CEOC Quarterly Newsletter - July 2024 No images? Click here The Huddle CEOC's Quarterly Newsletter - July 2024 Have you ever heard the saying, “Where God guides, God provides!?” If not, add it to your stockpile of confidence boosters! Founder of CEOC, Scott Turner can certainly attest to its truth. During his journey across the U.S. as the Executive Director of the White House Opportunity Zone Council, he witnessed some of our nation's most distressed communities and the issues that often plague them. Deeply troubled, Scott felt led to do more; hence the Community Engagement and Opportunity Council (CEOC) was birthed. Its mission is simple, help those in need by utilizing the many gifts, experiences, and strategic relationships God entrusted to the CEOC family. Our founding Board and staff are filled with remarkable individuals who enthusiastically promote and fulfill our mission to transform communities through sports, mentorship, and economic opportunity. In addition to the Dream Team provision, CEOC has been abundantly blessed in our fundraising efforts! Let's do a REPLAY of our journey thus far! Advancing the MissionCEOC could not accomplish our goals without the faithful gifts of donors like you! Every single contribution of your time, talent, and treasure is greatly appreciated and used to directly impact those in need!
TouchdownsThree years of praying, planning, and executing has scored a lot of points for those in need! CEOC’s vision has taken shape in several ways. To date, CEOC has served more than 35 students and provided over 250 supplemental reading hours! ________________ Did You Know? ➡️ 67% (or two-thirds) of U.S 4th grade students are not proficient in reading *NAEP ➡️ 130 Million US adults are unable to read a simple story to their children *NLI ➡️ According to the ABCD project, “reading for pleasure in early childhood produces better cognition, mental health and educational attainment in adolescence”. _________________
CEOC is committed to tackling these issues! Our complimentary after school program aims to build character and improve reading literacy in a caring, fun filled environment. To accomplish this, we use a technology based adaptive reading curriculum, one on one and group literacy activities, and Bible story time with memorization! FIRST DOWNCEOC’s First Down Mentorship Program was created to train High School athletes to use their love and talent for the game to go beyond the field of play! A former NFL player, Scott Turner knows first hand the necessity to steward well the platform God gives. He credits much of his success to several mentors who were instrumental in solidifying the Kingdom mindset that drives every aspect of his life.CEOC aims to perpetuate this mindset in student athletes by imparting tools that help apply biblical wisdom to navigate opportunities, overcome adversity, build relationships, and light up the world!_________________ Did You Know? ➡️ 76% of people think mentors are important, but only 37% have one *Forbes, 2019 ➡️ Career Termination is the most traumatic experience of an athlete. This often generates identity crisis and coping difficulties. *European Scientific Journal, 9. _________________ Our “First Down” initiative was launched in February 2024 with 12 high school athletes. They attended 4 interactive training sessions at the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters! The sessions were led by former professional and collegiate athletes, and business and community leaders. They covered: Professional Etiquette - How do I successfully navigate dining in a professional/formal setting? Role vs. Identity - How do I distinguish between my role as a player and my identity as a person? Social Media and Safety - How do I protect myself from the dangers of social media/messaging/internet, but also reap its benefits? Career Success/Resumé Building/HR Panels - What does it look like to start and build a business? How should I present myself in an interview, answer questions, and socialize in a professional setting? Community Giving
The Playbook CEOC is constantly strategizing to improve and grow our mission. Here's a look at what lies ahead.
Gabrielle BrownGabby will become our Community Programs Coordinator. She has been interning with us for several months, and volunteering at the New Life Learning Lab for over a year. A native Canadian and budding Texan, Gabby is a former Baylor volleyball player and recent UNT graduate with a BA in Applied Arts and Sciences.
Jennifer DavisJenn will be overseeing our Learning Labs. She brings a wealth of experience as a former HS math teacher and homeschooler of 5, including two sets of twin boys! Jenn is a former Duke basketball player and graduate with a BS in Mathematics. She also holds a Masters in Education from National University.
SCOTT'S CORNERThank you for taking a few minutes to read about what’s happening at CEOC! It's true what is said about time, the days are long, but the years are short! It's hard to believe that nearly 4 years ago, my team began discussing how the vision for CEOC would materialize. I had the name:
And then, the pieces began to come together. As noted, God has provided every single step of the way! It is because of Him, for Him, and with Him that CEOC can and will continue to simply help those who need help! For each and every one of you who has had your hand in this effort, thank you! Your prayers, labor, finances, and love transforms lives! Scottie T. |