Week Five
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Week Five 🔔🤍
President
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)
Hello my beautiful Belles!! Happy Week Five! I hope midterm season has been going well for you all! I know that you are all absolutely killing it! Not much went on last week, just was trying to get caught up with all my readings and trying to fix my sleep schedule. I was able to punch one item off my punch card last week by going to bed before 10, which is super exciting because that will definitely be the hardest thing to complete. I also got to see Annalyn, Jess and Natalie on Wednesday for dinner which was an absolute blast! We took some super cute photos in a photobooth, which are ADORABLE! We also got to stop by and celebrate Danielle’s birthday!! ALSO I am hosting a social next week at House of Meatballs on Thursday, and Annalyn will be there, so if you are available, you should join us! As always, if you ever need anything, we are here for you!! Just reach out! Belle love always!! 🤍
President’s Office Hours
Fill out this Calendly if you’d like to attend!
If you would like to nominate a Belle for Belle of the week, fill out this google form!
Community Outreach
Week 5 (2/2-2/8)
2/3 Cold Water Betty Creek Restoration 9:00am - 12:00pm
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; Driver Needed ~20min; 5 Belles
Sign-up deadline: 2/2 @2pm
Credits: 2
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)
2/5 TreePeople Park Work Day 10:00am - 12:00pm
Description: Come to our beautiful 45-acre headquarters atop Mulholland Dr. where hikers, bikers and school children enjoy the trails, trees and views in one of L.A.’s most loved parks. Help keep the park looking great by maintaining the trails, removing invasive plants, and regrading slopes to protect them from erosion.
Location & Transportation: 12601 Mulholland Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Driver Needed ~20min; 5 Belles
Credits: 1
Sign-up deadline: 2/4 @2pm
Participants must individually sign up through this link.
2/7 ACEing Autism 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Description: Channel your inner Challengers as you go to UCLA’s Sycamore courts to play tennis with children with autism.
Location: 12445 Mountaingate Dr Los Angeles, CA 90049; Driver Needed (~20-30min); Belle Limit: 5
Credits: 1
Note: You will need to (1) create an account with ACEing Autism (2) sign liability and photography waivers (3) complete a small background check form. Sounds like a lot but took me <10min. Then will need to sign up individually through website.
2/8 Nourish LA (times unspecified for now)
Description: Help sort donated food to be given away for free to the public!
Location: 3200 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066, Belles needed: 5-10 (Driver Needed ~10min)
Sign-up deadline: 2/3
Credits: 1
Note: All Belles must fill out waiver attached here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmHg-Z6zok2nGm4gg_w6z25fwdttRrqiKBXn5ObDM3Wgvsxw/formResponse
Week 6 (2/9-2/15)
2/12 TreePeople Park Work Day 10:00am - 12:00pm
Description: Come to our beautiful 45-acre headquarters atop Mulholland Dr. where hikers, bikers and school children enjoy the trails, trees and views in one of L.A.’s most loved parks. Help keep the park looking great by maintaining the trails, removing invasive plants, and regrading slopes to protect them from erosion.
Location & Transportation: 12601 Mulholland Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Driver Needed ~20min; 5 Belles
Credits: 1
Sign-up deadline: 2/11 @2pm
Participants must individually sign up through this link.
2/13 Meals on Wheels West LA 10:00am -1:00pm w/ Ally!
Description: Come help Ally deliver meals to families in need
Location: 343 Church Lane Los Angeles, CA 90049 (Ally will drive); Belle limit: 4
Credits: 1
Sign-up deadline: 2/11 @2pm
2/11 Escape the Waste Event in Covel Commons 5:50-8:00pm OR 7:50 - 10:00pm
Description: Assist the On-Campus Housing Council with this escape room event focusing on reducing waste. Line mitigation, set-up/clean-up, monitoring exits/entrances.
Location: Covel Commons
Credits: 1/shift
No sign-up deadline
Dress Code: Green/blue
Participants must sign up at this Google Form
2/14 ACEing Autism 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Description: Channel your inner Challengers as you go to UCLA’s Sycamore courts to play tennis with children with autism.
