Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # the Service Board Push Your Growing Edge ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://theserviceboard.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [tSBlog](https://theserviceboard.org/tsblog/) - Womxn of tSB By YetiAlumni News, Featured, Show Love, tSB News I am forever grateful for tSB as a new resident to Washington. tSB has provided a safe space and sense of community as I’m across the country away from my support system in Wisconsin . Not only has tSB provided this safe space, but - [Womxn of tSB](https://theserviceboard.org/2026/03/womxn-of-tsb/) - I am forever grateful for tSB as a new resident to Washington. tSB has provided a safe space and sense of community as I’m across the country away from my support system in Wisconsin . Not only has tSB provided this safe space, but also the opportunity to connect, grow and learn with others who - [Tomiris' Why in Her Winternship](https://theserviceboard.org/2026/03/tomiris-why/) - In 2025, I was participating in the Service Board (tSB) program, and it was truly one of my best decisions in the year. I learned not only snowboarding, but also how to take care of the local environment, and core program workshops. I couldn’t be so happy being in that program without all the people - [Discovering Parallels Behind The Scenes With Eva](https://theserviceboard.org/2026/03/discovering-parallels-eva/) - Being a Wintern at tSB so far this season has been a lot of fun. It's a more similar experience to my time as a Peer Leader than I was expecting, but it definitely has the feel of a different, more mature and autonomous, role. As a Wintern, I have been focusing on helping out - [Finding community at Snowboarding Camp with Kyllan Bays](https://theserviceboard.org/2023/10/finding-community-at-snowboarding-camp-with-kyllan-bays/) - I made lifelong friends, which ended up being even more important than my skills on the slopes. by Kyllan Bays This summer tSB continued sending our youth to snowboarding camp along with We Are Camp, and CAPiTA to achieve our collective goal of making snowsports accessible and safe for BIPoC and other - [I thought that I owed tSB my time, but really, I owed myself the time to fully experience the Core Program](https://theserviceboard.org/2023/05/aryas-blog-post/) - I thought that I owed tSB my time, but really, I owed myself the time to fully experience the Core Program by Arya, 2023 Peer Leader I didn't plan to be a Peer Leader. It’s embarrassing to admit but I chose to apply because I felt like I was robbing tSB by not contributing back - [Organizations like the Service Board and EDGE Outdoors step in as first responders to their communities](https://theserviceboard.org/2023/04/tsb-x-edge-outdoors/) - Organizations like the Service Board and EDGE Outdoors step in as the first responders to their communities The Pacific Northwest is known for incredible outdoor activities, but for many people, these activities are out of reach. Luckily, there are many organizations working to increase access to development and education in the snowsports industry for - [In a world that seeks to separate us, we must value community and collaboration](https://theserviceboard.org/2023/03/mylinhs-reflections/) - In a world that seeks to separate us, we must value community and collaboration Howdy y’all, my name is Mỹlinh (they/them) and I identify as a queer, non-binary, first generation Vietnamese American. I’ve been involved with the organization for more than a decade. In 2012, I joined the Service Board (tSB) as a Prophet in - [Maria heads to New Zealand](https://theserviceboard.org/2022/10/maria-transition/) - Hello tSB family! I am excited to announce that I will be moving to New Zealand this month! This has been a dream of mine for a long time and I am so stoked to finally make that dream a reality. Since I will be moving very far away, I will no longer be able - [Strolling down memory lane with Elaine, tSB alum](https://theserviceboard.org/2022/10/memory-lane-elaine/) - Hi, my name is Elaine and I am a tSB alum. Long time no talk tSB fam! Gosh, it has been a little over a year since I have been active on tSB’s page, and I really feel like it is my first time all over again. For those of you who are new, or - [From bunny hills to park rides, three tSB youth take on snowboarding camp](https://theserviceboard.org/2022/07/snowboarding-camp-2022/) - From bunny hills to park rides, three tSB youth take on snowboarding camp One of our biggest goals at the Service Board is to increase access to the outdoors for BIPoC youth, particularly through snowboarding, and to support the diversification of the snowsports industry. For more than 27 years, our Core Program has provided pathways - [A message from Layla, our new Executive Director](https://theserviceboard.org/2022/07/message-from-layla/) - A message from Layla, our new Executive Director It is a rare thing that creates lasting and beneficial change in the lives of so many that it touches. the Service Board has always been an example of this for me, and it remains a reminder that mentorship is so critical to our continuing development. Whether - [Honoring Lexi Harris, tSB alum and fallen police officer](https://theserviceboard.org/2022/02/honoring-lexi-harris/) - Honoring Lexi Harris, tSB alum and fallen police officer Alexandra (Lexi) Brenneman Harris was born in Seattle and grew up in the Wallingford neighborhood in the 90s. Growing up in Seattle, Lexi was part of a diverse community from an early age. She attended Summit K-12, a public school that focused on teaching important life - [Meet our BSW Intern, Joline](https://theserviceboard.org/2021/10/meet-intern-joline/) - Meet our BASW Intern, Joline Yueh Get to know Joline (she/her), our new BASW Intern. We asked her 10 questions to help us get to know her better. Check out what she said below! What is your role with the Service Board? I am the BASW intern from the UW School of Social Work. I - [Joshua Reeves takes on camp](https://theserviceboard.org/2021/08/joshua-reeves-takes-on-camp/) - My name is Joshua. I use he/him pronouns. I live in Seattle and currently attend Cleveland High School for my sophomore year. I like doing outdoor activities like scootering, skating, and snowboarding. I also play sports for my school, right now I'm on the swim team and plan to play ultimate frisbee in the spring - [Summer Snowboarding Camp by Linda Phan](https://theserviceboard.org/2021/08/linda-phan-snowboarding-camp/) - My name is Linda, I use she/her pronouns, and I’m from South Seattle. I graduated from Garfield High School in 2020 and now attend Pomona College in Claremont, California. I’m intending to major in Politics and currently work for King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay, Nikkita Oliver’s campaign for Seattle City Council, the Statewide Poverty Action - [Benji rejoins tSB as Director of Programs](https://theserviceboard.org/2021/08/benji-rejoins-director-of-programs/) - We're so excited to have Benji rejoin tSB staff as Director of Programs. Benji was first a mentor in 2014 and later the Program Manager from 2016-2018. After a few years at a different organization, we're excited to have Benji back to direct the our programs and look for ways to increase tSB's impact - [Elaine says bye (for now)](https://theserviceboard.org/2021/07/elaine/) - Helloooo tSB Fam! I’m super sad to be saying that this will be my last blog post as tSB’s Development and Communications intern on. Although this part of my journey with tSB is coming to an end, I will still be on the Board as the Youth Advisory Board member. So without further ado, let's - [A message from Lacie!](https://theserviceboard.org/2021/07/lacie/) - I can't believe it's been almost 4 years since I first joined the tSB community. Really, I consider this community my extended family that I can never leave (and don't want to leave) 🙂. You all have truly helped me realize my confidence and supported me in pushing my growing edge in so many ways. Each one of - [Read our Press Release announcing exciting transitions at the Service Board](https://theserviceboard.org/2021/05/press-release-may-2021/) - Want to learn of all of the upcoming transitions upcoming at tSB? Check out our Press Release. tSB Press Release May 2021 - [Alumni Blog: Ezra Ducay, 2006 Prophet](https://theserviceboard.org/2021/05/alumni-blog-ezra-ducay/) - There’s something to be said when you come across a community that gives without seeking a reward or lending guidance without thinking of it to be virtuous. In 2006, a good friend of mine had just finished up his first year as a prophet with the Service Board and had told me that I - [Elaine's Edge - Introducing my new Blog Series!](https://theserviceboard.org/2021/02/elaines-edge-introducing-blog-series/) - Hey, hi, hello! What it do, tSB Fam?! Welcome to the first blog in my NEW series… Elaine’s Edge! In case you didn't guess, Elaine is me! (*crowd goes wild) If you're wondering where the rest of the blog series title comes from, let me explain! The idea of ‘Elaine’s Edge’ incorporates a lot of - [Congrats Carmen, 2021 Golden Boot Winner!](https://theserviceboard.org/2021/04/2021-golden-boot-award/) - Deep family roots of 5 generations make Carmen a true Seattleite. For Carmen that means always giving back and staying active in her community. Growing up in the CD (Central District) and volunteering since 2nd grade (doing food drives as a Girlscout) Carmen has always had a philanthropic heart. When she found tSB it was - [tSB's Women and the Outdoors](https://theserviceboard.org/2021/03/tsbs-women-outdoors/) - tSB's Women and the Outdoors Happy Women’s History Month from tSB’s all-woman staff! We all come from different backgrounds and have lived different experiences. In this blog post, each staff member shares about their experiences with the outdoors and how we have come to be where we are today. Thank you to all of the - [Elaine's Edge: Self-Care is a Must!](https://theserviceboard.org/2021/03/elaines-edge-selfcare/) - Welcome back to Elaine's Edge! How are you tSB Fam?? It’s just about peak season for school. I have midterms-on-midterms and finals are right around the corner for me! With all this stress that comes from school, seeing the colors of the wind and giving myself a bit of TLC can be hard. What is - [Meet our newest Program Manager](https://theserviceboard.org/2021/02/meet-outreach-coordinator-2/) - Meet our newest Program Manager Get to know Shona (she/they), our new Program Manager. We asked Shona 10 questions to help us get to know her better. Check out what she said below! What is your role with the Service Board? I am the Program Manager at tSB, which means I help plan and - [Beintou on the Black Lives Matter movement](https://theserviceboard.org/2021/02/beitou-blm/) - Beintou on the Black Lives Matter movement Beitou Waggeh, 2020 Peer Leader Black Lives Matter means to me when political and social movement protesting against incidents of police brutality and all racially motivated violence against black people. Also the Black Lives Matter movement comprises a broad array of people and organizations. Sometimes it makes - [Meet our Outreach Coordinator](https://theserviceboard.org/2021/02/meet-outreach-coordinator/) - Meet our Outreach Coordinator Get to know Isis (ee-sees), our new Outreach Coordinator. We asked her 8 questions to help us get to know her better. Check out what she said below! What is your role with the Service Board? I am the Outreach Coordinator at tSB. I have been working on our social media - [Meet our Program Wintern](https://theserviceboard.org/2021/02/program-wintern/) - It may be cold in Seattle, but it's even cooler when your hanging out with the TSB fam! Hi, My name is Keone, and I am the Program Wintern. Forget the cold weather. Having a good time with the community is so much better than just sitting at home doing nothing. So get up, and - [Who I Am Becoming Now](https://theserviceboard.org/2021/02/who-i-am-becoming-now/) - This blog post is written by Carmen Berrysmith, who has served at tSB in many levels since 2013. Upon her departure as the Program Coordinator, she wanted to make sure to communicate her departure to the current and past community. We will see her soon as she will continue supporting tSB. ❤ If you find - [#AskTheYouth 2020](https://theserviceboard.org/2020/09/asktheyouth-2020/) - Hey there tSB Community! So nice to see you all again. It certainly has been one heck of a year. With all its twists and turns, surely we all have our own reflections on the past 9 months. tSB youth have certainly pushed their growing edge this year, and have shown great adaptability and commitment. - [Meet our Development Wintern and Newest Youth Advisory Board Member!](https://theserviceboard.org/2021/01/meet-development-wintern-newest-youth-advisory-board-member/) - Hello, hello! My name is Elaine and I am the Development Wintern 2021 for tSB and hold the first ever Youth Advisory board member seat on the tSBoard of Directors! To tell you a bit about myself, I've been involved with tSB for the past three years, first introduced my Freshman year of high school. - [Until Next Time](https://theserviceboard.org/2020/10/time/) - Hey there tSB fam. Monique here. In case you have not heard, I will be leaving my role at tSB this week so pursue other opportunities. My journey as staff at tSB has been one I will never forget, and I am grateful to this community for being a part of my life. Thank you - [Who Are the 2019 Summer Interns?!?](https://theserviceboard.org/2019/07/2019-summer-interns/) - We are excited to have Trina and Roda join our tSB community as our summer interns! We sat down with them to pick their minds on what makes them so dope and why tSB. Yeti: "Why did you choose a summer internship at tSB?" Trina: "I didn't know much about tSB before starting the internship. - [A Huge Thank You to PSCAA](https://theserviceboard.org/2018/08/huge-pscaa/) - This summer, tSB partnered with Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) to educate and empower tSB youth to take community action regarding air quality and environmental justice. During the workshop, youth learned about common causes of air pollution, the regions and demographics that are most affected by poor air quality, as well as environmentally-conscious options - [Thank You to Our 2018 Summer Interns!](https://theserviceboard.org/2018/08/2018-summer-interns/) - A huge shoutout