Rooted in Japanese American values, San Jose Community Youth Service (CYS) is dedicated to engaging regional youth in activities fostering teamwork, sportsmanship and community involvement.
Founded in 1961, the San Jose Japanese Community Youth Service (San Jose CYS) mission is to provide opportunities for youth to learn about the value of teamwork, sportsmanship and public service. CYS offers a variety of activities: athletic, cultural and community giving. The organization is an active part of Japanese American community in San Jose; providing opportunities for youth to develop skills, build self-esteem and create life-long friendships
CYS is committed to serve as a resource and a rallying point for the Japanese American community. Membership in the organization is open to anyone who has demonstrated a commitment to serving, maintaining and nurturing the Nikkei community. CYS encourages parents and children to participate in community activities outside of the organization.
CYS is a parent-run organization that thrives through the hard work and dedication of parents. Parental participation is a tradition necessary in every facet of the organization; ranging from coaching a team, serving on the CYS board or running a community giving committee. Parents and kids are required to volunteer in annual activities as part of their membership duties.
CYS Officers
Kelly Okamoto-Lou, President Emeritus
Kristy Hayashida, President
Deacon Kuwaye, Secretary
Krista Mizusaki, Treasurer
CYS Cabinet
Michelle Villanueva, Membership
Eilene Ozawa, Manpower
Board of Directors
Marcus Kai
Yukari Kawano
Trisha Kuwada
Margaret and Jack Ma
Michelle Sakakihara
Sports Commissioners
Basketball Commissioner: Darren Fujikawa
Instructional Basketball Commissioner: Blake Kimura
Boy's Basketball Commissioner: Stacey Lam
Girl's Basketball Commissioner: Brian Tang
Basketball Tournament Director: Open
Bowling Commissioner: Dorene Yamaguchi-Sandoval
Dance Commissioners: Kimy Leung & Annie Lau
Golf Commissioner: Loreen Ellsbury
Judo Commissioner: Chuck & Sheri Jefferson
Tennis Commissioner: Brandee Livingston
Volleyball Commissioner: Brian Olson
Committee chairs
Fundraising Advisor: Open
Fundraising Chair: Open
Fundraising Assistant Chair: Open
Pancake Advisor: Gina Yamaguchi
Pancake Chair: Meredith Kondo
Pancake Assistant Chair: Denise Zohr
Social Committee Advisor: Mitoshi Fujio-White
Social Committee Chair: Mya Duong
Social Committee Assistant Chair: Mikiko Ball