Week Four
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Week Four 🔔🩷
President
RSVP TO SPRING BANQUET!
Banquet will be on Saturday, May 31st at the Fowler museum on campus. 6-9pm.
Please RSVP by the end of April to the google form linked here.
If you want to run for board, please follow these steps:
Email me, president@bruinbelles.com, by May 14 at noon, to request an application. Please indicate which office you are running for.
Submit your completed application and election card to me via email by May 16th at 5pm. *I will send election card examples and instructions via email when you request an application.
Be present in-person or via zoom (if absolutely necessary) to give a 2 min election speech at week 8 GM, May 19th.
Interested in running for Executive Board for the 2025-2026 academic year?
As a reminder, here are the positions open for election:
President (must have already served a full year on board)
Secretary
Community Outreach Directors (x2)
Public Relations Director
Fundraising Directors (x2)
Social Directors (x2)
Women’s Leadership Director
Campus Culture Director
DEI Director
*Please note: a member can only run for one position. If you are not elected to executive board, you are still eligible to apply to be a Distinguished Belle.
**Please also note: for offices with two members, each candidate must run and be elected independently. Co-directors are not elected as a pair.
Being on Executive Board is a year-long commitment. If you are planning to study abroad for fall, winter, or spring quarter, you will not be able to be a board member. Please consider your other commitments and responsibilities before running for board.
Elections will be held on Monday, May 19th (Week 8). In order to vote, you must be either physically present OR present on the zoom link.
If you are interested in being a Distinguished Belle, applications are distributed and reviewed during the summer 2025 by the new Executive Board. Distinguished Belles are appointed by the Executive Board through application review rather than election.
Community Outreach
Service Day LA: Together LA Shines
4/26 - 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Number of Belles: 5 (Driver needed)
1327 Cole Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90028
Sign-up deadline: April 22nd
Let’s come together and make Los Angeles shine! In honor of Earth Day, join the Office of Mayor Karen Bass, our partners, and your neighbors in cleaning, greening, and preparing our city for the world stage. Take pride in your neighborhood and be part of this movement to make LA its best! I hope you will join us on Saturday, April 26, 2025, for Service Day LA: Together, LA Shines!
Sign up using this link - choose Hollywood location
ACE of Hearts
4/26 - 1-3 pm OR 3-6 pm
Number of Belles: 5 (Driver needed)
Petco Doheny
Sign-up deadline: April 22nd
Help cute doggies get adopted! Hold signs, hang out with dogs, chat with the incredible volunteer staff!
Fowler Musem
4/26 - 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm (2/12 hour shifts available)
Number of Belles: 5
Fowler Museum
Sign-up deadline: April 22nd
Help support the Fowler Museum for their event What is a Landmark? Food, Storytelling, Music, and Cartonera Construction.
VA Campus beautification
4/26 - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Number of Belles: 5 (driver needed)
11301 Wilshire Blvd
Sign-up deadline: April 10th
It is that time of year again, VA Greater Los Angeles will be hosting our yearly Campus Beautification Cleanup Day on April 26, 2025, from 8 am to 12pm. We are seeking volunteers to help this day to make the campus beautiful for the Veterans here on campus.
*NOTE Volunteer forms required before service
Library of Congress - by the People
Virtual
Help transcribe Library of Congress documents. Volunteers create and review transcriptions to improve search, access, and discovery of these pages from history.
Meals on Wheels Delivery and Operations
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm EVERY WEEK
YES, this event requires an application. Once you complete it, you will be able to act as a delivery or operations volunteer for Meals on Wheels, a cherished Belles event. As an operations volunteer, you will pack and help volunteers with their delivery bags, and clean returned bags. As a delivery volunteer, you will assist with deliveries.
Use this link to complete the application
Upon completion, you will receive an email with further information. EMAIL KIMYA with shifts once you have signed up.
Learn to be - TUTOR APPLICATION
Ongoing virtual volunteer opportunity - become a tutor remotely! Application is linked below.
Use this link to complete the application
Donate Blood!
Ongoing virtual volunteer opportunity - go to Ackerman to donate blood! (Or anywhere)
Tree People Betty Restoration Event (2 credits)
Sign up deadline: 5 days before event, if space is available
04/22 - 8:30 - 12:30
04/25 - 8:30 - 12:30
04/29 - 8:30 - 12:30
05/06 - 8:30 - 12:30
05/20 - 8:30 - 12:30
Number of Belles: 5, driver needed. If there is no driver, and multiple people want to take the bus that could also work.
