Students Clubs offer you the opportunity to be involved. There are over 30 current clubs on campus that range from a social to political to academic focus. If you're interested in starting a club stop by the Student Activities Office (Quad 2) for more information.

2009-2010 Clubs

American Medical Student Association -
Mike Williams, 895-2252

We are committed to improving health care; involving its members in the social, moral and ethical obligations of the profession of medicine.

Anthropology Club -
Ayse Taskiran, 895-2564

The purpose of this organization is to educate and introduce to the students of Butte College, local elementary, junior high and high school students, as well as the general public, to the field of Anthropology through lectures, exhibits and hands-on field trips.

Asian Student Association -
Sandy Lavin-Hayano, 893-7476

The purpose of the Asian Students Association is to encourage and promote multicultural awareness within the campus and larger community. Asian cultures and traditions are honored through educational, cultural and social events such as multicultural fashion shows, dances and food fund raisers. The ASA is committed to the education and understanding of all students and their cultural backgrounds. Membership is open to all students who are interested in learning and contributing toward community diversity.

Black Student Union -
Julie Withers, 521-2640
David Goodson, 879-4346

The primary purpose of the Black Student Union is to encourage and promote cultural awareness and understanding. This goal is achieved by providing the public and campus community with a broader knowledge base of issues facing the African American community. We accomplish this by sponsoring cultural, educational, and social events designed to enhance one's overall educational experience. Membership is open to all students who are interested in learning and contributing toward community diversity.

Butte College Ag Ambassadors -
Lyman Hagen, 895-2593

The mission of the Agriculture Ambassadors is community service, outreach, socialization for students within the community and fund raising activities to support the leadership functions on a state and national level. The club is involved with Farm City Week, FFA field Days, campus wide BBQ's, attends the national conference held at different universities each January and the state conference held in September. Teamwork, communication, group dynamics, human interactions and parliamentary procedure are included as learning activities for club members.

Butte College Games Association -
Boyd Trolinger, 895-2503
Christine Trollinger, 895-2301

Th purpose of this club is to build a community of students, teachers and community members who share a common interest in games.

Butte College Investor's Club -
Steve Price, 895-2442

This on-campus student organization's goals are to educate students of Butte College about investing, the economics behind every investment, and to provide a network for those interested in pursuing careers in investing and economics. We have meetings twice a month in addition to various guest speakers.

Butte College Motorsport Club -
Brad Dressen, 895-2258
Tom Baird, 895-2448

Butte College Society of Engineers -
Mike Woods, 895-2545

The Butte College Society of Engineers allows students, who are studying or considering studying engineering for a degree, to interact with multiple disciplines of engineering, participate in various design contests, and tour various engineering related facilities. The society holds meetings about twice a month. During these meetings, the Society discusses current engineering related topics and ways to make student life as an engineer a little easier. The various contests usually include a craft-stick bridge building contest where contestants can win prizes. These contests allow the students to apply their knowledge in engineering. The Society can set up tours for various industrial locations such as the Oroville Dam Powerhouse. These tours introduce the students to types of jobs that exist in the engineering field as well as provide information on how the industry accomplishes certain tasks. The Butte College Society of Engineers is always looking for more members with fresh ideas that are interested in expanding their exposure to life.

Butte College Sports Medicine Club -
Mario Vela, 895-2370

Their mission statement is to increase the knowledge of Butte College students and the community regarding the professionals that makes up sports medicine (i.e. athletic training, orthopedics, general medicine, physical therapy, strength and conditioning, etc.). The use of guest speakers, in-service, internships, field trips and school functions to increase this knowledge. Members will be prepared to succeed onto the next level of education and towards their profession.

Butte College Student Veterans Organization -
Laurel German, 895-6316

A network of Veterans who attend Butte Community College, gather for social events, promote the needs of Veterans and lobby for continued services.

