Meet new people! Get connected! All Alumni are welcome!
A Word of Thanks....
To those of you who answered the urgent call to volunteer at last Wednesday night's "Interview with a Bruin" event. Because of your Bruin Spirit, the UCLA Student Alumni Association was able accomodate all the students interested in resume critique and improving their interview skills. Many more students are signed up for the next two events (February 17 and May 19), so please consider sharing a few hours of your time with fellow Bruins!
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
SFVB General Meeting
Tuesday, February 9th - 7pm
Are you a Bruin? Do you live in the Valley? Then YOU are a San Fernando Valley Bruin...and member of one of the largest UCLA Alumni Networks! Every month, YOUR Board of Directors holds a meeting to discuss SFVB business as well as plan for the future success of this amazing group of engaged alumni. ALL SFV Bruins are invited and encouraged to attend...and we welcome your participation and suggestions. For more information (including location) or to let us know you'd like to attend, please contact our President Larry "Frisbee" Davis at
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or 818.366.2470. We look forward to seeing YOU soon!
Scholarship Committee Meeting
Tuesday, February 23rd-6:00pm
John O'Groats Restaurant - Encino
We've picked the date and the place for our 2nd Annual Scholarship Fundraising Dinner, but there's still lots of work to do...and we need some help to make this event even more successful than last year. From designing invitations and choosing table decorations to soliciting donations for a raffle and silent auction to wrapping gift baskets and filling out name tags, we need volunteers for both small and large "jobs". Whatever your talent or ability, we have something for you to do! Questions? For more information (or to let us know your coming), please contatct Scott Semel at
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or call him at 818.281-8162.
SFVB ACTIVITIES:
We're trying something new...so join us for a casual get-together in a relaxing atmosphere!
Mon, April 19: UCLA in the Valley. Happy Hour at Flemings Steakhouse, Woodland Hills, 5-7 pm. It's "5-6-7" night: 5 special appetizers and 5 signature cocktails or wines for $6 each until 7:00pm. Network and relax with fellow Bruin Alumni while you check out what UCLA events are happening in the San Fernando Valley.
Tue, May 18: UCLA in the Valley. It's "Tuesday Taco Night" and Happy Hour at El Torito Grill, Sherman Oaks Galleria, 5-7. Grab a margarita and some Mexican munchies while you network and relax with fellow Bruin Alumni and find out who we are and what we're up to.
Mon, Jun 14: UCLA in the Valley. Hot Dogs and Happy Hour at The Stand, Encino. 5-7. Enjoy $1 hot dogs and beer specials while you unwind from the first workday of the week with fellow Bruin Alumni. Meet new people and get connected!
For more information, please contact Larry "Frisbee" Davis at
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***Happy Hour locations needed***
The SFVB is planning future events and needs your suggestions for Restaurants/Bars that have a Happy Hour. We are looking at the entire SFValley, from Burbank/North Hollywood/Studio City to Calabasas/Agoura. Submit your suggestion/recommendation to
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. Please give the name of the restaurant, dates/times of the Happy Hour and what the specials are (eg., $1 Hot Dogs, $1 Beer, etc.). It’s important that there be enough room for 15-30 Bruins (or more!). Thanks!
FROM THE SPORTS DESK:
13th Annual Alumni Basketball Brunch
11:30am-Saturday, February 27th at James West Alumni Center/UCLA
Have you ever wanted to see world class gymnastics?This is your golden opportunity! UCLA Women’s Gymnastics has earned 5 national titles.This year the Bruins return all but one competitor from last year's Pac-10 Championship squad. Join us as UCLA women’s gymnasts battle both Michigan State University and Cal State University Fullerton. We will meet for lunch and then attend this exciting athletic event! Let's turn Pauley Blue and Gold!
Lunch: 12:00 p.m.
Location: The Corner Bakery, 1019 S. Westwood Blvd.,Westwood, CA
Price: Buy your own lunch and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow Bruins.
UCLA Gymnastics Meet - 2:00 p.m.
Location: UCLA Pauley Pavilion
Price: FREE-if you are a UCLA Alumni association member (Just show your alumni association card).
