On May 21, 2022 AYLUS RSM branch members participated in helping a seniors party, helping distribute food and other activities.   Simon and Tom helped to film the show. They, along with Stella and Zoe, helped to distribute food, serving lunch to the seniors. They also helped distribute cake and other food.   In helping […]

On May 14th, 2022, AYLUS RSM branch members participated in the “Stamp Out Hunger: Food Drive hosted by the National Association of Letter Carriers. In order to help local community food pantries, the members leave nonperishable food in a paper bag next to the mailboxes in order for the letter carriers to bring them to […]

On April 16th, 2022, AYLUS RSM branch members participated in helping seniors’ monthly party at Irvine Every Green Club. Eva helped measure participants’ body temperature and greats the seniors into the theatre. Simon and Tom helped set up the party and seating. Not only does this event help connect the members and elderly seniors who […]

On April 22, 2022, the AYLUS RSM Branch decided to contribute their part for Earth Day. Earth Day is a globally recognized event where people all around the world demonstrate their support for environmental protection. Their members recycled bags of plastic bottles and old batteries. Due to the increasing effects of global warming, we must […]

On April 4, 2022, members of the AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita branch held their elections for the next year. Congratulations to Jane, Emily, and Stella for the positions of president, vice president, and secretary, respectively! Allison, Jane, Emily, Henry, Stella, Diana, Steven, Eva: 3 Hours

On April 8th, 2022, ALUS RSM branch members participated in the food drive at Crossline Church Food Pantry. With the donation of food resources, members help pack and sort food, then deliver them onto cars as an act of kindness to people in need of help. In the heating sunlight, they managed to prepare many […]

On March 19th, 2022, AYLUS RSM branch members participated in helping seniors’ monthly party at Irvine Every Green Club. Ethan and Stella measured party members’ body temperature and made sure there were no COVID symptoms. Jane and Simon monitored and filmed the entire show for the organizers. Jane also assist the stage crew and passed […]

From January 23rd to March 20th, Jane Chen volunteered at the Pretend City Children’s Museum supporting the museum. Museum Support 2:01 3/20/2022 Museum Support 3:32 2/27/2022 Museum Support 4:08 2/13/2022 Museum Support 3:29 1/30/2022

As part of a long-term effort, members of the AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita donated used shoes to Soles4Souls to provide relief to people in need, whether that be a humanitarian crisis or poverty. Members brought their used shoes in bags/boxes to the event and dropped them off with Steven Zhou. Then, Steven shipped the shoes […]

On February 19th, 2022, AYLUS RSM branch members participated in helping seniors lantern festival party and donated handcrafted gifts for the seniors at Irvine Every Green Club.   Members made paper lanterns and postcards in celebration of the Spring Lantern Festival and expressed care for the Chinese seniors at the club. Jane Chen and Stella […]

On January 23, 2022, members of the AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita donated used batteries to Home Depot as a part of the recycling effort to protect the environment. Members brought their used batteries in bags/boxes to the event and dropped them off with Ethan Li. Then, Ethan drove the batteries to Home Depot and disposed of […]

Over the past few months, AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita Members have been hard at work at local food drives, serving the community and packaging foods to be delivered. At numerous locations across Southern California, members worked either in produce warehouses or on the field. In warehouses, members were assigned to certain groups where they, under […]

AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita Members have been working hard serving the community in their own time. Allison volunteered at the Discovery Cube as a Team Captain, managing volunteer hours, troubleshooting exhibits, and helping the volunteer department make executive decisions. Team Captain 9:00am to 1:30pm (4.5 hours) Jane Chen volunteered at The Pretend City Children’s Museum […]

On September 18, 2021, AYLUS RSM branch’s Allison Li volunteered at Discovery Cube from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm.  Service assignment: Team Spark On October 15, 2021, AYLUS RSM branch’s Allison Li volunteered at Discovery Cube from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  Service assignment: Spooky Science Member Event; Spooky Science and Team A On November […]

On November 18th Christina Lu was severely beaten on a Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority train, as she stood up to bullies and defended a group of younger Asian American students also on the train. Her family, in advocating for public safety, set up a Gofundme campaign.  In response to this incident and Christina’s heroic action, […]

AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita Members participated in Lake Forest Sports Park food drive on November 23, 2032.  Upon receiving various types of foods, the members organized them by fruits, meat, etc. The members packaged the goods into separate bags to be delivered to their recipients. They also participated in setting up and clean-up with 2 […]

On November 23, 2021, members of the AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita participate in food distribution at the Lake Forest Sports Park. Upon receiving various types of foods, the members organized them by fruits, meat, etc. The members packaged the goods into separate bags to be delivered to their recipients. They also participated in setting up […]

