UCLA Gym 2019 Newsletter
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CLICK HERE TO DONATE NOW Dear Bruin Family, This is a historic year for UCLA Gymnastics. With Miss Val’s retirement This past October, we hosted our inaugural Luau fundraiser. It is hard in May, this is the first year since 1991 that UCLA Gymnastics is being to express my gratitude for the fun-loving support expressed by all in led by a new head coach, and I am thrilled about the new position. attendance. Our team and sta came away from the event feeling the Together, we have a wonderful opportunity to launch this new era in Bruin community standing with us. It filled my heart to see our new brilliant fashion. team members sharing moments with you, enjoying themselves, and learning how to hula dance! The Luau was truly a great success, having We have been hard at work as we write the pages of this new Bruin raised $75,000+, which will fund a great many of our needs. With the gymnastics era. This year’s team is uniquely driven to be bold, largest team ever, our need for your support has grown as well. authentic, and embrace its “Bruin Force” – the unshakeable bond that keeps them together. They have proven to be incredibly adaptable in In my first year as head coach, I want to provide our team with the embracing a new coaching sta with enthusiasm and optimism. Our best in health, wellness, and athletic support available. The team still team continues to ramp up expectations and our culture has evolved has some important initiatives for which we seek support. Any into a championship mindset. With its unique energy and love for one amount donated is greatly appreciated! another, this team is defining what it means to be a Bruin gymnast in 2020. • $25,000 Custom floor exercise foam and carpet for Yates Gym; additionally this giving level includes Honorary Membership at Director’s Circle Level of the Wooden Athletic Fund • $18,000 Update our landing mats for safety in Yates Gym • $10,000 Massage Therapy • $7,000 Sparta Force Plate for leg explosiveness and health assessment • $6,000 Upgrade our practice video review system • $5,000 Nutritional support • $1,000 Platinum Supporter. For every $1,000 or more donated at the end of this year, we will send a signed poster. 10 0 • $500 Champion Supporter Here’s to an incredible 2020! I’m looking forward to seeing you in Pauley Pavilion!! With gratitude, Chris Waller Chris Waller Margzetta Frazier Gracie Kramer Kalyany Steele Head Coach Sophomore Senior Freshman My real name is I have a purple belt I’ve always lived within I really like bugs. Manfred. in karate. walking distance of the beach. Kristina Comforte Anna Glenn Chloe Lashbrooke Sara Taubman Associate Head Coach Senior Freshman Sophomore I’ve never hit the I like to sketch and I like baking. I was born in Tokyo. snooze button. take pictures. If I could only have one utensil it would be a spoon. Dom Palange Grace Glenn Kendal Poston Macy Toronjo Assistant Coach Senior Junior Senior I’ve never broken a bone. Football is my favorite I can touch my tongue I have a passion for I am a 2 time Cheerleading sport and I love the to my nose. film and I love World Champion. Panthers. writing screenplays. BJ Das Felicia Hano Kyla Ross Pauline Tratz Volunteer Assistant Coach Senior Senior Junior My full name Bijoya means I threw out the first pitch Laying out at the beach is Every single time I set “victory” in Sanskrit at a Dodger game. my favorite way to relax an alarm, the time (I’m half Indian). after a busy week. includes a 4 in it. Emma Andres Paige Hogan Samantha Sakti Sekai Wright Freshman Freshman Sophomore Sophomore I can solve a I like to paint and draw. I used to have ladybugs I was born with a Rubik’s Cube. as “pets”. double earlobe. Nia Dennis Madison Kocian Mercedez Sanchez Junior Senior Senior I make up dances I love ice cream. I love unicorns. I used to in my free time. do rhythmic gymnastics. I can fold into a box. Norah Flatley Savannah Kooyman Nicki Shapiro Sophomore Junior Senior I’m allergic to shrimp. I can wink back and I am a yoga instructor. forth really fast with both eyes. UCLA WOMEN’S GYMNASTICS BRUIN 10.0 Annual Membership Application WAYS TO GIVE Levels and Benefits • BLUE LEVEL – $100-$249 – Invitation for two (2) to Gymnastics Awards Banquet • GOLD LEVEL – $250-$499 – Above plus UCLA Gymnastics autographed team photo • CHAMPION LEVEL – $500-$999 – Above plus two (2) Olympic Sports Cards* and invitation for two (2) to open practice at Yates Gym • PLATINUM LEVEL – $1,000-$4,999 – Above plus complimentary invitation for two (2) to Gymnastics Awards Banquet, exclusive access for two (2) to pre-meet warm-up at one (1) home meet at Pauley Pavilion, and a signed poster • NATIONAL CHAMPION LEVEL – $5,000+ – Above plus an all-expense paid trip for one (1) to the Pac-12 Conference Championships (includes flight, hotel and meet ticket) *Olympic Sports Cards provide entrance to all UCLA regular season home athletic events except Football, Men’s Basketball, NCAA Championship events or invitational tournaments. I would like to support the Women’s Gymnastics Program with a total gift of $ . (Fund 5750) If you are interested in supporting the UCLA Gymnastics Endowment Program, please contact Sukhvir Kaur at [email protected] or (310) 206-3031. CONTACT INFORMATION Name □ Home address or □ Business address □ Joint Gift Spouses’s Name Address Email address Phone ( ) PAYMENT OPTIONS □ My check is enclosed for the total gift amount (Payable to UCLA FOUNDATION) □ Charge the total gift amount of $ to my credit card □ VISA □ MasterCard □ American Express □ Discover Card # Expiration: Name on Card (Please Print): GIFT MATCHING □ My employer has a gift match program, and I have enclosed my gift match form with this application. I understand that my employer may not match my gift, as some companies don’t recognize athletic teams as charitable giving. 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