Also, complimentary admission for veterans and up to 3 guests when you show military ID, and for public safety officers
(police, sheriff, highway patrol, and firemen) and up to 3 guests when you show appropriate ID.Otherwise, cost is $8.00 per adult, $6.00 per youth.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 17th for the 9th Annual "Day at the Races" at the "Great Race Place", beautiful Santa Anita Racetrack in Arcadia. This event brings together UCLA alumni from all over Southern California for a day of fun and food. Your ticket includes a general admission ticket, a delicious BBQ lunch buffet, access to the Infield Picnic Area, racing program and parking. Handicapping experts from Santa Anita Racetrack will also be available to help quests with their wagering. Gates will open at 10:30, with first post at 1:00 noon. Beginning with the first race, a variety of activities and games will take place in the UCLA Bruin Alumni area and all guests will have an opportunity to win UCLA-related prizes.
Cost:
$30 for Alumni Association members (members may also bring one guest at the member price)
$35 for non-members
$23 for ages 13-17, $14 for ages 4-12, and no charge for ages 3 and under
Please check back soon for the flyer!
"UCLA Night" at Dodger Stadium
Friday, April 30th-7:00pm
Mark your calendar for Friday, April 30th for "UCLA Night" at Dodger Stadium as the Big Blue Wrecking Crew takes on the Pittsburg Pirates. We'll be sitting in the "My Town" sections 56 and 60 and your ticket will include all-you-can-eat Dodger Dogs, peanuts, popcorn, nachos and soft drinks as well a a Dodger hat in UCLA colors, along with some other surprises!
We're finalizing the details, so look for more information in the next few weeks!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
This is a call to action for UCLA Alumni seeking personal, professional, and intellectual growth and to show your commitment to UCLA's future!
THIS WEEK!
Locks of Love Fundraiser
Thursday, February 4
10:00am-7:00pm
James West Alumni Center at UCLA
The UCLA Alumni Scholars Club is hosting an event where you can donate part of your hair to Locks of Love, a nonprofit organization who makes wigs for children who have lost hair due to illness.
Hair donation requirements:
Donated hair 10 inches or longer will be used to make wigs
Donated hair from 5 – 10 inches will be sold by Locks of Love to offset manufacturing costs. Though they won’t be used to make wigs, it greatly reduces the cost of production.
Hair must be washed and placed in a ponytail or braid on donation day
Colored or permed hair is acceptable
Layered hair is acceptable if the longest layer measures 10 inches or more.
Curly hair must meet or exceed 10 inches when straightened
Dreaded or bleached hair is not acceptable
A bag of already cut hair (in a hair tie) may also be brought in and donated the day of the event
The benefits of your donation:
A free haircut will be provided by Vidal Sassoon Academy stylists onsite
Event is catered by BJ's Restaurant & Brewery
Receive a coupon for a free BJ's Pizookie
A goodie bag filled with coupons and giveaways
Your donation will make a difference in a child’s life
Make an appointment today by e-mailing your name, number and preferred haircut time to
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.
Appointments for this event typically fills up weeks early, so please reserve early and don't miss out on this opportunity to make a child's wish come true.
Decision-makers at the local, state, and federal levels expect to hear from UCLA’s Government & Community Relations staff. They know it is their job to communicate with them. But they don’t always expect to hear from you – and when they do, they sit up and take notice. That is why your participation in Government & Community Relations’ Advocacy Programs – most notably, through participation in Bruin Caucus is so important. When you knock on the door of a government agency or a legislator’s office, it opens. Because public officials know that your message comes from the heart – from a love for UCLA, a belief in public higher education, and a commitment to public service. If you enjoy politics or are concerned about the future of the University of California and especially UCLA, then join Bruin Caucus and make your voice heard! The Orientation Program will give you the opportunity to:
Welcome new members
Meet Government and Community Relations Staff
Learn more about advocacy and other volunteer opportunities
Meet and Greet other Bruin Caucus Members
Shareyour thoughts and opinions
Reconnect with UCLA
For more information or to RSVP, please contact
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or call them at 1.310.794.6810. To learn more about Bruin Caucus, you can visit their website at www.advocacy.ucla.edu and click on the link "Join Bruin Caucus".
