Week Seven

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Week Seven 🔔🤍

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 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 Seven!! I am so not ready to give my senior spotlight, like hello??? Where did the time go?? Anywho, I’ve included below before-and-after photos of me sending an email to my supervisor to schedule my last day of my internship. Honestly might be worse than a breakup, a girl is going through it, and I am not ready to leave them. I had a mini crash out in Campbell Hall… so yay. I was also very lucky to spend some time with my littles!! It was so good to get dinner with them and talk about life and lore. I also got to see Annalyn this week for dinner, which is always a necessity. Other than that, just busy doing a bunch of planning for Banquet and senior things! 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 7 (5/11-5/17)

5/14 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; Belle limit: 5

Credits 2

Sign up on LA Works

5/16 Transfer student Bruin Day!

Admitted students and their families are coming to campus on Saturday, May 16 (transfers). This is our moment to shine! They’ll be touring our spaces, connecting with academic departments and campus resources, and getting their very first real taste of life here. Volunteers get a FREE t-shirt. Also, the store will be offering a 20% discount that day!

Volunteers may sign-up to work 1 or more shifts on Bruin Day. We ask that you please check-in 10 minutes prior to your shift's start time to receive your volunteer T-shirt, nametag, and assignment instructions.

If you are available to work 2 more shifts, you will receive a discount meal coupon redeemable at ASUCLA restaurants on Bruin Day.

Location: UCLA Wilson Plaza

Volunteer Shifts:

6:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. (2.5 hours)

8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (2.5 hours)

10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (2.5 hours)

12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (2.5 hours)

Credit: 1 per shift

No Belle limit

Must have signed up on by Sunday 5/10: https://uclaspecialevents.ucla.edu/bruindayvolunteer05162026

Public Relations

Happy week seven?!?! I say this every week but HOW did we get here so fast. I had a scary midterm last week for my geoarchaeology class. I would not recommend. BUT I got to watch Sleeping Beauty and Bambi on a HUGE screen in my animation film class and it was truly so beautiful. This is your sign to watch OG Disney movies. I also waited at the blue carpet in westwood for the Billie concert film premiere AND I SAW HER. Literally my queen since day one. So lucky to be at this school where things like that just casually happen. UGH I’m not ready to say goodbye. Anyway, wishing you all a lovely week. As always, feel free to reach out!!!

Mia’s Contact: 310.528.6700

Anika’s Contact (DB): 916.883.8038

Elle’s Contact (DB): 512.516.9756

Credits

  • credits updated as of April 29th. I’ll try to update again this week!

Merch

  • Message me to order merch and 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

Meeting Absences:

If you cannot attend a meeting because of a non-recurring conflict, please fill this form.

Contact Me:

Email: secretary@bruinbelles.com

Phone: (414)-861-2515

Happy Week Seven Yall! I used the Bruinlearn crash as an excuse to destress and do some fun stuff although I am now feeling the consequences, This weekend I had the lovely Special Olympics Bruin Inclusion Walk (we ate some incredible wingstop, had a dance party, walked laps around track, and spread inclusion). Shout out to the Belles who where there. Besides BIW, I spent a lot of time with friends and made lots of memories. As always if you need anything at all do not hesitate to reach out:) i love talking to Belles!

Fundraising

Hello my dear, darling lovelies!

Week 7 holy cow what. I’m pre-stressed/scared for week 8 but am trying not to worry about it until it is here. Last week was quite the week, but I did some crafty crafting with Juliette so everything is just dandy. Aside from studying, this weekend I tanned and watched Love is Blind with Natalie so that was lovely. And I’m so excited for PLAY Day!! I already know it’s going to be incredibly fun, so get hyped!

Okay and I’d like to soft launch my newfound love for eating frozen raspberries with Wheat Thins…

Belle love,

Natalia

Fundraising Opportunities

  • LinkedIn Headshots

    Where: Royce

    When: Friday Morning 5/ 15(7:30-8:30)

    Cost: $6

    Credits: 1

  • Maria & Elle Grill Night Fundraiser x Social

    What: Join Maria & Elle at their apartment for a BBQ night social AND fundraiser with good food, music, and quality Belles time!

    Where: 419 Veteran Ave patio

    When: May 17th, 6-8 PM (same day as PLAY day, which is a mandatory event, so plan accordingly)

    Cost: $10 (Venmo or Zelle)

    Number of Belles: 15

    Credits: 1 Fundraising & 1 Social

    Menu: Burgers, Greek salad, and potato wedges

    Please fill out this Google Form to let us know your meat preference and any allergies: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4d-hz27m4U9QMB4yO-wx7MqtAoAVmnIqIIPsm-m3g0j5i5A/viewform?usp=dialog

    Sign-up Deadline: May 14th EOD

  • 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

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!

