Week Five
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Week Five 🔔🩷
President
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR WINTER QUARTER
Community Outreach: 3
Fundraising: 2
Public Relations: 1
Social: 1
DEI: 1
Campus Culture: 1
Internal Relations (Baby Belles only): 1
Please remember to RSVP to our all-organization winter social event (aka winter retreat/sunset soiree/idek.)
Don’t forget- we have a special guest speaker coming to GM (virtually) this week to speak about sexual health and wellness. There will be prizes for participation! Get excited!!
Community Outreach
Contact Information
If you need to contact either of us, please use our BBSA emails.
Kimya: bbsacommunityoutreach@bruinbelles.com
Maya: communityoutreach@bruinbelles.com
Any feedback? Click this link to fill out an anonymous survey
Please note: 2 hours = approximately 1 credit. This remains consistent for ALL events
Offerings
* times listed account for the estimated departure time + arrival time to UCLA if the opportunity is off campus
Post-Wildfire Sand Dune Restoration Event at Manhattan Beach
2/8 - 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Sign up deadline: 2/3
Number of Belles: 5 (driver needed)
26th/Ocean, 587 26th Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Volunteer with The Bay Foundation at the Manhattan Beach Dune Restoration project. This event will help increase biodiversity and coastal resilience. See you there!
Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/hthaunr
Garden Community Work Day
2/9 - 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Sign up deadline: 2/7
Number of Belles: 5 (driver needed)
1033 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291
Get your hands dirty and help out at Venice's only urban farm! You'll chip in with weeding, cleaning, animal care, planting....just about anything the farm needs help with. This is a great way for you to give us your love, sweat and support! No experience needed...just a willingness to roll up your sleeves and dig in!
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO WORK THE FULL 4 HOURS BUT APPRECIATE ANY TIME YOU CAN GIVE.
Register here: https://thecooksgardenveniceschedule.as.me/schedule/0b907f74/appointment/47116163/calendar/7337951/datetime/2025-02-09T12%3A00%3A00-08%3A00?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=47116163
Pack produce boxes with Westside Food Bank
2/11, 3:45 - 5:15 pm
Sign up deadline: 2/5
Number of Belles: 5 (driver needed)
1710 22nd Street, Santa Monica 90404
We are looking for people to help us pack produce kits.
Register Here: https://www.wsfb.org/take-action/volunteer-opportunities/
Ace of Hearts
2/15 - 1:00-4:00 pm
Sign up deadline: 2/7
Number of Belles: 5 (driver needed)
PetCo Doheny
Help out with this wonderful adoption event with Ace of Hearts!
Fowler Museum Winter Quarter Opening!
2/22 - 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm OR 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Sign up deadline: 2/19
Number of Belles: unlimited
Fowler Museum (on campus)
Volunteer for the Fowler’s Winter Quarter Opening!
Letter Writing Campaign - Wildfire Relief
Ongoing
Number of Belles:Unlimited
Mail or visit in person Monday-Friday 9-5 pm PST
417 Charles E. Young Drive West, Los Angeles, CA 90024, Room 315
The primary goal of this letter writing campaign is to provide support and encouragement for those affected and for the brave first responders who are working tirelessly to keep our communities safe. This campaign has dual objectives.
First, to support those affected by the fires: provide comfort, encouragement, and resources to individuals and families impacted by recent fires. By sending letters of gratitude and encouragement, our hope is to mitigate some of the emotional strain and show that the community stands together during times of hardship. Second, to express gratitude to essential workers: express heartfelt thanks and appreciation to firefighters, medical personnel, and other essential workers who have worked during this crisis.
There are multiple ways to support this effort:
1. Mail a physical letter/card to the Volunteer Center at 417 Charles E. Young Drive West, Los Angeles, CA 90024, Room 315.
