UCLA MEMO Newsletter: Week 2

First GM this week + MEMO updates!

🩺 MEMO WEEK 2 UPDATES 🩺 

Hello MEMObers, we hope everyone had a wonderful start to Winter Quarter! We will be having our first General Meeting this week, so come and bring along friends who are interested in learning about MEMO and what we have planned this quarter :)

Active Membership Requirements

  1. Attend 3 out of 5 general meetings (every quarter)

  2. Attend at least 1 outreach/ service event

  3. Attend at least 1 social/ fundraiser

  4. Pay a $10 Club Membership Fee. This includes a free MEMO T-shirt that could be worn to events!

  5. (RECOMMENDED): Attend nonprofit/ inter-chapter events

If you haven’t already, make sure to fill out this form if you would like to be an active MEMOber! Applications are open year-round, but the earlier you join, the earlier you can volunteer with us <3

JOIN OUR GROUPME!

We created a new GroupMe for the 2025-26 academic year. We encourage you all to join to gain access to important MEMO updates or ask any questions you may have!

Winter General Meetings ā„ļø 

General Meetings for Winter Quarter will take place on EVEN weeks, Thursdays at 6-7PM. Make sure to mark your calendars so you won’t miss out on all our meetings!

WHEN: Thursdays @ 6PM-7PM (even weeks)
WHERE: Ackerman 2408

Be sure to follow our Instagram (@ucla_memo) to get updated on any changes to our meetings.

GM #1 — General logistics + Kaplan Partnership

Join us for our first general meeting of the quarter on Thursday, January 15th (1/15)! We’ll be kicking off winter quarter by sharing important club updates, going over membership requirements, and highlighting what to expect in the weeks ahead.

WHEN: Thursday, January 15th @ 6PM-7PM
WHERE: Ackerman 2408

MEMO Updates & Events šŸ“ 

Alumni Mentorship Program

Need help navigating undergrad or post-grad life? Or interested in professionally supporting MEMO undergraduate students? šŸŽ“

Start the year off strong with the Alumni Mentorship Program, which connects MEMO alumni and students through meaningful mentor–mentee pairings.

Mentees will be able to gain valuable experiences, advice, and resources while gaining guidance on academics, careers, and life after graduation.

Signups can be found HERE

DEADLINE: Fri, January 23 @ 11:59 PM

Lestonnac Free Clinic Volunteer

Interested in gaining clinical experience this Winter Quarter? Lestonnac Free Clinic has given MEMO the opportunity to volunteer as a back/ front office medical assistant at their clinic in Orange. Volunteers will be required to commit to at least one of the below shifts for the duration of Winter Quarter beginning January 20th.

WHEN:
Tuesdays: 9 AM - 12:30 PM
Fridays: 9 AM - 12:30 PM

WHERE: 1215 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866

Sign-ups can be found HERE!

DEADLINE: Fri, January 16th @ 11:59PM

Upcoming Service Events šŸ„ 

Project Awaken 🌸 

Join us for fun, hands-on arts and crafts activities with senior residents!

Project Awaken is a program designed to build personal connections with seniors living at Mom and Dad’s House locations. Each month, MEMO volunteers will lead a one-hour arts and crafts session with residents, creating a warm and engaging environment.

MEMObers can connect with socially isolated residents, provide meaningful interaction, and help brighten their day.

Sign-ups can be found HERE!

WHEN: Specific dates on Google Form
WHERE: Mom and Dad’s House Locations (In Lakewood & Long Beach)

DEADLINE: 8 days before the event date at 11:59PM

Stay Connected! šŸ’Œ 

Follow UCLA MEMO’s socials to keep updated on all things MEMO!

See You Soon!

That’s it for this week! Hope to see you all at our service events or our next GM!

If you any additional questions, feel free to reach out to our email [email protected]