to our amazing summer interns: Olivia Freeman, Tyler Vuu and Adam Lemlem! (Click on their names for their bios) Thanks for devoting your summer to helping tSB execute our summer activities and plan for our upcoming Core Program! - [Soiree 2017: A Heartfelt Thank You to our tSB Community!](https://theserviceboard.org/2017/11/soiree-2017-heartfelt-tsb-community/) - Things have begun to settle down here in the tSB office, and we have had a chance to reflect on this year’s Soiree. Through all the struggle, transition and hard work needed to organize this event, we have felt the love and support from you all, our community, and we wish to offer your our most - [What You Missed at the tSB Town Hall Meeting on October 26th](https://theserviceboard.org/2017/12/missed-tsb-town-hall-meeting-october-26th/) - Happy Holidays tSB Community! On October 26th, members of our community, the tSBoard of Directors and tSB staff gathered at the 2100 building to have a conversation about the recent transitions at tSB and the future of our organization. We appreciate those of you that attended and all the invaluable feedback we received. We truly - [From the Desk of Sara Bloom-Taylor - My Farewell](https://theserviceboard.org/2017/10/desk-sara-bloomtaylor-farewell/) - "I'd like to thank the entire tSB community, the mentors, youth, snowboard instructors, staff, and Board of Directors for providing me with the opportunity to work with such an amazing group of people. I feel honored to have gotten to know some of the incredible people who make up this community and have been forever - [Message to the tSB Community from the tSBoard](https://theserviceboard.org/2017/10/message-tsb-community-tsboard/) - Dear tSB friends and family, As you know, tSB was sad to say farewell in August to Chiloe Barrera-Cloyd, our wonderful and dedicated Interim Executive Director, who has headed back to school in pursuit of a new career. Chiloe will be missed, especially her energy and dedication to serving the youth in our program. You - [Thank you & Farewell!](https://theserviceboard.org/2017/08/thank-you-farewell/) - August 23, 2017 Dear friends, family and community members, One thing I have learned from my tenure with the Service Board is how relationships flex and change as people grow and take on new challenges. I write this letter as I end my interim role as tSB’s Executive Director and move onto my next big - [Meet Sarah Keller, tSB's summer intern](https://theserviceboard.org/2017/08/meet-sarah-keller-tsbs-summer-intern/) - We are super excited to be hosting an intern on behalf of the city of Seattle's Seattle Youth Employment Program. We've asked her to share a little about herself below. She'll be working on learning how to write grants, manage our gear inventory, and whipping our office into a more organized state. Please join us - [Congratulations 2017 Graduates!](https://theserviceboard.org/2017/06/congratulations-2017-graduates/) - In the middle of June, we attended graduations at seven of the Seattle schools—Nova, West Seattle, Ballard, Rainier Beach, Franklin, SW Interagency, and Garfield—for 2017 program participants. It was truly incredible to see these young people walk across the stage and celebrate the culmination of all their hard work. The amount of resiliency it takes - [tSB End of Season Retreat at Mt. Hood](https://theserviceboard.org/2017/05/tsb-season-retreat-mt-hood/) - One critical part of the tSB Program is retreats. In 2017 we were fortunate to get to take our participants to Soundview Camp as a program kick-off, hosted an overnight lock-in at the 2100 Building for mid-year bonding, and ended our program at Windell’s Camp & Timberline in Mt. Hood, Oregon. These retreats create the - [tSBIG News](https://theserviceboard.org/2016/10/tsbig-news/) - Dearest tSB Community, I’m writing today with sincere appreciation, abundant love and humble confidence to share that I will be transitioning out of my role as Executive Director at the Service Board over the next few months to pursue new career opportunities that have recently presented themselves. While this has been a hard decision, tSB - [Tragedy & Action](https://theserviceboard.org/2016/07/tragedy-action/) - The events of the last week--the unwarranted killing of Alton Sterling, Philando Castille, and the five Dallas police officers--have left all of us here at tSB feeling heartbroken. We ache for our community and for the many people impacted by these deaths. We stand with all of you who are feeling vulnerable, angry, and helpless. - [How does snowboarding support youth development?](https://theserviceboard.org/2016/04/snowboarding-support-youth-development/) - People often ask us: ‘Why is snowboarding such an important part of tSB programming?’ Last Sunday, tSB completed all seven scheduled trips to Stevens Pass and the Summit at Snoqualmie as part of our 2016 six-month core program, and after more than sixty hours of incredible riding, the answer is undeniably clear. Snowboarding is at - [the Service Board Summer 2015](https://theserviceboard.org/2015/05/soiree2015/) - This summer the Service Board placed students in trusted internship locations across the Seattle Area. Our employers were thrilled by the work that tSB Youth accomplished over their 6 week program. Each week they checked in with us to tell us about their experience and complete workshops on career and life skills, from resumes to, self care, to mock interviews. - [tSBIG News](https://theserviceboard.org/2014/11/tsbig-news-2/) - tSB is Reaching New Heights We are thrilled to announce that we have launched a three-year, $200,000 campaign focused on deepening tSB's work. A small number of community members have already pledged nearly $60,000 and we have an anonymous donor that will match any gifts made this year (up to $15,000). Help us get there! - [Wallace Falls with WILD](https://theserviceboard.org/2014/07/wallace-falls-wild/) - Written by tSB summer participant Yume, Franklin High School I do not like hiking. I do not find joy in walking for hours in the sun just to see a view. If I wanted to see and pretty view of a waterfall I would pick up a National Geographic or look it up on the - [tSB Graduation ](https://theserviceboard.org/2014/06/tsb-graduation/) - tSB mentors, Peer Leaders and Prophets all gave a tremendous amount of time and energy to build a strong community this year, and it shows. Each mentor had an opportunity to share the growth that they have witnessed. tSB students found their voice, supported one another and shared critical insights about their experiences. Fabian provided - [Ashley is moving on.](https://theserviceboard.org/2014/07/ashley-moving/) - Dear tSB community, tSB empowers and builds leadership in our youth – and that is exactly what it has done for me. At 22 years old, I took a position at the Service Board as the Administrative Assistant. I was excited for my first real job and had no idea what tSB would come to - [Why Service?](https://theserviceboard.org/2014/05/service-2/) - Written by Bradley, 2014 tSB Prophet Some people ask me why I do community service so much. I just tell them the same answer every time. “It just makes you look good for college.” But is that really why I do community service? No, now that I think about it I do it because when - [Tim Layton Shines as tSB Snowboard Instructor!](https://theserviceboard.org/2014/02/tim-shines-tsb-snowboard-instructor/) - Tim Layton, a former tSB youth and currently one of our Assistant Snowboard Instructors, stood out as one of the most helpful and dedicated Instructors this weekend at our first on-mountain day. One of his instructor peers said of Tim: "[he] had a really great attitude and was very positive and encouraging ... He had - [Immigration & tSB](https://theserviceboard.org/2014/05/immigration-tsb/) - Last week we celebrated May Day with a program focused on immigration. Many tSB participants understand the challenges and beauty of being an immigrant first hand, or see it on a daily basis. To set the tone, we invited tSB alumnus and recent 2014 Youth Speaks Seattle Grand Slam Champion Carlos Nieto to share one - [the Summer Board according to Tyvon](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/07/summer-board-tyvon/) - The tSB Summer Program... Dang, there's so much to say about it, yet, I could never really grasp everything in a paragraph. I'd like to first start off though, that I really am grateful to have joined the program. Much like the winter program, we alternate between service projects, and boarding; it's just that in - [Matthew Therrien](https://theserviceboard.org/2014/04/matthew-therrien/) - On April 6th, tSB lost a dear friend and mentor, Matthew Therrien. Matt was involved in a car accident on Sunday morning (4.6) in Hilo, HI and did not survive the incident. We celebrated his life on Sunday, April 13th at Alki Beach Park. Thank you so much to those of you who were able - [Guest post by NhiMy and Lisseth!](https://theserviceboard.org/2014/03/guest-post-nhimy-lisseth/) - Hello fellow readers, welcome to the tSB blog! If you don’t know already, the Service Board is a year long youth empowerment program where we gather together a group of youth and mentors to discuss about social justice within our community on Wednesday nights as well as eating dinner together. In addition, we alternate between - [WELCOME](https://theserviceboard.org/2014/03/winter-2/) - [Caitlan is a tSB LifeSaver!](https://theserviceboard.org/2014/01/caitlin-tsb-lifesaver/) - Caitlan Grassi is a Cherry lifesaver for tSB Staff! She has spent numerous hours cleaning and organizing our gear basement spent days in our office inputting data and making thank you cards, and has been a go-to server at our events. When in doubt we know we can rely on her. Caitlan quietly gets things - [What tSB did this Weekend](https://theserviceboard.org/2014/01/tsb-weekend/) - #winterishere tSB had a fun-filled, action-packed weekend. Half of tSB celebrated kick off, where Mentors and our newly selected Prophets met and got to know each other. Other members of tSB, namely our 12 remaining volunteer Snowboard Instructors spent the weekend at Stevens Pass learning from Coaches and getting trained on AASI Level 1 - [Welcome tSB Class of 2014!](https://theserviceboard.org/2013/08/mentor-applications-coming/) - [Happy New Year!](https://theserviceboard.org/2013/12/happy-year/) - As we approach a new year and the launch of our winter program with the tSB class of 2014, a little reflection: the Service Board has been pushing its growing edge every day of 2013. What does that mean? It’s a phrase that our youth use all the time, usually to describe a meaningful moment - [tSB Snowboard Instructor Training!](https://theserviceboard.org/2013/12/tsb-snowboard-instructor-training-2/) - Last weekend we partnered with Stevens Pass Mountain Resort ski school to provide half of our Snowboard Instructor volunteers with teaching training. Despite being freezing cold, our Instructors came away with better tools to coach our youth this year: shared terminology, a learning progression, new games to teach skills, basic safety lessons and ways to - [tSB Soiree Recap](https://theserviceboard.org/2013/11/tsb-soiree-recap/) - Last week's Soiree was the largest and most successful event in our history. The generosity of our community overwhelmed us, this support gives us an incredible opportunity to grow and continue to improve our programs. Thank you to everyone that made the event happen and joined us in celebration! the Service Board 2013: Why & - [tSB on Outliers](https://theserviceboard.org/2013/11/tsb-outliers/) - tSB Ambassador, teacher and good friend, Molly Hawkins just kicked off the Outliers Project, a podcast that dives deep into the action sports lifestyle. We are thrilled to be featured in one of her first podcasts, a conversation on youth development through action sports. - [An Amazing Dream about Family](https://theserviceboard.org/2013/10/amazing-dream-family/) - We got this note today and had to share tSB Mentor Josefino's dream... Had the most amazing dream and woke up and had to share it with everyone. TSB was having a retreat in my hometown In Oaxaca, Mexico. Everyone I have met since I started in the program were there but especially Mickey Suwanchote - [Colleen Willoughby Youth Civic Engagement Award](https://theserviceboard.org/2013/10/colleen-willoughby-youth-civic-engagement-award/) - We are honored! We were recently recognized as one of City Club's five organizations receiving the Colleen Willoughby Youth Civic Education Award. We are pleased to represent programs throughout Washington State that are doing an outstanding job of teaching civic skills, providing youth with the opportunity to give back to their community and engaging citizens - [Day of Caring, Day of Service, Day of Gratitude ](https://theserviceboard.org/2013/09/day-caring-day-service-day-gratitude/) - Yesterday, United Way of King County hosted its annual Day of Caring Event and the Service Board was lucky enough to have their project selected. Yesterday, we hosted 23 volunteers from Microsoft's User Experience - Bing Division. Their mission: help tSB reorganize our equipment and apparel from our basement to gear up for our snowboarding - [This is not a goodbye.](https://theserviceboard.org/2013/09/goodbye/) - A letter from Khalil Equiano Writing (not spelling, mind you) has always been my most dependable outlet and focused (yet untrained) skill. Writing has always been easy for me, the moments of solitude and creation through the process have always resonated with me. They have always centered me in a way no other activity (other - [tSB ♥ Prisca!](https://theserviceboard.org/2013/08/2050/) - Prisca Youn is the Operations & Communications Coordinator for Rudy's Barber Shop and The liaison to tSB for the Rudy's tSB Summer Internship. Her energy, focus and drive have helped this become an invaluable experience for all the youth involved. Her infectious smile and work ethic constantly inspire others to find joy in completing every - [Blowing on a colorful diamond](https://theserviceboard.org/2013/08/blowing-colorful-diamond/) - Hot time summer in the city! tSB youth have been spending the summer out in the sun learning how to skateboard, getting sweaty working on community projects, and working literally in the heat of it learning to blow glass. At our most recent glass blowing trip one of our tSB participants took a moment to - [Street