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,…
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…
Vicki Baker Whether a Kiwanis Club hails from here, there or around the world, they all share a common mission and core value, “Serving the children of the world.” Although they serve a different city, are comprised of members with different backgrounds and engage with different community agencies, the Southlake Kiwanis Club reaffirmed that one…
Vicki Baker Too often people with serious intellectual disabilities are challenged doubly. On one hand they struggle with the symptoms and disabilities that result from the actual condition. On the other hand they are challenged by the stereotypes and prejudices that result from misconceptions about intellectual and development deficits. As a result of both they…
Vicki Baker The annual Kiwanis Club Grandparent/Grandchild Golf Outing is the perfect excuse to get out your clubs and play a round of golf and at the same time help the charities supported by the Kiwanis Club. Approaching its eighth year the golf event is set to happen at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 25,…
Vicki Baker Bingo has taken the world by storm! And Kiwanis brought that “storm” to Robson Ranch for another fun-filled day of winning big on the afternoon of April 24. But winning is more than lining your pockets with big jackpots. It is the “high” of winning (or coming so close) that signals a thrill…
Vicki Baker The Kiwanis Club Bowling Charity Benefit is coming up, and the only thing bigger than its name will be the fun shared by all! Score big on Saturday, June 25, at Brunswick Zone in Denton (2200 San Jacinto Blvd., behind Golden Triangle Mall) and help support the various children’s charities in Denton serviced…
Larry Varnes On May 7 the Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch sponsored our second softball battle between the senior football players at UNT and the Robson Ranch All Stars. This was a major fundraiser for Kiwanis who sold hot dogs, sausages and soft drinks. The club also sold raffle tickets for marvelous donated prizes. The…
Vicki Baker Old Glory ringed the grave site. Men and women saluted while standing at attention. Dutifully, Taps was played and its mournful notes hung heavy in the air. The flag carriers were not dressed in the traditional garb of a military funeral. Instead, they paired jeans with worn leather vests and shaggy beards with motorcycle…
Vicki Baker The Kiwanis Club Bowling Charity Benefit is coming up, and the only thing bigger than its name will be the fun shared by all! Score big on Saturday, June 25, at Brunswick Zone in Denton, 2200 San Jacinto Blvd behind Golden Triangle Mall, and help support the various children’s charities in Denton serviced…