Week Five
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Week Five 🔔🤍
President
Fall Quarter Credit Requirements:
Community Outreach: 3
Public Relations: 2
Fundraising: 2
Social: 1
Women’s Leadership: 1
Campus Culture: 1
DEI: 1
If you would like to nominate a Belle for Belle of the week, fill out this google form!
Hello beautiful Belles!! Happy Week 5!! Guys, this week has been so insanely chaotic and fun. Canvas being down was like, the literal worst thing to happen to me, but luckily, all my professors gave extensions for assignments. On the brighter side, on Monday, my roommate and I went to the Paramount Pictures premiere of the movie Regretting You. The movie was SO GOOD. The actors were also definitely there doing interviews, but we were only able to quickly see them from afar. The event itself was super cool, they gave us free popcorn, water, and movie theater snacks. On Wednesday, Mia and I went to the Addison Rae concert, which was sooo cool, AND she brought Charli xcx out. Hearing Von dutch live was life changing. We also saw Finneas, and apparently, Chappel Roan was there? Overall, I had a blast that night with Mia! On Thursday, I saw Jess and Annalyn for dinner🤭. We went to Noodle St., Indigo Cow, and then Daiso. On Friday, we had final deliberations, which were so incredibly exciting. Then with Belle’s Beginnings and Mr. Bone’s Pumpkin Patch this past weekend, we had so much fun!! ALSO, Belles get SO excited because our Baby Belles are FINALLY HERE. I am so beyond excited to have them, and I cannot wait to watch them grow and thrive! Recruitment has been a very taxing process this year, and as much as I enjoyed every second of it, I am so glad for it to be done. Imagine all the free time I have now😭 Anyways, to the Baby Belles, we are so excited to have you here in Belles with us! Board has spent so much time carefully selecting you all, and we cannot wait to get to know you more!! As always, just a reminder! If you ever need anything, we are here for you!! Just reach out! Belle love always!! 🤍
Community Outreach
HI EVERYONE. HAPPY HALLOWEEK! So excited to see some new amazing Baby Belle faces at our CO events :). Baby Belles, the CO agenda can look intimidating because there is so much info but never fear! I promise we try to make them as digestible as possible; you do not have to read through every event (though I would recommend it), but skim it every week to see if something pops up that you’re interested in and fits in your schedule.
Sarah: My weekend was so fun! I had a rugby tournament this weekend where we competed to qualify for nationals, went thrifting, and then went to Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch. Baby Belles, if you have any questions about any of the upcoming events or just CO in general (or just want to chat!) my contact is 650-850-2656. Have a great week guys!
My
Week 5 (10/27 - 11/2)
10/28 & 10/31 Cold Water Betty Creek Restoration 7:15 - 10:15
Description: 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.
Location & Transportation: 12601 Mulholland Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Car ~20min
Participants must individually sign up through this link.
(Click on date you’re volunteering, then “Sign up (external site), where you will fill out a small form)
10/29 Baby2Baby 3:00pm-5:00pm
Description: Sort and package donated children's essentials like clothing, diapers, and hygiene products, assemble specialized kits for new mothers and families in crisis, and help with various projects
Location & Transportation: 5830 Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016; Driving ~15min, Bus ~45; 5 Belle/car limit or unlimited if bus
Sign up at this link in addition to SignUp Genius (you will need to make an account if you don’t have one already)
10/30 Climate resilience planning in LA - Arts and Climate CA (Anytime 10:30am-5:00pm)
Description:
Location & Transportation: La Plaza de Cultura y Artes in Downtown LA (501 N. Main Street); car needed; Belle limit 5
11/1 ACEing Autism 9-10am
Description: Channel your inner Challengers as you go to UCLA’s Sycamore courts to play tennis with children with autism.
Location & Transportation: UCLA Sycamore Tennis Lot
Must sign up individually here; if you do not already have an account with them you will need to create one before signing up (background check + waivers)
11/2 Fowler Museum Día de Los Muertos Celebration 11am-2pm and 2– 5:30pm
Description: Celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with artist Maria Elena Cruz and honor the loved ones who have passed away through hands-on artmaking. Create your own mini ofrendas (shrines/offerings) and colorful sugar skull piñatas. Enjoy a curator-led walk-through of our newly installed interpretive kiosks showcasing vibrant devotional practices in Haiti, Guatemala, and Mexico. The program will also include live music by Mariachi Alta California and light refreshments.
