Week Two
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Week Two 🔔🤍
Winter Quarter Credit Requirements:
Community Outreach: 3
Public Relations: 2
Fundraising: 2
Social: 1
Women’s Leadership: 1
Campus Culture: 1
DEI: 1
Internal Relations: 1 (BABY BELLES ONLY)
President
If you would like to nominate a Belle for Belle of the week, fill out this google form!
Hello my beautiful Belles!! Happy Week Two!! As free as my Week One schedule was, I was so absolutely tired, and I don’t even have morning classes😭. Hopefully, once I get into the groove of everything, things will be just a little bit easier. I bought the Group X pass this quarter with my roommates, which I think is going to be SO much fun. I went to my first spin class on Wednesday with my roommate, and I literally could not feel my legs after. My legs are still so incredibly sore, and it was genuinely one of the worst things I have ever done in my entire life, but I will be back in that class either this upcoming week or the following week💀 so we will stay tuned to how I feel about spin by the end of the quarter. I may also be playing IM soccer this quarter, which I was not expecting, but my coworkers created a team and wanted me to join, so😃 Some other updates, President’s Office Hours are making a comeback, so if you find yourself on campus and want to chat about anything Belles related or not, you are welcome to attend!! I made a Calendly (this is going to be a trial run) in order to have a slight variety of times available, instead of just one hour on one day. Please fill out the Calendly if you plan on coming, so I can let you know where to find me on campus! The Member Handbook will be posted Monday night, and the Alumni Mentorship Program is in the works, so stay tuned for that. We also have Sexperts joining us on Monday to talk about Healthy Relationships, so make sure you are on time for GM! If you ever need anything, we are here for you!! Just reach out! Belle love always!! 🤍
Community Outreach
Week 2 (1/12 -10/18)
1/13 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 Driver Needed ~20min; 5 Belles
Credits: 1.5
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)
Sign up deadline 1/12 at 6pm
1/ 13 - 1/16 Project Angel Food 8:00am - 12:00pm or 12:45 pm - 4:00pm
Description: Help prepare and package meals for those suffering from food insecurity. There are shifts available every day of the week.
Location & Transportation: 922 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA 90038; Driver Needed (25-30min drive); Belle Limit: 5
Credits: 2
Sign-up deadline: minimum one day before shift.
Will need to sign up at this link for date and shift.
1/14 Harvest Home Mom & Baby Boutique Organization
Description: Come help sort clothes, toys, diapers and hygiene products. If our baby boutique does not need sorting, we may ask for help with another home organization task. Please email with a specific time frame on this day you plan on coming.
Location: Venice Home. Note that the address will be shared upon sign up. Driver Needed ~20min; 5 Belles
Credits: 1
MUST ALSO sign up with the sign up genius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B48A9AD2CA3FA7-venice#/
Sign-up deadline: 1/13 at 6pm
1/14 Harvest Home Program Assistant 4:00pm-6:00pm
Description: Come help our program team! This is a perfect opportunity if you want to help in a hands-on way and see what the day-to-day life at Harvest Home is like.
Credits: 1
Location: Venice Home. Note that the address will be shared upon sign up. Driver Needed ~20min; 5 Belles
MUST ALSO sign up with the sign up genius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B48A9AD2CA3FA7-venice#/
1/17 Zoom info session for volunteering with spcaLA
Saturday, January 17th, 2026 from 9AM – 9:30AM. Register here. Unlimited belles
Credits: .5
These are 30 minute long Zoom meetings where you will be given more information about what to expect while volunteering and more information about our organization. It is also the perfect time to ask questions!
Attending one of these sessions is the only way to receive our volunteering application link. Everyone who would like to volunteer must register individually for the information session, but it is perfectly acceptable to use the same device to attend the session. You will just need to note the names of those viewing in your screen name for attendance purposes.
Public Relations
Winter Break Recap Post!!
If you’d like to be featured in the Winter Break recap Instagram post then keep an eye out for an email from me tonight with a sign up sheet. Signups will close Tuesday night (tomorrow) at 11:59p. Must put name on spreadsheet and fill out the attached Google Form to participate, and the Event Attendance Tracker for credit!
1 PR credit and MAX 20 Belles
Merch!!
If you ordered past Belle merch at the end of last quarter OR have not received your GM shirt please meet Elle V. after the meeting to collect your items! If you cannot attend meetings this quarter and ordered merch or need your GM shirt, let Mia F. know!!!
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!
Secretary
Hello! Wow week one did not feel like a week one. But we survived! This week I did a lottt of school work but also had a fun weekend with Special Olympics! Wish I could be at GMs this quarter:( I hope everyone has a lovely week :)
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
Meeting Absences:
If you cannot attend a meeting because of a non-recurring conflict, please fill this form.