2. Scan and email your letter/card to us at volunteer@saonet.ucla.edu
3. Drop off your letter to us at Bradley International Hall, Room 315.
Registration: https://sa.ucla.edu/Forms/public/doHQgpHRLVC-oaBOJr3tI9JS26L54!43t6Pa0H5b-3Qq7mXxmwBBeYI3zmUakaZ9
Letter Template Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MWEQfPKhSBbXvfzYIBfRvD4iJAb7X8u-s8CTQqdb1Hs/edit?tab=t.0
Donate Money for 2 credits!
Ongoing
Number of Belles: Unlimited
I know getting credits this quarter may feel a bit overwhelming for some people considering everything that’s been going on. I’ve decided to offer 2 credits if you post the board on instagram, get donations for each spot, and send your money to this Disaster Relief Fund. The link for the post is here.
Cold water Canyon Betty Restoration (2 credits)
02/04 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
02/07 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
02/14 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
Sign-up deadline: as soon as possible
Number of Belles: 5, driver needed. If there is no driver, and multiple people want to take the bus that could also work.
Requirements for event: Participants must individually sign up through this link.
12601 Mulholland Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Come help us restore the Betty Dearing trail at our very own park in Coldwater Canyon! Our beautiful 45-acre headquarters serves as a critical community space for hikers, bikers, students, and wildlife. Help us contribute to the biodiversity, climate resilience, and natural beauty of our park by removing invasive species, installing native plants and maintaining the trail to prevent erosion and wildfires.
Kitchen Assistance for Project Angel Food (2 credits/shift)
02/13 - 12:20pm - 4:30pm
02/19 - 12:20pm - 4:30pm
02/26 - 12:20pm - 4:30pm
02/27 - 12:20pm - 4:30pm
Sign up deadline: 11/12
Number of Belles: 5 (driver needed)
Requirements for event: Participants must individually sign up through this link. Please click the 1pm - 4pm shift and sign up for the date you choose.
230 West Ave 26, Los Angeles, CA 90031
Project Angel Food prepares and delivers more than 1.5 Million Medically Tailored meals each year, free of charge to homes of men, women, and children affected by life-threatening illnesses. Volunteer and provide kitchen assistance and help package meals
Santa Monica Beach Dune Restoration Community Event - 1 credit
Saturday, February 8, 2025 - 8:15am - 10:45am
Sign up deadline: as soon as possible
Number of Belles: 5, driver would be amazing! Bus takes an hour, car only takes 15 minutes. If people want to bus together if there is no driver that’s also fine!
Requirements for event: Participants must individually sign up through this link in order to attend
530 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica 90402
“Join The Bay Foundation in volunteering for the Santa Monica Beach Dune Restoration project and make a positive impact! Your participation will contribute to the restoration effort, increase biodiversity and enhance coastal resilience. We look forward to seeing you at the dunes!”
Nourish LA - 1 credit
02/09 - 11:00am -2:30pm
02/16 - 11:00am - 2:30pm
02/23 - 11:00am - 2:30pm
Number of Belles: 5 (driver needed)
Location: 3200 Sawtelle Blvd
Sign-up deadline: Monday, week before the event
Requirements for event: Participants must individually fill out this waiver before attending the event.
Description: Nourish LA saves surplus food and redistributes it, simultaneously fighting food waste and food insecurity. Volunteers will be busy setting up camp, transporting and sorting produce, and helping them prepare for distribution!
(This event will be offered every Sunday)
Public Relations
Happy Week 5! Good luck on midterms and reach out if you need anything ✨💗 Continue to put Belles related content into our Google Shared Album :)
Belle Love, Ava
publicrelations@bruinbelles.com
(702) 337 - 4487
PR Credit
Take pictures/videos and upload it to our shared Google Photos album
For credit, fill out the Event Attendance Tracker form, choose Public Relations, and put down the name of the event that you uploaded pictures for
IMPORTANT! Our UCLA emails have limited access to Google Photos, so when joining our shared Google Photos album, please use your personal email only, not your UCLA email
Join our shared Google Photos album with your personal email here!
