Forms of Address

Special Events & Protocol is your resource for answering questions regarding the proper forms of address for dignitaries/VIPs.

We’ve listed a few of the most common questions here. As a general rule, you should always verify names, addresses, and personal preferences prior to the occasion. When corresponding to elected officials, review these general guidelines.

General questions about forms of address, contact Patricia Lippert, Special Events & Protocol.

Questions about elected officials, contact Jennifer Poulakidas, Government & Community Relations.

Questions about international dignitaries, contact Christine Larson, International Institute.

Questions about the UC President and UC Regents, contact Susan White, Special Events & Protocol.

CHANCELLOR:
Business:	Chancellor Gene Block UCLA Chancellor's Office
Social:	Chancellor Gene Block and Mrs. Carol Block
Table Assignment Envelope:	Chancellor Block and Mrs. Block
Place Cards:	Chancellor Block	Mrs. Block
Name Tags:	Gene Block Chancellor	Carol Block Associate of the Chancellor
Salutation:	Dear Chancellor Block:	Dear Mrs. Block:

CHANCELLOR EMERITUS:
Business:	Chancellor Emeritus Albert Carnesale UCLA Public Policy
Social:	Chancellor Emeritus Albert Carnesale and Mrs. Robin Carnesale
Table Assignment Envelope:	Chancellor Block and Mrs. Carnesale
Place Cards:	Chancellor Emeritus Carnesale	Mrs. Carnesale
Name Tags:	Albert Carnesale Chancellor Emeritus	Robin Carnesale
Salutation:	Dear Chancellor Emeritus Carnesale:	Dear Mrs. Carnesale:

EXECUTIVE VICE CHANCELLOR AND PROVOST:
Business:	Mr. Joe Bruin Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost UCLA Chancellor's Office
Social:	Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bruin
Table Assignment Envelope:	Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Bruin and Mrs. Bruin
Place Cards:	Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Bruin Mrs. Bruin
Name Tags:	Joe Bruin Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost
Salutation:	Dear Mr. Bruin:

VICE CHANCELLOR AND VICE PROVOST:
Business:	Ms. Josie Bruin Vice Chancellor Student Affairs
Social:	Ms. Josie Bruin and Mr. Joe Bruin
Table Assignment Envelope:	Vice Chancellor Bruin and Mr. Bruin
Place Cards:	Vice Chancellor Bruin Mr. Bruin	Mrs. Bruin
Name Tags:	Joe Bruin Dean Division of Social Sciences UCLA College
Salutation:	Dear Mr. Bruin:

DEAN:
Business:	Mr. Joe Bruin Dean Division of Life Scieces UCLA College
Social:	Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bruin
Table Assignment Envelope:	Dean Bruin and Mrs. Bruin
Place Cards:	Dean Bruin	Mrs. Bruin
Name Tags:	Joe Bruin Dean Division of Life Scieces UCLA College
Salutation:	Dear Mr. Bruin:

VICE CHANCELLOR OR VICE PROVOST:
Business:	Ms. Josephine Bruin Vice Chancellor Student Affairs
Social:	Ms. Josephine Bruin and Mr. Joe Bruin
Table Assignment Envelope:	Vice Chancellor Bruin and Mr. Joe Bruin
Place Cards:	Vice Chancellor Bruin
Name Tags:	Josephine Bruin Vice Chancellor Student Affairs
Salutation:	Dear Ms. Bruin:

UC PRESIDENT:
Business:	President Michael V. Drake, M.D. University of California
Social:	President Drake
Table Assignment Envelope:	President Drake
Place Cards:	President Drake
Name Tags:	Michael Drake President University of California
Salutation:	Dear President Drake:

UC REGENT:
Business:	Mr. Joe Bruin
Social:	Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bruin
Table Assignment Envelope:	Regent Bruin and Mrs. Bruin
Place Cards:	Regent Bruin	Mrs. Bruin
Name Tags:	Joe Bruin UC Regent
Salutation:	Dear Mr. Bruin:

GOVERNOR:
Business:	The Honorable Gavin Newsom Governor of California
Social:	The Honorable The Governor of California and Ms. Newsom
Table Assignment Envelope:	The Governor of California and Ms. Newsom
Place Cards:	The Governor of California	Ms. Newsom
Name Tags:	Gavin Newsom Governor of California	Jennifer Siebel Newsom
Salutation:	Dear Governor Newsom:

MAYOR:
Business:	The Honorable Eric Garcetti Mayor of Los Angeles
Social:	The Honorable Eric Garcetti
Table Assignment Envelope:	Mayor Garcetti
Place Cards:	Mayor Garcetti
Name Tags:	Eric Garcetti Mayor of Los Angeles
Salutation:	Dear Mayor Garcetti:

CORRESPONDENCE TO ELECTED OFFICIALS

Here are some general guidelines to follow when corresponding to elected officials. Contact Jennifer Poulakidas, Senior Executive Director of Government & Community Relations, for additional information.

Members of Congress - U.S. Senate and House of Representatives:
Whenever possible, correspondence should be sent to the District Office address. Washington correspondence should be sent by fax or, if possible, hand delivered. Depending on the number of pieces, hand delivery can be arranged through the University of California Office of Federal Governmental Relations. Many offices now rely on email for basic correspondence. Please check with UCLA Federal Relations for contact information. Packages are not accepted.

White House Correspondence:
Correspondence must be sent via email or fax. Packages are not accepted.