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…
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Clubs & Classes, September 2016
Kiwanis Club sets new record
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…
Clubs & Classes, September 2016
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…
Clubs & Classes, August 2016
Kiwanis Club hot dog picnic—an American tradition
Clubs & Classes, August 2016
Kiwanis Club’s music concert celebrates America’s Birthday
Vicki Baker The Fourth of July is a time to honor our great country’s birthday. The holiday isn’t all about fireworks though, it is also celebrated through the uplifting spirit of song. On June 30 the Kiwanis Club Robson Ranch brought a concert filled with a variety of patriotic music to the Denton State Supported…
Clubs & Classes, August 2016
Kiwanis Club tees off 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…
Clubs & Classes, August 2016
Ham Radio – Co-existing in a high tech world
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…
Clubs & Classes, August 2016
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…
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
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.…
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
Kiwanis Club rewards student excellence
Vicki Baker and Jim Galbraith The Kiwanis Club Robson Ranch was thrilled to announce the recipients of its 2016 Foundation Scholarships during its May and June meetings. Since 2009, 16 TWU college students have been awarded scholarships totaling $13,000. This year there were 15 strong candidates for consideration. In addition to club members Ralph Bunker,…