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.
Requirements for event: Participants must individually sign up through this link.
12601 Mulholland Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Kitchen Assistance for Project Angel Food (2 credits/shift)
Sign up deadline: As soon as possible
Number of Belles: 5 (driver needed)
04/23 - 12:10pm - 4:30pm
04/28 - 12:10pm - 4:30pm
04/30 - 12:10pm - 4:30pm
05/02 - 12:10pm - 4:30pm
05/04 - 12:10pm - 4:30pm
05/09 - 12:10 - 4:30pm
05/11 - 12:10 - 4:30pm
Requirements for event: Participants must individually sign up through this link. Please click the 12:45pm - 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
ACEing Autism (1 credit/2 hours, includes training)
Sign up deadline: ASAP (background check must be approved beforehand, so sign up early), also these spots fill up super fast
Number of Belles: As many that can sign up on the website!
05/03 - 2pm-3pm - mandatory training for all volunteers
Following dates for clinics:
05/03 - 3pm-5pm
05/10 - 3pm-4pm (ages 5-11); 4pm - 5pm (ages 12-18)
05/18 - 3pm-4pm (ages 5-11); 4pm - 5pm (ages 12-18)
Location: UCLA Sycamore Tennis Courts (how convenient!)
Requirements before the event: BACKGROUND CHECK! You will get an email once you register! Reach out to Maya with questions.
ACEing Autism is a program that helps children with autism grow through the sport of tennis. Volunteers play tennis with the kids in a fun and social environment! No tennis experience required, just a positive attitude! Also, UCLA is hosting it’s first Aceing Autism opportunity and would love the support from Belles! Sign up here, click respond if you haven’t completed a background check or sign up for the desired date if you have. You’ll need to create an account!
UCLA Botanical Gardens Long Term Opportunities
Garden Guide - Become a volunteer gardener and spend time in the mornings or afternoons helping with maintenance of the garden for a minimum of 3 hours a week. I personally do this and find it to be the most mindful rewarding volunteer activity that is super accessible!
Garden Educator - Become a gardening guide and give tour guides to children and adults of the garden! Become more knowledgeable about horticulture and plants, and improve public speaking skills!
Their website has all the details of who to contact and if there is availability!
Public Relations
Happy Week 4! Good luck on midterms✨💗
Belle Love, Ava
publicrelations@bruinbelles.com
(702) 337 - 4487
PR Credit
Please upload all your pictures to the Google Photos Shared Album!!! I want to keep sharing all our cute pictures and memories to our Instagram 🙂
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
To receive credit (it's super easy & quick!), you must upload at least one picture/vid to the shared album, fill out the Event Attendance Tracker Form, and put the name of the event you uploaded pictures for
Please mention the bruinbelles insta account in any bruinbelles related stories or posts, so I can repost it <3
Saved By the Belles
DM the spam @saved.bythebelles with any fun photos/videos you would like to share
I know we all got some🤭🤭
Merch- Hoodie
Hoodies will be sold and passed out at General Meetings for $55
Please email or google message me if you cannot make general meetings to pick up your hoodie another time
Secretary
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Contact Info:
(530) 913-8721
secretary@bruinbelles.com
Hi Belles!
As a reminder, 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 non-recurring excused absence, both found in my weekly emails) will result in a penalty. Also, please remember to submit proof to the S25 Event Attendance Tracker after participating in any event for any office. To check your status in fulfilling credit, refer to the S25 Event Completion Sheet.
Belle love - Jess♡
Fundraising
Contact Info!
Jayleen
(661)525-8488 bbsafundraising@bruinbelles.com
Julissa
(909)827-0882 fundraising@bruinbelles.com
Hi all! Happy Week 4!! Hope you are all doing amazing!! Please come out and support our collab with LePhant this week! If you have any questions, or simply want to chat (belles related or not) please please feel free to reach out to me!!
- Jayleen <333
Hello beautiful Belles!! I hope you all are doing well, it feels like time is just flying by! I’ve actually been enjoying my classes this quarter, even though I am behind and stressed out LOL. Hopefully your classes aren’t stressing you out so much! Remember, we are always here to support you if you ever need anything! Do not hesitate to reach out!
- Julissa🤍
Fundraising Opportunities
LePhant Milk Tea Co 🧋
What: New collab allert!! 🚨 Come enjoy some yummy & fresh milk tea w/ me OR stop by on your own/with friends!!!
