Youth Development History

The inception of the Stanton Community Club's (SCC), Youth Development Committee (YDC) began when the Stanton Baseball/Softball Association (SBSA) needed to have an organization that would sponsor and help with financial considerations. The SBSA, a stand alone organization at its inception in 1995, was raising funds to help fund its projects and organization. SBSA was launched by Dee Dee Anglin and other parents who wished to take on the whole summer baseball/softball program because of the City of Stanton's wish to divest themselves of the 10 and under program.

A vehicle was sought in which to store the funds for this organization. A presentation was made to the community club to assist the SBSA in doing that. SCC voted that a committee be formed for Youth Development (YDC) and that the committee's job was to offer whatever assistance the SBSA needed to help make their program a success. SBSA's only obligation to SCC was to provide an annual report on the program - including the number of children in the program, the funds that were raised and the funds that were spent by the program. The YDC made this annual presentation for about 5 years.

A change in the leadership of SBSA, one that wished for SBSA to be standing alone in 2001, caused the SBSA to form an organizational umbrella. This did not end Stanton Youth Development Committee, it actually strengthened it. Due to this change in direction by SBSA, an old member of the SBSA Board of Directors - Bob Meyer, along with Youth Development Chairman, Brad Johnson, pitched their ideas for a bigger and better Youth Development Committee. This committee would extend its arm of support to the members of the SCC for all youth in Stanton and all programs that support youth in Stanton. Their idea was to challenge all youth to get involved in their community by offering Community Service - from this point forward Stanton Youth Development began its positive impact on Stanton's youth and Stanton as a whole. Bob Meyer became the chairman of YDC.

Bob Meyer is a current board member of the SBSA and is a tireless promoter of Stanton. He sees Stanton’s potential to attract new families by having a successful organizational umbrella for all youth activities. Bob is involved in many youth activities and is well known for his ability to coordinate events with a professional flare. Bob has coordinated for the following:

SCC - Spaghetti Feed & Fish Fry
SBSA - Pancake Feed, Fish Fry, Youth Baseball Tournament, IBP Basketball Tournament, IBP Picnic
YDC - Youth Girls' Basketball, Youth Flag Football, Youth Volleyball Camp

Bob’s family also is involved in his community service life. Daughters - Shayla, Alyssa, Jasmine & sons – Gary & Brodie all take an active part of completing their ownership of the Youth Development Committee. Bob currently serves on the City Advisory Committee for the Stanton City Council.

Brian Nordby, a current board member of the SBSA was looking to branch out in the Stanton Community by becoming active outside of SBSA and became an official member of SCC and the YDC in 2001 and has taken on many challenges for both YDC and SCC. He has taken on many of the successful youth programs as chairperson or financial advisor. He currently coordinates youth boys basketball, youth wrestling & is a member of the oversight committee for Stanton youth football. With one Nordby you actually get the whole bunch – not only do Brian & Kathy Nordby believe in giving back to their community they ensure that the torch is passed amongst the rest of the Nordby family as Elizabeth, Derek, Grant & Jeb offer their time and talent as needed to the SCC & YDC programs and/or events. Brian is currently a member of the Stanton Public Schools Board of Education, serving as treasurer. Brian currently serves on the City Advisory Committee for the City Council.

Cindy Krentz is a member of the SBSA and has been a longtime member of the Stanton Community, helping out with AYSO Soccer for a number of years. Cindy joined SCC and YDC in 2002. She brings her organizational skills to the committee and has been very instrumental in the development of the Stanton Youth Football Program. She is very active in YDC’s youth basketball, wrestling and football programs. Cindy and her family are a very welcome addition to the committee because of their willingness to participate and coordinate the many programs and efforts that are attempted by the Stanton Community Club’s Youth Development Committee. Cindy’s family is also heavily involved in all youth activities - husband Scott and sons Adam & Joshua believe in community service and are learning early on about its impact on our youth. Cindy currently serves on SBSA Board of Directors.

