Week Four

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Week Four 🔔🤍

President

Spring 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)

If you would like to nominate a Belle for Belle of the week, fill out this google form!

RSVP TO SPRING BANQUET!

Banquet will be on Saturday, May 30th at the Fowler museum on campus. 5-9pm.

Please RSVP by the end of April to the google form linked here.

If you want to run for board, please follow these steps:

  1. Email me, president@bruinbelles.com, by May 13 at noon, to request an application. Please indicate which office you are running for.

  2. Submit your completed application and election card to me via email by May 15th at 5pm. *I will send election card examples and instructions via email when you request an application.

  3. Be present in-person or via zoom (if absolutely necessary) to give a 2 min election speech at week 8 GM, May 18th.

Need to Contact Me?

(909) 827-0882

president@bruinbelles.com

Slack me!

President’s Office Hours

Fill out this Calendly if you’d like to attend!

Hello my beautiful Belles!! Happy Week Four!! Spring Quarter is genuinely flying by a little too quickly. Like, slow down.😭 I am excited, though, for all the fun things this quarter and all the senior spotlights!! Truly, it is one of my favorite times in Belles to get to see all the seniors present! 

I saw quite a few Belles on campus this past week, which is always a lovely surprise to see Belles in the wild.  I also had a blast on Saturday at the UCLA Prytanean Centennial Celebration! We learned a lot about the history of the Wrigley Mansion and the Rose Bowl Parade, which was very cool. We also got to meet Ruthie (class of ‘89) and her sister Nancy (class of ‘91), along with two other Belle alums from the classes of ‘92 and ‘95. It was truly so lovely to meet some Belle Alumni and get to chat with them about their time in Belles and hear how many things have changed and/or stayed the same. We also taught them our Belle hand sign, which was such a sweet bonding moment, as they did not have that when they were in Belles. 

Anywho, please read my agenda in its entirety and pay attention to the deadlines and dates as they are super important!!

If you ever need anything, we are here for you!! Just reach out! Belle love always!! 🤍

Interested in running for Executive Board for the 2026-2027 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.

If you are interested in being a Distinguished Belle, applications are distributed and reviewed during the summer 2026 by the new Executive Board. Distinguished Belles are appointed by the Executive Board through application review rather than election.

Elections will be held on Monday, May 18th (Week 8). In order to vote, you must be either physically present OR present on the zoom link.

Community Outreach

Week 4 (4/20-4/26) 

  • 4/21 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 

    • Credits: 1.5

    • Sign-up deadline: 4/19 @2pm

    • Participants must individually sign up through this link. 

  • 4/22  Baby2Baby 3:00 - 5:00 pm

    • 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

    • Credits: 1

    • Sign-up deadline: 4/20 @2pm

    • Sign up at this link in addition to SignUp Genius once group confirmed (you will need to make an account if you don’t have one already)

  • 4/23 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: 4/21 @2pm

    • Participants must individually sign up through this link. 

  • 4/23 Help the Boys & Girls Club's Food Bank Distribution 3:00-6:00pm

    • Help the Boys and Girls Club package and distribute food to those in need in East LA. 

    • Location & transportation: Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club, 2635 (CHECK ADDRESS YOU GET FROM LAWORKS, it might be different); Driver needed ~35min; Bellet limit: 5

    • Credits 2

    • Sign up on LA Works

  • 4/25 ACEing Autism 9:00-10:00am

    • Description: Channel your inner Challengers as you go to UCLA’s Sycamore courts to play tennis with children with autism.

    • Location & Transportation: Marlborough School: 250 S Rossmore Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004; By car ~25min, 5 Belle limit

    • 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. Then will need to sign up individually through the website. 

  • 4/25 VA Annual Campus Beautification Day 8:00-12:00pm

    • Description: assist with several activities on the VA campus with picking up trash, painting curbs, adding mulch, and more. 

    • Location: 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90073 LOT 7; Driver optional (7min drive), public transport 15min (use TAP cards!) Belle limit: none

    • Must sign up on this volunteer form (TBD)

  • 4/25 ACE of Hearts Dog Rescue Event 1:00-3:30 & 3:30-6:00pm 

    • Description: Help set up, run, and then tear down ACE of Heart’s dog adoption event (puppies! yay!) 

