National Youth Advisory Board

The 2008-2009 NYAB Application is now available!

What is the National Youth Advisory Board?

The National Youth Advisory Board (NYAB) is comprised of 15-20 sophomores, juniors and seniors from across the nation. (Students applying for the 2008-2009 NYAB must be at least a high school sophomore in the fall of 2008 to be eligible.) Youth are selected each Spring through an application process. All NYAB members serve a one-year term, and some are selected by their peers to serve a second term. At least one member of NYAB will also serve on the Souper Bowl of Caring Board of Directors.

What are the responsibilities?

• Attend two mandatory in-person meetings organized by Souper Bowl of Caring. The first meeting is July 17-20, 2008 and the second is October 24-26, 2008. The Souper Bowl of Caring provides all travel, lodging and meals for NYAB meetings.
• Serve as a youth spokesperson for media
• Act as a youth Ambassador, sharing Souper Bowl of Caring with others in your community
• Assist the Souper Bowl of Caring by offering ideas and suggestions on ways to grow and continue to reach out to youth
• Represent the Souper Bowl of Caring in a positive manner at all times

How do I participate?

Print and fill out the 2008-2009 NYAB Application. The mailing instructions are included in the application. The file requires Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader (free download) to view.

2007-2008 National Youth Advisory Board

• Nicole Ashmankas, Millbury, MA
• Jessika Rene Blankenship, Lexington, SC
• James W. Carras, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• Spencer P. DeWald, Boca Raton, FL (also serves on the Board of Directors)
• Sarah Habermehl, Disputanta, VA
• Kyle David Keigan, Story City, IA
• Brent A. Johnson, Knoxville, TN
• Sarah Jo Jordan, St. Augustine, FL
• Summer Dowd-Lukesh, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
• Sarah Mohr, Charlotte, NC
• Ashley Mullican, Yardley, PA
• Jeremy Satterwhite, Rex, GA
• Nan Wagner, Vicksburg, MS
• Beatrix Weil, Lynbook, NY
• Caitlin Young, Grand Junction, CO