Clubs give members the unique opportunity to make new friends, network with the community, gain leadership skills, participate in professional development and so much more!

Curious about what types of events your club can hold? Use this resource to start brainstorming! Get creative and add your own creative spin and ideas too.

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Social Events

  • Game night! You can reserve Student Life, D127 or the Gazebo. Have everyone bring games and play.
  • Host a simulator challenge. The simulator at the Wausau campus can be reserved by your club to host any of the games including zombie dodgeball, bowling, alien shootout, carnival toss, and more.
  • Get together for a movie night! Either head to the local movie theater or use the free Kanopy and Films on Demand resources available through the NTC Library. Pick a film/documentary related to your club’s mission, grab some popcorn, and watch together. Then discuss. Note due to copywrite, clubs are not able to use streaming services or personal/rented DVDs for an event.
  • Lip sync competition or dance battle.
  • Connect with a similar club from another college and host an event together via Zoom.
  • Participate in an escape room. Student Life has a variety we can host for your club!
  • Play Pictionary. (Check out Skribbl.io to play online up to 12 people or use Drawasaurus.) Offer prizes or just play for fun.

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Fundraising Ideas

  • Host a table on campus to share information about your club and sell popcorn. You can reserve the machine from Student Life. Check out the popcorn information in the last bullet point of the Fundraising Guidelines for full details.
  • Sell candy bars. Seroogy’s has long been a favorite on campus.
  • Butter Braids are a beloved pastry that has seen many a sales among clubs.
  • Create a custom club t-shirt and sell it to club members and family. Remember to submit the design to studentlife@ntc.edu for advance approval before ordering.
  • Conduct a raffle as part of an event or through advance ticket sales. Be sure to check out the raffle information in this handbook as there are additional paperwork requirements.
  • Partner with a local restaurant. Club members serve/bus tables and then receive tips for your club or a portion of the sales from that evening.
  • Reach out to John Wrubbel (715.804.4588, option 5) at Papa Johns Wausau location. Inquire about the fundraising card. Club sells cards at $20 each ($150 value of free/coupon pizza and goods on it.). Then the club receives $12 for each sale!
  • In addition to hosting fundraising events, it is possible to earn club funding by participating in Student Life events. Check out the Activities & Events page of the Student Life website for upcoming events. Be sure to identify your name and your club’s name when registering to attend and check in through the chat so we know you’ve joined us. You’ll also be able to request funding through the Club Funding Request process.

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Professional Development

  • Attend an industry workshop.
  • Participate in a leadership conference.
  • Tour local employers related to your industry.
  • Compete in regional, state or national competitions.
  • Invite an alumni or local employer to speak during a club meeting.
  • Work with the Transfer team to bring a transfer college partner to your club meeting.
  • Schedule an event with Career Services for a cover letter and resume workshop.
  • Invite Student Life to host a workshop specifically for your club. Examples include courteous communication, soft skills, how to make your own luck, etc.

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Community Service

  • Each week Student Life publishes a Volunteer Opportunities for the Week of… post under the Campus News section of studentlife.ntc.edu. Find out the most urgent needs and opportunities.
  • Check out the multitude of options with United Way through the Together Marathon County Volunteer Hub – https://togethermarathoncounty.galaxydigital.com/. 
  • Host a food, clothing or supplies drive for local organizations. Be sure to check with them first to see what items are most in need.
  • Volunteer at the Humane Society to walk animals, clean cages, organize donations, etc.
  • Connect with local nursing homes and assisted living centers for volunteer opportunities such as reading to residents, playing card/board games, etc.
  • Watch for local community events seeking volunteers such as walks, holiday events, leaf raking, Earth Day clean ups, etc.
  • DoSomething.org shares 9 Places to Volunteer Online and Make a Real Impact. Perhaps pick one as a focus for your club this semester. At monthly meetings, members can share service time logged and how the experience is impacting them.
  • Medium.com offers ideas for 30-60 minute service learning projects in 25 subject areas. Pick an afternoon, fire up Zoom, and everyone can connect while also contributing through service. Then spend time talking about the experience.

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