Recurring Conflicts and Going Inactive:
If you cannot attend meetings this quarter due to a recurring conflict please fill out this form. If you plan on going inactive please fill out this form.
Fundraising
Fundraising
Hello my dear, darling lovelies!
Thank you to everyone that came to Clay Night! Seriously such a fun time and I’m still cracking up every time I think about it.
Week 1 was pretty awesome. I had the Epic at Akerman Butternut Squash & Cranberry Salad with salmon, arugula, spinach, kale, sunflower seeds, and cider vinaigrette for lunch everyday. It’s SO good. I also utilized my GroupX pass and I started a new Agatha Christie book! I have such strong feelings that this is gonna be a good quarter.
Reach out anytime for anything, Belles related or not 🩷
-Natalia
Fundraising Opportunities
Donate to the UCLA Blood Platelet Center (1 credit)
Where: Ackerman Student Union
Schedule an Appointment: https://ucedonor.com/index.cfm?group=home&function=
After your appointment, you will receive a $10 gift card. Venmo $10 to @BruinBellesServiceAssociation
Want to host a fundraiser or have any ideas? Fill out the google form! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1j5PErCsh3IFgS5PsmdsA3ng6zEbMu4a5_HhMhMjfqs8/edit
Dues! Due Friday of Week 5 (February 6th)!
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 - $38.34
For inactive members:
QUARTERLY - $28.34
Payments can be made through Venmo @BruinBellesServiceAssociation or another form of payment. Please pay your dues by Friday, February 6th. 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.
Hi my gorgeous Belles!
I hope everyone is adjusting to being back on campus okay (tbh its hitting me like a truck). I may have forgotten my running shoes at home, but that did not stop me from going on an 8 mile run. So if you know if any good half-marathons coming up let a girl know.
Other than that I got to meet my roommates friend from Wisco and ran into my best friends roommate at Sig Chi- love invisible strings.
Happy MLK weekend lmk if you need anything at all :)
Belle love always,
Alex
Natalia - Fiscal Management
619-372-7885
fundraising@bruinbelles.com
Alex - Event Planning
650-766-6118
bbsafundraising@bruinbelles.com
Social
Socials happening this week
Tuesday January 12th @ 8pm: Cane’s with Alexia
Number of Belles: 4
Wednesday @ 3pm: Kerkhoff w Alexia
come study and chit chat w me in between classes!
Thursday, January 15th at 8:15 pm: Dinner with Julianna at BPlate!
yummm
number of belles: 10
sign up deadline: Wednesday at midnight
Disneyland Reminder!
Hi Belles! We hope you are having a wonderful week and great start to the quarter. Reminder that our Disneyland trip is this Saturday, please buy your ticket ASAP if you haven’t already and text us confirmation when you have done so <3
Big/Little Dates
It’s tiiiiime we are now ready to start preparing for Big/Little. Please fill out this form below if you are interested in going on a Big/Little date. You will be paired with a Belle and the two of you can grab coffee, dinner, etc to see if you would be a cute Big/Little pairing! For Belles that don’t have a little, you will be paired with a little even if you don’t go on a date. If you are a Belle that already has a little and would like to pick up a second, please let us know! https://forms.gle/reCJWJxRkheS4BeK6
This week was honestly such a great start to the quarter, I made vision boards with my friends and also got to go to a few of the UCLA groupx classes (shoutout natalia for taking me to yoga). Also…I can’t make GMs this quarter and am getting majorrrr FOMO. So, if any Belle wants to meet up for coffee or dinner, please just give me a text! Always down to spend more time with Belles. - Alexia
WOWZA week 1 went by tooooo fast! i can tell my classes will keep me busy though…i lowkey missed the burrito bowl from lu valle so much and i was so happy to be reunited with it. and peete’s, i love it sm. i’ve also crocheted quite a bit! i’m working on a sweater so hopefully i can finish it relatively quickly. excited for this next week!!
Host a Social! We know you want to… ;)
Contact Us!
Anaïs -(626) 788-6461
Alexia - (626) 533 - 5298
Women’s Leadership
Contact me whenever about whatever
email:
for belles stuff: womensleadership@bruinbelles.com
for other stuff:
juliettemarie@g.ucla.edu
phone: (408)348-3839
Workshops:
Be on the lookout for a women’s leadership workshop calendar starting week 2!