Courtesy parking will be provided in Lot 6. Please visit the parking kiosk on Westwood Blvd. and tell them you are attending the Bruin Caucus Orientation Program.
Volunteers needed!
"I'm Going to College"
February 13th and Sunday February 21st
UCLA's "I'm Going to College program", the nation's largest collegiate community outreach effort, has touched the lives of thousands of elementary, middle, and high school students across Southern California. Offered through Southern California school systems, this unique program couples the excitement and tradition of UCLA Athletic events with a message about the importance of higher education.
Upon arrival at the event (3 hours before the game), students are greeted by a UCLA Alumnus, current student, or student-athlete volunteer, and are then led to the IGTC fair area. Students are immediately immersed in Bruin traditions, as they learn the spirited UCLA Eight Clap and the importance of higher education. While at the college fair, students speak with academic counselors and pick up educational information about questions they may have regarding education and preparing for college. Students also have the opportunity to get autographs from student-athletes and speak with current UCLA students who assist with the college fair. Other fun fair activities include carnival games, activity books, a DJ, community outreach booths, give-aways, and removable tattoos where students and even some of their teachers can get into the UCLA spirit before heading into the stadium. During the winter and spring IGTC events that take place on campus, students and teachers are taken on a campus tour that features Pauley Pavilion, Royce Hall, Powell Library, Ackerman Union, the Bruin Bear, and Kerkoff Hall.
Saturday, Feb 13th Women's Basketball vs USC College Fair begins at 8AM Volunteer Report time: 7AM
Sunday, Feb 21st Gymnastics vs Oregon State College Fair begins at 11AM Volunteer Report time: 10AM
What will I be doing: Meeting the classrooms as they arrive by bus, taking them on a short tour of campus (maps and scripts will be provided) and then escorting them to the college fair in front of Pauley Pavilion.
What do I get: You will receive a Yellow UCLA IGTC shirt (or, wear yours if you helped us out during the football season this year), food and a ticket to the game.
How do I register: Please email Chris Malme telling him which event (or both) you would like to help out with and include your full name, your cell number and email address and I will respond to you letting you know that you are in.
Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks everyone!
Students at UCLA have rallied together to put on a 26-hour annual dance-a-thon to acknowledge the battle of children suffering from AIDS by fighting their own personal battle: staying on their feet for the entire duration of the event!
With thousands of participants every year, live music, and appearances by celebrities and activists alike, Dance Marathon has been able to raise over 1.75 million dollars in its eight year history, benefiting HIV-positive children around the world.
Our proceeds benefit the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation – the largest pediatric AIDS foundation in the United States – and Project Kindle and One Heartland, two free summer camp programs that provide HIV-affected children with the experience of a lifetime.
In 2009 alone, Dance Marathon united over 2,500 supporters and grossed $384,000 in financial contributions. Moreover, since its inception in 2002, DM has sought to empower the UCLA campus community in the fight against pediatric AIDS, raising awareness about the importance of HIV education and testing and helping young people make a difference in halting the spread of this critical, preventable disease.
Now in its ninth consecutive year, DM has established itself as a tradition on the UCLA campus and among the Los Angeles community. Still a young organization, DM is constantly looking for new, innovative ways to unite students, community activists, celebrities and leaders around the cause of pediatric AIDS through the same dedication and enthusiasm it has exhibited for the past eight years.
This year, on February 13th-14th, 2010, Dance Marathon at UCLA looks forward to another monumental weekend of campus unity, performance, entertainment, energy, education, and an increasing and ongoing commitment to the cause.
We invite you to learn more about our organization and how you can get involved by checking out the rest of our website www.bruindancemarathon.org
Want to donate? Two UCLA students have contacted us asking for SFV Bruins to help reach their goal. If you would like to make a donation, please click on (or paste into your browser) the following links:
Empower a current student to interview with confidence!
"Interview With a Bruin" Wednesday, Feb. 17th-6:00pm
Covel Commons Grand Horizon Room
First job interviews are scary! At "Interview With a Bruin", alumni can help UCLA students sharpen their interview skills. Alumni conduct mock interviews and give students valuable feedback and tips. It's a great opportunity for students to improve their interviewing abilities and for alumni to share their professional experience and knowledge.
