Jane Scholz Robson Ranch Democratic Club will have a Blue Christmas holiday celebration in the clubhouse on Dec. 8, from 5 to 8 p.m. Guests will have a choice of tenderloin or vegetarian dinner, dessert, a cash bar, a 50/50 drawing, a blue prize competition, and a visit from a surprise guest. Prizes will be…
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Clubs & Classes, October 2022
Robson Ranch Democratic Club Candidate Series
Janie Cindric Learning about candidates’ views and backgrounds, as well as understanding issues on the ballot, is a vital part of being an educated voter. To that end, the Robson Ranch Democratic Club continued its Know Your Candidate series in September. Our candidate speaker was Fabian Thomas, running for the office of Denton County Judge.…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Democrats Serve Up ‘Blue Slate’ Special
Vicki Baker We’re Texas Democrats, y’all! We have never shied away from big, bold ideas. We have crafted landmark programs, policies, and institutions that make Texas one of a kind. A fair shot for all is what drove Democrats to build this great state, and that is what drives us today. The strength of our…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Democratic Club Hosts Luke Warford, Railroad Commission Candidate
Margo Ways and Cheri Kennedy In August we were treated to a visit from a statewide candidate, Luke Warford, who’s running for Texas Railroad Commission. In case you’re wondering, the Texas Railroad Commission oversees the Texas oil and gas industry. This includes everything from permitting and inspecting new wells to pipeline construction, as well as…
Clubs & Classes, August 2022
Democratic Club Sweetens Up July 4th with Watermelon Social
Vicki Baker On July 4, 1776, a homesick Thomas Jefferson was sweltering in Philadelphia’s Independence Hall as he added the finishing touches and flourishes to that historic document, the Declaration of Independence. Longing for his beloved Monticello where the watermelons were ripening on the vine, Jefferson didn’t get home for a slice of the juicy…
Clubs & Classes, June 2022
Democratic Club: Democracy Is Not a Spectator Sport
Vicki Baker Every eligible American wants to—and should—have a say in deciding which people and policies determine the future for our families, community, and country. Many of us—nearly 240 million citizens in this country—are eligible to vote, but only about 159 million voted in the 2020 national election, approximately 66% casting their ballots. Every state…
Clubs & Classes, June 2022
Democratic Club Focuses on Elections
As the elections have been upon us, the Robson Ranch Democratic Club has been picking up steam to help Robson Ranch residents navigate the voting process with education. For our April meeting in the clubhouse, we had four speakers who gave a clear vision of the offices they were seeking and how they would work…
Clubs & Classes, May 2022
Democratic Club Makes Denton a ‘Litter’ Bit Cleaner
Vicki Baker (Contributors: Richard Kushmaul and Scott Baker) A simple question was posed: “What would Denton be like if everyone picked up at least one piece of litter?” The city challenged its residents to do just that as part of the “Great American Cleanup” campaign, the country’s largest community-based improvement program. Denton, one of more…
Clubs & Classes, March 2022
Democratic Club Zooms in for February Meeting
Vicki Baker It was the fourth Thursday of the month, and the Robson Ranch Democratic Club was scheduled to gather for its monthly membership meeting. Temperatures fell below freezing, and a thin film of ice covered the roads making it much too hazardous to travel outside our homes. But a bit of bad weather didn’t…
Clubs & Classes, February 2022
Democratic Club—Looking Back, Moving Forward
Vicki Baker There’s just something special about this time of year. The twinkling lights, the festive mood, and the neighborhood parties. There’s also a renewed energy and optimism about going into the new year. The RR Democratic Club’s annual holiday party was a time to recognize our achievements and define what it means for Democrats…