YDC sends a challenge out to the youth of Stanton and other youth organizations

YDC developed a strategy to take the funding from fund raisers and "give it out" for community service projects. The idea is to have the students do the work they would normally do, on a project they wish to complete and along with having the satisfaction of completing their project they also get a bonus - money to purchase whatever they wish for whatever they want. The only catch - we do not give cash on Community Service Projects - we purchase whatever you identify - but NO CASH.

YDC takes a role in raising funds for its projects:

YDC chairman, Bob Meyer, brought with him the HOLIDAY HAMS idea that has been working for years with SBSA and committed this project to the YDC for the purpose of funding its projects.

YDC member, Brian Nordby, is the sole distributor in Northeast Nebraska of “STANTON FLAGS”. Not only do we sell to Stanton but we also have the ability to sell to other schools interested in purchasing these flags from us and re-selling to their schools.

YDC most recently brought the idea of a "Texas Hold-Em" tournament, because of the popularity of this game in the country. YDC now partners with SBSA to bring a series of these tournaments to Stanton - funding is used to further YDC Community Service Projects.

YDC expands its role by expanding & sponsoring programs for youth:

In 2001, Bob Meyer coordinated the Stanton Flag Football Program. After the original donation of program assets to YDC by the former coordinator, Dan Molacek, the program flourished.

In 2002, Stanton Youth Girls Basketball was headed by Bob Meyer. Bob asked that this organization become part of the YDC so that it too would have the backing of the SCC and also provide a way to "give back" to worthy causes for the Stanton Youth Girls Basketball Program.

In 2003, Stanton Boys Basketball was headed by Brian Nordby. Brian asked that this organization become part of YDC, so that it could offer the same types of programs as the girl’s basketball program.

In 2003, Stanton Junior Wrestling elected Brian Nordby as the auditor for their books. Brian asked that the YDC include youth wrestling under its YDC umbrella. It also offers a way to "give back" to worthy causes for the Stanton High School & Jr. High Wrestling programs.

In 2004, YDC was challenged to bring a tackle football program to Stanton. In the fall of 2004 that program came to be and continues today. With the inception of theYDC - Tackle Football program - Stanton has mothballed the Flag Football Program.

YDC Gives Back to Youth through Community Service Projects and other identified causes:

First Community Service Project

Stanton Senior & Juniors Baseball Teams paint the historical school house brought into Stanton. Status: $500.00 was used to purchase needed equipment.

Second Community Service Project

Stanton Girl Scouts were recognized for performing good deeds on the triangle located in the crossroads in Stanton.Status: $250.00 was pledged to the Girls Scouts organization, currently held in a pledged account and has not been taken out by the organization.

Third Community Service Project

Pool Sliders provided a structured plan for a slippery slide at Stanton’s Public Swimming Pool. The Sliders made presentation of their Community Service Project to YDC and at the conclusion of all fund raisers will write a check to the Slippery Slide Company for purchase of the slide. Status: $500.00 was pledged and the Pool Sliders organization has not completed its Community Service Project to the point where the slides are ready to be purchased.

Other Identified Causes

YDC has given donations of products to organizations that promote a positive atmosphere for the learning and growing of youth in Stanton.

YDC gives back to their community

YDC Scholorship

A $500.00 scholarship for any Stanton Public School student who provides community service. The student with the most community service hours at the end of their senior year, is the winner of the scholarship. Announced at commencement, a plaque is hung in the High School recognizing the winner of each year’s award.

YDC Girls/Boys Basketball

2005 - purchased a new video camera for the High School for use by all Stanton Basketball Programs.
2005 - purchased a new set of basketballs for both the boys and girls high school & junior high programs. Girls Basketball purchased a shot helper device for the girl’s basketball program. Boys Basketball purchased a rebounding rim for boy’s basketball.

YDC – Youth Football

2005 - purchased up to $500.00 for any item needed by Stanton High/Jr High Football program. Item not identified yet.

YDC Youth Football Scholarships

Up to $500.00 for any single student that provides community service to the program by giving of their time and talent as a coach/referee or other support to the Stanton Youth Football Program. This year, four scholarships will be given.

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