UCLA MEMO Newsletter: Week 8

GM 4 + Big & Little Reveal!

🩺 MEMO WEEK 8 UPDATES 🩺 

Happy Week 8 MEMObers! Can you believe we are already at the last few weeks of the quarter? 🙉 We have lots of exciting events planned so read more for additional details!

Active Membership Requirements

  1. Attend 3 out of 5 general meetings

  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!

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.

NEXT: GM #4 — Getting Research Experience (+ Big & Little Reveal !!)

Not sure how to get research experience as a UCLA student? Worry no more, as we will be having an informative workshop where some of our MEMO board members will share about their own research experiences!

Our Big & Little Reveal will also be taking place, so don’t miss it if you want to find out who your bigs are 👀 

WHEN: Thursday, November 20th @ 5-6PM
WHERE: Ackerman Union Viewpoint Conference Rooms 1&2 (located on A-level of Ackerman Student Union)

MEMO Updates & Events 📝 

MEMO Merch Orders are NOW OPEN!

Are you interested in repping MEMO drip??
Want to catch the eyes of fellow MEMObers with your swag?- 😎 
We are now opening orders for our very ICONIC MEMO pieces~

Be sure to fill out the order form HERE if interested!

85 Degrees Bakery Fundraiser 🍞 

Craving for some freshly baked asian-style bread? Come purchase and enjoy a sweet treat from 85 degrees bakery in support of MEMO at our fundraiser this Friday!

We will also be opening shifts for general members to volunteer (& fulfill the fundraiser requirement!) You can sign up HERE.

WHEN: Friday, November 21st from 11AM-3PM
WHERE: BruinWalk

Fall Inter-Chapter Social (ICS) 🍁

The leaves are falling and temperatures are dropping… meaning it’s officially sweater weather! Get ready for a fun-filled day of activities and MEMOries where you will be hanging out with fellow MEMObers from our sister chapters (UCI, UCSD, USC) 🫶

Ready to discover new friends, reconnect with familiar faces, or even meet our Board of Directors (BOD)? Sign-ups can be found HERE.

WHEN: Saturday, November 22nd @
11AM - 2PM
WHERE: Mike Ward Community Park Woodbridge // 20 Lake Rd, Irvine, CA 92604 (Transportation will be provided!)

DEADLINE: November 20th @ 11:59PM

RECAP: UCLA MEMO Social 🥳 

We hope everyone got to meet other MEMObers and enjoyed the delicious Chè Thái we made together!

If you weren’t able to make it this time, don’t worry as there will be more opportunities to come!

Upcoming Service Events 🏥 

MEMO x Feast of Gratitude

Hungry for another clinical volunteer opportunity? Join MEMO at Feast of Gratitude to provide free glucose and cholesterol screenings for the underserved community. 🍽️

This annual event is a heartwarming celebration of community and compassion that provides free services to those experiencing homelessness and financial hardship.

Applications can be found HERE.

WHEN: Saturday, November 22nd @ 10AM-1PM
WHERE: 12211 Magnolia St, Garden Grove, CA 92841

DEADLINE to sign up: Wednesday, November 19th @ 11:59PM

Project Awaken  

Join us in hosting fun & interactive arts and crafts activities with Project Awaken!

Project Awaken is a program to promote personal connections with senior residents. Every month, MEMO volunteers will lead an hour-long arts and crafts project with the residents at Mom and Dad’s House locations.

MEMObers can personally interact with isolated residents to provide social interactions and create meaningful connections.

Sign-ups can be found HERE.

WHEN: Specific dates on google form
WHERE: Mom and Dad’s House locations (in Lakewood & Long Beach)

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

RECAP: Health Education Workshop at Westwood Transitional Village

This past week, we taught about the importance of Nutrition to the kids at Westwood Transitional Village and played an activity with them! Thank you to everyone who volunteered with us!

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 our next GM!

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