Location: 12445 Mountaingate Dr Los Angeles, CA 90049; Driver Needed (~20-30min); Belle Limit: 5
Credits: 1
Sign-up deadline: 2/12 @2pm
Note: You will need to (1) create an account with ACEing Autism (2) sign liability and photography waivers (3) complete a small background check form. Sounds like a lot but took me <10min. Then will need to sign up individually through website.
2/14 Fountain Community Garden Volunteer Days 10am-12:00pm
Description: Join us for a fun-filled day of gardening at FCG! Our volunteer days are a great way to give back to the community and connect with fellow green thumbs. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, everyone is welcome to lend a hand. From turning compost piles, spreading mulch, weeding, and cleaning up garden boxes, there’s always something to do in the garden.
Location: 5620 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Credits: 2
Note: sign up link
Week 7 (2/16-2/22)
2/18 Casino Night @ Covel Commons (1-hr shifts from 8:00pm -12:00pm)
Description: Help On-campus housing commission put on their Alice-in-wonderland themed Casino night. They will need individuals working as general volunteers, drink servers, and Black Jack dealers
Location: Covel Commons
Credits: 1 credit/ 2 shifts
Sign-up deadline: 2/15 (theirs!!)
Dress code: look here
Participants must sign up through this Google Form
Note: They require you to go to a volunteer training on 2/17 @ 6:45
2/20 Meals on Wheels West LA 10:00am -1:00pm w/ Ally!
Description: Come help Ally deliver meals to families in need
Location: 343 Church Lane Los Angeles, CA 90049 (Ally will drive); Belle limit: 4
Credits: 1
Sign-up deadline: 2/18 @2pm
2/21 SFLA Dockweiler Tower 49 Public Beach Cleanup 10:00am - 12:00pm
Description: Come clean up Dockweiler Beach by Tower 49 with Surfrider Beach foundation
Location & Transportation: exact location given upon sign-up (Dockweiler Beach) Driver Needed ~25min; 5 Belles
Credits: 1
Participants must individually sign up through this link
2/21 ACEing Autism 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Description: Channel your inner Challengers as you go to UCLA’s Sycamore courts to play tennis with children with autism.
Location: 12445 Mountaingate Dr Los Angeles, CA 90049; Driver Needed (~20-30min); Belle Limit: 5
Credits: 1
Note: You will need to (1) create an account with ACEing Autism (2) sign liability and photography waivers (3) complete a small background check form. Sounds like a lot but took me <10min. Then will need to sign up individually through website.
Public Relations
Happy week 5! I am currently writing this in the midst of a crazy wedding weekend for my sister. I am so so excited but also so ready for it to be over because it has been so hard to focus on anything else. In other news, I skipped class to attend board meeting last week and OMG I needed to see the girlies so bad. Looking forward to seeing everyone again next quarter! ALSO good luck on midterms!!! Say it with me
I am intelligent.
I am capable of doing hard things.
I am worthy of success.
Mia’s Contact: 310.528.6700
publicrelations@bruinbelles.com
Anika’s Contact (DB): 916.883.8038
Elle’s Contact (DB): 512.516.9756
or message us on Slack!
Merch Interest Form
If you are interested in purchasing new merch, please fill out THIS FORM by Tuesday 2/3 @ 11:59pm to help finalize the design :)
GM Shirts
If you cannot attend meetings this quarter or have not received your GM shirt, let me know so we can coordinate a pick up day!
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
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.
Fundraising
Fundraising
Fundraising
Fundraising
Fundraising
Hello my dear, darling lovelies!
I hope midterms are going okay! My 14D midterm was uhmm interesting… but I got gelato so does it really matter? I also went on a run for the first time since summer and I was in such a good mood after. My brother turned 18 last week, so to celebrate, my family stayed at my great aunts house in LA. It was a lovely weekend full of shopping, good food, and lots of family time.
Anyways, reach out anytime for anything, Belles related or not 🩷
-Natalia
Fundraising Opportunities
UC Systemwide Climate Survey (1 credit)
All UC students were sent an email about this survey on 1/29. If you complete it, you will be sent a $10 gift card to a place of your choice. You can pick MasterCard which can be used anywhere or another vendor. Then, Venmo $10 to @BruinBellesServiceAssociation. Fill out the attendance tracker after doing so (include screenshot). Ask Natalia if you have any questions!