    • Location: 508 N Doheny Dr, West Hollywood, CA 90048; ~15min drive, Belle limit: 5 (for each shift)

    • Credits: 1 for each shift

    • Sign-up deadline: 4/22 @2pm

  • 4/26 SFLA: Kuruvungna Springs x Ocean Friendly Gardens Workday 10:00am-1:00pm

    • Description: Join us for an Ocean Friendly Garden workday to learn about native plants, nature based solutions for rainwater harvesting, and how our watersheds are connected to the ocean! We will have a quick tour at the beginning and then help weed & steward our native plant bioswale. This is a great opportunity to learn about the history and significance of the Kuruvungna Village Springs site, a historic Tongva village & gathering place with an active freshwater spring.

    • Location: Really close (between 7-15min away by car, 20min by public transit) Exact place given upon sign up; Driver optional (use those TAP cards ladies) Belle # unlimited 

    • Credits: 1.5

    • Sign-up deadline 4/22 @2pm

  • 4/26 Fowler Festival: Himalaya—Tibetan Music, Dance, and Drama  11:30am - 3:00pm & 3:00pm - 6:30pm

    • Description: Help with children’s art activity and check-in 

    • Credits: 2

    • Sign-up deadline: 4/22 @2pm

Week 5 (4/27-5/3)

  • 4/28 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 

    • Credits: 1.5

    • Sign-up deadline: 4/26 @2pm

    • Participants must individually sign up through this link. 

  • 4/29 & 5/1 Project Angel Food 12:45 - 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 (20-30min drive); Belle limit: 5

    • Credits: 2

    • Will need to sign up at this link for date and shift. 

  • 4/30 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: 4/28 @2pm

    • Participants must individually sign up through this link. 

  • 4/30 Help the Boys & Girls Club's Food Bank Distribution 3:00-6:00pm

    • Help the Boys and Girls Club package and distribute food to those in need in East LA. 

    • Location & transportation: Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club, 2635 (CHECK ADDRESS YOU GET FROM LAWORKS, it might be different); Driver needed ~35min; Bellet limit: 5

    • Credits 2

    • Sign up on LA Works

Week 6 (5/4-5/10)

  • 5/7 Help the Boys & Girls Club's Food Bank Distribution 3:00-6:00pm

    • Help the Boys and Girls Club package and distribute food to those in need in East LA. 

    • Location & transportation: Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club, 2635 (CHECK ADDRESS YOU GET FROM LAWORKS, it might be different); Driver needed ~35min; Belles limit: 5

    • Credits 2

  • 5/9 Harvest Home Mother’s Day Event Babysitting 12pm- 3:30pm

  • 5/9 ACE of Hearts Dog Rescue Event 1:00-3:30 & 3:30-6:00pm 

    • Description: Help set up, run, and then tear down ACE of Heart’s dog adoption event (puppies! yay!) 

    • Location: 508 N Doheny Dr, West Hollywood, CA 90048; ~15min drive, Belle limit: 5 (for each shift)

    • Credits: 1 for each shift

    • Sign-up deadline: 5/6 @2pm

  • 5/10 Nourish LA 11:30-2pm

    • Description: Help sort food to be distributed at a free market for LA residents!

    • Location: 3200 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066

    • Credits: 1

    • REQUIRED: Fill out this waiver after signing up waiver

      • DO NOT FILL OUT IF YOU’VE ALREADY DONE IT THIS YEAR

Public Relations

How in the world is it week 4?!?! This quarter is moving so fast and i’ve had so many fun things to look forward to but omg I feel like I’m going to blink and it’ll be over. In other news, I am now an AMC A lister so if anyone wants to watch a movie let me know!!! I also got to meet a lot of Belles alum at the UCLA Prytanean Centennial Celebration this weekend which was so beautiful. Hearing what they used to do in the club and sharing our work was so amazing. The whole event was great and heartwarming to be around fellow Bruins who have walked our same steps. With that, I will leave you with something that the wonderful guest speaker said and it was something to the effect of:

I’m not sure what the future holds, but I recommend looking forward to it.

