VOLUNTEERING

Nathan has always felt an obligation to step up and fill the voids as they appeared during his life. As a result, he has been volunteering with various local organizations in the valley for several years. 

• Master of ceremonies for the Miss Douglas County/Miss Carson City and Outstanding Teen Pageants for more than 10 years 

• Served one year as President of the Carson Valley Little League as well as many years as a coach or manager at various levels 

• Volunteered as part of the Pit Crew for the Douglas High School Marching Band, chaperoned various one-day and over-night events for the High School and Middle School bands and choirs, and served one year as President of the Douglas High School Music Boosters 

• Coordinator and clinician of basketball camps and director of the traveling teams for boys and girls with the MEFIYI foundation 

• Served many years as rest stop manager for both local bicycle events: The Death Ride and the Alta Alpina Cycling Club Riding the Wild Sierra event 

• Parent volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America 

• Assistant Coach with the Douglas Youth Football League, the local representative of the Sierra Youth Football League that serves much of Northern Nevada 

• Many seasons coaching various sports with the Douglas County Recreation Department, Nathan also created an education seminar for coaches as well as a basketball-specific coaches training seminar to give less experienced coaches the tools to provide better skill development and a positive experience for their players 

• Active Member of the Kiwanis Club of Carson Valley

• Volunteer instructor of the "Speaking with Confidence" course offered through UNR Cooperative Extension for 4H members