UCLA MEMO Newsletter: Week 3

Week 3 MEMO Updates!

🩺 MEMO WEEK 3 UPDATES 🩺 

Happy Week 3 MEMObers! Hope everyone has been enjoying the long weekend :) Read more below to learn about upcoming MEMO events!

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.

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 at 11:59 PM

Annual OC Tet Festival

Interested in becoming a MEMO Volunteer at UVSA’s Annual OC Tet Festival? This event will be great for you!

As a volunteer, you will assist at the ticketing booths by helping to sell tickets to festival guests during your assigned shift.

All volunteers receive FREE entry to the festival, where you can enjoy delicious food, exciting performances, and unique gift shops. Don’t miss this chance to have fun and give back! 🤩

Sign-ups can be found HERE!

WHEN: Fri, Feb 13th—Sun, Feb 15th
WHERE: Golden West College (15744 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach, CA 92647) Rides will be provided from UCLA for shifts on Sat, February 14th

Sign-Up Deadline: Friday, January 23rd, 2026 at 11:59pm

Upcoming Service Events šŸ„ 

Great Food Soup Kitchen

We will be volunteering at the Soup Kitchen at St. James to help support low-income neighbors & people experiencing homelessness. Get ready to assist in making nutritious meals for the underserved through this service event!

Sign-ups can be found HERE.

WHEN: Friday, January 23rd @ 1-6PM (including transportation time)
WHERE: 634 S Gramercy Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90005 (Transportation will be provided!)

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]