League!](https://theserviceboard.org/2013/07/street-league/) - Written by Anika and Chiloe Last weekend tSB took a trip to Portland for our first annual Summer Retreat! We went to Portland because the Rose City was hosting this year’s Street League competition. Street league is an international completion for professional skateboarders hosted by ESPN 2 and put on by Nike SB and a - [May Day with tSB](https://theserviceboard.org/2013/05/day-tsb/) - While the rest of the city celebrated, pushed forward or convulsed within it's self after the May Day march and rally, the youth at tSB wanted to continue in the expositive spirit of May 1st and held a panel discussion and workshop with immigration rights group One America. The panel was kicked off by tSB - [White Center Food Bank](https://theserviceboard.org/2013/04/white-center-food-bank-bank/) - On March 24th, after two weeks of programming on poverty, nutrition and organizing, we took our prophets out to the White Center Food Bank. Not only did we help organize and clean the food bank, but we also noticed that they needed help with thing like weeding and and fertilizing the beds at the local - [tSBe stress free](https://theserviceboard.org/2013/03/tsbe-stress-free/) - We here at the Service Board are big on our physical health and mental health. We thought it would be a great idea for us to have a stress less seminar. Stress a.k.a the silent killer cause more harm than we'd like to believe sometimes. As a youth in Seattle life can be quite stress - [Irene M.](https://theserviceboard.org/2013/03/irene/) - Irene was a tSB Prophet in 2008 and returned as a Peer Leader in 2009. After graduating, she moved to Juneau, Alaska where she is a college student and musician. She recently rediscovered some letters she wrote to herself while in tSB and posted them on her blog. Check out just how awesome she is: - [Youth share their views about community service and what their roles are in the community](https://theserviceboard.org/2013/03/ervice-roles-community/) - In these interviews we kindly asked Tyvon and Phelix if they could take some time out of there community service project to be interviewed. We took the time to ask two youth what is their responsibility in their own communities and how can community service fulfill that responsibility. We strongly believe that community service - [Hemel Boards & tSB](https://theserviceboard.org/2013/01/hemel-boards-tsb/) - Written by Media Intern, James H. tSB Summer Program class of 2012 In November tSB was invited to Hemel Board Company's shop to personalize some skateboards for the evo Grand Opening Party. Our new media intern, James put together this post: Going to the Hemmel board shop was definitely an experience I will never forget. - [tSB Peer Leaders do the Harlem Shake](https://theserviceboard.org/2013/02/tsb-peer-leaders-harlem-shake/) - [My tSB Senior Project](https://theserviceboard.org/2013/02/tsb-senior-project/) - Written by Aaliya, tSB class of 2010 & 11 In January 2010 I was a freshman at Chief Sealth High School. This was also when I first found out about the Service Board. I applied and got accepted to be a prophet, I remember being completely terrified to have to meet with random people I - [Interviewing Coi. He loves Snowboarding!!](https://theserviceboard.org/2013/02/interviewing-coi-loves-snowboarding/) - HI! Media Intern Mickey Here! Last weekend was our second time snowboarding and it was a blast!! Shred the Gnar - this is a philosophy that we all follow. This saying has helped tons of new and old tSBers snowboard. Our new Snowboarders are learning so fast and so well. Snowboarding teaches people to push - [Lessons on the mountain](https://theserviceboard.org/2013/02/lessons-mountain/) - [First day on the hill](https://theserviceboard.org/2013/02/day-hill/) - This Sunday will be our first trip to the mountains with a new group of students. We'll meet at Youngstown at 7am to load a bus to Snoqualmie Pass. The first day is always hard, but this year more than 20 volunteers have signed up to help instruct. Snowboarding is an important part of tSB's - [Masterpiece](https://theserviceboard.org/2013/01/masterpiece/) - After 4 & 1/2 years of service on our Board of Directors, we would like to honor Dena Rigby as she retires from tSB. Dena has helped us build community, inspired new partnerships and driven us to be a stronger and more professional organization. She is an incredible ambassador for our programs and a powerful - [Happy Holidays!](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/12/happy-holidays-tsb/) - As the snow falls in the mountains, the candles are lit and the trees decorated we at tSB would like to take a moment to focus on a few of our favorite things. First and foremost YOU. All of you who make up this big diverse tSB family of ours. Whether near or far you - [Soiree Success](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/11/soiree-success/) - We would like to express a tremendous amount of gratitude to our community for making our recent event such a success. With your help, we raised over $60,000 for our 2013 program which will kick off in January. Right now our mentors and Peer Leaders are training and planning for the coming year. Our interns - [Snow Dancing!](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/11/snow-dancing/) - [Thinking and Thankful](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/11/jesse-burtner/) - In just the past 6 months, Jesse has contributed to tSB in so many ways. Busy by day as a pro snowboarder, Think Thank mastermind, and superstar at Mervin Manufacturing, he still finds time to show through for the tSB family. During our summer skate program, he volunteered his time and skills to teach - [GiveBIG](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/04/give-big/) - Thank you to everyone who supported tSB through yesterday's GiveBIG! We raised over $7,000 for our programs and it will be stretched even further by the Seattle Foundation. Congratulations to our drawing winners: Jacki G, Kristine K, Evann (who is donating his board to a tSB youth) and Sonya O! - [Student safety](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/10/student-safety/) - Recently, tSB notified the Seattle Police Department of evidence of a relationship between an adult mentor and a student in last year’s program. We have notified the parents of the youth in our program and immediately removed the volunteer. The King County Prosecutor is pursuing charges against the volunteer and tSB will continue to cooperate - [Krush is Killin it!](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/10/krush-killin/) - What better way to kick off October than with a snowboarding rail competition in the middle of the city? Earlier this month, Krush put together the Downtown Throwdown, and invited tSB over to get exposure and gave us space to raffle tickets and tshirts. He also got all of the event sponsors to - [Hana Peoples](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/10/hana-peoples/) - Hana (aka HanaBananaChan) started with us back in '10 as a Prophet in our winter program. A sophomore at Holy Names Academy, she demonstrated great leadership and took on the role as a Peer Leader for our first All City program the following year. Now she is at Seattle Central, due to attend the - [tSB Soiree 11.8](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/10/tsb-soiree-118/) - [tSB Summer Recap](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/09/tsb-summer-recap/) - Last week we showed off our summer program accomplishments with a tSB art gallery opening at the Piranha Shop. More than 50 people came through to see their photography, silk screens, drawings and blown glass. After student speeches and a graduation ceremony, we premiered their culminating project: this awesome tSB video. the Service Board - - [Lu'au and Golden Boot recap](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/08/luau-golden-boot-recap/) - On Sunday we celebrated another great year of tSB with our Lu'au & Golden Boot Awards Ceremony at Nectar Lounge. After sharing a delicious meal prepared by Pai's Foods (with help from tSB superstar volunteers), tSB grad Tyra and Summer participant James lead us through a great program. We honored three incredible community members: tSB - [(t)he (S)ummer (B)oard](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/07/summer-board/) - We just completed our first day of the Arts in Service summer program, introducing fifteen superstars to the beginning of eight weeks in creative arts, community service, multimedia production, and skateboarding! Many thanks to Zumiez, Snowboard Connection, Evo, and Mervin for being major supporters and supplying our youth with the right gear to start off - [Desiree Gross](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/06/1804/) - We met Desiree in 2010 as a Prophet in our White Center program. After three amazing years with this lovely lady, we can definitely tell you that her heart is just as big as her smile. She served last year as a Peer Leader for our program, demonstrating excellent leadership qualities, and was one - [heART!](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/06/heart/) - Big ups to Patty, who has been an outstanding artist for tSB! Last year she led the project with our summer program youth that resulted in a beautiful mural at the Delridge Skate Park. This summer, Patty will be returning to teach our new summer class of 2012 how to make glass art! We would - [Peer Leader Reflection](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/06/peer-leader-reflection/) - Staring at the close of our second year of family and service with tSB, the Peer Leaders of the 2012 season were asked to reflect on what our year has been like. It’s difficult to sum up what this year has meant. It’s difficult to fully grasp that it’s almost over! After speaking with each - [Showcase Highlights](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/05/showcase-highlights/) - Last weekend the community came out the Level 3 at the EMP to witness an incredible youth-led program featuring performances by students, mentors and friends. With their first ever US tour, Baby Goodnight took the stage for the event's final performance. - [tSBack to the Future Showcase!](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/04/tsback-future-showcase/) - SAVE THE DATE : MAY 19th at EMP's Level 3 from 1-4pm! The tSBack to the Future Arts Showcase is FREE for All-Ages so bring your family and friends for a tubular silent auction packed with totally awesome artistic and local gear, gifts, and goodies, and a radical raffle with many high-roller prizes up for - [Financial Litera$y](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/04/financial-literacy-2/) - Needs vs wants, to have or to have not, credit or debit? The group delves into their pockets, and into the world of financial mgmt to become better decision makers with their moola! - [Crystal Mountain](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/04/crystal-mountain/) - The weather just kept getting better, providing sweet mountain views and fast snow on our first trip of the year to Crystal Mountain. Even Super Mario took a break from rescuing princesses to carve some pow! - [Snowboarding Trip 5](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/04/snowboarding-trip-5/) - Carving out the finer details at Stevens Pass, April Fools was the best powder day of the year for tSB so far! - [White Center Food Bank](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/03/white-center-food-bank/) - tSB gives back to the community helping the Food Bank reorganize its storage, restore its landscaping. and repack donations for those in need. - [Poetry Night](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/03/poetry-night/) - Robin guides tSB in learning the impact of expression, projection, body language, and flow for speaking out and letting one's voice be heard. Poetry & Rhymes=Good times shared with each other at the hall. - [World's Most Awesome Snowboard Factory!](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/03/worlds-awesome-snowboard-factory/) - Brand spankin' new boards for our youth, mentors, AND staff?! We are so stoked about the awesome boards that we got donated to us by Mervin Manufacturing. The youth are thrilled with their new gear and have been showing lots of progress on the mountain. It's only been our third trip and they're already - [POVERTY BANQUET](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/03/poverty-banquet/) - Experiencing class differences when it comes to eating, and examining the reality of the conflicts amongst classes in the world today. Also celebrating tSB's Executive Director Ashley Miller's birthday! - [Nutrition & Healthy Bodies](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/03/nutrition-healthy-bodies/) - Exploring the topic of nutrition and accessibility to food markets by demographics. Learning some useful warm-up drills from Aldrin, and performing stretches to prevent injuries before intense shredding on the mountain! - [Pedro Hernandez](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/03/pedro-hernandez/) - A former mentor in 2006-08, Pedro now has a career in fruit and vegetable packaging in Bakersfield, California., providing machinery that packs up the goods from the farm to deliver at your local store! He's responsible for the international market growth of 1 of two companies in the U.S. that has patents to - [Snowboarding Trip #3](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/03/snowboarding-trip-3-2/) - tSB riders (that remembered to set their clock early for DST!) shook off the morning cobwebs for an early trip out east to Stevens Pass. Although it was the first time for many to this mountain, tSB showed up with determination and persistence, not only braving the new and unfamiliar, but responding with wide grins, - [Personal Safety & Self Care](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/03/personal-safety-care/) - Learning the definition of social justice, useful self-defense tactics courtesy of Bin, and time to reflect on progress made this year so far. - [Healthy Relationships](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/02/healthy-relationships/) - To celebrate Valentines Day, tSB brought in former mentor and Planned Parenthood instructor Francesa and her coworker Yevett. With their help, we brainstormed, role-played and discussed what healthy