Student Clubs & Organizations
Chemeketa has many student clubs and organizations for special interests, career fields, cultural diversity, recreation, sports, politics, community service, social events and more.
Whether you want to start a new club or join an existing club, we’re here to help you get involved in life at Chemeketa. To start or re-activate a club, contact Michelle Limas at the Salem Campus or YVC Student Leaders at the Yamhill Valley Campus.
Additional Club Responsibilities
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Student Clubs and Organizations
Chemeketa YVC has a variety of ways you can get involved on campus. Whether you join a club, attend an event, or serve on our Student Activities Board (SAB), there is something for everyone.
Student Clubs
You can become involved in a number of different clubs while you are at Chemeketa. Clubs can be academic, curriculum-related, activity-oriented or based on a specific interest. Club sponsored events could include special lunches, dances, displays, trips, fairs and more.
We currently have the following clubs at YVC:
- Spanish Club
- Gaming Club
- Film & Photography Club
- Art Club
- Gardening Club
- Book Club
- Running Club
- HTML Web Design Club
- Knitting Club
If you don't see a club you'd like to participate in, you can start a new club. If you have questions about a club or if you are interested in starting a club, please contact our student leaders.
Student Activities Board (SAB)
Get involved and make a difference on campus by becoming a student leader and joining our Student Activities Board (SAB). Student leaders are responsible for creating fun events on campus and contributing to the vibrant student life at YVC.Previous SAB Activities:
- Bingo Event
- Tie-Dye Event
- Movie Nights
- Game Nights
- Scavenger Hunt
- Harvest Festival
- Holiday Events
Do you have ideas for events at YVC? Share them with our student leaders.
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Art Club
We would like to help students of diverse backgrounds and different majors to find the joy of art.
Club Contact: TBD - chemeketa.artclub@gmail.com
Club Advisor: Amedeo Rehbein-Verhoeven
Meeting Times:
TBD
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Ballroom Dance Club
The purpose of this organization is to teach discipline in Ballroom Dance. The mission of this organization is to create a positive social environment.
Club Contacts
TBD
Club Advisors
Donna M. HurlessMeetings
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CAMPUS AMBASSADORS
Campus Ambassadors works to develop a community in which students have an opportunity to share, discuss, and deepen their relationship with Jesus. The club attracts a diverse collection of students who are equipped with the enlightenment to serve the community.
Club Contacts
TBD
Abby Baumbach: Campus.ambassadors.denver@gmail.com
Club Advisors
Carmen Watkins_________________________________________________________________________
Meetings:
Monday & Tuesday (Discipleship Groups)
11:30-2:00pm (Bldg. 2, Rm. Lobby)
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Wednesday (Agora Group)
11:30-1:00 pm (Bldg. 2, Rm. Lobby)
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Thursday (Unwind Thursdays)
Men's Group 11:30-1:00 pm (Bldg. 3, Rm. 266A)
Women's Group 11:30-1:00 pm (Bldg. 3, Rm. 266B)
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Thursdays (Called to Create)
1:30- 3:00PM (Bldg. 2, Rm. 232)
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CERAMICS CLUB
Ceramics Club involves students on campus developing skills in the arts of ceramics and building an art community within the student body at Chemeketa.
All students are welcome.
Club Contacts: Emily Beckner
Staff Advisor: Burhardt Kleiber
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Meeting Times:
TBD
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Chemeketa Service Leaders
The purpose of Chemeketa Service Leaders is to invite students to participate in service learning, fundraising and/or mentoring events that benefit the community and enhance a student's educational experience.
Club Contacts
TBD
Club Advisor
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Meetings:
TBD
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Student Veterans of America
To facilitate a welcoming community for student veterans through leadership opportunities, advocacy, and meaningful relationships.
Student Contact
Club President: Richard Basl
Faculty Advisor
Club Advisor: Nathaniel Easton
Club advisor: Angela Archer
Meeting Times:
Monday & Wednesdays 12:00-1:00PM (Bldg. 2, Rm. 116)
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Vocal Tempest Club
Vocal Tempest wants to foster a vibrant musical environment where students can explore their vocal talents, develop a passion for performance, and build lifelong connections.
Club Contact: TBD
Club Advisor: Bryce Tomlin
Meeting Times:
TBD
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Japanese Culture Club
To promote Japanese culture and cultural awareness through Japanese cultural activities (calligraphy, language, origami, games etc.), cultural events, field trips to Japanese Garden, and more.
Club Contact:
Club Advisor:
Meeting Times:
Thursdays - 2:30 - 4:00PM (Bldg. 3, Rm.107)
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Eye of the Storm
The Eye of the Storm: Addiction Recovery Group aims to build a community of college students to support. address, and overcome addiction.
Club Contact: Justin Walden
Club Contact: Juan Carlos Palacio
Club Advisor: Tricia Bliss
Meeting Times;
Mondays 1:00-2:30PM (Bldg. 2, Rm. 232)
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Trio CCP Club
We want to provide free resources to all students especially first-generation students to help deal with the stress and fear of college.
Club Contact:
TBD
Club Advisor:
Meeting Times: TBD
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Diesel Rolling Club
Diesel Rolling Club allows students to explore the career field of diesel mechanics at the Brooks Campus mechanic shop. All students are welcomed and no experience is needed.
Meeting Times:
TBD
Club Contacts: TBD
Staff Advisor: Kevin Ruby
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MECHA Club
The MECha Club promotes principles of self-determination for the liberation of our people and involves students in community service.
Club Contact: TBD
Club Advisor: Jorge Montejano
Meeting Times:
TBD
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Organic Garden Club
The purpose of this organization is to complement Chemeketa Gardens and the Horticulture Program by encouraging organic garden activities, developing leadership skills of members, and providing networking opportunities (i.e. resume building.
Club Contact
President: Ashley Gatske
Club Advisor
Michael Paruch
Meeting Times: TBD
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Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society
The mission of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize academic achievement of college students and to provide opportunities for them to grow as scholars and leaders.
Student Contact
TBD
Meeting times:
TBD
Faculty Advisors
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Radio, Rocketry & Robotics
Our mission is to further knowledge in radio, rocketry and robotics.
Club Contact
Club Advisors
Chuck Sekafetz, 503.399.6524Meetings
Thursdays 12PM-1:30 PM - (Bldg. 4, Rm. 129) -
Reading Rainbows Club
The Reading Rainbows Club provides safe place for students to connect with others in the queer community with literature.
Club President:
Alex Bunch - bunchalex6@gmail.com
Club Advisors: Tate Jackson
Meetings
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SAW (Student Association of Woodburn Club)
The purpose of the club is to help and provide more resources for students in Woodburn.
Club Contact
Club Advisor
TBD
Meetings
Thursdays 4:00-5:00PM (Woodburn Center Student Lounge, Rm. 125)