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.
2009-2010 Service Commitments
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)
MaryCrest Manor (elderly care)
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.
2010 Executive Board
President - Jennifer Lambert
First Vice President, Social - Katy Kawauchi
Vice President of Finance - Lara Heisser
Vice President of Service- Cristina Chavez
Vice President of Communications- Molly Burns
Vice President of Public Relations- Danielle Woods
Moderator - Donna Gray
Chaplain--Marty Roers
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