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 Joel Gisbert at the Salem Campus or YVC Student Leaders at the Yamhill Valley Campus.
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Yamhill Valley Student Clubs & Organizations
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 include special lunches, dances, displays, trips, fairs and more.
We are currently seeking input for the types of clubs and organizations students are interested in starting at the Yamhill Valley campus.
The clubs that are currently active at the Yamhill Valley Campus are –
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) Club
This club offers a welcoming and supportive safe space for LGBTQ+ people and their allies, discuss LGBTQ issues and plans events related to the LGBTQ+ Topics. - Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa recognizes and encourages scholarship among two-year college students. PTK also provides opportunity for leadership, service, scholarship and fellowship in an intellectual and community-oriented environment. - Spanish Club
This club's purpose is to immerse students in the Spanish language and culture through conversation and community. Spanish club is open to anyone interested in practicing Spanish-speaking skills. Explore new cultures through conversation, Spanish language movies, fun activities, and delicious snacks. Join us for club meetings and Spanish movie days through-out the term.
If you don't see a club you'd like to participate in, you can start a new club. You only need three interested students and a staff or faculty advisor. If you have questions about a club, or if you are interested in starting a club, please contact our student leaders.
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) Club
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Active Minds Club
Active Minds is established for the purpose of increasing Chemeketa students', faculty and staff awareness of issues surrounding mental health.
Club Contact
Club Advisor
Eusebio Herrera-Perez, 503.399.5182
Meetings
Every Wednesday from 11:0 - 12:00 PM in BLDG 2, Room 232.
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Adventure's Guild Club
Adventure's Guild Club creates an open, honest, safe, and fun environment to promote the discussion, enjoyment, and playing of tabletop games.
Club Contact
Levi Flanery 541.661.5698
Club Advisor
Jared Short 503.399.8945
Meeting Times
Please contact Levi or Jared for club meeting times
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All Things Urban Dance Club
Learn various styles of urban dance, build confidence, develop leadership skills, and network with other artist and students.
Club President
Gabriel Ambriz
Club Advisor
Kelly James
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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
Joshua DeanClub Advisors
Donna M. HurlessMeetings
Fridays, 4:30-7 pm
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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. Students' lives are transformed by the love of Jesus.
Club Contacts
Justin WaltersClub Advisors
Kenneth Wolfert, 503.399.2312Meetings
Mondays, 2:30 - 4:00, Bldg. 4, Room 228
Tuesdays, 12:30 - 2:00, Bldg. 2, LobbyWednesdays, 1:30 - 3:30, Bldg. 2, Lobby
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Chemeketa Chess Club
Chemeketa Chess Club engages students to learn how to play as well as learn strategies to improve skill and critical thinking. We invite you to stop by and play chess with us, while connecting with staff and students on campus.
If you have questions, please contact us with the links provided below to our email address.
Club President:
Club Advisor:
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Chemeketa Courier - Student Newspaper
The Chemeketa Courier is the student-run weekly newspaper and digital media platform for Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Oregon and the surrounding four-county area.
The content is local in nature, emphasizing events and issues that are central to the life of the students and staff at the community college.
Advisor
See the Courier Online
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Chemeketa Players Club (CCC Theater Club)
The prupose of the club is to support and develop the CCC Theater community by providing them with opportunities for training, performance and education.
Club Contact
Katy BroadwaterClub Advisor
Jay Gipson-KingMeetings
Every Friday from 12:30 - 2:30 PM in BLDG 3, Room 116.
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Chemeketa Science Club
Chemeketa Science Club promotes interest in science, develop a community of students and faculty, encourage academic success and provide career information.
Club President
Club Advisor
Ben Frankamp, 503.399.3276
Joe Bean, 503.399.6503
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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
Club Advisor
Ashley Hackett, 503.399.2397
Meetings
Every Wednesday in BLDG 2, Room 232 at 12:30pm
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Chemeketa Students for Life
Our mission is is to create a culture of life, love and compassion at Chemeketa by educating our peers on pro-life topics, and actively promoting the right to life for all persons (pre-born and born).
Club Contacts
Marcos SanchezClub Advisors
Shirley LamkeyMeetings
Every Monday from 3:15 - 4:45 PM in BLDG 2, Room 232. -
Competitive Fighting Games (CFGC)
The goal of the club is to provide a space for those interested in playing, learning, or improving at fighting games to meet up and play with others in the community.
Club Contact
Club Advisor
Meetings
Thursdays 1-5 pm, Building 2 Lobby
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Cru Club
Develop student leaders; provide opportunities for worship, Bible studies, fellowship and fun recreation. "A caring community passionate about connecting people to Jesus Christ".
Club Contacts
Jerry ClarkClub Advisors
Rebecca Salinas-Oliveros, 503.589.7762
Steve Wolfe, 503.589.7648Meetings:
Cru Club Personally growth seriesTues 11 AMDestino- Christ Centered Leadership development for Latinos/Hispanics/ChicanosTues 1:30 PMCru Club - Life questions, how to know God personallyWednesday 3:30 PM -
International Club
Creating cultural awareness and promote diversity of culture by sharing experiences by teaching others about your culture and language.