Saved By the Belles
Please share ALL pictures & content into our shared Google Photo album!
Follow our spam @saved.bythebelles
If you would like to submit specific photos/videos, just DM the account!
Secretary
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Contact Info:
(530) 913-8721
secretary@bruinbelles.com
Hi Belle’s,
As always, for meeting attendance credit make sure to fill out the attendance form shown on the projector at GM (and if you come in late, please find me afterwards). Remember that missing GM without filling out the appropriate form (either attendance or recurring/non-recurring excused absence) will result in a penalty. Also, please remember to submit proof to the W25 Event Attendance Tracker after participating in any event for any office. To check your status in fulfilling credit, refer to the W25 Event Completion Sheet.
Belle Love <3
Fundraising
Contact Info!
Jayleen
(661)525-8488 bbsafundraising@bruinbelles.com
Julissa
(909)827-0882 fundraising@bruinbelles.com
Hi Belles!! Happy Week 5!! It’s absolutely crazy to me how we are halfway through winter quarter already.. Wishing you all the best of luck on all your midterms. Thank you to all who have been participating in our fundraisers <3333 Please start planning out your events if you have yet to fulfill any fundraising credit. Feel free to text me if you have any questions/concerns, I’d love to chat💗
- Jayleen
Hiiii beautiful Belles! I hope you all are doing well and taking care of yourselves! I feel like these past couple of weeks have been CRAZY, so just as a reminder, take a breath if you feel yourself getting overwhelmed. Thank you to those who have taking advantage of the easy fundraising credit (posting flyers), and those who have been participating! Always remember, if you ever need anything, we are always here for you!
- Julissa🤍
UCLA Blood Donation
Help save lives by donating blood. Not only are you saving lives, but benefitting Belles as an organization as well!
Where: Ackerman Donor Center or the Gayley Donor Center
When: Anytime Week 4- Week 5 (Jan. 27th- Feb. 7th) BY APPOINTMENT
Who: All Belles
Credit: 1 Fundraising +1 CO per donation
MORE DETAILS ON THE FLYER (ALSO COULD BE FOUND IN FUNDRAISING GOOGLE CHAT)
DIY Clay Night w/ Juliette & Natalia
Who: unlimited belles
What: Make and paint air-dry clay jewelry dishes, and then create cute earrings
Where: Hedrick Hall 6S Lounge
When: Thursday, 2/21 7-8pm
Credit: 1 social + 1 fundraising
Cost: $6 to bbsa venmo
Sign up: 24 hrs in advance
Valentines Bruin Walk Fundraiser
Who: unlimited belles
What: Selling Valentines goodies on Bruin Walk!
Where: Bruin Walk
When: Friday, Feb. 14th, 9AM-1PM
Credit: 1 fundraising/ hour shift
Sign up: 48 hrs in advance on google sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kuRe9uyZa-MEnulsRB1qcZtS10GPMoMOqY1y5QI51MQ/edit?usp=sharing (PLEASE ONLY SIGN UP ON EMPTY SHIFTS)
Belle Merch
Receive 1 fundraising credit for every $20 spent of Belle Merch!
Would you like to host your own fundraiser and get credit? Please fill out this form (https://forms.gle/MyhiRPBMWir2SGst6) or text me @ (661)525-8488
Dues!
Pay your dues! If you paid yearly dues last quarter, you DO NOT have to pay anything for Winter or Spring Quarter. For those who chose to pay quarterly, this applies to you!
For active members QUARTERLY - $35
For inactive members QUARTERLY - $21.67
Payments can be made through Venmo @BruinBellesServiceAssociation or another form of payment. Please pay your dues by the end of week 6. Failure to pay dues without reason will result in termination of membership.
Due to all the recent events, if you need an extension or are facing a financial strain, please reach out ASAP so we can discuss our options.