Where: Le Phant Milk Tea Co Westwood (10911 Lindbrook Dr)
If you’re coming to the social, meet me outside my apt. @7:30pm :))
When: Wed. April 23rd / 4:30PM- 8:30PM
Who: ANYYYYONE
Credit: 1 Fundraising per purchase + 1 Social! OR 0.5 for sharing flyer via IG (in google chat)
Your friends’ purchase can also count towards another fund. credit as well!!
🚨 Please keep your receipt & give worker the code “BELLE423” BEFORE checking out 🚨
Special Message from LePhant: “ We can't wait to meet all of you! We only use high quality ingredients and don’t use any powders or artificial syrups for any of our drinks. All of our recipes are also done fresh on the daily and we brew each tea singularly for each cup.”
Bruin Walk Bake Sale
What: Help sell baked goods on Bruin Walk!
Where: Bruin Walk
When: Week 5
Who: Unlimited Belles! (Sign up sheet coming soon!) Please refrain from leaving awkward gaps!
Credit: 1 hour=1 credit & 30 mins =0.5
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 5. Failure to pay dues without reason will result in termination of membership.
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! <3 Happy Week 4!
I hope you all are doing well, safe, and healthy! I can’t believe we’re entering into midterms week.. I have a midterm at 9:30am on Thursday for PSYCH 110 so please wish me well and prayers! I’ve been grabbing lots of dinners with my friends and belles! Shoutout to Julissa, Jessica, Destinee, Sahar, my little Natalie, and Katie hehe :) My pookie wookie Brianna took more grad photos of me with my camera <3 We’re so up!! I have more grad photoshoots this weekend with friends and spending time with more belles & friends! <3 Wishing you the best with midterms and that you all have a lovely rest of your week! Please please please don’t hesitate to reach out! I would love to hear from you!
Sending so much Belle Love to you as Always,
Annalyn Bort (213)-214-5340 | social@bruinbelles.com
Hey you! Yes you!! You look like you want to host a social :) You should click here
Upcoming Events this Week 4:
Baking Social w/ Sophia!
Who: 4 belles
What: come back delicious baked goods with sophia <3
Where: 940 Tiverton Ave Apt 310
When: Tuesday, April 22nd from 8-9pm
Credit: 1 social
Cost: Free! :)
Bplate Dinner w/ Ava!
Who: 5 belles
What: come chat and eat food with ava and other lovely belles!
Where: On the Hill — Bplate
When: Thursday, April 24nd at 5pm
Credit: 1 social
Cost: 1 meal swipe! If you don’t have a meal swipe, Ava will swipe you in! <3
LePhant Milk Tea Co Boba w/ Jayleen
Who: unlimited belles
What: yummy boba sesh w lovely jayleen and other belles!
Where: LePhant Milk Tea Co (10911 Lindbrook Drive, Westwood)
When: Wednesday, April 23rd
Where to meet: Meet in front of Jayleen’s Apt (715 Gayley Ave) at 7:30pm
Credit: 1 social and 1 fundraising credit! (if you buy more than 1 drink, extra fundraising credit)!
Crumbs and Whiskers Cat Cafe at Melrose!
Who: 5 belles (to make this event happen, we need 1 driver)
What: all thanks to lovely cindy, we’re able to attend this event for free! come to vibe with the kitties <33
Where: Crumbs and Whiskers (7924 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046)
When: Friday, April 25th from 4:45-7:30pm (includes transportation)
Credit: 1 social and 1 IR credit! Collab with IR office YAY! <3
Hang out with Annalyn! :) (ONGOING FOR THE QUARTER)
Since this is my last quarter here at UCLA, I really want you and I to hang out and create so many fun memories together! :) Text me at (213)-214-5340 if you ever wanna grab food, chat, go out, etc! I would love to hang out with you! <3
Who: you! <3
What: anything you like and/or works best for us!
Where: anywhere you would like to go and/or works best for us!
When: shoot me a text hehe :)
Credit: 1 social
Campus Culture
Flyer for PLAY Day!
What: We need help recruiting athletes to volunteer at PLAY Day. Help us make this event great and get your CC credit! To get credit, please pass out flyers to athletes outside either (a) the Acosta Training Center (by Pauley Pavilion) or (b) the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame Building (right across from the entrance to Wooden). You can pick up PLAY Day flyers from me at GM or print out some for FREE at the CPO computer lab.
