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Well, its a bittersweet symphony……this liiiife! ~The Verve

Monday, April 16th, 2012

This is so bittersweet…We are almost done with the internship! Seriously, at times I wanted to pull my hair out because this internship is not for the faint of heart. However, I am thankful for the staff at BambooSK8 for allowing me to be apart of the first out of state intern group. Alissa, David, Gabe, Michelle and I are pioneers…or guinea pigs :) Either way, this was an experience that has taught me so much about, time management, goal setting, negotiating and how great this company is. I have never been pushed so much in my life but I’m stoked to know how much I can do and that I can handle more.

I have had tons of help with coordinating my events, especially since I have been setting up events in California…. from Illinois!! Crazy right?!! I appreciate all those who got to the events and educated people about BambooSK8 and got phone numbers ( I wont say any names…DAVID!) and for those who kicked butt and got tons on donations for our intern fundraiser event on April 26th. I appreciate you guys!! This week, will be full of finalizing details for events, helping organize literature for the incoming cycle of interns and mock interviews with GK.

Almost done!!Woo!! Bring it on!!! Initiating game face sequence!!

<—– This is her game face

 

 

 

 

Catcha Later,

~T

T-minus 9 days until in back in Cali and 10 days until the intern event…You’re invited!!!!

april 26th flyer with bands   <———— Click this!!!

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BAM-boo!!

Monday, April 2nd, 2012

Well, its coming down to the wire. I cant believe its almost been 16 weeks already. Its crazy! Over the last couple of weeks, I have been really busy planning events, finishing up my PR commitment goals and getting things ready for the intern class after me. Yesterday, I got to go to the Ride the Beat tour hosted by Bam Margera! It was pretty cool to get to meet Bam, Greg Lutzka and a ton of other people who were diggin BambooSK8!

Alissa and I were spotted by the editor of a local skateboard magazine and he was so excited to see BambooSK8 there that he asked us to take some picture with his son!  We talked to everyone and gave out tons of stickers that instantly appeared on everyone’s boards. It was such an amazing feeling to be able to talk to people about our boards or even have some just walk up to us to ask questions! I loved it!! BambooSK8 has taken over the Midwest!!

Speaking of boards….Bam and Greg were gracious enough to sign our bamboo boards!

 

 

 

 

It was a pretty solid day!!!

Next up…

OUR CHARITY FUNDRAISER EVENT!! ITS GOING TO BE AWESOME! CHECK IT OUT!!

https://www.facebook.com/events/327281973987746/

RSVP on our Facebook events page and come support a the cause!

Catcha later,

~T

 

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Panda-monium!!

Friday, March 23rd, 2012

Hey Everyone!!

I would first like to point out that there has been sightings….( Cue scary music) Sightings of a big blurry monster roaming the countryside…wait…wrong animal…my bad. But really, BambooSK8 has a panda suit that I feel I am destined to wear! Although, I may have to thumb wrestle Jessi to wear it, I’m going to wear it!

The internship is coming to a close faster and faster. Its bittersweet because I truly dig the PR and event coordinating that I have been doing. The BambooSK8 family and my fellow interns are awesome! Enough with the emo stuff….

So here’s whats going on next…We will be hosting a charity event to an incredible organization called Grind for Life. Its an organization that provides financial assistance to cancer patients and families as the travel for miles to get to treatment centers and hospital. This hits close to home because my beautiful mom is a cancer survivor. We’re having it a Hensley’s in Carlsbad and you are all invited!!! There will be a silent auction, food, awesome bands (The Short Eyes, Barbarian Overlords, and The Warned) and possible panda sightings!!!

Check out the the event link for details:

https://www.facebook.com/events/327281973987746/

Its going to be  pretty stellar event!!

Alissa ( another intern) and I will be repping BambooSK8 at the Ride the Beat Tour on March 31st! If you’re in the Milwaukee area, we’d love to meet you. We’ll have some boards with us so if you want one or 17, we have them!!

https://www.facebook.com/scionridethebeat

So what been up with me in the Midwest?? 84 degree temp that’s whats up!! Finally we have nicer weather than my Cali counterparts!! Eat your heart out!! I, also, decided to visit a ton of movie locations in Chicago. I love John Hughes so I went to the “Home Alone” house, Cameron’s house from Ferris Bueller and the football field from the Breakfast Club.  I got to cross some stuff off my bucket list…It was the stuff dreams are made of…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Catcha later,

T

 

 

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Who’s wearing the Panda Suit??