relationships look like and how we show our love. - [Know Your Rights](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/02/rights-4/) - Special guest speaker Mijo Lee empowers tSB to Know Their Rights, and an 11-word phrase to memorize for life! We learned the importance of Miranda Rights, dispelling common myths about police, search warrants, public defenders and attorneys. We also recognized our tSB brother Falmata for a special upcoming leap year birthday! - [Snowboarding Trip Two](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/02/snowboarding-trip-4/) - [Awesome Start!](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/02/capoeira/) - Sorry for being M.I.A.! Things have gotten crazy on our end. So far we've finished two Undoing Institutional Oppression trainings, cultivated power with Stephany Hazelrigg, had a wildly successful retreat, learned the basics of Capoeira and had our first snowboarding experience! Sunday was RAD! With our youth and mentors fitted in gear and boards donated - [Feeling the love](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/02/feeling-love/) - [TSB LOVE](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/01/snow-program-tonight/) - [Two Weeks!](https://theserviceboard.org/2012/01/weeks/) - tSB has been rollin' 2 weeks deep as of today! Our Kick Off was phenomenal, the first program night bonded the mentors to youth, and for our first Sunday service, we spent the snowy morning at WAPI envisioning what our year in service will look like. Meeting the new class of 36 Prophets is - [MCs On A Mission](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/12/mcs-mission/) - January marks a the beginning of a new year and a new class of tSBers. Our Peer Leaders (2nd-year students) and Mentors have been kicking into high gear since the start of fall to ready up for 2012. Between work and schooling, their calendars have been filled with team-building workshops, leadership trainings, curriculum planning nights, - [Soiree Video Feature](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/12/soiree-video-feature/) - tSB mentors and staff can't get enough of this video which was filmed by a tSB alumna and our current AmeriCorps VISTA member Anna Nguyen. We are not only blown away by her talent and hard work, we are also humbled by the thoughtful answers and sharing from the Peer Leaders and alumni that she - [Tax Break](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/11/tax-break/) - EJK Accounting and Tax Services does book-keeping for a lot of awesome nonprofits and businesses in northwest, and we are so grateful to be one of the many orgs that they take the time to personally support. They have sponsored every event we've had this year, and have taken a lot of time to - [tSB Soiree November 17th](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/10/tsb-soiree-november-17th/) - Come one, come all! On Thursday, November 17th at 6pm, tSB will celebrate its 16th birthday in carnival style at the Georgetown Ballroom. Guests will enjoy beer, wine and dinner provided by The Leary Traveler, as well as a short circus-themed program that highlights the work tSB has done this year. There will be a - [Rosario-Mario Medina](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/10/rosariomario-medina/) - Rosario-Maria was a Prophet with tSB back in '05, her 9th grade year of high school. A lot has changed since then; she now spends her time loving two crazy dogs and an amazing husband whom she married on last May, and she'll be returning to school in the fall of 2012 to finish up - [evo l(ove)](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/10/evo-love/) - During the summer and fall, tSB HQ buckles down to gear up for the upcoming program year in January, fund-raising left and right. For the past several months, snowboard supergiant evo has stepped up and offered a ton of support to tSB in this process, from donations for our auctions to donating all the proceeds - [Adam Christopulous](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/09/adam-christopulous/) - RAdam, you are one special dude. After 2(2) years of being a radical number in our mentor lineup, you're now moving on to serve youth by helping them combat their worst enemy: mathematics! We're so proud of you, Mr. Christopulous, math teacher at Rainer Beach high school. It's just like you to give your - [Pai Pongsupaht](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/10/1514/) - Pai is tSBrilliant! He's the mastermind behind tSB's growing Food & Nutrition program, the cool cat that served as a dope mentor, and an awesome Board member. He has taught us a lot about what it means to live well, eat well and love compassionately. These days he's been feeding Seattle's appetite in his - [tSB @ Evo 10 Year Anniversary](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/10/tsb-evo-10-year-anniversary/) - What a way to start off the weekend! Friday was Evo's big 10 year bash, and we are grateful to had been a part of it! Thumping music, mannequins showcasing the latest snow gear, glowing platforms with dancing 6 year olds in wayfarers, live painting artists, a vintage snowboard gallery, free cupcakes, tshirts, stickers, food... - [MT. HOOD x tSBEAST](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/06/mt-hood-tsbeast/) - “The last week with tSB was just mind-blowing because I never saw it coming. The whole Mt. Hood trip... It seemed impossible that the program could end soon because I had just developed a huge bond with everyone in the program, and for it to end the following Sunday just seemed so unfair. tSB changed - [First Youth at BRIDGES Conferences!](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/10/youth-bridges-conferences-2/) - Last Tuesday, tSB was honored to be the first-ever group of youth to attend the 9th BRIDGES conference at the Sheraton hotel in Downtown Seattle. BRIDGES is an annual meeting of educators and youth workers who are committed to creating a society that values youth and allows them to grow into all they can be. - [It's in Their Good Nature...](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/10/good-nature/) - Hey Nature Consortium! We would love to give you a shout out for being an awesome fellow nonprofit and neighbor! It's incredible to know we have your support, as you do ours. Much love, tSB family. - [Good Luck Matt!](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/09/good-luck-matt/) - Matt Hendrickson aka Heezy aka Old Man Napkins. Thank you for your years of mentorship, Board leadership and support. You have given a lot to tSB and we are so proud to see you pursue your educational goals and build new community down in New Orleans. tSB Family Forever! - [Art in the Park](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/09/art-park/) - Sunday was a great day! tSB family, friends, peer leaders, mentors, alumni, and potential Prophets (1st year students) put their creative hands and minds to use to finish an intricate art mural at the Delridge skate park. What an awesome way to give back to the neighborhood we call home! After 5 hours of working - [tSB Media Intern](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/10/tsb-media-intern/) - We're looking for website all-stars. We've got facebooks and Twitters to keep updated! tSB is looking for a media intern to help keep this brilliant site running. If ya dig doing good work in Photoshop, running the website’s visual content, keeping up with tSB events, scheduling photographers, even being behind the lens, let us know! - [tSB Food Boss](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/10/tsb-food-boss/) - At tSB, we're feeding the mind, body and soul. We're always looking for volunteers to plan menus, recruit chefs or cook themselves. If you're into food justice, nutrition, love to cook or coordinate, connect with anna@theServiceBoard.org. - [Lu'au Recap](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/09/luau-recap-2/) - In the sun of last late August, we held our annual tSB Lu'au, where tSB family and friends came together at the Nectar Lounge to celebrate another successful year of tSB programming and the community that gave a hand in crafting it. Pairing together Hansen's soda pop and Pai's yummy Hawaiian plate lunches, the audience - [Unleash Your Inner tSBeast](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/06/unleash-tsbeast/) - WHO: The Service Board + You in all your awesomeness! WHAT: City-wide annual showcase with dope, head-lining performers, youth acts, a scrumptious bake sale, a silent auction brimming with one-of-a-kind art, photobooth, and costume contest! WHEN: FRIDAY THE 10TH, 6-10PM! $3 Preorder $5 at the door! WHERE:Vera Project (Warren Ave N & Republican St.) WHY: - [tSB Logo Competition](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/06/tsb-logo-competition/) - Win some killer snowboarding gear by designing the winning logo for the Service Board! tSB Logo Contest Complete Details Dates, Deadlines and Details: Submissions Line art is the preferred visual style so that it can be used in all of marketing materials. June 20th: Submissions are due by 5pm Email a copy of your creation - [Service @ Labateyah Hall! ](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/04/service-labeyatah-hall/) - Easter Sunday, tSB volunteered at the United Indian's Labateyah Youth Home, a transitional living space for 18-21 year old youth. Labateyah Hall had a clothing bank in disarray that needed functional organizing and a classroom with books to be shelved. After a tour of the building's workout, music, office, and kitchen room, tSBers got to - [FOLKLIFE](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/05/folklife/) - Have you been to Folklife? Sunday, the Service Board serviced the 40th annual Folklife festival at the Seattle Center. Under a puffy grey sky, street performers showcased their talents and skills at every turn, and food vendors flirted the delicious aromas of mouth-watering entrées into the air. Definitely one of the more unique Seattlite traditions, - [Anita](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/05/anita/) - In loving memory of Anita Neomahavong. You live on in all of the lives you have touched. 8/16/1985 - 5/17/2011 - [Mahalo Pak!](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/02/daniel-pak/) - Daniel Pak, thank you so much for your years of service as a mentor, teacher and Board Member. You inspire us. - [Jason Rafanan](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/04/jason-rafanan/) - Jason Rafanan South End Program 2000-1 Since tSB, I've become a father, a mentor, a creative director for Left Right, and a silk screen print shop owner for This That. When I'm not busy running my business, working on motorcycles or snowboarding, I always find time to give back to tSB... - [MCs On A Mission: Paris](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/04/mcs-mission-paris/) - Last Saturday, Sade, Goitom, Emanuel, and Jonathan came out to Youngstown, ready to help shoot their first music video for Paris' tSB track "Believe". Handling lights, props, music, cameras, etc., they carefully framed and shot each scene creatively, capturing Paris' flaring talent. "I really liked the whole process of making a music video. Now I'm - [Global Potluck](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/04/1314/) - Last week, tSBers broke bread together and shared laughs at the Global Potluck, where everyone brought a dish from home that had sentimental meaning to them. Yums like deviled eggs, ube cake, pineapple upside-down cake, fried rice, and pozole graced clothed-covered tables, fuming fragrant aromas throughout the room. Enjoy all the photos here! - [Know Your Rights](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/03/rights/) - Last Tuesday, criminal defense attorney Robert Flennaugh spoke to tSBers about their rights, many that were brand new to most youth and mentors. Did you know that recently, Washington law had changed so that the police aren't allowed to search your car without a warrant? It is no longer confined to only your locked compartments! - [tSB Trip to the Museum of Glass](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/03/tsb-trip-museum-glass/) - Saturday, a group of tSBers banded together in Josefino's white van and made their way out into Tacoma to the Glass Museum, where former tSB mentor April Surgent worked live, on-camera, in a "hot shop" for museum goers to spectate. After rounding up Anna, Eli, Francesca, Mickey, Mirkana, Sidney, Zach, and Zak, Josefino jetted off, - [MCs on a Mission](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/01/size-125-mens-snow-boots/) - [Theatrics x UIO x Capoeira ](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/03/theatrics-uio-capoeira/) - For the past three weeks, tSbers have been busy learning about themselves and their surrounding communities. They learned the how use their physical bodies to show what love is and isn't, and what true power is with Stephany Hazelrigg, underwent two intense UIO (Undoing Institutional Oppression) trainings that speculated oppressors and the oppressed, and wrapped - [Raj Daisy ](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/11/raj-daisy-05/) - Raj Daisy 2005 South End Program Remembering the good ol’ days of tSB, Raj is residing in Olympia, WA where he is doing good work as a children’s teacher of virtues and basic principals. He plans to return to school in Winter 2010 at SPSCC! He sends his love to his mentors, Thomas, Amy, and - [Winter is back!](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/02/winter/) - On our first trip to the Summit, it was pouring down rain with very little snow. The youth didn't seem to mind, but for the adults, the weather was pretty rough. This week, the winter has returned and we are stoked! On Sunday, we took our second trip to the mountains and we couldn't have - [tSBenefit show on March 10th!](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/02/tsbenefit-show-march-10th/) - Team Up for Nonprofits presents Gigs4Good featuring Hot Bodies in Motion and Luc & the Lovingtons benefiting the Service Board. Come and experience a fun night of music for a cause with two of Seattle's funkiest bands. The very hot right now Hot Bodies in Motion will be supported by Luc and The Lovingtons who - [Complete Photostream of Soundview Retreat Pics! x Sunday Details](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/02/complete-photostream-soundview-retreat-pics-sunday-details/) - ATTENTION