Welcome to AMS Clubs

Welcome to the AMS Commission of Clubs at Queen’s University — your central hub for everything related to AMS student clubs and organizations.

As one of the largest university club networks in Ontario, we’re proud to support over 310 clubs and 30,000 student leaders. Clubs are the heart of campus life — where you can build community, gain leadership experience, and explore your passions. Whether you’re interested in academics, culture, service, or the arts, there’s a club for you. Join your Queen’s community today — we’ve saved you a seat!

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Banking & Funding
Club Executive Transition
Club Space Allocation
Conflict Management
Events & Opportunities
Training

Banking 🏦

Banking Overview

All AMS Clubs must have an AMS-authorized bank account to access financial privileges such as AMS Club Grants, Student Activity Fees (as an internal group).

Opening a Bank Account

Eligibility
Only AMS Clubs can access and operate a club bank account.

To open an account:

Fill out the New Bank Account Request Form
Receive the bank letter within 7 business days via your AMS-approved email.
Schedule an appointment with the bank and bring your student card, ID, and the bank letter

All new signing authorities must attend the appointment.

Note: Clubs are responsible for monthly fees, as they are separate from the Commission. Failure to follow this process, clubs cannot apply for grants and may face sanctions.

Changing Signing Authorities

Only AMS Clubs can access and operate a club bank account.

What does this mean
These are the individual(s) who have access to the Club bank account, who can sign cheques and will have access to the club debit card.

When would you do this?

Transitioning your new signing authorities (at the end of the year)
You want to add someone or remove someone as a signing authority

To transfer authority:

Complete the Bank Signing Authority Amendments
Receive the bank letter within 7 business days via your AMS-approved email.
Schedule an appointment with the bank, bringing your student card, ID, and bank letter.

All New signing authorities must be present

Funding 💵

Funding Eligibility

You must be an AMS Ratified Club.
You must have opened a bank account with the authorization of the AMS.
All student groups are eligible to apply for applicable AMS financial supports, but not AMS Club grants or bursaries.

See the AMS Grants and Bursaries Policy 🔗 for more information.

AMS Clubs Grants & Bursaries Available

More information is on the grants and bursaries page 🔗

Club Experience Grant (Summer, Fall, and Winter)
New Club Grant
Media and Promotion Bursary

Additional AMS Funding

Queen’s University-Related Grants

Queen’s Inclusive Community Fund 🔗

Kingston Grants for Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs)

Banking Overview

All AMS Clubs must have an AMS-authorized bank account to access financial privileges such as AMS Club Grants, Student Activity Fees (as an internal group).

Opening a Bank Account

Eligibility
Only AMS Clubs can access and operate a club bank account.

To open an account:

Fill out the New Bank Account Request Form
Receive the bank letter within 7 business days via your AMS-approved email.
Schedule an appointment with the bank and bring your student card, ID, and the bank letter

All new signing authorities must attend the appointment.

Note: Clubs are responsible for monthly fees, as they are separate from the Commission. Failure to follow this process, clubs cannot apply for grants and may face sanctions.

Changing Signing Authorities

Only AMS Clubs can access and operate a club bank account.

What does this mean
These are the individual(s) who have access to the Club bank account, who can sign cheques and will have access to the club debit card.

When would you do this?

Transitioning your new signing authorities (at the end of the year)
You want to add someone or remove someone as a signing authority

To transfer authority:

Complete the Bank Signing Authority Amendments
Receive the bank letter within 7 business days via your AMS-approved email.
Schedule an appointment with the bank, bringing your student card, ID, and bank letter.

All New signing authorities must be present

Club Conflict Processes

Removing a Club member

Grounds for Removal
A club member may be removed for reasons such as:

Violating Queen’s University policies or AMS regulations
Breaching the Clubs Policy or the club’s constitution
Misusing club funds without transparency

Removal Process
To remove a member, clubs must:

Use progressive steps before deciding removal
Hold a vote with 2/3 executive approval
Keep records (evidence, meeting minutes, agenda, etc.)
Notify execs at least 7 days before removal
Ensure the removal is not related to harassment, discrimination, or issues that must be handled by the University (e.g., under the Student Code of Conduct)

Notification & Appeal

Clubs must report removals to the Clubs Commissioner within 5 days
Members may appeal to the Clubs Commissioner within 5 days (decision is final)
Members may also appeal to Judicial Affairs within 30 days if removal procedures were not followed

Impeaching a Club Executive Member

If a club executive is impeached, they have 5 days to appeal to the Clubs Commission, challenging the reason and evidence.
If the impeachment process was not properly followed, appeals can also be submitted to Judicial Affairs, as per the AMS Judicial Policy 🔗.

Impeachment Requirements
To impeach an executive, the club must:

Pass a 2/3 majority vote from the executive committee
Provide supporting evidence (documents, receipts, personal accounts)
Record meeting minutes and agenda with attendees and absentees
Notify the executive team at least 7 days in advance of the vote
Ensure the reason is not related to harassment, discrimination, or other issues handled by the University (e.g., via the Student Code of Conduct)

Impeachment must focus only on failure to fulfill duties as outlined in the club’s constitution.

Changing Signing Authorities

Only AMS Clubs are permitted to access and operate a club bank account.

Fill out the Bank Signing Authorities Transfer Form 🔗 : This is a letter you are required to have to initiate the transfer.
You will receive your bank letter within 7 business days to the AMS-approved email address.
After receiving the bank letter, make an appointment with your financial institution. Bring your student card, ID, and bank letter. Each person is required to validate their identity—either separately or together.

Space Allocation

Space Allocation Overview

Club Spaces are allocated to clubs who want to store their belongings and further expand their operations. Club Spaces are dynamic and extremely competitive so even filling out the application may not guarantee you space

Space Allocation Process