requirements

  • Constitution & Budget:
    Each club must submit a club constitution and budget plan before the school’s established deadline.


    No club account or reimbursement will be made until both documents are on file.

     
  • Meetings:
    Clubs with active ASB accounts must hold official meetings at least once a month on campus.


    Missing meetings for two or more months during the school year may result in club termination.

     
  • Scheduled Meeting Dates:
    Meetings must occur on the days outlined in the club constitution (e.g., “every second Tuesday of the month”) unless otherwise pre-notified due to a school or club event.
     
  • Minutes:
    Clubs must record and keep meeting minutes for every meeting.
     
  • Membership & Officers:
     
    • Club officers must be full-time students.
       
    • Part-time students that also take classes at Vicente or Briones may join if they sign a Code of Conduct.
       
    • The four official officer positions are President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
       
    • Additional leadership titles may be added at the club’s discretion.
       
  • Advisors:
     
    • Each club must have a certificated staff member as an advisor.
       
    • Advisors must attend all club meetings, events, and fundraisers.
       
    • If unavailable, another certificated staff member may serve as a substitute.
       

 


🗳️ Elections

When conducting elections, clubs must:

  • Allow one vote per active member.
     
  • Clearly define the election process in their constitution, including:
     
    • The percentage needed to win or pass a motion.
       
    • The procedure in case of a tie.
       
  • State eligibility requirements for officer positions in the constitution.
     
  • Include the club advisor on the selection committee.
     

 


🧾 Club Charter & Approval Process — Fall 2025

For new clubs starting in Spring 2026:
Contact Mrs. Griffin by December 1, 2025 to begin the approval process.

📧 Email: ahs-leadership@martinez.k12.ca.us
📧 Or contact: Marianne Griffin, Student Activities Director — mgriffin@martinez.k12.ca.us

 


Current Chartered Clubs for 2025–2026

Club Name

Staff Advisor(s)

AAPI

Janice Quek-Collins, Wing Lee

AHS Woodshop Club

Caleb Sydlaske (Mr. Syd)

Alhambra Computer Science Club

Benjamin Barr-Wilson

Art Club

Kristen Paradiso

ASL Club

Karen Baker

Astro/Aero Club

Wing Lee

Auto Club

Mr. Shelly

Backroads Club

Kyle Bonderud

Badminton Club

Caleb Sydlaske (Mr. Syd)

Baking Club

Mrs. Sullivan

BSU

Heather Keyser

Chemistry Club

Isaac Raymond

Chess Club

Isaac Raymond

CSF

Marianne Griffin

Curly Club

Angela Lucchese

Dance Club

Emma Malki

Drama Club

Sara Stafford

Fashion Club

Daniel Willis

French Club

Simone Rayner

Green Team

Kyle Bonderud

Hiking Club

Zachary Raher

Interact Club

Samantha Groess

Key Club

Dave Mathers

Latinos Unidos

Dennis Gray

Letters of Love

Kristen Paradiso

Math Club

Anne-Marie Cabral

Medical Practice Club

Dave Mathers

Mock Trial

Frank Reichert

Music Club

Sara Stafford

National Honor Society

Jen Fennell

Power in Pink Club

Ryan Hussey

Publications Club

Marianne Griffin

Scrapbooking Club

Marianne Griffin

Service Club

Kyle Bonderud

SLAM

Missy Gilbarg

Sports Med Club

Briana Barnes

The Golf Club

Caleb Sydlaske (Mr. Syd)

The Light

Chris Petiti

Women in STEM

Anne-Marie Cabral

 


🪜 Steps to Start a Club

Step 1: Initial Request
Email Mrs. Griffin at ahs-leadership@martinez.k12.ca.us to request the appropriate charter form.

Step 2: Form Submission
Complete the form and return it to Mrs. Griffin. Follow-up documents will be shared with both the student representative and the club advisor.

Step 3: Council Review
Once all signatures are collected, the club will be reviewed and officially recorded in the Student Council meeting minutes.

Council meetings occur every Monday during Period 4.

Step 4: Post-Approval Requirements (Due Within 2 Weeks)
Before beginning any financial activity, clubs must submit:

Forms can be scanned and/or dropped off in Room D107 (Student Leadership Room).

 


🔁 Ongoing Club Requirements

  • Meet at least once per month to remain active.
     
  • Submit meeting minutes after every meeting to:
    📧 ahs-leadership@martinez.k12.ca.us
     
  • A certificated staff member must be present at all club meetings.
     

 


💰 Fundraising Guidelines

Requesting Approval:
Any club wishing to hold a fundraiser must submit the Fundraising Approval Form at least 4 weeks before the planned activity.

 


📞 Contact Information

For all club-related questions, charter requests, or approvals, please contact:
Marianne Griffin
Student Activities Director
📧 mgriffin@martinez.k12.ca.us
📧 ahs-leadership@martinez.k12.ca.us
📍 Room D106

 


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🏫 Alhambra High School Clubs & Activities

Promoting Student Welfare, Morale, and Educational Growth

All student activities are designed to promote the general welfare, morale, and educational experiences of Alhambra High School students.

 


📋 Club Guidelines & Requirements

General Requirements

  • Constitution & Budget:
    Each club must submit a club constitution and budget plan before the school’s established deadline.


