Vicki Baker The gavel sounded at 9:00 a.m. on the morning of March 24 as the Denton County Democratic Convention came to order. In attendance were Robson Ranch residents Kara Engstrom, Phyllis Ayers and Vicki Baker giving them an opportunity to become engaged in state politics beyond just casting a vote, thus amplifying their…
Tag: Democratic Club
Clubs & Classes, April 2018
Democratic Club expands its outreach
Vicki Baker Last May the Democratic Club was relaunched becoming a sanctioned Robson Ranch club. Over the past year, it has had an ever-increasing membership focused on a forward-moving agenda. As the club expanded, so has its outreach into the community. About to enter into its second year, officers were elected to serve the…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
Mat Pruneda, Democratic candidate, heats up midterm election
Vicki Baker While 2018 is not a presidential election year, there are many races coming up that can impact your life at the local, state, and federal level. The midterm elections are set for November 6, 2018 and declared Democratic candidates are kicking off their campaigns. During its January monthly meeting, the Robson Ranch…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
Big Blue Wave sweeps over Robson Ranch
Vicki Baker The Ranch was awash in blue as the Democratic Club RR hosted a special meet and greet during its February monthly meeting giving its members an opportunity to visit with 13 Democratic candidates vying for seats at the local, state, and national levels. Each candidate shared his/her agenda and vision with the…
Clubs & Classes, January 2018
Democratic candidates heat up midterm election campaigns
Vicki Baker While 2018 is not a presidential election year, there are many races coming up that can impact your life at the local, state and federal level. The mid-term elections are set for November 6, 2018, and declared Democratic candidates are kicking off their campaigns. During its recent monthly meetings the Robson Ranch Democratic…
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
Democratic Club picnic
Vicki Baker The Democratic Club of Robson Ranch hosted its first picnic fundraiser in September. Members gathered at the home of Tom and Janie Cindric for food, friends and fun. The social committee’s Phyllis Ayers, Janie Cindric, Pat Kelly, Tracie Olson, Susan Engstrom and Kay Pfister coordinated the picnic making it a resounding success…
Clubs & Classes, October 2017
Democratic Club addresses national and local issues
Vicki Baker Many citizens believe that they could do a better job in government than our current elected officials, if only they had a chance to serve. Running for office is an enormously complicated and confusing endeavor that often seems inaccessible to anyone not already in the inner circles of politics. One man is taking…
Clubs & Classes, September 2017
Democratic Club’s lessons in effective communication
Vicki Baker Listening and responding effectively are not easy. Even if we are listening to someone we like or agree with, our minds wander. Listening to someone with whom we disagree can make the situation even more difficult. We can all think of topics we have avoided so as not to drop hand grenades in…
Clubs & Classes, August 2017
Fourth of July parade brings us together
The ol’ fashioned 4th of July Parade is a tradition in the community when Robson Ranch salutes America’s birthday. That sense of tradition is what brought people out in 90+ degree heat to celebrate the American spirit with family, friends and neighbors. The RR Democratic Club marched along with an entertaining array of whimsical floats,…
Clubs & Classes, July 2017
Denton Mayor addresses Democratic Club
Vicki Baker In his second term as mayor of the city of Denton, Chris Watts was the honored guest of the Robson Ranch Democratic Club at its June monthly meeting. He delivered insights into major capital projects of roads, business growth and social initiatives. Viewing Denton as a unique city with a wide range of…