Butte Dance & Creative New Experiences (D.A.N.C.E)
Melinda Buzan, 879-6242

The purpose of this organization is to promote dance on the Butte Campus camp, by sponsoring opportunities for students to teach, perform and enjoy the performing arts.

Ceramic Art Club -
Idie Adams, 895-2417

The Ceramic Club exists as an organization of Butte College students who are interested in promoting awareness and activities in the ceramic arts. Through such group activities and events as exhibits, workshops, sales, public works, lectures and field trips, the artistic efforts of Butte College ceramic students will be recognized by the larger community as an integral part of the qualitatively high order of the general education process encouraged and promoted at Butte College.

Collegiate Branch of American Society of Horticulture Science -
Carrie Monlux, 895-5753

Computer Science Advisory Club -
Boyd Tronlinger, 895-2503

Cultures and Civilizations -
Cristina Dahl, 895-2278

The Butte College Culture and Civilizations Club is associated with the Honors Program. Nonetheless, all Butte College students are invited to join the club and participate in our activities regardless of whether or not they are also taking Honors courses. The primary purpose of the club is to improve and perpetuate the Honors Program, as well as promote academic growth and development at Butte College in general. Activities include get-togethers at faculty and student homes and participation in cultural events such as museum outings, plays, films, poetry readings, etc. For further information on the club or on the Butte College Honors Program, contact the club advisor.

Drama Club -
Barry Piccinino, 895-2275

To provide a student driven learning environment where students can learn off each other and help each other excel in the performing arts. Continuing to promote the Arts in our community through annual student written/directed shows.

Environmental Horticulture Club -
Tip Wilmarth, 895-2540

The Environmental Horticulture Club is made up of people who are interested in plants and the horticulture industry. The club members participate in field trips and public services, and they learn about the growing, selling, and marketing of plants. All of these things are put into practice during the plant sales which are conducted on campus.

Fashion Artists of Butte College -
Martha Hope, 864-2345

A friendly club atmosphere to meet fellow students with similar interests of creating and designing fashion.

Friends of the Refuge -
Kelly Wood, 895-2580

All are welcome to join us in exploring, learning about, and helping to restore the Wildlife Refuge at Butte College. We hold regular meetings and hikes on the main campus. We have adopted a restoration area on Clear Creek where we remove invasive plants and replant with natives. We also monitor the water quality at two sites on our creek. We participate in Earth Days, Energy Awareness Days, and the Campus Clean-up.

Gay-Straight Alliance -
Heather Springer, springerhe@butte.edu

We hope to create a safe haven where everyone has the freedom to express themselves and ideas without judgment. We also hope to create awareness in our community about events and issues in the Gay Community. Membership will be open to everyone within Butte College. All members of our community are welcomed and encouraged to attend and participate in meetings.

International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) -
Connie Petlack, 895-2506

The Butte College student chapter of the International Association for Administrative Professionals (IAAP) is part of a professional association with over 40,000 members and affiliates in 700 chapters worldwide. Its members include computer specialists, administrative assistants, office coordinators, information specialists, and related administrative professionals.
This campus club is for any student of any major who is interested in working in a professional office. Students can earn units for club participation by enrolling in BCIS 70A for either .5 or 1 unit per semester. The club is flexibly structured so that student members can earn a unit in a variety of ways and club participation can fit anyone's schedule. Members can choose from a wide variety of club activities, including field trips, conferences, guest speakers, leadership development opportunities, campus events, community service, campus meetings, and free monthly dinner meetings with the Chico IAAP Chapter. Additionally, there is an opportunity to earn scholarships, which are awarded at a Spring Awards Ceremony.
Belonging to a professional organization looks impressive on a resume and shows motivation and dedication to employers. If you are interested in club membership, please contact the club advisor.

International Club -
Patrick Christensen, 895-2598
Tom Grothe 895-2241

The International Club is for domestic and international students interested in social, cultural, recreational and educational activities that increase the interaction between international and domestic students. The club aims to welcome new international students and help international students adjust to life at Butte College. Club activities have included hiking, potlucks and restaurant dinners, inter-club activities, a camping trip near Fort Bragg, a day trip to San Francisco, hosting international week, and the club meetings to plan various events.

