membership

Membership Benefits

Information Connection...

  • Pagbabalik, PAA's newsletter, keeps members up-to-date on the latest UCLA and PAA news, opportunities for involvement, upcoming events, and important issues impacting the Pilipino community.

  • PAA's website: http://go.to/uclapaa provides a world of opportunity at the click of a mouse.  The website is packed with information on membership, mentorship, and scholarship programs, career opportunities, and events.

  • PAA's listserve: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/uclapaa provides an on-line community for receiving news and announcements from PAA.  To receive announcements, please register.

  • PAA's Membership Directory provides easy reference to the network of Pilipino alumni.

Career Development...

  • PAA's Mentorship Program provides students with the opportunity to explore career options and receive academic and professional guidance from Pilipino alumni.  The program also encourages students to give back as they build their own careers.  As a PAA mentor, you can lend your expertise and time to help students pursue their careers upon graduation.

  • PAA's networking strives to assist alumni with their career endeavors, helps new graduates embark on their careers, and offers students opportunities for internships and summer jobs.

Academic Success & Giving...

  • PAA's Scholarship Program, is one of our most valued programs.  PAA awards scholarships to recognize the outstanding academic achievements, leadership, and community service of UCLA students.  Contributions to the PAA Scholarship Fund will ensure that our distinguished students prosper at UCLA.  

Cultural Unity...

  • Pilipino Cultural Night unites alumni, friends, and family in a spectacular celebration of Pilipino culture.  

Community Service...

  • PAA provides individuals the opportunity to give back to the community through volunteering efforts that promote community enrichment.  

Leadership...

  • PAA strives to recognize your leadership talents.  We encourage members to play an active leadership role in shaping our programs, vote in our annual PAA elections, and hold a board of directors or committee position.  

Special Discounts...

  • PAA offers members with discounts to selected PAA events.

Membership Types

ALUMNI MEMBER: $35 for new annual membership $20 for renewal memberships.  May be any individual committed to the interest of the Pilipino community at UCLA and the Pilipino community at large.

receives information on all PAA events
receives a subscription to the PAA of UCLA Listserve and get up-to-date news and post messages electronically
receives a subscription to the PAA newsletter Pagbabalik
may receive a copy of the PAA Membership Directory
has direct input on all programs and may serve on a PAA committee
discounted admission to selected PAA events
may vote in annual PAA elections
may hold office on the PAA Board of Directors
entitled to alumni seating at the annual UCLA Samahang Pilipino Cultural Night

SPECIAL!!

$10 off Alumni Member dues to those who join within 1 year of graduating!

          $25 membership for current graduates

PAA SPONSOR: $100 per year (a portion qualifies as a tax-deductible gift) May be any individual or business committed to the interest of the Pilipino community at UCLA and the Pilipino community at large.  May be suitable for businesses which seek public recognition. Entitled to all benefits of an Alumni Member plus,

receives recognition in PAA materials, programs, etc.
entitled to preferential seating at all PAA events