OMG holy high cortisol week! But we’re up now because I have housing for study abroad and have recovered from from my sprained ankle (which I may have gotten from IM basketball). I got to see my fav band from high school, Sunroom (I got a picture with the band too!), tanned in Newport, and met up for dinner with some of my Belles family. Highly recommend lore dropping with your Belles lineage now that we’re halfway through the quarter!

Belle love always,

Alex

Natalia - Fiscal Management

619-372-7885

fundraising@bruinbelles.com

Alex - Event Planning

650-766-6118

bbsafundraising@bruinbelles.com

Social

Reach out to us!!!!

Anaïs: (626) 788-6461

social@bruinbelles.com

Alexia: (626) 533-5298

bbsasocial@bruinbelles.com

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

Socials happening this week

  • Belles on the Grill! 

  • Sunset Walk with Anaïs

    • Wednesday, May 16 from 5:30-6:30 pm

    • unlimited Belles

    • meet in front of De Neve Holly

  • Community Goods with Alexia

    • Friday, May 15 at 7 am

    • max 4 Belles

    • meet at the De Neve Turnaround!

Women’s Leadership

Campus Culture

Contact Information:

  1. Natalie Lares Alonso

  2. 951-609-4755

  3. campusculture@bruinbelles.com

HIIII! This week was pretty hectic in terms of homework, work, studying, exams, etc BUT this past weekend has been FIRE! Like OMG I got floor seats to Olivia Rodrigo’s Unraveled Tour, jaw is on the floor thank you mommy ILYSM, I got sent a super nostalgic video from kindergarten me and my current roommate Jenna (I’ve known her since we were 4 how cute right), AND I got to go to the best $10 concert I have ever been to. Finally catching up on some fun hehe.

  • Bookmark Making Night

When: May 11th from 6 - 7pm

Where: Kerckhoff 128

What: Create your own bookmark for your studies or your summer reads. Expect drop in crafting with snacks.

Limit: 4-5 Belles

Credit: 1 CC

  • Movement and Medication

When: May 12th 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

  • Grads Just Want to Have Fun

When: May 12th anytime from 4-6pm

Where: GSRC (SAC B11) & Student Activities Center, Room 4

What: Join us for a fun filled event featuring tote bag painting, stress ball making, aromatherapy, and more! Enjoy some delicious food on us!

Limit: 4-5 Belles

Credit: 1 CC

  • Westwood Village Farmer’s Market!

When: May 14th at 12 PM

Where: Broxton Plaza in Westwood 

What: Shoppers will find local fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, nuts, flowers and a variety of drinks, including coffee vendors!

Limit: 6-8 Belles

Credit: 1 CC

(Bruin Flea is the following day, May 15th at 3pm!)

  • Maker Madness

When: May 14th anytime from 12-2pm

Where: Maker Space @ Olympic Hall

What: This is your chance to design, build, and personalize items that make your Bruin experience even better. Whether you’re crafting dorm essentials, creating study tools, or prototyping your next big idea, Maker Madness is all about turning imagination into reality.

Limit: 4-5 Belles

Credit: 1 CC

RSVP: https://app.smartsuite.com/form/shi4mzg5/EhuHLTAypg

  • Spring Sing

When: May 16th at 7:30 PM

Where: Royce Hall

What: a celebration of the incredible talent, creativity and spirit of our student body. → Easily one of my favorite events of the year!!!! 

Limit: 6-8 Belles

Credit: 1 CC

DEI

Hi Belles! I hope you are all doing well. I honestly am terrified that it is week 7 because now I have round 2 of midterms coming up. Thankfully mine don’t start until week 8 so I have a little more time to study! This past week my amazing fabulous mom came to visit me which was the highlight of my quarter. We celebrated mother’s day early and had tons of yummy meals together. After she left I attempted to catch up on work this week but honestly I just kind of recharged. This weekend my apartment had a little barbecue which was super fun and then I attended my friend’s Hula performance! She killed it and after that I went to the MUNA concert with my roommate which was super fun. My heart feels very full and despite the academic stress I am a happy gal. I hope you all are having fun in the midst of midterms and classes. I’m excited to see everyone on monday!

Belle love,

Sofia

Contact me!

415-939-6718

deioffice@bruinbelles.com

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

05/11 3-4pm with Sofia

05/21 11-12 with Aanya

05/27 4-5pm with Sofia

06/04 11-12 with Aanya

Internal Relations

Contact Fiona!

415-666-6425

internalrelations@bruinbelles.com

Events!

What? Getty with Fiona and Lexie!

When? Saturday, 5/16 at 12pm

Who? 6 belles, 2 drivers

Where? Meet at De Neve Turnaround to go to the getty! Please let us know if you can drive, otherwise we will be taking public transportation.

Notes: Join us on a trip to the Getty! Enjoy art exhibitions, gardens, and views of LA!