On Sept 16 and Sept 26, ALYUS RSM member Emily Sun volunteered at PantryGo at Crossline Church and helped package and distribute food to her community. On 08/07/2021 AYLUS RSM member Stella Chen worked at the Distribution Center Volunteers for 4H. 08/14/2021 AYLUS RSM member Stella Chen worked at the Santa Ana at Calvary Chapel […]

AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita members write Thank You cards to healthcare workers at MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center throughout the month of September and October. As the new delta variant sweeps across the United States, healthcare facilities are working overtime to accommodate the influx of additional COVID patients while providing the same standard of care to […]

AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita members write Thank You cards to healthcare workers at Quest Diagnostics on September 6, 2021. As the new delta variant sweeps across the United States, healthcare facilities are working overtime to accommodate the influx of additional COVID patients while providing the same standard of care to non-COVID patients with shortages in […]

On August 29, 2021, AYLUS RSM branch’s Allison Li volunteered at Discovery Cube from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm.  Service assignment: Team Spark

AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita Members donated additional beddings to those affected by a surge of rainfall and flooding in Xinxiang, Henan, in August 2021. In late July 2021, heavy rainfall resulted in massive flooding across the middle plains of China, concentrated in Henan Province. AYLUS RSM contacted a resident of Xinxiang County, Henan, one of […]

AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita Member Michelle Guo volunteered for PantryGo on August 22, 2021, for 3 hours.    

On August 15, 2021, members of the AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita, Steven, Ethan X., Tom, and Simon, participate in food delivery organized by Crossline Community Church at the Crossline Community Church. They separated and sourced various groceries for PantryGo. Upon receiving various types of foods, the members organized them by fruits, meat, etc. The members […]

AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita Members donated beddings to those affected by a surge of rainfall and flooding in Xinxiang, Henan, in July 2021. In late July 2021, heavy rainfall resulted in massive flooding across the middle plains of China, concentrated in Henan Province. AYLUS RSM contacted a resident of Xinxiang County, Henan, one of the […]

AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita members volunteered at LRMS 7th Grade Orientation on August 4, 2021. The members arrived as “help as needed” and were subsequently stationed at various locations across campus. Some were tasked with providing directions at the exit of the MPR to direct traffic to either PE clothes or pictures. Some members were […]

AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita Member Stella Chen volunteered at grocery distribution at Distribution Center Volunteers for 5 hours on July 17, Santa Ana Calvary Chapel Grocery for 6 hours on July 24, and Distribution Center Volunteers for 4 hours on July 31.

On July 29, 2021, AYLUS RSM branch’s Allison Li volunteered at Discovery Cube from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm.  Service assignment: Team Spark

On August 1, 2021, members of the AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita participate in food delivery organized by Crossline Community Church at the Crossline Community Church. They separated and sourced various groceries for PantryGo. Upon receiving various types of foods, the members organized them by fruits, meat, etc. The members packaged the goods into separate bags […]

On July 16, 2021, AYLUS RSM branch’s Allison Li volunteered at Discovery Cube from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm.  Service assignment: Bubblefest Bubble Zone

Jane: 2 hours

On July 25 2021, the national meeting allowed members of the AYLUS RSM branch to gain skills and knowledge from various different distinguished individuals in different fields. Members learned what it took to be part of fields like business, STEM, law, medicine, etc. The meeting proceeded smoothly while breaks were implemented to allow members to […]

On 7/23 and 7/26 members Victor Mei, Ethan Li, Michelle Guo and Allison Li participated in their local food drive. The members helped the food bank with organization of goods, ranging from fresh produce to baked goods. Members began by separating boxes into their lids and containers so that the workers could more easily access […]

AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita member Michelle Guo volunteers at the Saddleback Food Distribution at the Santa Margarita Beach Club on 7/4 for 5 hours, 6/21 for 2 hours, and 7/12 for 2 hours.

On July 11, 2021, past and current AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita members assembled in a team bonding activity at Strands Beach. During the event, valuable counsels with academics and community service were advised between the senior and junior members. Moreover, new additions to the team were able to familiarize themselves with current members and interact […]

On July 10, Ethan Li, Elena, and Jane volunteered at Saddleback Church Food Distribution Center with their parents for 4 hours.