Location: Fowler Museum @ UCLA
11/2 Westside Food Bank’s Hunger Walk 10am- 1pm & 1pm-4pm
Description: We are walking to help those facing hunger in LA County. This free event is family-friendly and a great way to raise awareness and show your support. All walkers will receive a T-shirt and a swag bag for participating. Let’s come together to make a difference in our community!
Location & Transportation: Ocean View Park; Driving ~25min, Bus ~45 min
Must sign up here in addition to SignUp Genius
Week 6 (11/3 - 11/9)
11/4 & 11/7 Cold Water Betty Creek Restoration 9am-12pm
Description: 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.
Location & Transportation: 12601 Mulholland Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Car ~20min
Participants must individually sign up through this link.
(click on date you’re volunteering, then “Sign up (external site), where you will fill out a small form)
11/8 Reading to Kids: 9-12 SIGN UP NOW, SPOTS GO FAST
Description: Read to kids at local middle schools. We typically volunteer at the Politi location but if there are no sports left we can adjust to a different one. Spots fill up fast so sign up early!
Location & Transportation: 2481 W 11th St, Los Angeles, CA 90006; Driver Needed; Belle Limit: 5
Sign up here in addition to Sign-Up Genius
11/8 ACEing Autism 9-10am
Description: Channel your inner Challengers as you go to UCLA’s Sycamore courts to play tennis with children with autism.
Location & Transportation: UCLA Sycamore Tennis Lot
Must sign up individually here; if you do not already have an account with them you will need to create one before signing up (background check + waivers)
11/8 Sandy Sprint for Ovarian Cancer (SETUP) 3:30-6pm
Description: The Sandy Sprint California includes a 5K Run, Walk, Survivor Ceremony and More. The 5K route is along the Main Trail at Griffith Park.
Location & Transportation: Griffith Park; Driver Needed;Parking is located in Lot 3. This is located near Shane's Inspiration Playground (4800 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA)
11/9 Sandy Sprint for Ovarian Cancer 7am-9am (Registration); (2) 8am-10am (cheering on people!); 10:30am-12pm (breaking down)
Description: The Sandy Sprint California includes a 5K Run, Walk, Survivor Ceremony and More. The 5K route is along the Main Trail at Griffith Park.
Location & Transportation: Griffith Park; Driver Needed;Parking is located in Lot 3. This is located near Shane's Inspiration Playground (4800 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA)
Week 7 (11/10 - 11/16)
11/11 & 11/14 Cold Water Betty Creek Restoration 9am-12pm
Description: 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.
Location & Transportation: 12601 Mulholland Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Car ~20min
Participants must individually sign up through this link.
(click on date you’re volunteering, then “Sign up (external site), where you will fill out a small form)
Public Relations
HAPPY WEEK 5 AND WELCOME BABY BELLES! Recruitment was such a rollercoaster but soooo worth it. Last week was so hectic with the final stages of recruitment and I went to 2 concerts, Djo & Addison, AND midterm prep. but I live to see another day and can’t wait to see what the second half of fall quarter has in store. To all the baby belles: get involved and don’t be afraid to say hi to someone new. You are here for a reason and we welcome you with open arms. With that, enjoy my quote of the week:
”If you weren’t capable, the opportunity would have never come your way. You belong.”
How to Earn PR Credit! (2 per quarter)
Sign up for a “Social Media Correspondent” role in any office. Take & submit 5 photos and 1 video to the shared Google 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
@saved.bythebelles
Follow our spam account!
Please share ALL pictures & content into our shared Google Photo album!
If you would like to submit specific photos/videos to savedbythebelles, just DM the account!
Mia’s Contact: 310.528.6700
Anika’s Contact (DB): 916.883.8038
Elle’s Contact (DB): 512.516.9756
Secretary
Happy week five and welcome Baby Belles! I cannot wait to meet all of you. This week has been chaos for me but we are powering through!! As always please reach out if you need anything at all!
Contact info:
Questions, concerns, or just want to rant or hang out please feel free to contact me!💖💖💖
Phone: (414)-861-2515
Email: Secretary@bruinbelles.com
IMPORTANT INFO!