Reimbursements
Please contact the Fundraising Office via email if you make any PRE-APPROVED purchases for BBSA events. Purchases include transportation costs to attending events. Afterward, request the amount that should be reimbursed. If you do not get your purchase pre-approved by the fundraising office, there is no guarantee that you will receive a reimbursement.
Social
Hi Belles! Happy Week 5! Last week was pretty smooth :) I spent a lot of time working on assignments, attending my lectures and discussions (OFHSOHIDH I’m taking 4 classes this quarter), and spending time with a couple of friends and my roomie before I head home for the weekend! <3 Also lols I had my first therapy appointment via telephone and I cried my eyeballs out so that was cute XD!! Anywayssss, I’m so excited for this week ahead! My 22nd birthday is coming up this Saturday, and I’m excited to be celebrating with friends. :) I wish you all the best this week! PLEASEEE if you ever want to hang out, reach out to me! I’d love to hang out and spend time with you!
Sending So Much Belle Love to You as Always,
Annalyn (213)-214-5340 ❀
Hi
Last week went by so fast what the honk. I swear it is week 2 right now not week 5 but the fact I have two major midterms this week should definitely clue me in to the fact it is the middle of the quarter ugh. My ochem prof is actually horrendous and I don’t think I have ever been more terrified for an exam than I am right now. In other news, I may or may not be going to DC over spring break…you know if you have been reading my agendas lmao. Or he might visit me over his spring break. #youngandfree? Stay strong ladies. Here if you need anything!
Sarah <3
Hey you! Yes you!! You look like you want to host a social :) You should click here
*Our annual Disneyland trip has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 8th 2025*
Please fill out this form confirming your attendance of our sunset soiree 02/22 4pm-8pm (aka winter retreat)
Upcoming Events:
Big/Little Dates!
Who: Potential Bigs and Littles!
What: get to know a potential big/little
Where: anyone you choose
When: wherever you choose
Credit: 1 social - Please fill via Event Tracker Response Google Form with photo of your date :)
Cost: whatever you choose
Sign up: fill out this form
Boelter Study Sesh w/ Collette
Who: 3 belles
What: Lock in w/ fellow belles and get shit done
Where: Boelter Library (8th floor of Boelter)
When: Friday 2/7 2-4pm
Credit: 1 social
Cost: free!
Sign up: February 6th at 11:59AMMMMM
Melrose Trading Post w/ Sarah
Who: 4 belles
What: Explore an iconic LA swap meet
Where: Fairfax high school
When: Sunday 2/9 1-3pm
Credit: 1 social
Cost: $5 entry + whatever you want to buy
Sign up: 24 hrs in advance
DIY clay night w/ Juliette & Natalia
Who: unlimited belles
What: Make and paint air-dry clay jewelry dishes, and then create cute earrings
Where: Hedrick Hall 6S Lounge
When: Thursday, 2/13 7-8pm
Credit: 1 social + 1 fundraising
Cost: $6 to bbsa venmo
Sign up: 24 hrs in advance
Flowergram Galentines Social w/ Alyson!
Create cute flowergrams for valentines day to give out to friends & Alyson will have some snacks & beverages:)
if you do not see signup genius for this event yet, expect this to be live Monday next week!
Who: 5 belles
What: flowergrams and snacks!
Where: 516 Glenrock Ave Unit 402
When: Wednesday, 2/12 from 6-7pm
Credit: 1 social
Cost: Free!
Sign up: 24 hrs in advance
Campus Culture
Career and Pre-Health Resources for Life Sciences Students
When: Tue 02/04, 12-1 PM
Where: Gonda (Goldschmeid) Neuroscience and Genetics Research Center, Room 2303
What: Starting to think about the future but not sure where to start? A counselor from the UCLA Career Center will present on the various resources available to students in the Life Sciences to help them prepare for their future career pathway! Seating is limited!!! RSVP here.
Who: Anyone!