PROPHETS, PL'S, AND MENTORS! This Sunday will be our FIRST snowboarding day at the Summit. Here's a list of what you MUST have with you when you arrive at Youngstown at 7:00AM (WE ARE LEAVING AT 7:30 SHARP!) -Wear 3 NONCOTTON layers (so it doesn't soak up the snow). -Snowboarding jacket. -Snowboarding pants. -Snowboarding - [tSB Retreat @ SoundView](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/02/tsb-retreat-soundview/) - tSBers experienced a phenomenal bonding weekend at Soundview this past weekend over activities like nature hikes, basketball games, spa treatments, late-night conversations, and karaoke. Check out our Flickr photostream; many more pictures soon to come! Come visit us today at the IDCC for another night of program: Self Defense! - [First Program x PL Meeting!](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/01/program-pl-meeting/) - Last Tuesday, tSB had the first program night of 2011! We came together to share a delicious, hearty home-cooked meal, courtesy of Maly O. Afterwards, we put our memories to the test with the Tarp Name Game, then created icebergs and shared more deeply about ourselves. Thanks to Rosa, we had cake to celebrate Aman, - [tSB @ Michelle Alexander: The New Jim Crow](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/01/tsb-michelle-alexander-jim-crow/) - Yesterday a group of tSBers attended Michelle Alexander's lecture about the Prison Industrial Complex as a restructured form of Jim Crow. It was amazing and inspired tSBers to take action against social injustices. Join us Tuesday at the International District Community Center for another awesome night of programming. - [Sunday Service @ Ground Up Yesler](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/01/sunday-service-ground-yesler-2/) - Last Sunday tSB had their very first Service at Ground Up Yesler! We spent the morning bonding and learning more about each other, and after a meal, headed out to work in the urban garden to help improve the community. Tonight, we'll be coming together at the International District Community Center for another awesome night - [tSB Kick Off!](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/01/1191/) - Slideshow created by tSB Media Intern Anna Last Sunday, tSB had their FIRST day of program, the tSB 2011 Kick Off! We introduced the new faces to the tSB family and featured performances by wonderful artists such as Khingz (Khalil Equiano) and DK Mars (Paris Randall). Many thanks to Matthew Lewis of Where Ya At - [IMPORTANT!](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/01/important/) - TSB ALL CITY: Due to the impending snow storm, tonight's program is canceled. Everyone get home safely and we will see you all at the Yesler Terrace Community Center on this Sunday at 11am. - [tSB 2011 KICKOFF!](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/01/tsb-2011-kickoff/) - On Sunday, January 9, 2011, the Service Board will celebrate 15 years of service and commence its 16th program year with The Kick Off! Join alumni, volunteers and supporters from 11am-4pm for food, entertainment, community building and tSBonding. The event will take place at the International District Chinatown Community Center at 719 8th Ave S. - [Snowboard Teacher Training](https://theserviceboard.org/2011/01/snowboard-teacher-training/) - Even teachers need to be taught. On January 2nd, tSB Snowboard Instructors, Mentors and Peer Leaders headed to Stevens to practice being the best teachers on the mountain! - [Happy New Year!](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/12/alpental-open/) - [Board Tuning](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/12/board-tuning/) - Yo we were here killin’ in the base, prepping snowboards for the upcoming tsbangin’ sessions! Over here we got LaQuan, Anna, Chanmali, Aldrin, Amina, Julie, Taylor, Pai and Tizita. Sharpening and hot waxin’ it on these snowboards. Ah, that sweet aroma of hot wax lurking in the air. We will be here again next Monday - [So that...](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/12/so-that/) - Last Sunday tSBers spent some time talking about our vision for the year. One of the activities we did was have everyone write a "SO THAT" chain. They were assigned to pick an aspect of our program and break it down the most basic outcome that we are trying to achieve. They were inspiring! Here - [tSB on ESPN!!](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/12/tsb-espn/) - Snowboarding has always been more than a sport. It's a community where people look out for each other. Those of us in it share bonds that people outside have a hard time comprehending, and most of us have developed a true respect for nature because we depend so much on it. Through snowboarding, we gain - [tSBeing grateful](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/11/tsbeing-grateful/) - [2010 Soiree!!](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/11/2010-soiree/) - Thanks folks for making our Fare Start Soiree an evening to remember!! Tasty food, heartfelt speeches and lovely people all around. Check out our gorgeous photostream by tSB media intern Anna and peer leader Jonathan: - [SNOW!](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/10/tuesday-snowing-stevens-pass/) - [Thanks John Logic!](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/09/logic/) - John Logic, mon aime, we love you. You've been there since the first day. You are tSB. tSB is you. Ever forward. - [The Service Board: Core Program ](https://theserviceboard.org/2008/09/the-service-board-core-program/) - The Service Board: Core Program From January to June, 48 high-school students from across Seattle participate in community service, mentoring, and snowboarding. 24 young-ish adult volunteers provide logistical support, listening, and friendly camaraderie. The core program operates in two locations: the Central District and White Center. Each program meets twice a week for six months. - [tSB Interviews Tyra](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/11/tsb-interviews-tyra/) - TSB media interns Lufia and Anna are working hard with their mentor JJ to interview tSBers to give you a better sense of what's happening in our world. Here is the first in what will be an awesome new series of interviews. Thank you JJ and Tyra! - [Happy Halloween](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/10/happy-halloween/) - [Apply to tSB](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/10/apply-tsb/) - by Desiree, Peer Leader 2011 Do you like free food? I sure do. Hahaha. Anyways, what about love for community, service, and snowboarding!?!? This is your chance! Apply for The Service Board aka tSB! tSB is a high school program for... you know, high schoolers! It is a great way to earn your service hours (or - [Missing Persons](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/08/sample-missing-persons/) - We miss you Jamie! tSB wants to make sure life is treating you and all our '05ers great! Let's reconnect. email us! - [tSB 2.0 New and Improved](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/10/tsb-20-improved/) - Amazing types have been passing through tSB’s doors now for 15 years. To be specific, there are 572 of us. So when I hear tSB is facing some serious challenges, I don’t even sweat it. We have the muscle, the brain cells, the bucks and most importantly the drive to keep tSB’s doors open and - [A tragic loss: Rest in Peace Johnny Chhonn](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/09/tragic-loss-rest-peace-johnny-chhonn/) - Last month, there was a tragic shooting of an 18 year old in the Southend. The young man killed was Johnny Chhonn, he was a part of tSB in 2007. Johnny was an amazing young man who radiated kindness and love and his death is heartbreaking. May Johnny, his family and community find peace. Thank - [Heather Davis sends out big tSB Alohas](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/10/heather-davis-sends-alohas/) - Heather Davis 2004 SouthEnd ProgramHeather traded her snow-boats for sandals in a move back home to Honolulu. She is a proud mama of 3 yr old tsunami Aeryn! She’s also making moves to go back to school for welding. Big ups! - [9/9: NOWHERE premier at the Egyptian Theater!](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/09/99-premier-egyptian-theater/) - On Thursday, Sept. 9th at 9pm, come check the premier of the new Absinthe Film, NOWHERE. (check the teaser below!) Riders Nicolas Muller, Lucas Debari and Annie Boulanger will be there with prizes, autographs and more! NowHere trailer by Absinthe Films from Absinthe Films on Vimeo. Tickets are available for $10 at Snowboard Connection, Evo - [Farewell Matthew!](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/09/farewell-matthew/) - The sad day has finally come, Matthew Therrien, our MLK VISTA AmeriCorps volunteer, mentor and snowboard guru, has finished his term of service. Over the past year he has gotten the tSB basement more organized than ever before, created systems for managing all of our rock star volunteers and played a major role in the - [Lu'au re-cap](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/08/luau-recap/) - tSB 8.12.10 - Images by Karen Johanson Last Thursday, over 150 people came to support the Service Board at its first ever Lu’au at Golden Gardens Bathhouse. The volleyball tournament was an amazing success with teams bringing some stiff competition while still having a ton of fun! There were also some funny outfits from the - [Sample Love](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/08/sample-love/) - Here we spout poetic about how awesome all our sponsors, participants and alumni are. - [In Art 1 and 1 Doesn't Always Equal 2!](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/07/art-1-1-equal-2/) - Thursday, July 15, 2010 Another beautiful Thursday spent outside in the sun with Arts in Service! Today, we made a pretty large-scale mosaic with our guest teaching artist, Yeggy. While creating the mosaic, he taught us the importance of spacing in the mosaic, as well as in art in general. He also provided us with - [Arts in the Park](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/07/arts-park/) - Saturday, July 10, 2010 Peace and tranquility. I don’t know about you, but that’s what I felt today during program at Arts in Service. We spent the day today at Seward Park in South Seattle, exploring our minds. I know, it sounds kind of wonky, but it was really cool! We all spent time journaling - [Art and Service](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/07/art-service/) - Thursday, July 8, 2010 Could you believe how HOT it was today? The weather forecast said it hit about 95 degrees, the hottest it has gotten so far all summer. I think tSB Arts in Service was pretty darn lucky to have been able to stay in cool shade almost all day. How, you may - [Pai's Foods ](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/06/pais-foods/) - TSB Board Member, snowboard instructor, mentor and chef extraordinaire, PAI PONGSUPAHT was recently featured in an article in the International Examiner where he gave big love to tSB... "After graduating from the University of Washington with a degree in American Ethnic Studies, Pongsupaht began his journey in the non-profit sector. His experiences in the public - [Business Sponsors](https://theserviceboard.org/2008/09/business-sponsors/) - Business Sponsors: 123 Business underwriting is a critical part of The Service Board. We have received over half a million dollars in donated goods over the years, from art supplies to snowboards. Each year, this means at least 50% of TSB’s budget comes as in-kind goods from small, local businesses to enormous (but nice) multinational - [Congratulations tSB Class of 2010](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/06/congratulations-tsb-class-of-2010/) - We'll miss you! - [Snowboarding with Bunnies?!](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/06/snowboarding-with-bunnies/) - The Service Board snowboards with the best of 'em. Thank you Spacecraft for making a guest appearance! - [Service projects like WHOA](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/06/service-projects-like-whoa-2/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Mauris at purus ipsum. Sed vitae imperdiet lectus. Pellentesque cursus tincidunt libero, ut porta erat convallis egestas. Morbi sollicitudin, ligula at dapibus pretium, urna urna tempus nibh, sed mollis dolor sapien sit amet mi. In aliquam lorem a urna condimentum a iaculis nunc commodo. Suspendisse congue lacus - [New logo courtesy of Electricbaby](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/06/service-projects-like-whoa/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Mauris at purus ipsum. Sed vitae imperdiet lectus. Pellentesque cursus tincidunt libero, ut porta erat convallis egestas. Morbi sollicitudin, ligula at dapibus pretium, urna urna tempus nibh, sed mollis dolor sapien sit amet mi. In aliquam lorem a urna condimentum a iaculis nunc commodo. Suspendisse congue lacus - [Just be yourself and we can get awesome.](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/06/just-be-yourself-and-we-can-get-awesome/) - We just found this sweet old skool video on Youtube created by the infamous South End mentor, Zakk and his friend Ruckus. It's good to know that some things never change... Now let's get awesome! - [Promo article](https://theserviceboard.org/2008/09/promo-article/) - [tSB Presents: Filthy SEAdolescents](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/05/tsb-presents-filthy-seadolescents/) - An annual, eclectic, and artistic performance showcase supporting a multi-faceted youth leadership program featuring: Roberto Ascalon, Air 2 A Bird, Cristina Orbe, Khingz, Kind of Blind, Kung Foo Grip, Rogue Pinay, Thee Satisfaction, Youngstown Records, tSB youth, DJ B-Girl & members of Big World Breaks Sponsored by the Mayor's Office of Arts & Culture, Filthy - [tSBeginnings](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/05/tsbeginnings/) - reunion and fundraiser, celebrating 15 amazing years of youth mentorship, empowerment, and transformation. With a classic "Deep End of the Pool" at Caffe Vita and a high-energy dance party across the street at Havana, the night was a testament to the collective energy and spirit that is the Service Board. - [tSB teams up with Ground Up Yesler to build a garden and reinterpret