If you anticipate missing meetings, please communicate so it does not become unexcused!
RECURRING ABSENCE? Fill out this form:
https://forms.gle/XhASFSqwDnxRaFz89
NON-RECURRING ABSENCE? Fill out this form:
https://forms.gle/drACCrraoYuaC42n6
NEED TO REQUEST INACTIVE STATUS? Fill out this form:
Fundraising
Fundraising Opportunities
Krispy Kreme Digital Fundraiser (1 pt for posting flyer, 1 point for sale)
I’m currently reaching out to different businesses to get events on the calendar for the quarter, but if you have any idea or suggestions, I’m open to any ideas!
Want to host a fundraiser or have any ideas? Fill out the google form! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1j5PErCsh3IFgS5PsmdsA3ng6zEbMu4a5_HhMhMjfqs8/edit
Dues!
Apply to our need-based scholarship HERE.
For active members:
YEARLY - $115
QUARTERLY - $38.34
For inactive members:
QUARTERLY - $28.34
**If you are planning on going in-active you must do the quarterly payment option.**
Payments can be made through Venmo @BruinBellesServiceAssociation or another form of payment. Please pay your dues by the end of the quarter. Failure to pay dues without reason will result in termination of membership.
Questions? Email fundraising@bruinbelles.com or text Natalia @ 619-372-7885.
Reimbursements
Please contact the Fundraising Office via email if you make any PRE-APPROVED purchases for BBSA events. Purchases include transportation costs to attend events. Afterward, request the amount that should be reimbursed. If you do not get your purchase pre-approved by Natalia, there is no guarantee that you will receive a reimbursement.
Contact Us!
Natalia
619-972-3662
fundraising@bruinbelles.com
Alex
650-766-6118
bbsafundraising@bruinbelles.com
Hello my dear, darling lovelies!
BABY BELLES WELCOME!! I am so excited to meet each and every one of you! Pleaseee feel free to reach out, I’d love to hang out!
Belle’s Beginnings was such fun! Our social directors are awesomesauce <3 Also, I mentally switched my major to HBS so YAY to that. For those invested, look at my Trader Joe’s pal LOL.
I can’t wait to see you all, reach out anytime for anything, Belles related or not 🩷
- Natalia
Hi my lovely Belles!
Belle love,
Alex
Social
Socials Happening This Week
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28 AT 2 PM:
Aanya and Donna are hosting a social at Ministry of Coffee! Meet at the Bruin Bear!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 AT 7:30 PM 9 PM:
Julissa is hosting a Halloween cookie baking social at her
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 AT 11:30 AM:
Cute Cafés and Conversations! Meet at the Bruin Bear at 11:30 to walk to Alfred’s
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 AT 8 AM
Attend Vintage Church Sunday service with Ally! Followed by coffee and a sweet treat after. Meet at De Neve Turnaround and Ally will drive!
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 AT 7 PM
Movie Night with Maria! Meet at her apartment on Veteran Ave. Bring a blanket and snacks!
CONTACT US!
Anaïs:
(626) 788-6461. social@bruinbelles.com
Alexia:
(626) 533-5298, bbsasocial@bruinbelles.com
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HOST A SOCIAL
(we know you do hehehe)
here is the link: https://forms.gle/7DbM86QnwXeh9wve6
First of all, WELCOME BABY BELLES!
We are so excited you are here. The social office hopes you had as much fun at Belle’s Beginnings as we did planning it <3
Make sure you get your social credit in because it is incredibly easy! And remember to fill out the attendance sheet, so that we have your attendance tracked and documented <3
ALSO! As of Friday, I decided to begin a new Social Series called Cute Cafés and Conversations! These will be on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday (late) mornings and will be at cute cafés near us! I would love to expand our coffee/matcha/drink of choice horizon across LA, so if you have a car (BLESS)! That would make it soooo lovely!
Our first one was at Bluestone Lane in Westwood and it was a success <3 Thank you for making it. It made my day so much brighter being with you lovely ladies.