Credit: 1 CC Credit
World Cafe by Dashew Center
When: Wed 02/05, 1-3 PM
Where: Kerckhoff Grand Saloon
What: Come enjoy ASUCLA’s our signature World Café Event. Join other students and taste complimentary coffee, teas, & snacks from around the world!
Who: Anyone!
Credit: 1 CC Credit
Ohio State at UCLA Women’s Basketball
When: Wed 02/05, 6:30 PM
Where: Pauley Pavilion
What: Come support our smart, strong bruin sisters as they take on the #8 Ohio State Buckeyes at home Wednesday night. Get to Pauley around 6:15 to find other Belles and grab a seat in the Den.
Who: Anyone!
Credit: 1 CC Credit
UCLA First Thursdays
When: Thu 02/06, 7-10 PM
Where: Broxton Ave
What: Come enjoy free treats, live music, and fun activities like friendship-bracelet and button making in our lovely Westwood Village! This month, the event will honor the spirit of LA and focus on supporting victims of the recent wildfires by offering ways to give back to wildfire relief efforts.
Who: Anyone! Register here.
Credit: 1 CC Credit
Bruin Flea
When: Fri 02/07, 3-8 PM
Where: Broxton Plaza, Westwood
What: Come to the Bruin Flea Market for another night of thrifting and jams! This V-Day themed night is the perfect time to go gift shopping and have the time of your life with your Bruin besties.
Who: Anyone!
Credit: 1 CC Credit
Penn State at UCLA Men’s Basketball
When: Sat 02/08, 1:00 PM
Where: Pauley Pavilion
What: Come cheer on our AMAZING BIG 10 team, your UCLA Bruins (featuring my husband and the LOML Tyler Biladeau). Any Belles who are going can plan to meet outside of Pauley at 12:45 and walk in together to get seats!
Who: Anyone!
Credit: 1 CC Credit
Ongoing Event: UCLA Teaching Kitchen Workshops
What: Go to a free class offered by the UCLA Teaching Kitchen to learn important cooking and baking skills, and to have a fun time in the kitchen with your friends and peers! There are four different workshops being offered this quarter. I’ve listed the workshops and their dates below.
Note: You must sign up for the event to attend! Sign ups open 2 weeks before the date of the workshop, and spaces are limited! Sign up here!
OPTIONS:
Culinary Bootcamp (2/10 from 10-11:30 AM, or 3/4 from 3-4:30 PM)
Bread for Beginners (2/19 AND 2/20 from 10-11:30 AM, or 3/11 and 3/12 from 3-4:30 PM)
That Plant-Based Life (2/11 from 10-11:30 AM or 2/27 from 3-4:30 PM)
Around the World (2/14 from 10-11:30 AM, or 3/14 from 3-4:30 PM)hi
DEI
Events
Workshop #2
Friday 6th, 2-3pm at YRL, max 5 belles
Workshop #3
Saturday 7th, 11-12pm at Powell, max 5 belles
Internal Relations
Hello lovely Belles! I hope you are having a good week. Remember to take care of yourself and reach out if you need anything at all!!
EVENTS EVENTS EVENTS
Friendship Bracelets (Wellness Wednesdays)
When? Wednesday (2/5), 11:30 am-12:15 pm
Who? Up to 5 Baby Belles
Where? Bruin Fun Zone A-level, Ackerman Union
What? Make friendship bracelets at the ASUCLA Wellness Wednesday Event
Credit? 1 IR Credit
Movement and Meditation at Rise Center
When? Tuesday (2/4), 1:15 pm-2 pm
Who? Up to 5 Baby Belles
Where? Rise Center (Lu Valle Commons)
What? Take time to relax, stretch, and breathe through movement and meditation
Credit? 1 IR Credit
Baby Belle Text Exchange
Who? Any Baby Belle
When? Anytime
Where? Anywhere
What? Sign up to be randomly assigned to another Baby Belle! A couple of times during the week, send an uplifting text message to another Baby Belle :)
Credit? 1 IR Credit