Mia’s Contact: 310.528.6700

Anika’s Contact (DB): 916.883.8038

Elle’s Contact (DB): 512.516.9756

Merch

  • Meet me after the meeting if you ordered merch or want to purchase! If you ordered merch but cannot attend GM, message me to schedule a pickup time!

    • tank $28

    • hoodie $55

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 Hello I hope everyone had a lovely weekend!! Please stay on top of attendance and filling out forms. As always reach out with any concerns:)

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 for

Fundraising

Hello my dear, darling lovelies!

For those asking, here is me at fire camp… 😭😭 →

This weekend, I went to the Belles alumni event, and the historic house was GORGEOUS. I was such a fan. I also helped set up the 5k event on campus, and it was great. My midterms start with physics this week, and then I only have one week free until like week 9 🥲 but it’s been a superb quarter so far, and I think it’s just gonna keep getting better! 😊

ALSO my fav movie ever (The Sound of Music) is playing Wednesday night, and they’re having free food trucks, and you really should come and join me!!!

GOOD LUCK with midterms! You’ve got this! Reach out anytime for anything, Belles related or not!

Belle love,

Natalia 🩷

Alex - Event Planning

650-766-6118

bbsafundraising@bruinbelles.com

Fundraising Opportunities

  • Bruinwalk Thrift Shop Fundraiser

    Where: BruinBear

    When: April 24th 9 AM - 4 PM

    Credits: 1 hour = 1 credit & half hour = 0.5 credits

  • FLW

    Where: zoom

    When: April 28th @ 4 pm

    Cost: $3

    Credits: 1

  • 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

ATTENTION!! Dues! Due Friday of Week 5 (May 1st)!!

Pay your dues! If you paid yearly dues last quarter, you DO NOT have to pay anything for 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, May 1st. 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’m lowkey in the midterm trenches rn. Like who thinks its a good idea to have ochem and physics midterms on the same day?! So my birthday has been postponed to to next weekend so I can actually celebrate it.

I also realized this week that I have free will and don’t need to be buying frozen Trader Joes meals for dinner every single night. So if you know of any good food spots/want to try something new, please hit me up!! I would love to explore the LA food scene more with my fellow Belles.

Belle love always,

Alex

Natalia - Fiscal Management

619-372-7885

fundraising@bruinbelles.com

Social

Reach out to us!!!!

Anaïs: (626) 788-6461

social@bruinbelles.com

Alexia: (626) 533-5298

Also, fill out this form if you would like to host a social <33

bbsasocial@bruinbelles.com

Socials Happening This Week:

  • Wednesday, April 22 from 5:30 pm - 6:15pm: sunset walk with anaïs

    • meet at de neve holly at 5:30 to go on anaïs’ secret walking route!!

    • i’m thinking it will be between 2-3 miles/whatever the belles are feeling!!

  • Thursday, April 23 at 12:30: kerkoff with alexia

    • grab a yummy treat at kerkoff and chit chat!

next week:

  • Friday, May 8 from 10am-12pm: alfred’s with jayleen

    • meet at the bruin bear at 10 and walk to alfred’s with jayleen for a cute lock in study session

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

Workshops

Week four already is crazy. Week three was funnn I wasn’t as dead as I was week two for some reason. I tried to go surfing on Sunday but there were sooo many people and all the waves were crashing on this tiny spot and I decided I was not good enough to try and break through all these surfers to catch a wave so instead my friends just hung out. Saw dolphins and seals! ALSO I won the career center MCAT book raffle YAY

Campus Culture

Contact Information:

  • Natalie Lares Alonso

  • 951-609-4755

  • campusculture@bruinbelles.com

This week was a whole lot of homework, studying, exams, and food ngl. No crazy updates I fear BUT I had some fun, and LONG, study sessions with my friends, my beautiful friend surprised me with homemade banana/chocolate muffins, and just called me that she made me a whole batch more. Guys like WHAT I love her! ALSO, OLIVIA RODRIGO DROPPED A NEW SONG I AM GOING INSANE. (Got to go home as well as go to the Temecula wineries hehe)

  • Movement and Medication

When: April 21st at 1:15 - 2pm

Where: RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level

What: Beginner-friendly stretching and meditation with UCLA Rec Instructor Binny. All equipment provided (yoga mats, blocks).

