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UCLA MEMO Newsletter: Week 5
GM 2 Recap + New Service Events!
UCLA MEMO
October 26, 2025
🩺 WELCOME TO MEMO! 🩺
Thank you for your interest in joining MEMO! You will be automatically enrolled in our weekly newsletter if you filled out an interest form or signed in at our GMs. This is where we will be providing important updates regarding MEMO’s general meetings, socials, inter-chapter events, healthcare-related service opportunities, and more!
General Meetings ⭐️
Mark your calendars! MEMO general meetings start Week 2 and will take place on Thursdays, 5-6PM, every even week of the quarter. To further expand your skills and healthcare knowledge, we will be having interactive hands-on workshops, guest speakers, and more throughout the year!
WHEN: Thursday @ 5PM-6PM (even weeks)
WHERE: Ackerman Union Viewpoint Conference Rooms 1&2 (located on A-level of Ackerman Student Union)
Be sure to follow our Instagram (@ucla_memo) to get updated on any changes to our meetings.
REMINDER: GM #3
Our next GM will be on November 6th (Week 6) on Thursday at 5-6PM! Further details regarding the meeting will be released soon!
Active Membership Requirements
Attend 3 out of 5 general meetings
Attend at least 1 outreach/ service event
Attend at least 1 social/ fundraiser
Pay a $10 Club Membership Fee. This includes a free MEMO T-shirt that could be worn to events!
(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!
MEMO Updates & Events 📝
✨ Big & Little Program ✨
We will be launching our Big & Little Program, where you will have the chance to be paired with a UCLA student that will serve as both a mentor and friend! This would be a great chance to meet someone who can provide valuable academic, professional, or personal insight to your college career! People of all years or majors are encouraged to sign up!
Sign-ups can be found HERE.
DEADLINE: Friday, October 31th at 11:59 PM
Panda Express Fundraiser 🐼
We will be having another fundraiser at Panda Express, where you can order yourself a hearty and delicious meal at any location near you! UCLA MEMObers that attend our fundraiser will receive PRIORITY sign-up for our volunteer events!
Be sure that you apply the code 9008006 in the Fundraiser Code box. Note that this applies to online orders only, but you will be able to pick it up in-store!
WHEN: Thursday, November 6th (all day) |  |
RECAP: GM #2 Vitals Training
This past Thursday, MEMObers learned how to measure blood pressure, blood glucose, and blood cholesterol on each other! We hope you found the experience of practicing with medical equipment helpful and altogether gained more confidence in taking essential vitals.
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RECAP: One Community (OC) Health Expo
In collaboration with VPASC (Vietnamese Physicians Association of Southern California), we successfully held our 2025 Annual Health Expo. From working in dental, vision, EKG, vitals, and more, we were able to make a significant impact to many families in the underserved community in Orange County. Thank you to everyone who volunteered with us! |  |
Service Events🏥
St. James Great Food Soup Kitchen
UCLA MEMO will be volunteering at the Saturday 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! Spots are limited on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Sign-ups can be found HERE.
WHEN: Saturday, November 1st @ ~8:00AM-1:30PM (including transportation time)
WHERE: 634 S Gramercy Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90005 (Transportation will be provided!)
Health Education Workshop at Westwood Transitional Village
Interested in joining our outreach team in planning and presenting an engaging, yet informative workshop on a health & wellness topic to the kids at Westwood Transitional Village? This event would be perfect for you!
The Salvation Army Westwood Transitional Village is a nonprofit organization that provides child care and shelter for homeless families and families of veterans in Los Angeles County. You will have the opportunity to enrich the knowledge of low-income families enrolled in a transitional housing program.
To make an impact in spreading health awareness to our future generations, you can sign-up HERE.
WHEN: Week 7, exact date TBD
WHERE: Westwood Transitional Village, 1401 S. Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA (Transportation will be provided!)
Stay Connected! 💌
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 GM 3!
If you any additional questions, feel free to reach out to our email [email protected]