In 1936, UCLA alumni began the tradition of raising and awarding scholarships to help deserving students. Since then, more than 6,000 Bruins have received Alumni Scholarships. Today, generous donors continue to provide crucial support, while committed volunteersdedicate their time to review applications. The program helps make world-class educations attainable and assists UCLA in recruiting the finest students to maintain its status as a world-class institution.
Upon receiving a merit-based Alumni Scholarship, students are eligible to receive additional need-based funding. Scholarship recipients enjoy the camaraderie of the Alumni Scholars Club, as well as networking opportunities with UCLA alumni. Alumni Scholars also develop a sense of giving back to the University and the community through structured service projects. Upon graduation, Alumni Scholars are encouraged to help sustain Alumni Scholarships’ tradition of philanthropy and academic excellence.
March/April
Freshman and Dr. Ralph J. Bunche Freshmen Alumni Scholarship and Competitions
Ninety committees of five to 10 volunteers each meet throughout California to select high school seniors who have demonstrated strong leadership skills. Dr. Ralph J. Bunche Committee volunteers select scholars from historically underrepresented backgrounds; the two meetings to screen applications and interview students typically require eight to 12 hours. Committee chairs contact local volunteers for committee service and conduct local screening and interview meetings. Chairs also help select top students in their areas and serve as judges at the annual State Finals competition in April. Some travel is required; time commitment varies.
Fifteen committees of five to 10 volunteers each meet throughout California to select the most accomplished transfer students from California community colleges. Program volunteers typically attend two meetings, the first to screen applications and the second to participate in interviews. The time commitment is approximately eight to 12 hours. Committee chairs contact local volunteers for committee service and conduct local screening and interview meetings.
Regional clubs who have raised funds for student scholarships (at least $1,000 annually) help recruit incoming freshmen to UCLA who are not California residents. Contact your local regional support group to participate.
Small groups of alumni volunteers meet at the James West Alumni Center on one of two evenings to read applications from continuing Alumni Scholars with financial need for these awards; the time commitment is three to five hours.
Alumni conduct personal interviews with continuing Alumni Scholars to renew their scholarship awards. This opportunity is available only to volunteers who have previous scholarship committee experience. The interviews are held the first weekend in June; the time commitment is approximately three hours.
Do you regularly participate in a volunteer activity? Do you have an idea for which you need volunteers? The San Fernando Valley Bruins want to hear from you! We are actively looking for opportunities where San Fernando Valley Bruins can roll up their sleeves to help out our community. Entities which are either directly or indirectly connected to UCLA are at the top of our list. Please contact Fay Bevans at
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with your suggestions, ideas, or needs.
SAVE THE DATE...
Saturday, 4/17: 9th annual "Day at the Races"-Santa Anita Racetrack in Arcadia
Monday 4/19: UCLA in the Valley-Happy Hour Mixer at Fleming's in Woodland Hills
Saturday 4/24 and Sunday 4/25: Los Angeles Times "Festival of Books" at UCLA
Saturday 5/1: UCLA/u$c Dual Track Meet-Drake Stadium at UCLA
Friday 5/14: "Spring Sing 2010" at Pauley Pavilion/UCLA
Tuesday 5/18: UCLA in the Valley-Happy Hour Mixer at El Torito Grill in Sherman Oaks
Saturday 5/15: UCLA Day 2010
Monday 6/14: UCLA in the Valley-Happy Hour Mixer at The Stand in Encino
LAST, BUT NOT LEAST...
It's NEVER too late to make your annual contribution...
If you received an invoice for your 2009-2010 annual contribution, please take a moment to fill out the form, WRITE YOUR CHECK, and send it in.We know these are tough economic times, but now, more than ever (after a whopping 32% fee hike!), our group depends on YOU to support our scholarship fund to help UCLA students from the San Fernando Valley as they face rising campus fees. Annual Contributors receive additional benefits such as reduced costs to network events, the ability to sell/buy tickets from other Contributors, and an invitation to our annual Holiday Party (2009's event was FUN!). Please, won't you send in your check TODAY? Thank you! For more information, please contact Don Schuster at
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