I’ve been asked this question a lot in the past two weeks. With the SA’s announcement of the club fair on July 7-8, I feel it’s a good time to share what I’ve been telling those who’ve come into my office to inquire.
I’ve always likened the PSHS to the Wild West — every man is free to make his own fortune provided he works hard enough and plays by the rules. And there comes a time when one can’t go it alone, so he bands together with others to form a posse — a club — to get more things done. Thus, there’s quite a bit of liberty when it comes to organizing and what I’ll talk about today is how to get you and your friends started.
There are actually just three steps in forming a club.
One, identify an interest that isn’t addressed yet by an existing school organization, project, or club. This is pretty self-explanatory but is in essence the most important step. I’ve encountered a lot of students in the past who each held certain hopes and ideas, but it’s almost lottery-like that two students meet, share the same idea, and initiate the formation of a club. I hope we have more interaction between the year levels (particularly the 3rd and 4th years) so that these common interests emerge.
Two, get an adviser, elect your set of officers, and build your roster. In getting an adviser, find someone who is passionate about what you want to do. A good adviser is critical in the first two to three years of the club because he/she will ensure continuity as the first set of officers graduate and move on. Do your best to find someone who’s thinking long-term. After that, everything else follows. Usually, the founding members serve as the officers for at least the first year in order to set the tone and direction for everyone.
Three, draft your bylaws or constitution which you’ll submit to SSD for approval. The key difference between the two is that bylaws are a bit more informal, more flexible, and easily amendable. This is good to have when you’re starting out. But as your organization grows, you’d want to have something more stable and constant through the years. You’d want to go for a constitution. There are tons of examples on the Internet which you can find inspiration from. My tip is to look up the bylaws of an existing organization that has a similar objective or structure to what you want to achieve.
Those are three easy steps to get you started. This is by no means an exhaustive or comprehensive guide. I’m not even getting into what to do once the club is there. But for those who want to know, you can start here.
I’ll try to write more in the future. I do have lots to tell but I have even more to do. NONETHELESS, feel free to Write Me or drop by the DISCIPLINE OFFICE if you need tips or advice. My door is always open for everyone. I’m a big believer in extracurricular activities and the value they bring not only to your high school lives but to your fuller development as persons.
I hope to hear from you guys soon! 
What about a Tennis Club, sir? Are you allowed to be an adviser for two clubs?
I’m currently not a club adviser.
But it’s really not a matter of being allowed or not. It’s more of a matter of being crazy enough to take on two. 
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