I’m thrilled to work together with a passionate group of individuals as we embark on the next chapter at CFUM. My name is Rudy Greg Trejo and I am the newly appointed Executive Director of CFUM. I am honored to lead this organization as we approach two historic milestones—the 55th Anniversary of the Breakfast Club and the 30th Anniversary of CFUM’s formal establishment. We plan to celebrate these historic milestones starting in December 2022 where we will kick-off a year-long campaign celebrating our Platinum Anniversary by honoring the program that started it all, the Breakfast Club. More information will be forthcoming about our celebrations and it is my sincere hope you are able to join and contribute!

For me, CFUM has a special place in my heart. Growing up in El Paso, Texas I am 1 of 13 children who is a product of welfare assistance and programs like CFUM. Growing up in a single parent household was not easy, and if it were not for organizations like CFUM, I would not have the fortune of being in this office today. My objective while serving as Executive Director is simple: execute to the highest potential our Mission Statement: create a community that supports the potential of children, youth, and families through educational success, health living, and community engagement. This goal is unachievable without the contributions of various individuals, sponsors, donors, and organizations. And so, to you, I say: Thank You! You supply us with the tools to be true instruments of change, and as such, you serve as one as well.

I am looking forward to updating you on our progress via this newsletter. In the meantime, be sure to keep up to date via our various social media channels. If there is anything I can do, please feel free to contact me at rudy@cfum.org.

Be Well,

Rudy

The first two weeks of Awesome Summer Days have been a wonderful success. Week 1 was science themed with activities like the pop rock experiment (remember how much fun that was?), making a mini-rocket and the domino chain reaction challenge. The week was capped by a field trip to the Science Center.

Week 2 was all about swim lessons and baking. There were homemade popsicles, chocolate covered pretzels, ham and cheese roll-ups and cake-mix cookies. Each morning the kids walked to the Birdland Pool for 45 minutes of swim lessons followed by 45 minutes of free time in the pool. The icing on the cake for week two was a trip to the Ninja Warrior Gym. 

There are lots of great things planeed for the remainder of Awesome Summer Days. See the weekly themes below or learn more here.

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To help make AWESOME SUMMER DAYS a success, CFUM must purchase a variety of supplies that engage kids in everything from science experiments to Lego building challenges to space adventures and much more. Please visit our Amazon Wish List for everything needed to make the summer educational and fun. Consider supporting CFUM programming by purchasing rom the Wish List.