Tag: Kiwanis Club

It’s a wrap…for kids

Kiwanis Club lends a hand wrapping those holiday gifts.

Vicki Baker The holiday season is fast approaching, and the 25th will be here before we know. In between the parties with friends and family, the shopping and the baking, don’t forget the gift wrapping. So as you prepare for Christmas, let Kiwanis Club wrap those presents for you. The Christmas Gift Wrap Station will…

Kiwanis Club sets new record

Proud Kiwanians: Galbraiths, Taschners, Barringers, Pococks and President Barbara Leurig

Jim Galbraith At its August 5 meeting, the Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch inducted the largest number of new members ever and achieved its highest membership with some 76 members. President Barbara Leurig welcomed the new members and presented each with their Kiwanis pin. Each was formally introduced; the new members include: Barry and Maureen…

Kiwanis B-I-N-G-O returns in September

Vicki Baker B-I-N-G-O is back on September 25 at the Clubhouse, and the prize money will once again be flowing. Kiwanis Club will be distributing free tickets Monday, Wednesday and Friday the weeks of September 12 and 19 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the Clubhouse. As usual bring your tickets on the day of…

Kiwanis Club tees off for charity

Families chipping in for charity

Vicki Baker The sun was shining, the atmosphere was lively and the fun was everywhere. It was the perfect day to get out the clubs and play a round of golf and at the same time help local charities. The Kiwanis Club Grandparent/Grandchild Golf Outing was held on June 25 at Robson Ranch’s Wildhorse Golf…

Ham Radio – Co-existing in a high tech world

Dick Anderson, Ham radio operator, prepared for the next emergency.

Vicki Baker In times of crisis and natural disasters when an emergency without communications can quickly become catastrophic, amateur radio operators (Hams) are ready to step in and connect people and communities. More than 750,000 Hams operate in the U.S. with 24 residing at Robson Ranch. One of those is WYIBH operator Dick Anderson, an…

Kiwanis calling for Citizen of the Year nominations

Ralph Bunker The Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch is aware that there are many hard-working, caring residents at the Ranch who are not Kiwanis Club members. Each year the club recognizes one of those residents, highlighting their community accomplishments inside and outside of Robson Ranch. This will be the Club’s ninth year in making such…

UNT Football vs. Robson Ranch softball game

Johnny Blecher and Bill Johansson The University of North Texas (UNT) football team came to Robson’s Field of Dreams on May 7 looking to avenge a 13-8 loss to the Robson Ranchers back in 2014. It soon became obvious that this year’s Mean Green team had superior athletic skills in addition to a winning spirit.…

Nurse calls the shots at Kiwanis meeting

Barbara Schmidt, a champion for nurses and the nursing profession

Vicki Baker “When you’re a nurse you know that every day you touch a life and a life touches you.” Registered nurse and Ranch resident Barbara Schmidt shared the inspirational and oftentimes funny story of her nursing career from student to educator with the Kiwanis Club at its May 20 meeting. Drawing on her extensive…