Belles
Building Relationships through Service
History
Belles Service Organization was established in 1960 as the offical "hostesses" of Loyola University. At that time, Belles and Crimson Cirlce were the only service organizations. All service was done on campus by greeting and assisting at masses, athletic events, and formal university events. Belles has now expanded to serving off campus in the Los Angeles community and continues to assist at LMU events.
Today this 50-member organization is composed of sophomore, junior and senior women dedicated to giving time and service to the University and the community beyond. Each Belle is committed to completing at least thirty hours of service per semester. Weekly meetings take place every Tuesday from 10-11pm which are a time to sign up for service and come together as an organization to reflect on service. Belles are dedicatied to service and are building relationships with each other and the communities they serve with.
Moderators of LMU Belles have included: Fr. Al Kilp, SJ; Sr. Joanne Connolly, SSL; Janice Burrill; and Sr. Cecilia Magladry, CSJ., and Amy Jo Jesmer. Donna Gray currently serves as moderator.
Look for Belles in the burgundy sweaters and find out about Charity Ball in the spring, a fundrasing dance supporting a community organzation selected by Belles and Crimson Circle.
2008-2009 Service Commitments
Amanda Foundation (walking orphaned dogs)
Bread and Roses Cafe (cafe-style dining for homeless/hungry)
Infant/Toddler Care of St. Joseph's Center (caring for/playing with babies and toddlers)
Inglewood Public Library (tutoring)
SAGE Nickerson Gardens (tutoring/mentoring: Watts)
Underwings at Dolores Mission (tutoring/mentoring: Boyle Heights of East LA)
Upward Bound (tutoring/mentoring: Santa Monica)
In addition to our weekly service commitments, Belles also work alongside Break the Cycle, a non-profit organization, to empower youth to stop domestic violence. Look for purple in October as Belles raise awareness and funds for Break the Cycle.
2009 Executive Board
President - Kelly Bradford
First Vice President, Social - Molly McDaniel
Vice President of Finance - Jennifer Lambert
Vice President of Service- Elle Lohn
Vice President of Communications- Allison Vitangeli
Vice President of Public Relations- Meghan Moore
Moderator - Donna Gray
2010 Recruitment Information
Juniors, sophomores and second semester freshmen with a minimum 2.5 gpa are eligible to apply. Recruitment begins in February.
Contact:
belles4service@yahoo.com
www.lmubelles.com