This week: Friday 4:30-5:30 in De Neve Jacaranda with Juliette. Sign up deadline: Wednesday 1/14 at 11:59pm
Week 2 challenge:
Journal your thoughts for at least 2 days today I swear it’s so good for you
HI BELLES I hope you had an amazing week 1. It was very exciting for sure although it felt SO long. I'm so excited for this weekend I’m going to Disney (shoutout social) and then going to Pasadena to see the boyfers (shoutout Ethan) so I’m pretty pumped. I’m starting an internship this week which is gonna b lit. I have a little too much going on atm but it’s all good things!! So excited to see everyone at Disney.
Campus Culture
Information:
Natalie Lares Alonso
951-609-4755
campusculture@bruinbelles.com
Super busy first week, but definitely a fun one! Clay Night with the Belles was 10 ten moments without a doubt, dinner dates with friends lined up every day, freezing my butt off, LOTS of assigned reading (like no joke) but we survived, and 4 day weekends! Matcha and iced coffee, you keep me going, I love you and thank you.
Vision Boards!
When: January 13th from 4-5:30pm
Where: RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level → ANOTHER ONE 4-6pm at Kerckhoff 128
What: Guys vision boards are such a fun and cute way to set goals, plan ahead, and get motivated. I highly recommend this event!
Limit: 4-5 Belles
Credit: 1 CC
UCLA Swim & Dive Team vs. Stanford
When: January 16th at 2pm
Where: Spieker Aquatics Center
What: Go support our swim and dive team against Stanford University! It might be chilly, so dress warm and in blue and yellow!
Limit: 4-5 Belles
Credit: 1 CC
Bruin Flea Market
When: January 16th from 3-8pm
Where: Broxton Plaza, Westwood
What: Flea markets are SO much fun. Come visit this one for CC credit and snap a photo of any cutesy purchases!
Limit: 4-5 Belles
Credit: 1 CC
UCLA Swim & Dive Team vs. Berkeley
When: January 17th at 11am
Where: Spieker Aquatics Center
What: Go support our swim and dive team against Berkeley! It might be chilly, so dress warm and in blue and yellow!
Limit: 4-5 Belles
Credit: 1 CC
UCLA Women’s Gymnastics vs Nebraska
When: January 17th at 3pm
Where: Pauley Pavillion
What: LET’SSSSS GO! One of my favorite sports here at UCLA is back in season!! If I recommend watching any sport, this one is the one you cannot miss.
Limit: 6-8 Belles
Credit: 1 CC
UCLA Men’s Rugby vs. USC!
When: January 18th at 2pm
Where: Westwood
What: Dennis Storer Classic Invitational, let’s support our men’s rugby team! Riv
Limit: 4-5 Belles
Credit: 1 CC
UCLA Women’s Basketball Game vs. Maryland
When: January 18th at 1pm
Where: Pauley Pavillion
What: WHOOP WHOOP! The Women's Basketball games are so incredibly fun. Pack Pauley!
Limit: 4-5 Belles
Credit: 1 CC
QUICK ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!
Danielle Workman teaches beginning ballet classes at UCLA rec and they are FREE this entire week! You just have to sign a liability waiver. I will count it as CC credit if you attend, I would appreciate a photo attachment, If you are interested please text me!
DEI
Hi belles! I hope you all had an amazing week 1. I spent this past week eating LOTS of good food (shoutout DTF and La Colombe coffee). I have been watching heated rivalry with my roomies and I highly recommend! Also last night I saw Chappell Roan and Lucy Dacus sing together and I practically died. I am enjoying the calmness of week 1 and I hope you all have a wonderful week 2.
Hi guys! Sign up for a workshop YAY! I should have the schedule for weeks 7-10 by week 3 GM.
Schedule:
01/15 @ 2pm with Sofia
01/21 @ 1:30 with Aanya
01/27 @ 6 pm with Sofia
02/04 @ 1:30 with Aanya
Internal Relations
Contact Me!
Phone: 415-666-6425
Email: internalrelations@bruinbelles.com
Hello beautiful belles! It was so good to see you all back at GM last week! Last week was super hectic trying to finalize my class schedule and also touring apartments. In other news, I am so excited because I got a job working as a Nurse Assistant at a sleepaway camp! So excited to see you all at this weeks events :))
Upcoming Events!
Hot Yoga Class With Fiona!
Who? Up to 3 Baby Belles
When? 1/17, 11am
Where? Core Power Yoga
Notes: Try out a Yoga sculpt class (like mat pilates, but hot)! I have one buddy pass, but Core Power also offers your first week free! Sign up by 1/15!
Midday Matthias Botanical Garden Walk With Lexie!
Who? 5 Baby Belles
When? Thursday 2-4pm
Where? Meet at the Bear
Notes: Enjoy a reconnection with nature during a beautiful garden walk and partake in one of UCLA’s things to offer. We will meet at The Bear at 2 pm and then walk over to the gardens together. Sign up by 1/13!