When: Anytime! 30 minutes of flyering = 0.5 credit
Where: Acosta Athletic Complex or the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame
Who: Anyone!
Credit: 0.5 CC for 30 minutes
Climate Cafe
What: Happy Earth Month, Bruins! Come celebrate by watching a powerful short film on climate change and engaging in a live discussion with the filmmakers and other climate experts. There will be FREE VEGETARIAN/VEGAN FOOD and a raffle for prizes, including a $100 gift card!
When: Tue 04/22, 6-8 PM
Where: Kerckhoff Grand Salon
Who: Anyone!
Credit: 1 CC
Trash ‘n’ Fashion
What: Come check out Trash ‘n’ Fashion, where sustainability meets style! Swap pre-loved clothes, enjoy inspiring Earth Day performances, and get creative with upcycling activities. Celebrate the planet in fashion-forward, eco-friendly fun!
When: Tue 04/22, 6-8:30 PM
Where: Sunset Plaza
Who: Anyone!
Credit: 1 CC
ASUCLA Talent Show
What: Come see student performers compete for 1st place and the grand prize at this ASUCLA talent show! There will be music, singing, dancing, magic, and so much more!
When: Thu 04/24, 5:30-7:30 PM
Where: Ackerman Grand Ballroom
Who: Anyone!
Credit: 1 CC
Concert on the Hill
What: This student concert series brings live music straight to the heart of campus. Set against the stunning backdrop of UCLA’s residential hill, this event series showcases talented student musicians and bands, creating an electric atmosphere filled with great tunes and good vibes.
When: Thu 04/24, 8-10 PM
Where: Sunset Plaza Stage
Who: Anyone!
Credit: 1 CC
Shabbat @ Upside Down: Remembering the Holocaust with Artist Jake Rosen
What: Upside Down hosts a Zikaron BaSalon event, to commemorate the story of Holocaust survivors through our artist-in-residence, Jake Rosen's, story of his parents surviving the Holocaust.
When: Fri 04/25, 7-9 PM
Where: Upside Down (10962 Le Conte Ave)
Who: Anyone! Register here.
Credit: 1 CC
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: 04/25 1-2:30 pm; 05/12 12-1:30 pm
That Plant-Based Life: 04/22 12-1:20 pm; 05/21 1-2:30 pm
Bread for Beginners: 05/06 and 05/07 12-1:30 pm; 05/22 and 05/23 12-1:30 pm
Healthier Baking 101: 04/23 1-2:30 pm; 05/19 12-1:30 pm
Around the World: 04/24 12-1:30 pm; 05/27 12-1:30 pm
UPCOMING EVENT: Quarterly Kayaking Trip!
When: Sat 05/03, 12-3 PM (time tentative)
Where: Marine Aquatic Center, Marina Del Ray
What: The Marine Aquatic Center offers FREE kayak rentals to UCLA students! All you have to do is sign up for a MAC Student Kayaking Membership from the UCLA Recreation web store. No training/experience is required. Come to have some fun on the water, spend quality time with other belles, and take advantage of this awesome and unique UCLA offering!
Who: Anyone! Large groups need reservations, so please RSVP soon. We are also looking for more DRIVERS!! IF YOU ARE WILLING TO DRIVE, FILL OUT THIS FORM!!
Credit: 1 CC Credit
DEI
Workshops
Workshop #5 with Sofia
When: Thursday 24th, 5-6 pm/ Week 4
Where: Powell Study Room
Belle Max 4
Workshop #6 with Lani
When: Monday 28th, 2:30-3:30 pm/Week 5
Where: Lani’s apartment (you can walk to GM after together)
Belle Max: 5
Workshop #7
When: Wednesday 30th, 5:30-6:30 PM / Week 5
Where: Tongva Grass
Belle max: unlimited
Internal Relations
Happy, happy week four! I hope everyone is doing well :)
As always, feel free to reach out!
EVENTS EVENTS EVENTS
Crumbs & Whiskers Melrose Cat Cafe
What? Come hang out with cats for 90 minutes at the cat cafe! Cindy was able to help us secure this event:)
When? Friday, April 25th, 5:30 PM -7:00 PM
Cost? Free; (please note there may be a small fee if parking is paid)
Who? Up to 5 Belles, including 1 driver
Credit? 1 Social and 1 Internal Relations