American Gothic](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/05/tsb-teams-up-with-ground-up-yesler-to-build-a-garden-and-reinterpret-american-gothic/) - White Center and South End worked together with the awesome folks at Ground Up to build a community garden at Yesler Terrace. We got a lot done, and even had time to pose for tSB's take on American Gothic. You can check out more of these awesome photos on our facebook page. Special thanks to - [tSBig Love by Aaliya](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/04/tsbig-love-by-aaliya/) - Sitting here in the tSB office, sitting at Matt’s computer, I had come to the realization that I have never loved tSB more! Just thinking about how far I’ve came since tSB is outstanding! Since tSB I’ve gained so much confidence in myself and whatever I do. I can speak in public more easily, I - [Poverty Banquet and Mural Project! -by Clinton](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/04/poverty-banquet-and-mural-project-by-clinton/) - How’s everyone doing? Man last week was a good week of tSB. On Wednesday, we had one of my favorite workshops that I was a part of last year, The Poverty and Hunger banquet. It tackled the issue of classes that our society puts us in. There was the low-income class, middle class and high - [tSB shreds Crystal](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/04/tsb-shreds-crystal/) - Just when we thought that winter had ended - BANG! - six feet of snow in a week! Last weekend we took our final Gray Line of the season (big thanks to our drivers all winter, Denis and Bill, who always showed us love) and headed to Crystal Mountain for one last taste of Gnarnia... - [About us promo](https://theserviceboard.org/2008/09/about-us-promo/) - The Service Board empowers youth to overcome obstacles and build strong community through snowboarding, public service, and a curriculum of social justice Find out more. Get involved, donate now. Follow us on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook - [LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION!](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/02/lights-camera-action/) - Man, I so needed TSB at the moment because of what happened at the start of school after winter break. Getting your phone stolen is not a fun thing but I’ll manage to get through this. I needed to get my mind off that issue and get into the collective space that TSB brings to - [South End Service with the International Capoeira Angola Fnd!](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/03/service/) - "Thou shall not plan", these were the last words I heard from Tizita to end the day and it kinda summed up the whole tSB service. It was crazy for me cause the schedule seemed so crazy at first with two groups working different shifts, morning and afternoon and when I finally get there, most - [tSB's West Duwamish greenbelt clean-up](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/03/tsbs-west-duwamish-greenbelt-clean-up/) - The Service Board's White Center program worked with Buffalo from The Nature Consortium to clean up the West Duwamish greenbelt. Everyone made the monumental hike up the stairs from Youngstown to Cooper Elementary and helped rid the forest of some invasive species and plant some native vegetation. - [Snowboarding Trip #2!](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/02/snowboarding-trip-2/) - Man I was so anxious to board this Sunday because it was the final day of mid-winter and I wanted to end it with a bang. Turns out that it was going be a great day. Warm temp and nice weather, couldn't ask for anything more! But what I could have asked for was some - [Introducing tSB's Media Intern](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/02/introducing-tsbs-media-intern/) - We would like to give a big shout out and pass the mic to tSB intern CLINTON! We are stoked that this Junior at Cleveland HS is taking over our blog, facebook, twitter and Youtube account. ROCK ON CLINTON! And now, for his first post... Well I'd like to say sorry for the late arrival - [Rosa's first run](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/02/our-first-day-on-the-mountain/) - Prophet Rosa works through some nerves on her first trip up the lift and gets ready to rip it up on her first snowboarding run ever. Rosa and the rest of the Service Board's White Center program hit the mountain at Summit Central this weekend. She might have been scared in the beginning, but Rosa's - [Reflection from the retreat](https://theserviceboard.org/2010/02/reflection-from-the-retreat/) - When I arrived at Youngstown at 7:30 in the morning, I was tired, doubtful, and closed minded. It took us a long time to get going, but as we all drank some coffee and woke up, we finally packed up into our cars and headed on our way. The drive to Soundview camp was surprisingly - [Jaesun's Ode to tSB](https://theserviceboard.org/2009/12/jaesuns-ode-to-tsb/) - This was too beautiful NOT to post. Thank you Jaesun! Gotta get up early, don't wanna be late. Gotta get to tSB, got a service date. Cleanin' parks, trying to build community. One goal. One mind. Strong is our unity. Won't be beaten, shattered or tattered. Stick together like glue, we some bad mamma-jammas. On - [Happy New Year!](https://theserviceboard.org/2009/12/happy-new-year/) - In two weeks we will kick off our 15th year of tSB! As 2010 approaches, we cannot help but reflect on and be grateful for everyone who makes tSB possible. We have a long history of working with talented community organizers (thank you Amy, Saul, Freedom, Thomas and so many more) and incredibly dedicated volunteer - [Prophets move us](https://theserviceboard.org/2009/04/prophets-move-us/) - TSB youth are steppin up and making tSB run the way they want it. We love it! Here's a sample of a grant one of the youth is working on RIGHT NOW to get some video cameras for us... My name is Jaytee Teav, and I am a youth participant in The Service Board. I - [tSB alumnus wins national award!](https://theserviceboard.org/2009/07/tsb-alum-cooks-some-serious-soul-food/) - Varin Keokitvon (tSB class of 2000) has always been cooking some serious soul food. We're proud to report that he recently won the National Chaine des Rotisseurs Jeune Commis competition. Varin repps tSB hard in this International Examiner piece... We found another feature! Read the full story here. - [Photos from the Summer Program](https://theserviceboard.org/2009/08/photos-from-the-summer-program/) - Arts in Service was a blast. Last night all 15 youth graduated and earned a stipend along with 30 hours of community service. For the ceremony and art walk our summer intern and program alum, Eman, put together this awesome slideshow. Enjoy! - [Summer Programs](https://theserviceboard.org/2008/09/summer-programs/) - Summer Programs Summer programs give young people tools to become agents of social change. It is these informed and active citizens which our community will rely upon to make wise decisions in the future. Over the years we have offered a wide array of summer programming; from Freedom Summer in 2002, an in-depth look at - [Good Bye & Good Luck Stephany Hazelrigg](https://theserviceboard.org/2009/06/good-bye-good-luck-stephany-hazelrigg/) - Congratulations Stephany! tSB is sad but proud to announce that Stephany Hazelrigg is stepping down from her role as tSB's Program Director. Over the past two years Stephany has been a powerful youth advocate and community builder. She has given our family so much of her time, love and self. We've been blessed to work - [2009 Commencement ](https://theserviceboard.org/2009/06/2009-commencement/) - The Service Board presents its 14th graduating class since 1995: The 2009 Prophets! We're proud of their brave and beautiful journeys to the tops of the Cascade Mountains, the depth and brilliance of their reflections on the edges of the Puget Sound, their abundant creativity, leadership, and joy, and of course their commendable commitment and - [We be tapin'!](https://theserviceboard.org/2009/05/we-be-tapin/) - All Community UPDATE!I am honored to announce that our very first confirm that The Service Board has been selected as a participating partner in the Flip Video Spotlight program. This means The Service Board can now order Flip Video products through a matching purchase program. For each purchase of a Flip Video Ultra 60 minute camcorder at - [the showcase was GREATNESS](https://theserviceboard.org/2009/04/the-showcase-was-greatness/) - On Friday the youth produced GREATNESS, our annual showcase. It was incredible! Darren, DK Mars, Vicious Puppy Crew and Ankober combined forces with Big World Breaks and talented mentors and guests to throw down an awesome show. The donations at the door and the silent auction raised almost $1,000 for tSB scholarships to Mt. Hood! - [We do our spring riding with the Easter Bunny. ](https://theserviceboard.org/2009/04/we-do-our-spring-riding-with-the-easter-bunny/) - This month, the crew from Spacecraft joined us at Crystal Mountain for a sunny day of shredding. The week before, they welcomed us into their office to share the story of the guerrilla hat, sticker and design label that has taken over Seattle. They inspired us with stories of building your business through noodle boxes, - [The youth speak with Youth Speaks](https://theserviceboard.org/2009/03/the-youth-speak-with-youth-speaks/) - A couple of weeks ago tSB brought in Youth Speaks to do a poetry workshop. It was incredible. Below is a sample of some of the work Irene produced that night. Dear December: You keep me up all night. You've cried on every single shirt I own, but I still don't know you. I"m the - [a Prophet's story](https://theserviceboard.org/2009/02/a-prophets-story/) - I was born on July 6, 1991 in the city of Cavite, Philippines. Being the second to the youngest of eight definitely had its perks, but it wasn’t long until I figured out the bleak nature of life. By the end of middle school, I’d already abused foreign substances unknown to my peers. Two years - [tSB at Summit](https://theserviceboard.org/2009/02/tsb-at-summit/) - Hello, my name is Michael Tate. I just turned 16, and I attend Franklin High School. I was a prophet in tSB last year, and decided to come back this year to contribute my skills as a snowboard program intern. Over the past few wonderful weeks I have seen true color added to the atmosphere - [Kore Ionz change the negative to the positive](https://theserviceboard.org/2008/12/kore-ionz-change-the-negative-to-the-positive/) - Kore Ionz, a Seattle-based band with members from around the globe, blend roots reggae with rock and world rhythms to produce music with a conscious message. They also consistently show the love to tSB, and recently got some love of their own in a profile from The Seattle Times. Led by former mentor and current - [tSB Fall Happenings](https://theserviceboard.org/2008/10/tsb-fall-happenings/) - Hello to all tSBloggers! My name is Sarah and I'm a new BASW intern here at the Youngstown office. Over the past month or so I've been whole-heartedly welcomed into the Service Board family and have been tSBrainstorming away at my new projects: creating a Prophet Alumni Database/Network/Program/Madness, and developing a drop-in study hall program, - [Weekly Session](https://theserviceboard.org/2008/09/weekly-session/) - Weekly Sessions Tuesday nights (White Center) and Wednesday nights (Central District) bring job skills training, workshops with former drug users, family-style potluck meals, discussions on body image and sexuality, and making valentines for senior citizens, to name a few. During these sessions, mentors and prophets share intimate thoughts on current events and personal growth. - [Snowboarding](https://theserviceboard.org/2008/09/snowboarding/) - Snowboarding Now who doesn't want to snowboard? Or at least try? Alternating Sundays brings The Service Board to local area mountain resorts to 'shred the gnar.' Not only do we supply our prophets and mentors with gear, we also get them up there safely via charter buses, feed them and make sure they get down - [Service Projects](https://theserviceboard.org/2008/09/service-projects/) - Service Projects Sundays alternate between community service projects and snowboarding. On the Sundays that focus on community service projects, tSB hits the streets and cleans local trails, registers voters and plays bingo with the residents of local retirement homes. Strengthening our community not only comes from interactions amongst youth, but also from interacting with the - [tSBand](https://theserviceboard.org/2008/09/tsband/) - The Service Band In 2006, the Service Board was proud to announce the inauguration of tSBand. Organized by White Center Program Mentor and "Kore Ionz" front man Daniel Pak, tSBand provided opportunities for our student prophets to experiment and collaborate in creating music. The hope is that tSBand will serve as a constant creative outlet - [The Service Board needs you! ](https://theserviceboard.org/2008/09/the-service-board-needs-you/) - The Service Board needs you! Seattle is a dynamic city with numerous resources for young people. But many kids have no positive role models—they can’t name a single person who wants them to learn more, to like being who they are, and to learn about what really counts. Without that one person (or 35 people - [Where are they now?](https://theserviceboard.org/2008/09/where-are-they-now/) - Where are they now? Everyone comes to TSB at different places in their lives, and leaves TSB somewhere better. TSB alumni stories in their own words: Varin Keokitvon a.k.a. V-dog, V-ron Age: 24 TSB since 2000 I’m glad I got involved with TSB because I would have been playing way too much videogames and not - [tSB in Cambodia](https://theserviceboard.org/2008/09/tsb-in-cambodia/) - Awesome trip to cambodia....come with us next time! ## Pages - [Home](https://theserviceboard.org/) - tSB mentors teens to conquer personal and cultural challenges through outdoor adventure, environmental and social justice education, and public service. - [Upcoming Events](https://theserviceboard.org/upcoming-events/) - Upcoming Events tSB Summer Opportunities Are you a tSB youth, alumni or volunteer hoping to hold on to summer just a little bit longer? Take a day trip with us! Mt. Rainier Day Trip – August 29th, 7am – 5pm Register by AUGUST 20TH Westport Alumni Surf Trip – September 11th, All Day Register by - [tSB Team](https://theserviceboard.org/about/team/) - Meet the Team Layla Anane Executive Director Elaine Nguyen Communications Specialist Madeline Dopplick Program Specialist Pari West Administrative Associate & Bookkeeper Caitlin Thomas Seasonal Program Operations Coordinator Meet the 2025-26 Interns Chike Ezeonu MSW Summer Intern Dola YSEP Summer Intern Maliyah Thomas SYEP Summer Intern Yelihwakanyehs (Yelih) Powless MSW Intern Asma MSW Intern Sarah Dexler - [Maliyah Thomas](https://theserviceboard.org/about/team/maliyah-thomas/) - Maliyah Thomas (she/her) is a SYEP Summer intern who is passionate about spreading kindness, love, and positivity. As a college freshman pursuing a BA in nursing, she hopes to continue on to earn an MA and making a lasting impact in the healthcare field. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and - [Dola Vu](https://theserviceboard.org/about/team/dola-vu/) - Ha Thanh (Dola) Vu (she/her) is an international student from Vietnam. Dola moved to Seattle to pursue higher education and new opportunities. As a student at Seattle Central Collage, she believes communication and marketing can bring people together and help organizations better serve their communities. Dola has been actively involved in student leadership at SCC - [Chike Ezeonu](https://theserviceboard.org/about/team/chike-ezeonu/) - Chike (he/him) was born and raised in South Seattle, Washington, and recently graduated from Walla Walla University with a B.A. in Social Work. He will continue to pursue his masters in Social Work next schoolyear, hoping to become a personal therapist. Chike is excited to be working at the Service Board because he loves being - [Our tSBoard of Directors](https://theserviceboard.org/about/board-of-directors/) - Meet the tSBoard of Directors Tracy Hanna Board Chair Marco Puccia Vice Chair Brad Carnine Treasurer Fumiya Kawahara Secretary Carina Tran Fundraising Chair Mikey Villanueva Board of Directors, Industry Partnerships & Snowboarding Curriculum Jesse Higgins Board of Directors, Strategic Operations Adonis Board of Directors Robin Board of Directors - [Robin](https://theserviceboard.org/about/board-of-directors-previous/robin/) - Civil Rights Employment Lawyer Robin (she/her) was thrilled to join tSB in March 2026, inspired by the energy, community engagement, and moving stories she heard at the Annual Soiree. She could immediately tell that tSB delivers impact and speaks to her values. Professionally, Robin is a civil rights employment lawyer committed to advancing equity in - [Donate](https://theserviceboard.org/donate/) - Support Our Work Become a friend of tSB. Direct Donations Make a secure one-time or recurring donation! Donate via Donor Advised Fund Make a secure one-time or recurring from your Donor Advised Fund! Other Ways to Give! Wondering what to do with that used snowboard or boots after your refresh? We accept In Kind donations - [Makoa](https://theserviceboard.org/about/team/makoa/) - Makoa (he/him) is currently a senior at Cleveland high school. He was a part of program as a prophet during the 2025 cohort and is now back as a Media Wintern. He enjoys fishing, playing sports, hanging out with his friends, and watching anime. After high school, he plans to attend university in California for - [Jobs](https://theserviceboard.org/jobs/) - Office Assistant: We are seeking a dependable and organized Part-Time Office Assistant to support daily administrative operations! This entry-level role is ideal for someone seeking experience in nonprofit administration while contributing to meaningful, mission-driven work. The Office Assistant will assist with organizing, donation intake, invoice processing, and maintaining a clean and welcoming office environment. Read - [Adonai](https://theserviceboard.org/about/team/adonai/) - Adonai (he/him) is a current senior at Seattle Prep. He first joined tSB as a prophet in 2023, and is returning as the Snowboard Gear & Inventory Wintern. At Prep, he is on the basketball and swim team, versatile in and off water. After graduating high school, he is hoping to study finance at university. - [Kris](https://theserviceboard.org/about/team/kris/) - Kris (she/her) is currently a sophomore at Seattle Central College pursuing her bachelors in Nursing and minoring in psychology. As an alumni of tSB she is excited to return as a Programs and Junior Coach Wintern for 2026. In her limited free time she enjoys reading and drawing on articles of clothing . Start a - [Josh](https://theserviceboard.org/about/team/josh/) - Josh (he/him) currently attends Seattle Central College pursuing a bachelors in photography. His involvement with tSB expanded his desire to capture moments through photographic storytelling, especially on-mountain. When he’s not hitting the slopes, Josh likes to explore the outdoors on walks and immersing himself in music. - [Core Program](https://theserviceboard.org/programs/core-program/) - Core Program The 2026 Core Program Cohort Application is now CLOSED. Join our interest list for next years application! Each year, the Service Board brings together a group of high school students and adult mentors from a diverse range of academic, racial, cultural and economic backgrounds to engage in our Core Program. Program participants meet - [Peer Leader Program](https://theserviceboard.org/programs/peer-leader-program/) - Peer Leader Program Applications for the 2025 – 2026 Peer Leaders are now CLOSED. Stay connected by joining our interest list! What is a Peer Leader? The Peer Leader (PL) role is a BIG commitment and is vital to tSB as a youth-led organization. PL’s are ambassadors and youth leaders of tSB. The PL Program’s - [Oxani](https://theserviceboard.org/about/team/oxani/) - Oxani (he/him) is a senior at Rainier Beach High School. He is excited to be apart of tSB again as a Peer Leader (PL). This year, he is looking forward to fun days on the mountain and learning new tricks. Outside of tSB he enjoys playing soccer, listening to music, and reselling clothes. - [Kris Lawson](https://theserviceboard.org/about/team/kris-lawson/) - Kris (she/her) attends Lindbergh High School as a junior and is excited to be on the 2026 Peer Leader cohort. She loves being outside and is really into skateboarding. Kris is an open book, so feel free to ask her anything! She came back to tSB to support her community and teach others what tSB - [Eva](https://theserviceboard.org/about/team/eva-2/) - Eva (she/her) is currently a Junior at Chief Sealth International Highschool, and is a Green Team, and ASB club leader at her school. She takes aviation classes at the Museum of Flight and hopes to be a pilot one day! Eva joined tSB as a Prophet in 2024, was a Peer Leader in 2025, and - [Tomiris](https://theserviceboard.org/about/team/tomiris/) - Tomiris (she/her) joined tSB in 2026 as a Program Administration Wintern after being a prophet in our Core Program. She joined tSB’s wintern team because she wants to support creating a welcoming atmosphere that she felt as a prophet. She is currently studying at Seattle Central College to pursue her degree in business. She loves - [Asma](https://theserviceboard.org/about/team/asma/) - Asma “Ayşenur” (she/her) is an MSW student at the University of Washington and is completing her practicum with tSB. She chose tSB because its mission of youth empowerment, community care, and healing-centered engagement directly aligns with her goals as an emerging social worker. Asma earned her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Washington, where she built - [Volunteer](https://theserviceboard.org/volunteer/) - Volunteer Opportunities DIRECT SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES Apply to be a Mentor! Become a part of a support system for youth while they navigate our four-month program. APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 are now closed! Apply to be a Snowboard Instructor / Coach here Snowboard Instructors & Coaches teach our youth participants snowboarding skills on-mountain over 7-8 Saturday lessons! - [Jesse Higgins](https://theserviceboard.org/about/board-of-directors-previous/jesse-higgins/) - Director of Operations – Zumiez, Inc. Jesse Higgins (he/him) joined the tSB in December 2025, drawn to an organization whose mission reflects much of his own life’s work: empowering young people, expanding access to opportunity, and building leadership through community and shared experience. An experienced retail leader with nearly three decades of guiding teams, developing - [Dahlia Huang](https://theserviceboard.org/about/team/dahlia/) - Dahlia Huang (she/her) is a senior at Garfield high school. When she is not being put to work by the Service Board, Dahlia enjoys the outdoors, playing tennis with Naomi Osaka, exploring new hobbies, and trying obscure ice cream flavors. Dahlia is super excited to contribute to the blooming space tSB provides! - [Sarah Dexler](https://theserviceboard.org/about/team/sarah/) - Sarah (she/they) is currently pursuing an MSW at the University of Washington. They joined tSB as an MSW intern in 2025 as part of their first-year practicum. She graduated with a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh in 2019. Sarah aims to better understand tSB’s core programming to bring a critically conscious, social - [Caitlin Thomas](https://theserviceboard.org/about/team/caitlin/) - Caitlin (she/her) joined tSB as a mentor in 2024, and joined staff as the Seasonal Program Operations Coordinator in 2025. She had over ten years of experience working with youth and young adults as a coach, educator, mentor, and administrator. She is passionate about community based work, and deeply believes in the importance of empowering - [Keelin](https://theserviceboard.org/about/team/keelin/) - Keelin Bell (she/her) is a junior at Franklin High School. When she’s not at work with a billion non-profits, she loves watching movies, listening to music, and playing guitar. She is super excited to be a 2026 Peer Leader and looks forward to growing alongside everyone at tSB. - [Yelih](https://theserviceboard.org/about/team/yelih/) - Yelihwakanyehs (Yelih) Powless is currently a MSW student at the University of Washinton. She joined tSB in October of 2025, as part of her first year practicum site. She received her BS in Human Development and Family studies along with a certificate in American Indian Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2023. Yelih (yay-lee) - [Lily](https://theserviceboard.org/about/team/eva/) - Lily (she/her) is a junior at Chief Sealth International High School. She is a part of SPS’s first Youth Artists Collective and is in her school band. In Lily’s free time she enjoys listening to music, thrifting, and going to the beach. Lily came back to tSB because she felt uplifted by community. - [tSBoard of Directors](https://theserviceboard.org/volunteer/tsboard-of-directors/) - tSBoard of Directors 1 1 WE ARE CURRENTLY IN NEED OF BOARD MEMBERS WITH SKILLS/INTERST IN: – Finance and Budgeting – Fundraising & Corporate Responsibility / Events – Risk Management – Leadership and Organizing The Board member will support the work of tSB and provide mission-based leadership - [About tSB](https://theserviceboard.org/about/) - Who We Are. What We Do. Why We Do It. Our Mission To center youth leadership in bridging opportunity and wellness gaps through lifelong mentorship, outdoor adventure and social justice. Our Vision A world where every young person is confident, connected to community, and committed to advocating for a just and sustainable future. Core Values SOCIAL - [Snowboard Instructor](https://theserviceboard.org/volunteer/snowboard-instructor/) - Snowboard Coach / Instructor Apply to be a Coach now! The application to become a 2025 Snowboard Instructor is now open till October 20, 2025! Do you love snowboarding? Do you enjoy teaching proper techniques to youth? Then a volunteer role as a snowboard instructor might be right for you. A snowboard instructor will teach - [Mentor](https://theserviceboard.org/volunteer/mentor/) - Mentor Apply to be a Mentor now! The application to be a 2025 Mentor is now OPEN until October 20, 2025! Are you passionate about supporting youth in claiming their power? Want to be a part of a collaborative community? Becoming a mentor might be right for you. tSB’s Mentor program follows a group mentorship - [Join a Committee](https://theserviceboard.org/volunteer/committees/) - Join a Committee the Service Board has many committees that you can get involved with. Each committee is made up of staff, community members, and board members. Whether it be planning an event or supporting our strategic goals, all committees play a critical role in running the organization. Our current committees include: Soiree Committee Commitment: - [Our tSBoard of Directors](https://theserviceboard.org/about/board-of-directors-previous/) - Meet the tSBoard of Directors Marco Puccia Board Chair Senior Corporate Counsel Slalom Marco (he/him) and his wife Caitlin have been tSB supporters since 2015, when they were first introduced to the organization by a friend. He has been inspired by tSB’s mission of creating a safe space and community for youth of diverse backgrounds - [Our Partners](https://theserviceboard.org/partners/) - Our Partners You help us make a difference in our community. Thank you for supporting our mission. Want to be a part of the collective change? Contact us at info@theserviceboard.org Low-Pressure Studio If you have questions about current and new partnerships, please reach out to info@theserviceboard.org - [Mikey Villanueva](https://theserviceboard.org/about/board-of-directors-previous/mikey-villanueva/) - Learning Management System Administrator – CDK Global Mikey joined the tSB board in May of 2025. He’s been a supporter of the organization since 2017 as a donor and advocate. Mikey joined tSB as a volunteer snowboard instructor for the winters of 2024 and 2025. It was during these times on snow that he witnessed - [Arya Nguyen](https://theserviceboard.org/about/board-of-directors-previous/arya-nguyen/) - Student – Renton High School Arya (she/her) began her tSB journey as a Prophet in 2022, originally as a means to try something new. As her time in the Core Program continued, however, she discovered the joys and importance of community, youth voice, education, and adventure! Since then, she has been a Summer Snowboarding Scholarship - [Mike Manuel](https://theserviceboard.org/about/board-of-directors-previous/mike-manuel/) - Flight