THIS WEEK (drrummmrollll pleasseee) will be at Alfred’s (also in Westwood!). Let’s meet at the Bruin Bear on Friday at 11:30 (a little later since it is Halloween) and we will walk over together. If it is easier for you to meet us there, that is totally perfect! Please fill out the Sign Up Genius if you are able to make it, and I really hope you are!!!
Wow….I cannot believe we are already here. It is definitely THAT time of the quarter where everything feels impossible, BUT if anyone’s got it, it is YOU! We are in the midst of midterm season, so good luck to each and every one of you!! Please reach out if you ever need anything :)
Your social office is here for you!
Women’s Leadership
Women’s Leadership
Contact info:
call: (408)3483839
email: womensleadership@bruinbelles.com
Workshops!
WHAT UP BELLE OF THE BALLS we have two workshops this week (nobody freak out)
Returning Belles: Oct 31 9:45-10:45am
BABY BELLES: Oct 30 2-3pm
both in De Neve Jacaranda by Juliette, 12 belles max
Your challenge for the week (I will be asking for examples in next meeting so get ready):
Find one thing you’re proud of yourself for!
WHAT IS UP SHAWTY BAES i am so happy to have OUR BABY BELLES OMG CRAZY. we spent so long analyzing apps it is wild they are here. As of writing this I have a worrisome tickle in my throat, so we’ll see how that develops if I'm sick for Halloweekend I may just explode. Currently life in Juliette world is pretty much the same as usual a kid at work the other day told me her mom got pregnant from eating her boogers and then when I asked if she was excited to have a brother she went no I don’t want a booger baby brother so stay safe you guys…
Campus Culture
Information!
Natalie Lares Alonso
951-609-4755
campusculture@bruinbelles.com
Hello Belles!
My name is Natalie and I am your Campus Culture Director! Sports games are my jam and my goal is to illuminate school spirit on campus with your help!
This week was wonderful and had so many fun events. Mia and I planted a mini tree and named her Tiffany. Love her and have to show her off. (We woke up at 5 in the morning but so worth it)
Also LOOK at this pumpkin by my dorm
Halloween Murder Mystery
When: October 28th at 7PM
Where: Hitch & Sax
What: DRESS IN HALLOWEEN COSTUME and enjoy snacks, a costume contest, and fun activities!
Limit: 4-5 Belles
Credit: 1 CC
Dancing with the Stars Watch Party
When: October 28th at 8PM
Where: Centennial 8th floor lounge
What: Come watch DWTS in my room (on a laptop but still a ton of fun) and support our queen Jordan Chiles! Many of you know her as an Olympic Gold Medalist, but she is also a fellow Bruin! Food is welcome and a positive energy is a must! Come hang!
Limit: 4-5 Belles
Credit: 1 CC
BABY BELLES I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU! Come join so I can meet you and have some bonding over dance routines. (I love this show so be prepared to have fun and talk about each routine)
Guided Garden Tour
When: November 1st (starts at 10am and ends at 11am)
Where: Tours meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavilion at the northern end of the garden
What: Explore the garden and get a free tour that talks about plants from around the world and their importance/story!
Limit: 4-5 Belles
Credit: 1 CC
Women’s Volleyball Game vs. Washington
When: November 2nd at 2PM
Where: Pauley Pavillion
What: I still have not had a chance to watch a women’s volleyball game, and I soooooo want to. I know you do too! Some come support our women athletes!
Limit: Unlimited
Credit: 1 CC
DEI
Workshops!
Hi belles! This week we will have two workshops!
1) Thursday, October 30th, from 2pm to 3pm in Powell Group Study Room B.
2) Friday, October 31st, from 3pm to 4pm in a YRL study room.
Hello my lovely Belles! I hope you all are having a wonderful start to week 5. My name is Sofia and I am the DEI director. This past week I ate SO MUCH GOOD FOOD my friends and I got DTF, Pho, chagee boba, teaspoon … my bank account is hurting but thankfully my job is scheduling me lots of hours (too many LOL). This weekend we tried to watch the new Frankenstein movie online and got like 20 minutes into it before realizing it was some weird fake version. I now have to lock in so if anyone has any 7C tips let me know! Anyways it was so awesome to meet you all this weekend and I am so excited for GM on Monday! You are all the cutest ever. Please reach out to me if you need anything ever!!
Belle love,
Sofia