On June 3, 2021, AYLUS RSM branch’s Allison Li volunteered at Discovery Cube from 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Service assignment: Virtual Volunteer Reopen Training

On July 10, 2021, AYLUS RSM branch’s Allison Li volunteered at Discovery Cube from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm.  Service assignment: Bubblefest Bubble Zone

On June 30, 2021, AYLUS RSM branch’s Allison Li volunteered at Discovery Cube from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.  Service assignment: Behind the Scenes Launch Pad Inventory

On June 26, 2021, AYLUS RSM branch’s Allison Li volunteered at Discovery Cube from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.  Service assignment: Team A

On July 3, 2021, members of the AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita participate in food delivery organized by Saddleback Church at the El Toro High School. They separated, sourced, and delivered various groceries. Upon receiving various types of foods, the members organized them by fruits, meat, etc. Then, members approached incoming cars and asked them for […]

Rancho Santa Margarita’s Stella Chen participated in food distribution on 6/5/21 for 6 hours at El Toro High School as the frozen food team, on 6/19/21 for 6 hours at Savanna High School as both the start box and bread and frozen food team, and on 6/26/21 for 7 hours on Santa Ana Calvary Chapel […]

On June 16, 2021, members of the AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita participate in food delivery organized by Saddleback Church at the San Clemente Outlet. They separated, sourced, and delivered various groceries. Upon receiving various types of foods, the members organized them by fruits, meat, etc. Then, members approached incoming cars and asked them for their […]

On June 12, 2021, AYLUS RSM branch’s Allison Li volunteered at Discovery Cube from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm.  Service assignment: Team A   Allison: 4 hours

On May 28, 2021,  AYLUS RSM branch’s Allison Li volunteered at her local high school to support their National Honor Society sendoff. She was involved in helping to set up the tables to present the seniors’ gifts, chalk decorations lining the sidewalk, as well as maintenance and clean-up after the event. Allison: 4 hours

On June 4, 2021, members of the AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita donated used batteries to Home Depot as a part of the recycling effort to protect the environment. Members brought their used batteries in bags/boxes to the event and dropped them off with Allison Li and Ethan Li. Then, Allison and Ethan drove the batteries […]

On June 4, 2021, members of the AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita met with Pantry Go, George Zhou and Marlena Meltzer to discuss their participation in their app PantryGo. Zhou and Meltzer founded PantryGo as an app that allows people with food insecurity to select the type/kinds of groceries they need. Then, volunteers with the app […]

Rancho Santa Margarita’s Stella Chen helped prepare for events at Distribution Center on 4/23/21 for 2 hours, participated in food distribution at Santa Ana Cavalry Chapel Grocery on 4/24/21 for 6 hours, and helped prepare for events at Distribution Center on 4/26/21 for 3 hours. Stella: 11 hours

On April 16, 2021, AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita Branch participated in a water bottle/can drive as well as elections for the upcoming year.  The drive consisted of members bringing water bottles and other recyclables to the meeting in order to be donated by President, Katie Zhou. Katie then drove the bottles to the donation center […]

On February 26, 2021, the AYLUS RSM branch participated in the Lantern Festival hosted by CUSD Against Racism and Dear Asain Youth to show support for Asian-American communities in the face of harassment and discrimination. The members arrived at the event with red and gold lanterns graciously borrowed from Irvine Chinese School and made small […]

        On February 5th, 2021, AYLUS’s Rancho Santa Margarita Branch donated items to Mission Viejo Goodwill Center. Items included clothes, lightly used toys, and games. In light of communities struggling, the group gave things the community could purchase and use in times of need. The event was a way to give back […]

On February 5th, 2021, AYLUS’s Rancho Santa Margarita Branch donated Lunar New Year items to their local high school’s Chinese language and culture teacher, Tesoro High School’s Ms. Ng. In celebration of the beginning of the Year of the Ox, members donated auspicious items including strawberry candies, fans, paper lanterns, banners, and more to enhance […]

        On February 5th, 2021, AYLUS’s Rancho Santa Margarita Branch made cards for their local frontline healthcare workers at Mission Hospital. The group felt, as the pandemic was reaching its one year mark locally, the need to thank healthcare workers for their dedication and service to the community. Each member wrote five […]

On 9/11/2020 the Rancho Santa Margarita Branch participated in the AYLUS Psychology Committee Nationwide Event 2020, entitled “Gratitude, Care, and Growth in the Pandemic” by making a magazine/artwork collage.  Though the pandemic has physically separated the branch for a considerable amount of time, the group still made efforts to collaborate on a project for the […]

On July 31, 2020, members of the AYLUS RSM Branch participated in making pillows to be donated to Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, California. The activity allowed members to bond with one another and interact with face masks on. In total, 18 heart pillows were made with varying cloth patterns. To begin, members traced heart […]