    No club account or reimbursement will be made until both documents are on file.

     
  • Meetings:
    Clubs with active ASB accounts must hold official meetings at least once a month on campus.


    Missing meetings for two or more months during the school year may result in club termination.

     
  • Scheduled Meeting Dates:
    Meetings must occur on the days outlined in the club constitution (e.g., “every second Tuesday of the month”) unless otherwise pre-notified due to a school or club event.
     
  • Minutes:
    Clubs must record and keep meeting minutes for every meeting.
     
  • Membership & Officers:
     
    • Club officers must be full-time students.
       
    • Part-time students may join if they sign a Code of Conduct.
       
    • The four official officer positions are President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
       
    • Additional leadership titles may be added at the club’s discretion.
       
  • Advisors:
     
    • Each club must have a certificated staff member as an advisor.
       
    • Advisors must attend all club meetings, events, and fundraisers.
       
    • If unavailable, another certificated staff member may serve as a substitute.
       

 


🗳️ Elections

When conducting elections, clubs must:

  • Allow one vote per active member.
     
  • Clearly define the election process in their constitution, including:
     
    • The percentage needed to win or pass a motion.
       
    • The procedure in case of a tie.
       
  • State eligibility requirements for officer positions in the constitution.
     
  • Include the club advisor on the selection committee.
     

 


🧾 Club Charter & Approval Process — Fall 2025

For new clubs starting in Spring 2026:
Contact Mrs. Griffin by December 1, 2025 to begin the approval process.

📧 Email: ahs-leadership@martinez.k12.ca.us
📧 Or contact: Marianne Griffin, Student Activities Director — mgriffin@martinez.k12.ca.us

 


Current Chartered Clubs for 2025–2026

Club Name

Staff Advisor(s)

AAPI

Janice Quek-Collins, Wing Lee

AHS Woodshop Club

Caleb Sydlaske (Mr. Syd)

Alhambra Computer Science Club

Benjamin Barr-Wilson

Art Club

Kristen Paradiso

ASL Club

Karen Baker

Astro/Aero Club

Wing Lee

Auto Club

Mr. Shelly

Backroads Club

Kyle Bonderud

Badminton Club

Caleb Sydlaske (Mr. Syd)

Baking Club

Mrs. Sullivan

BSU

Heather Keyser

Chemistry Club

Isaac Raymond

Chess Club

Isaac Raymond

CSF

Marianne Griffin

Curly Club

Angela Lucchese

Dance Club

Emma Malki

Drama Club

Sara Stafford

Fashion Club

Daniel Willis

French Club

Simone Rayner

Green Team

Kyle Bonderud

Hiking Club

Zachary Raher

Interact Club

Samantha Groess

Key Club

Dave Mathers

Latinos Unidos

Dennis Gray

Letters of Love

Kristen Paradiso

Math Club

Anne-Marie Cabral

Medical Practice Club

Dave Mathers

Mock Trial

Frank Reichert

Music Club

Sara Stafford

National Honor Society

Jen Fennell

Power in Pink Club

Ryan Hussey

Publications Club

Marianne Griffin

Scrapbooking Club

Marianne Griffin

Service Club

Kyle Bonderud

SLAM

Missy Gilbarg

Sports Med Club

Briana Barnes

The Golf Club

Caleb Sydlaske (Mr. Syd)

The Light

Chris Petiti

Women in STEM

Anne-Marie Cabral

 


🪜 Steps to Start a Club

Step 1: Initial Request
Email Mrs. Griffin at ahs-leadership@martinez.k12.ca.us to request the appropriate charter form.

Step 2: Form Submission
Complete the form and return it to Mrs. Griffin. Follow-up documents will be shared with both the student representative and the club advisor.

Step 3: Council Review
Once all signatures are collected, the club will be reviewed and officially recorded in the Student Council meeting minutes.

Council meetings occur every Monday during Period 4.

Step 4: Post-Approval Requirements (Due Within 2 Weeks)
Before beginning any financial activity, clubs must submit:

  • Club Constitution – [Club Constitution Form]
     
  • Preliminary Budget – [Club Budget Form]
     
  • Meeting Minutes – [Meeting Template Form]
     

Forms can be scanned and/or dropped off in Room D107 (Student Leadership Room).

 


🔁 Ongoing Club Requirements

  • Meet at least once per month to remain active.
     
  • Submit meeting minutes after every meeting to:
    📧 ahs-leadership@martinez.k12.ca.us
     
  • A certificated staff member must be present at all club meetings.
     

 


💰 Fundraising Guidelines

Requesting Approval:
Any club wishing to hold a fundraiser must submit the Fundraising Approval Form at least 4 weeks before the planned activity.

 


📞 Contact Information

For all club-related questions, charter requests, or approvals, please contact:
Marianne Griffin
Student Activities Director
📧 mgriffin@martinez.k12.ca.us
📧 ahs-leadership@martinez.k12.ca.us
📍 Room D107



 

Club Officer/Adviser Handbook

 


Citation

This document was collaboratively created by Marianne Griffin, Student Activities Director at Alhambra High School, in collaboration with ChatGPT (OpenAI’s GPT-5 model) for formatting, organization, and clarity.