Limit: 4-5 Belles

Credit: 1 CC

  • UCLA Men’s Baseball vs. Hawaii

When: April 21st at 6pm

Where: Jackie Robinson Stadium 

What: LET’SSSSS GO!!!

Limit: 6-8 Belles

Credit: 1 CC

  • The Sound of Music Outdoor Screening

When: April 22nd at 7:30pm

Where: Annennberg Stadium

What: Free Perro Tacos and Creamy Boys! Come join Natalia and I for a fun movie getaway!

Limit: 8-10 Belles

Credit: 1 CC

RSVP Link: https://www.bouncelife.com/events/69e1513ab85f75d50b1762a2?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

  • Concerts on the Hill

When: April 23rd from 8-10pm

Where: Sunset Village Plaza

What: Midterms are soon upon us, come take a break and watch a concert!

Limit: 6-8 Belles

Credit: 1 CC

  • The Creative Reset

When: April 24th from 11-12pm

Where: RISE Center at Lu Valle Commons Basement Level

What: Grab a cup of tea and join Creative Reset, a weekly hour of creative wellness, to slow down, enjoy arts and crafts, and recharge before the weekend.

Limit: 4-5 Belles

Credit: 1 CC

  • Hammer Arts Party

When: April 24th from 7-10 PM

Where: Hammer Museum

What: Join us for an unforgettable evening with live music and student DJ openers, art-making workshops with Cayetano Talavera and L.A. Zine Fest, and after-hours access to the galleries! Food trucks, cash bar, free swag, and a photobooth will also be available through the night.

Limit: 7-8 Belles

Credit: 1 CC

Here is the RSVP link: (Bring your ucla Bruin Card for free entry!)

https://rsvp.zkipster.com/_x0jp7l

  • Kayaking Trip!!!!

When: April 26th at 12:30pm

Where: Marina Aquatic Center

What: The long awaited kayaking trip!!! (It will be chilly sadly)

Limit: TBA Belles

Credit: 1 CC

Need drivers!

Link for free equipment rentals: MANDATORY (takes two seconds)

MAC Student Kayaking Membership from the UCLA Recreation webstore

DEI

Hi Belles! Happy week 4 (scary). I hope you are all doing well. This week I have an ochem midterm on Wednesday that I am wildly unprepared for so suddenly nothing is funny. It is honestly my fault though because I prioritized fun this weekend instead of studying. I went out with my roommates one night and I also went to a party with my coworkers (shoutout john wooden center). I also ran the Bruin Run/Walk 5k with my friend and ran into my queens Katie, Natalia, and Elle. I also had the most scrumptious burger of my life shoutout Spread Please (funny name for a restaurant right). Anyways I need to lock in please text me if you are in 14d and wanna study together <3

Keep signing up for workshops! Everything up until week 7 is on the signup genius. Yay!

contact me with any questions or if you need anything ever! Let’s hang out! :)

deioffice@bruinbelles.com

415-939-6718

Belle love,

Sofia

Internal Relations

Contact Fiona!

415-666-6425

internalrelatons@bruinbelles.com

Hi stunning belles! Happy week 4! I can’t believe we’re only 6 weeks from summer!! Wishing you all good luck with midterms!!

Events!

What? Westwood Village Farmers Market With Fiona! 

Who? Up to 5 Baby Belles

When? 4/24, 2:00pm

Where? Westwood Village

Notes: Meet at Gardenia at 2:00pm to walk down to Westwood! Shop for local fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, nuts, flowers and more! Sign up by 4/22 EOD.

What? Study w/ Lexie

Who? 4 Baby Belles

When? Tuesday, April 21st @ 6pm

Where? Powell Library 

Notes: Come join me for a study sesh! Sign up 04/20  EOD