Japanese Animation & Culture Club -
Katoe Ito, (410)960-4043

Konnichiwa! Welcome to Japanese Anime and Culture Club (aka JACC). We watch anime and study the culture. It is a great place to meet people and share the love of anime. This is also a valuable resource for those who wish to meet people and share the love of anime. This is also a valuable resource for those who whish to learn the language.

Latter-Day Saints Student Association (L.D.S.S.A.) -
Richard Dunn, 895-2455

The club's purpose is to give like-minded students an opportunity to associate together on a regular basis (usually twice a week) and discuss topics of general interest. Specific goals include:
* Provide leadership training.
* Provide an opportunity for students to give service to the campus community.
* Provide a forum for students to discuss topics of a religious nature in a setting where they can synthesize their academic experience with their personal morals and values.

MESA -
Nena Anguiano, 879-4302

The purpose of this club is to promote math, engineering science and the MESA program. Also to provide an environment in which students can help each other on classes, homework, college applications, study habits, etc.

Music & Audio Production Club -
Mark Latham, 879-6148

National Student Nursing Association -
Susan Craig, 897-4338

The National Student Nurse's Association is an organization designed for nursing students or future nursing students who have a desire to advance their knowledge of the nursing profession, and become a part of a group. The club does community service projects (Alzheimer's Memory Walk in October), and does fund raising that allows nursing students to attend the California Student Nurses Association Convention every year.

Phi Theta Kappa (Beta Theta Kappa Chapter) -
Dorene Thompson, 895-2971

Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society for community college students. Our local chapter, Beta Theta Kappa, is engaged in a number of activities under the four hallmarks of "Leadership, Service, Fellowship and Scholarship." To be eligible for Phi Theta Kappa, a student must have completed at least twelve associate-degree applicable units (numbered from 1 to 199) here at Butte College, with a cumulative GPA of no less than 3.5. He or she is then invited to affiliate with Phi Theta Kappa. Although many members of Beta Theta Kappa are also enrolled in Butte College's Honors Program, this is not a requirement.

Roadrunner Tae Kwon Do Club -
Mario Molina, 519-3745

Learning Korean martials arts, self defence, techniques and competing in championship.

Student Alliance for Sustainability -
Mimi Riley, 895-2497, rileyme@butte.edu

SAS is a group of dedicated students devoted to advancing sustainable causes and educating our peers on composing in our community and abroad. We accomplish this through various events, like Campus Sustainability Day, Earth Day and the Energy Awareness Fair. We also work to connect with national and international sustainability campaigns, i.e. Power Vote and Focus the Nation.

Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) -
Andy Radler, 895-2245

Students In Free Enterprise, (SIFE) is a not-for-profit organization supported by individuals, foundations, and corporations whose mission is to build collegiate SIFE Teams who teach free enterprise in order to better individuals, communities, and countries. SIFE's purpose is accomplished through the SIFE Team's outreach projects where students and faculty involve the community in the free enterprise system, providing the students with an opportunity to teach others what they have learned.
Butte College SIFE Team's outreach projects:

* Emergency Student Loans
* Student Scholarships
* Youth Entrepreneurship Camps
* Stock Market Education
* Internet Education
* Celebrate Business Day
* Small Business Fair
* Book Sales

Wake-Up Club (Substance Abuse Education) -
Jody Eble, 895-2265

The purpose of Wake-Up is to provide a social vehicle for all students of Butte College who have an interest in addressing substance abuse in both our college and community. The mission is to help educate students of Butte College and the community at large about substance abuse, by providing resources of literature, film and speakers, and also by promoting and participating in Red Ribbon Week. The Wake-UP club puts on the Alcohol and Drug Studies Graduation. Additionally, Wake-Up puts on a clean and sober dance in the spring.