Free services for all YFS ratified clubs

Club Services & Rentals

 
 
 

Services

Club Funding

All YFS-ratified clubs can apply for Club Funding up to a maximum of $800 per event. YFS ratified clubs are also able to receive up to $300 in Base Funding per year. Read more about our Club Funding Policy here for more details on eligibility ande restrictions.

All application forms are located here and must be filled out online.

Printing

All YFS-ratified Clubs receive $125 worth of photocopying and printing available at the YFS Members’ Services Office (MSO), 106 First Student Centre. The printing balance becomes active once a club gets ratified or renewed with the YFS.

To request printing services, please fill out the form here.

Any items printed for your club will be deducted from the $125 that each club is eligible to receive in printing and photocopying through the YFS. Printing balances expire on April 30 of each year for all clubs.

Free Banner

If your club can create the design yourselves, please send the finished file with the following specifications to clubs@yfs.ca to review and print:

  • Size should be 48x60" inches
  • File must be a high resolution PDF and have all fonts outlined
  • Unlimited number of colours

If your club cannot create the design, our graphic design department can assist. To do so, you will need to submit a Clubs Banner/Business Cards request form to graphics@yfs.ca.

Free Business Cards

All YFS-ratified Clubs are eligible to receive 100 free business cards per year.

If your club can create the design yourselves, please send the finished file with the following specifications to the Clubs Banner/Business Cards request form for review and printing:

  • Size should be 3.5x2" inches with a 0.125” bleed on each side
  • File must be a high resolution PDF and have all fonts outlined
  • Unlimited number of colours

Note: all 100 cards will be the same.

If your club cannot create the design, our graphic design department can assist. To do so, you will need to submit a Graphic Design Request Form on Rubric.

Free Graphic Design

All YFS-ratified Clubs can access the graphic design service by submitting a Graphic Design Request Form on Rubric.

Each project requires an individual form and all request forms and its accompanying documents (text, images, etc.) must be submitted at least 14 days before the date required.

Free Bank Account

All YFS Ratified Clubs require a bank account in the name of the club in order to access or open a bank account.

Normally the signing authorities for a club will change from year to year, and may even change throughout the year.

To request a bank letter to open a new account or to change the signing authorities of a club, please fill out the online Bank Letter Request Form. You will receive an email confirmation once your Bank Letter is ready for pick-up.

General Help

Members of the YFS and staff are here to help student clubs as much as we can. If you require help with event planning, constitution writing, an advocate or anything else, please feel free to contact Vice-President Operations, Beyoncé Wallace, or our Director, Clubs Services, Sofinari Grange, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

 

Active Bystander Training

Active Bystander Training sessions are available for clubs during the academic year in an online and in-person format. Clubs can sign up for September sessions now and the rest of the fall sessions later this month on Rubric!

Please verify whether your session is virtual or in person by selecting a date and clicking "Get Tickets".

Rentals

Clubs have access to a number of rentals as a benefit of ratifying with the YFS. These include:

  • Speaker with Microphone
  • Popcorn Machine (x2) (including free popcorn kernels and butter)
  • Cotton Candy Machine (x2) (including free sugar crystals and cones)
  • Snow Cone Machine (including cups. ice is not provided)
  • Water coolers (x4)
  • Xbox One
  • Play Station 4
  • Assorted board games (click here to view list)
  • Jackbox Games
  • Web cameras
  • Megaphones
  • Event Tents (x3) (with weights)

Clubs can submit a rental request by filling out the form here.

Rentals Blackout: items are not available for rental during Yorkfest Festival Village, Frost Week Clubs’ Fair and CultureFest.

 

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