FLW with Mia Tepper (1 credit)
Where: On zoom (will be sent in the sign up email
Cost: $3
Limit: as many Belles as possible
When: Friday Feb 6th at 4 PM
Please come with questions ready! The workshop is on smart investing.
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
Drive to a CO Event (0.5 credits)
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)! THIS FRIDAY!
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.
Resources
UCLA Scholarship Center Workshops (no credit but a great resource :))
They have a TON of workshops so check them out https://www.scholarshipcenter.ucla.edu/workshops-and-events/
This center frequently offers online workshops about how to earn/find scholarships. Thank you Sophia Wang for bringing this up!
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’ve finally hit the hysteria of winter quarter RIP. But it’s okay because I processed this by watching Suddenly Amish (highly recommend) and making slime with my roommates.
If anyone is a breakfast burrito connoisseur, I just ran to Wake and Late with my friend and it might just be the best breakfast burrito I’ve ever had! If you go send me a review and make sure to get the cilantro crema. Also if you think you know an even better breakfast burrito spot, please let me know.
Belle love always,
Alex
Natalia - Fiscal Management
619-372-7885
fundraising@bruinbelles.com
Alex - Event Planning
650-766-6118
bbsafundraising@bruinbelles.com
Social
BIG/LITTLE UPDATES:
Sunset Soirée will be on Friday, February 20th at 6pm
SO SAVE THIS DATE
An email regarding very very important Sunset Soirée info will be sent tonight tonight tonight at 6 pm
read it very carefully!!!!!!!
you need to read it. no ifs, ands, or buts
As always, contact us!!
For anything you need, we are here for you!!
ANAIS: (626) 788-6461
ALEXIA: (626) 533-5298
SOCIALS HAPPENING THIS WEEK:
Destress Arts and Crafts w/ Sarah!
Wednesday 2/4 from 7-8pm
Color cute coloring pages at Sarah’s apartment
Sign up deadline is 2/3 at noon (address will be sent via email)
Max 5 Belles
Thursday, February 5th at 7pm: House of Meatballs with Julissa and Annalyn
Annalyn is a queen and was last year’s social director <333333
meet at house of meatballs at 7pm!
number of belles: 5
cost: it’s about $20 per person but that all depends on what you order :)
Friday, February 6th from 3-4: Bruin Flea Market with Julianna
meet Julianna at the Bruin Flea Market in Westwood!
number of belles: unlimited
Saturday, February 7th at 10 am: Cute Cafes and Conversations: Hot Girl Walk to PopUp Bagels
PopUp Bagels, 11710 San Vicente Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049
we will be walking there!!! it is just under 6 miles roundtrip so WEAR COMFY SHOES!!!! and bring what you need for a hot girl walk!! it will take about an hour to walk there and another hour to walk back
meeting point: De Neve Turnaround at 10 am
number of belles: unlimited
Sunday, February 8th at 3pm: Valentine’s Day Card Making with Juliette and Shannon
location: janss steps
number of belles: unlimited
cost: $2 or a supply of card-making materials!
Women’s Leadership
Women’s Leadership
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
Week 4 challenge: Find one thing you love about yourself that you don't see in others very often
Hey gal pals it’s me! Week 4 was LONG and SCARY. I have yet to take 14C test (tomorrow at 7:30) but mama is frightened. Math felttt good but now that I say that I’ll probably fail. Looking forward to watching Bridgerton with the boyfriend in Pasadena this Saturday, recruiting patients for my lab on Sunday, and touring the most gorgeous cheap apartment I’ve ever seen (2 stories for 4 people for $875/month.. HOLLAH if you’re wondering why it’s so much cheaper than other Westwood housing it is because of our registered sex offender neighbor :D I never know what to make the timing of these agendas cause you guys don’t see them til Sunday night so probably you’re confused why I'm looking forward to the past but it’s ok who rlly gaf
Workshop this week: 2/4 at 5 at Mia’s. Sign up deadline 2/3 at 5
Contact Information:
Natalie Lares Alonso
951-609-4755
campusculture@bruinbelles.com
So this past weekend was my birthday weekend!! So crazy that my teenage years are over and that I am in my 20’s era. crazyyyyyy. Annalyn, Julissa, and Jess took me out a mini birthday dinner, ice cream, and a Photo Booth and that made my day. I also spent time with my family, was amazing to sleep in my bed again, and grateful I got to celebrate with them! Overall 10/10 week :) Duffl has been fire and was a busy bee with readings, writing assignments, and studying!!