Club Contact
Club Advisor
Club Meetings
Contact Tepin or Teter for meeting information.
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Japanese Culture Club
The mission and purpose of the Japanese Culture Club is to expand understanding and increase cultural information related to Japanese traditions, arts, language and culture to students at Chemeketa. We welcome all students from all cultures.
Club Contact
Club Advisor
Meeting Times
Wednesdays at 3:00 - 4:30 PM in BLDG 2, Room 232.
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Law Enforcement Club
Law Enforcement Program Club gathers students to communicate and share resources to strengthen, bond, and promote our program. The club trains students who are interested in an education in Law Enforcement as well as providing them opportunities to share their knowledge in the community.
Club Contact
Bradlee DavisClub Advisors
Megan Gonzalez, 503.584.7350
Michael Withington, 503.589.7768Meetings
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MEChA (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán)
The mission is to inform people about the racial history of chicanos, customs, cultural values, and connect with people of the Latino Community.
Club Contacts
Club Advisors
Grecia Garcia-Perez, 503.399.5121Meetings
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Music Club
The purpose of the music club is to create a space where students interested in music can enjoy recreation music meetings and learn to play musical instruments.
Club Contact
Club Advisor
Meetings
Bldg. 7, Room 105
Tuesdays 3:30 - 5:30 PM
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Order Of the Stitches (Crotchet Club)
Order Of The Stitches invite students to join them weekly as they share and learn the art of yarn work and crotcheting. Come stop by and learn how to crotchet hats, sweaters, scarfs, other items.
Club Contact
Sam Brennan 503.999.6727
Club Advisor
Allison Tobey 503.399.5198
Club Meeting Times
Every Monday from 12:30 - 3:00 PM in BLDG 2, Room 232.
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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 Contacts
Faculty Advisors
Meetings
Mondays & Wednesdays, 12:30-2:30 PM
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Pre-Med Club (PMC)
Pre-Med Club (PMC) provides students an outlet to explore educational and career opportunities in various fields of medicine. In addition, PMC aims at creating a support network for students to come together and share academic and career resources, strengthen peer-to-peer relationships, and improve college life among students interested in pre-med majors.
Club Contact
Edgar Quevedo 503.269.9009
Club Advisor
Denisse Maciel 503.399.5272
Club Meeting Times
To Be Determined.
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Radio, Rocketry & Robotics
Our mission is to further knowledge in radio, rocketry and robotics.
Club Contact
Jonathan FordClub Advisors
Chuck Sekafetz, 503.399.6524Meetings
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Rainbow Legion Club
The Rainbow Legion Club promotes an inclusive and learning environment for all students. In addition, the Rainbow Legion Club educates the community about LGBTQ+ populations, history, resources/services, and academic/social needs.
Club Contact
Cecil BurgessClub Advisors
Cary Ballew-Renfrow, 503.399.2539Meetings
Thursdays from 2:30-4:30 pm
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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
Graciela MartinezClub Advisor
Francisca Sandoval-JuarezMeetings
Wednesday from 4:00pm-5:00pm
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Star Wars Club
The purpose of this organization is to bring together people with a common interest in Star Wars and to help each other develop skills as enthusiasts.
Club Contact
Bryce OlsonClub Advisor
Moses Navarro, 503.399.6515Meetings
3:00 - 4:30 PM in Building 4 Electric Lounge (first floor). For information regarding dates, please contact Bryce Olson. -
Student Nurse Organization (SNO)
The purpose of SNO is to support student nurses through their educational path and to reach their educational goals as future members of the medical profession. The mission of SNO is to coordinate events and projects that promote student nurse academic success and leadership development.
Club Contacts
Brittany ThackeryClub Advisor
Connie Riecke, 503.399.5266Meetings
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Table Top Gaming Club (TTG)
The goal of the club is to have a good time both creating and exploring the universe crared by Dungeon Masters
Club Contact
Club Advisor
Meetings
Mondays 4-7 pm
Tuesdays 1-5 pm
Wednesdays 3-7 pmAt Building 2 Lobby
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Theater Club Chemeketa Players
The goal of the club is to support and develop the CCC theatre community by providing opportunities for training, performance and education.
Club Contact
Club Advisor
Meetings
Starting January 17th, Friday at 1:00 PM. Building 3, Room 116
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Video Game Club
Our mission is to enjoy and appreciate the unique art form that is the video game.
Club Contacts
Matthew EtzelClub Advisors
Kenneth Wolfert, 503.399.5192Meetings
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Visual Communications Club
Visual Communications (VC) Club creates space for VC students to network, practice design skills, find support, and mentorship from other VC students in the program.
Club Advisor
Wendy Riley, 503.399.6473
Club President
Club Meeting Times
Contact club advisor