Test Engineer – Boeing Mike (he/him) is new to tSBoard as of 2023 and is honored to continue the tSB mission of empowering our youth through culturally relevant – and necessary – programming. After joining tSB in 2020, he supported as a snowboard instructor before taking 2023 off to grow his family with his - [Carina Tran](https://theserviceboard.org/about/board-of-directors-previous/carina-tran/) - Project Manager – Lululemon Carina (she/her) first joined the tSB family as a snowboard instructor in 2023. After a few years of volunteering she wanted to “push her growing edge” and joined the tSBoard in June 2025. Born and raised in Seattle, Carina directly understands the value tSB programming focused on social justice and outdoor adventure brings to the development of - [Fumiya Kawahara](https://theserviceboard.org/about/board-of-directors-previous/fumiya-kawahara/) - Senior Engineer – Quality Engineering Salesforce Inc. Fumiya (he/him) originally joined the tSB family in 2012 as a snowboard instructor and volunteer. Looking for a way to give back to the local community and share his love of snowboarding, tSB proved to be the fit he was looking for. Over the last decade with tSB, - [Marco Puccia](https://theserviceboard.org/about/board-of-directors-previous/marco-puccia/) - Senior Corporate Counsel Slalom Marco (he/him) and his wife Caitlin have been tSB supporters since 2015, when they were first introduced to the organization by a friend. He has been inspired by tSB’s mission of creating a safe space and community for youth of diverse backgrounds to learn from each other, develop as leaders, and - [Brad Carnine](https://theserviceboard.org/about/board-of-directors-previous/brad-carnine/) - Attorney Ryan, Swanson and Cleveland Brad (he/him) joined the tSBoard in March of 2024, a Washington native he has a rich background in retail buying and management at REI Co-op, where his focus was on the Snowsports industry, and snowboarding in particular, fueled a passion for outdoor accessibility. This experience aligns with the tSB’s mission - [Tracy Hanna](https://theserviceboard.org/about/board-of-directors-previous/tracy-hanna/) - Associate Principal Equity Community Builders Tracy joined the Service Board in 2024 to work with a local organization dedicated to empowering youth and inspiring them to reach beyond their perceived limits. While a relative newcomer to Seattle, Tracy spent many years in the San Francisco Bay Area in non-profit organizations and serving on Boards - [Summer Leadership Impact Program](https://theserviceboard.org/programs/summer-leadership-impact-program/) - Summer Leadership Impact Program “ “SLIP was an engaging and exciting way to spend more time with tSB community, and learn more about our environment at the same time.” - SLIP 2021 Participant “ “I had an amazing time attending SLIP. It gave me something to do this summer and I got closer with the - [Our Community](https://theserviceboard.org/our-community/) - Our Community Our youth, staff, volunteers, and community partners all play an important role in building a strong community. Each year we present awards to the individuals and organizations that have made a lasting impact on the tSB community. The awardees reflect our mission and core values, and literally go above and beyond the traditional - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://theserviceboard.org/programs/frequently-asked-questions/) - Frequently Asked Questions How many programs does tSB offer? We offer three primary programs: Core Program (January-May), Peer Leader Program (October-May), and Summer Leadership Impact Program (July-August) We also offer other initiatives like Community Ride Nights & Retreats, Summer Snowboarding Camp Scholarships, and “Winternships”, depending on funding availability! Who can participate? Anyone 1) aged 14 - [Our Strategic Plan](https://theserviceboard.org/our-strategic-plan/) - [2024 Impact Report](https://theserviceboard.org/2024-impact-report/) - Who We Are For almost 30 years, the Service Board (tSB), a youth-led organization, has worked to develop and implement culturally relevant programming for high school-aged youth and young adults from historically marginalized communities. tSB bridges some of the many access and opportunity gaps faced by BIPOC and low-income communities by providing community enrichment with - [Past Annual Reports](https://theserviceboard.org/past-reports/) - Our Impact For nearly 30 years, the Service Board (tSB), a youth-led organization, has created culturally relevant programs for high school-aged youth from historically marginalized communities. tSB addresses access and opportunity gaps for BIPoC and low-income communities by offering mentorship, community service, and outdoor recreation centered around snowboarding. In 2024, our programming aimed to support - [Matthew Ng](https://theserviceboard.org/about/team/matthew-ng/) - Matthew (he/him) joined tSB in October of 2024 as an MSW (Master of Social Work) intern for his first year of practicum with the University of Washington School of Social Work. He received his bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Washington in 2022. After graduating, Matthew worked as an outreach case manager for - [Ignite Impact Campaign & EOY Giveaway](https://theserviceboard.org/get-involved/ingniteimpact2024/) - 30 years ago, tSB’s founding cohort of 10 mentors came together to light a fire of opportunity and growth for a small group of BIPoC youth. This spark of action — ignited by community care — is what allowed tSB to serve that first, and many subsequent, generations. Still, less than 1/3 of youth - [Elaine Nguyen](https://theserviceboard.org/about/team/elaine-nguyen/) - Elaine (she/her) joined the tSB team in June of 2023 as the Communications Associate. Though, she has been involved with tSB since 2018 as a program participant. Elaine is currently attending the University of Washington pursuing her B.S. in Communications and Media studies. Despite coming straight from high school, Elaine has previously been a Wintern - [Melanie Greenberg](https://theserviceboard.org/about/team/melanie-greenberg/) - Melanie (she/her) joined the tSB team in February 2023 as the Development Coordinator. Born and raised in Seattle, she is grateful for the ways nature and the outdoors have shaped her identity and sense of community. Melanie received her B.A. in Creative Writing at Sarah Lawrence College. During her time there, she was involved with - [Get Involved](https://theserviceboard.org/get-involved/) - Get Involved With Us Show Some Love! As a youth-led organization, the Service Board builds community through the power of youth. Whether it’s through being a Mentor or joining a committee, our volunteers become a part of an incredible community that supports youth in claiming their power. Check out some of the volunteer opportunities available - [tSB Calendar](https://theserviceboard.org/public-calendar/) - [Madeline (Maddi) Dopplick](https://theserviceboard.org/about/team/maddi-dopplick/) - Madeline or Maddi (she/her) joined tSB as the Program Specialist in January of 2024. Prior to joining staff, she volunteered with us as a snowboard instructor for multiple seasons. Originally born and raised in Long Beach, California, she moved to Seattle in 2017 to attend Seattle University where she earned her B.A. in Cultural Anthropology - [Volunteer Interest Form](https://theserviceboard.org/volunteer-interest-form/) - Volunteer Interest Form Thank you for your interest in volunteering with tSB. Please fill out the form below to indicate your interests. - [Core Program Support](https://theserviceboard.org/volunteer/cp-support/) - Core Program Support There are many ways that you can support our Core Program. These volunteer opportunities are available from January to June. Whether it’s a one-time volunteer activity or you want to support multiple Core Program days, we look forward to you joining our community. Cater our Program activities: Our success is reliant on - [Administrative Projects](https://theserviceboard.org/volunteer/administrative-projects/) - Administrative Projects Whether it’s digitizing forms, helping us organize, or sending end of year mail, we always have a project ready for our next volunteer. - [Layla Anane](https://theserviceboard.org/about/team/layla-anane/) - Layla (she/hers) is originally from Seattle, and has been an advocate in the tSB community since 2005. She started out as a Prophet, served as Peer Leader, volunteered as a mentor and snowboard instructor. Layla joined the tSB staff in October 2017 as a Program Assistant and served in multiple development roles before stepping into - [Become a 2022 tSB Prophet!](https://theserviceboard.org/programs/core-program/2022-prophet/) - Become a 2022 tSB Prophet! Shred mountains, learn new things, gain friends and make an impact on your community through tSB’s Core Program! Each year, tSB brings together a group of high school students and adult mentors from a diverse range of academic, racial, cultural and economic backgrounds to - [Programs](https://theserviceboard.org/programs/) - Our Programs Learn more about our programs: Core Program Peer Leader Program Summer Leadership Impact Program Our intersectional curriculum treats environmental justice as inseparable from the racial and economic issues close to students’ lived experiences. We tie this education to service projects that inspire and equip our youth with the tools they need to address - [Summer Snowboarding Camp Scholarship](https://theserviceboard.org/summer-snowboarding-camp-scholarship/) - tSB Summer Snowboarding Camp Scholarship The application for the Summer Snowboarding Camp 2021 is closed! We will announce the scholarship recipients in June. Are you a team player who focuses on supporting others? Do you want to continue to improve your snowboarding skills this summer? tSB is looking for two (2) tSB ambassadors to - [Swag Store](https://theserviceboard.org/swag-store/) - [Checkout](https://theserviceboard.org/checkout/) - [My Cart](https://theserviceboard.org/cart/) - [Pari West](https://theserviceboard.org/about/team/pari-west/) - Pari (she/her) first joined tSB as the Development Assistant in October 2017 and rejoined tSB as the Administrative Associate (part-time contractor) in November 2019. She has over 15 years experience in administrative support working for Microsoft, Starbucks, Ernst & Young and Alaska Airlines. She graduated in 2005 from the University Washington with her B.A. in - [More Youth Voice](https://theserviceboard.org/programs/more-youth-voice/) - What is the M.Y. (More Youth) Voice! series? The goal of “M.Y. Voice!” is to inform and educate youth on the current political landscape to have greater participation in elections, with this year’s focus on the Seattle mayoral race. Throughout the six weeks of sessions, you will work together to plan a youth-led candidate forum. - [2020 Impact Report](https://theserviceboard.org/2020-impact-report/) - tSB_ImpactReport_Page2(1) - [Checkout-Result](https://theserviceboard.org/stripe-checkout-result/) - [accept_stripe_payment_checkout] - [2018 Impact Report](https://theserviceboard.org/2018-impact-report/) - [2019 Impact Report](https://theserviceboard.org/2019-impact-report/) - [Authorization Error](https://theserviceboard.org/authorization-error/) - Hmm... We got an authorization error processing your card. Please retry your donation and if you get back here again, please let us know at info@theserviceboard.org or (206) 324-7771. Sorry for the inconvenience. - [Authorization Declined](https://theserviceboard.org/authorization-declined/) - Sorry there was trouble with your donation. Please try again or email us info@theServiceBoard.org - [We Got History](https://theserviceboard.org/we-got-history/) - Welcome back old skoolers! We need your help rebuilding the tSB roster archive. Please check your year and see if we've made any mistakes. Send corrections to franklin@theserviceboard.org. Apologies in advance for anyone missing. These archives were recreated from bits of laundered paper inscribed with invisible ink in backwards pig Latin. Help! 1995 1996 1997 ## Products - [COAL x tSB Beanies](https://theserviceboard.org/product/coal-tsb-beanies/) - Introducing our newest merch! As part of our COAL Headwear x tSB collaboration, you have the option of an embroidered beanie or a beanie with a patch. - [COAL x tSB Caps](https://theserviceboard.org/product/coal-tsb-caps/) - Wear this COAL Headwear x tSB caps for all day comfort. Features a lightweight curved brim and an adjustable strap. - [tSB Anniversary Hoodie](https://theserviceboard.org/product/25-anniversary-hoodie/) - The Anniversary Hoodie celebrates the 25 years of tSB serving youth. This logo was designed by tSB alum, Davion Ford. - [tSB Yeti Hoodie](https://theserviceboard.org/product/yeti-hoodie/) - The Yeti hoodie features our classic Yeti logo. - [Yeti x MiiR Travel Tumbler 12 oz](https://theserviceboard.org/product/yeti-travel-tumbler/) - The Flip Traveler keeps your morning coffee or tea hot or cold longer with a leak proof lid that prevents you from spilling your drink. Featuring double wall vacuum insulated design, this stainless steel Flip Traveler will fit in both your cup holder and daily routine. - [Yeti Fitted T-shirt](https://theserviceboard.org/product/yeti-fitted-tshirt/) - This 100% cotton t-shirt features our Yeti logo. - [Yeti Classic T-shirt](https://theserviceboard.org/product/classic-tshirt/) - This 100% cotton t-shirt features our Yeti logo. - [Yeti Drawstring Bag](https://theserviceboard.org/product/yeti-drawstring-bag/) - This durable drawstring bag makes the perfect gym bag. This bag comes in black and features the classic tSB Yeti logo. - [Reusable Grocery Bag](https://theserviceboard.org/product/reusable-grocery-bag/) - This reusable grocery bag will come in handy during your next grocery run. Collapses into a small pouch to carry with you anywhere you go. No more paper or plastic bag fees! Color: Forest Green - [Tie-dye tSB Gaiter](https://theserviceboard.org/product/tie-tsb-gaiter/) - This gaiter is perfect for those on mountain days. The fabric is breathable and also thick enough to keep your head, face, and neck warm. Made of 2-ply polyester. The tie dye print will be sure to give you a pop of color while you shred! The tSB Yeti will be a conversation starter while making new friends on your next lift ride. 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