UCLA Men’s Basketball vs. Rutgers
When: February 3rd at 6:30pm
Where: Pauley Pavillion
What: Another Basketball Game! Why not come to this one too?!
Limit: 6-8 Belles
Credit: 1 CC
Inside Out Movie Night
When: February 3nd from 5-7pm
Where: RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level
What: Relaxing movie night, featuring Inside Out! Creative wellness supplies will be provided for anyone who wants to be crafty while engaging in community fun.
Limit: 4-5 Belles
Credit: 1 CC
World Cafe 2026
When: February 4th from 12-1:30pm
Where: Kerchoff Grand Salon
What: Mark your calendars and come taste complimentary coffee, teas, & snacks from around the world! Dashew swag for the first 150 attendees, and other prizes from Dashew and Wescom Financial will be given throughout the event!
Limit: 6-8 Belles
Credit: 1 CC
UCLA Women’s Basketball vs. Rutgers
When: February 4th at 7pm
Where: Pauley Pavillion
What: Women Basketball Games I fear are more fun than the men’s!! Come supporttttttt
Limit: 6-8 Belles
Credit: 1 CC
February Birthday Party!
When: February 5th from 7-9pm
Where: De Neve Plaza Room B
What: Whether it’s your actual birthday or you just want to join the celebration, everyone is welcome to stop by for cake, music, and good vibes.
Limit: 4-5 Belles
Credit: 1 CC
Hope on the Hill!
When: February 6th from 5-7pm
Where: Sunset Plaza
What: In support of our mission to celebrate, remember, and fight back, we aim to build community through meaningful activities that honor those currently fighting cancer, celebrate survivors, and remember loved ones we have lost. Hill residents are invited to take part in message displays, crafts, and view the 2025 Relay Luminaria Ceremony slides as we create a space of light, community, and shared strength
Limit: 4-5 Belles
Credit: 1 CC
UCLA Women’s Waterpolo vs. UC Irvine
When: February 7th at 1pm
Where: Spieker Aquatics Center
What: Let’s Beat Irvine and wear our UCLA merch!!
Limit: 4-5 Belles
Credit: 1 CC
UCLA Men’s Basketball vs. Washington
When: February 7th at 7pm
Where: Pauley Pavillion
What: These games are SO much fun!
Limit: 6-8 Belles
Credit: 1 CC
Campus Culture
DEI
Hello my lovely belles! Happy week 5! I hope you are all doing well. This past week I visited my childhood best friend at her college and then I conquered my first ochem midterm YAY. I got to take it one day early that way I could fly home and spend the weekend with my family. This past week was busy with lots of work and school but running into Jayleen at starbucks + going to laylas bagels with alexia brought me lots of joy. I hope you all have a wonderful week!
Hi belles! Please sign up for a workshop. The schedule should be on the sign up genius.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions:
deioffice@bruinbelles.com
(415)-939-6718
IF YOU ARE A BABY BELLE and have not yet gotten your necklace from initiation, please get it from SARAH PACK today during GM
Internal Relations
Contact Me!
internalrelations@bruinbelles.com
415-666-6425
Hi belles! Happy week 5! I can’t believe we’re halfway through the quarter! Last week I had so much fun attending the Baby2baby event and grabbing coffee with some fellow baby belles! Wishing you all a wonderful week 5 and lots of luck on exams <3
JOINT CREDIT OPPORTUNITY! (CC+IR)
What? Westwood Village Farmers Market With Fiona!!
Who? Up to 5 Baby Belles
When? 2/5, 2:30pm
Where? Westwood Village
Notes: Meet at De Neve Cross walk at 2:30 to walk down to Westwood. Shop for local fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, nuts, flowers and more! Sign up by 2/3 EOD.
What? Dinner @ Epicuria Ackerman With Lexie!!
Who? 4 Baby Belles
When? 2/3 Tuesday at 6:10 pm
Where? Ackerman Union Floor 1
Notes: Sign up by Monday 2/2 EOD.