Friday, March 2nd, 2012

WHOOOOOA….WERE HALFWAY THERE!!!…….(Sing it with me)  WooooooOOHH…..LIVIN ON A PRAYER!!!

All I can say about this week is that it has been BANANAS! ( Is it bad that I hear Gwen Stefani in my head every time I spell that word?) We have all been in study mode getting ready to take the midterm which I must say was  brutal!

Just a side note for the interns after us….STUDY STUDY STUDY and help each other out as much as you can! It taught me a lot cash flow statements, shipping, revenue and all things accounting. While I’ll be the first one to admit that I am sorta of a information junkie (or nerd whichever you prefer) who wants to learn everything, I’m glad I was introduced to it all and glad the midterm is OVER!! Whew!

I got to spend a week at home in San Diego with my mom and family which was pretty awesome and I totally needed a break from the cold weather in Illinois. I, also, got the chance to stop by the BambooSK8 office in Oceanside and meet my Oside fam!  Jessi ( who btw is the internet queen of the world and freaking hilarious) and Jamie (who is equally as funny and has been a huge help to me ) were there hanging out in the intern cave/dungeon/ coldest place on earth. It was really cool to get a chance to meet them outside of Skype calls. P.S. Geoff C is one of the busiest people ever and he has media gadgets galore. He keeps saying hes going to make a sweet “Rambo Media BELT” to accommodate for his “iArensal.” I was expecting to see if when I got there but sadly, there was no belt and I think I cried a little. :)

While I am on the topic, can I just say that ALISSA,GAVIN, GABE,DAVID, MICHELLE, JESSI and JAMIE are on top of their game! I am proud to be apart of a team that is so well rounded, creative and determined. Everyone brings something different to the table and  I appreciate all of you! Keep up the good work guys!!

So whats next? Well, Ive been doing a ton of PR work…talking to event coordinators, booking bands for events, creating events for BambooSK8 and Bamboo Buddy to attend and getting our name into as many publications as I can. I must say I DIG it! I love everything about what I am doing right now! I’m looking to continue doing public relations within the action sports industry. (Wink Wink)

I am pretty stoked about what I have learned so far in this internship and how much it applies to every aspect of life.  We are currently working out the details of hosting a fundraiser event that will be held during Earth Week! There’s talk of a Panda Suit….at some point during the night….I will probably be in it!!! LOL

Also,  I will be attending my first event for BambooSK8 in Milwaukee at the end of March!  Alissa and I will be ‘boo swaggin” it out at the Ride the Beat tour hosted by Bam Margera!  If your in the area, we’d love to meet you!

Now that I’m back in cold Midwest, I guess I’ll bundle up…..IN MY ONEZIE PAJAMAS!!

 

 

 

 

or just hangout in the dryer and watch some tv

 

 

 

 

Catcha later,

T

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You learn something new everyday

Saturday, February 18th, 2012

Well, ladies and gents, this internship is moving right along and its really an eye opener. Seriously, I have been looking at details more than I ever have and organizing my time….well trying to anyways. Normally, we get free range of our blogs and what we would like to share with our readers. Hence, all the goofy pictures of me on my boards.  You know what? Being in the action sport industry as an intern, isn’t all skateboards and competitions, it a lot of business. I can say that I have learned a lot about business in a short amount of time.

Firstly, I am learning to receive constructive feedback.  Lets be honest, no one wants to be told that they are wrong. Since we are being honest, I used to have this bad. Ugh, my pride would get me into SO much trouble!! You couldn’t tell me anything! Needless to say, I was humbled over and over again until that pride thing was broken. Now, I’m not saying that it doesn’t make a cameo every now and again. The difference is, is that I don’t let it win. Business is something that is fairly new to me. You have to have a very thick skin  to be in  business and sometimes you will be given feedback that you don’t want to hear. Believe me, I know!

Ultimately, the feedback isn’t intended to make you cry or upset you but it does. The trick is to turn it into something positive. Take that feedback and implement it into your life or your career. It will make you a better person and employee if you let it.  But of course, you have to let it.

