If you are passionate about politics, consider joining a club specific to your registered party here at Bucks. The College Republican Club meets one Thursday a month from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm.
The club gets involved with Bucks County Republican Club held in Doylestown. The club meets on Thursday nights once a month at 7 p.m. Head of the club, Chase Zemitis who is majoring in journalism, says, “We cover the topics in areas that are 50/50. It can go either way.”
The club discusses topics on a local and national level, embracing and welcoming the different opinions of each member. Along with discussing political topics, they attempt to promote conservative ideas.
The club encourages each member to get involved in their local school board as well as township meetings. Each township’s meetings are open to the public to attend and encourages local people to participate by voicing their opinions.
“A college in 2022 promoting both parties and giving students the opportunity to experience the political system and what these parties bring to the community should be applauded. It’s great to hear that students at the community college encourage each other to get involved in their local township meetings and I hope to see young people getting more involved soon.” said Bucks County government official, Sheriff Fred Harran.
The College Republican Club opens doors of quality experience for political majors and any student interested in politics. It provides practice for the communication skills and knowledge that is necessary for the real world of government. Any conversation about politics on a national level in 2022 will most likely include the topic of free community college promised by President Biden in his Build Back Better Plan.
The club was created four years ago by former student, Zach Shoester, who continued his involvement in the republican party. He is currently a committee member of The Bucks County Republican Club.
The College Republican Club started with 10 members but school clubs have taken a devastating hit due to covid. The numbers are down but the trend of recent mandates lifting and students returning to campuses across the country show hope for the spring 2022 semester.
Now that more students are coming back to campus, many faculty members and fellow students are encouraging others to get involved. The abundant amount of clubs running on campus provide resume opportunities for students who plan to transfer or pursue a job after earning their associates degree. Not only is it an excellent achievement, but a chance to make friends who have similar interests and beliefs.
The club leader, Chase Zemitis, wants to bring the attendance up and recruit new members. He encourages students who are interested to contact his school email directly at [email protected].