Overall this internship is a learning experience that can be applied to my life. This is new territory, new industry and responsibilities. I am surrounded by intelligent, focused people who are very efficient and love what they do. I love it! It challenges me to step up to the plate and chart this uncharted territory. I’m stoked on it!! I live in a very small town where the stars are insanely bright but  not everyone is  reaching for them. I want to reach for them, I am reaching for them. I am motivated and driven to do the best that I can to become a better person and a better employee. BambooSk8 is an amazing company and I will do everything i can to spread the word  about  what they stand for.

 

This week in the cold I caught up on some Netflix….. oh yea, they DO have shark week….STOKED!!

 

and….made a new friend……

Hurry up, summer! Winter is so hurtful and mean!!

 

 

Catcha later,

~T

 

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Kick, push, kick push,….coast….

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Hello Hello!!
It is week 4 of this internship and it is flying by. There have been a lot of things to do but it’s totally worth it! I can’t get over how much I have learned so far! I’m still pretty stoked about being an intern! Over the past couple of weeks, I have been doing a lot of PR work for BambooSK8!  We are given goals or commitments to reach per week and let me tell ya, it’s an eye opener! I’m learning to manage my time better and that “the devil is in the details.”   Yet in still, it’s awesome!  I love that I get to spread the word about these products to everyone I see, call and email.  Lately, I’ve been contacting different festivals, eco events and magazines that BambooSK8 can be a part of. Time to represent!! 

Oh! how could I forget the Greenwashed Music Ritual? Curious huh? Well…

The Green Washed Ritual II digital music compilation features 10 amazing artists from around the world who have kindly donated one song each to promote sustainability.  For every purchase on the BambooSK8 website, you will receive via email an access code for all 10 songs upon completion of the shopping cart purchase.  As a bonus, you will also get the 20 songs from the first GWR compilation.  Pretty stellar, right?!?!  I mean, who doesn’t like music?

Show some love for these awesome bands by letting your friends know who you are listening to and purchase the bands music!!

With everything going on, I did steal some time to skate a bit….

      to do some luging? 

 

and sing “With or Without You” by U2 to a lady at work….note the pen microphone! LOL

  She was diggin it!!!

I think overall all of us interns are developing strategies to meet our goals and represent for BambooSK8 in the way should! And we will!! It’ll be really cool to see what the next couple of weeks will bring and what I will learn from this company, my mentors and from the other interns! I’m expecting the best in every situation.

By the way, you want to do your good deed for the day?

“Like” us on FB:   www.facebook.com/BambooSk8

Follow us on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/#!/BambooSK8

Check out the Greenwashed music Ritual:    www.bamboosk8.com/misc/music.php

And last but certainly not  least, buy a bamboo board! Save a tree. Skate green!

Thanks in Advance!!

      ~T

 

 

 

 

 

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Hello there!!

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Hi!! My name is Tameka or you can call me Meka. I am part of the first ever “out of state” internship cycle with BambooSK8!!! I’m stoked on it, can you tell? I grew up in San Diego and in Illinois and ride a longboard most every day that I can. (I had a military mom) I will be interning from the great snowy state of Illinois! Wait, I forgot cold, too. First and foremost, I am honored to have been chosen to be a part of such a fantastic company. Before, I ever thought about applying for the internship, I fell in love with the company, its beliefs and goals. There isn’t another company like BambooSK8. They are without a doubt changing the way people look at this industry one bamboo cane at a time. I’m thrilled because I, too, believe in this company.
After I read : “According to the Science Channel (January 2008, Episode 7 – “Invention Nation”), skateboarding has replaced flooring as the #1 contributor to deforestation of maple trees in North America,” I knew I wanted to become involved with BambooSK8, not only, to promote and amazing eco-friendly product but to help educate others on the benefits of bamboo.
This internship marks the beginning of a new year and a new chapter. (How cliché right?) It’s the golden ticket that opens the door to the world of bamboo and the action sports industry. Normally, I am involved with the event coordinating or starting up skateboard ministries. I feel that to become a well rounded intern or employee, I would need to know more about business. I am interested in furthering this knowledge from marketing and/or public relations stand point and learn how a company successfully operates to sustain longevity. My goals during this internship is to become a sponge and soak up everything that I will be taught to gain a better business sense and obtain an event operations or marketing career within the action sports industry. I am looking forward to the next couple months, the people I will meet and the things that I will learn!!
Have a good one,
~Meka

( When its dangerously cold out…too cold to skate or even snowboard, you have to keep yourself busy right?)

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