Larry Varnes 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 eighth year in making such…
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Generals, July 2015
Information, please! Kiwanis Club delivers Source Book™
Vicki Baker The directory assistance operator and telephone book were once the bedrock for telephone numbers and addresses of family, friends and neighbors. But with the changing times, these became obsolete and fell by the wayside. But at Robson Ranch, the “Source Book” has stood the test of time and continues to serve its residents…
Clubs & Classes, June 2015
Kiwanis Club helps two deserving students
Larry Varnes Since 2009 the Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch has awarded scholarships to deserving students attending TWU and UNT. Over these years we have given 14 scholarships to help deserving students who have excelled academically, have provided community service and have demonstrated leadership skills. This year is no different. A review committee comprised of…
Clubs & Classes, June 2015
Tabs, tabs and more tabs
Kiwanis is still at it…we are ready to take 20 buckets of tabs down to the Ronald McDonald House in Fort Worth to help this wonderful organization that is all about kids who are in need of medical help. With these 20 buckets, the Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch and the residents of Robson Ranch…
Front Page, June 2015
Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch to host golf outing with the kids
Larry Varnes Calling all grandparents and their grandkids for an incredible golf outing on Saturday, June 27, 2015. If you don’t have any grandkids or they don’t live close by, adopt one for the day. They can be any child you choose. A great day of fun is promised for all. Grandpas, grandmas, nanas, papas,…
Front Page, May 2015
Kiwanis Club Robson Ranch – One Day… One Club… Global Effort
Vicki Baker Each year Kiwanis clubs from around the world join in a day of volunteer service. In 2015 Kiwanis One Day was April 11. It’s a global effort, but it’s made of personal commitments. The Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch celebrated its One Day by servicing the New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy Center. New…
Clubs & Classes, May 2015
Kiwanis holds another successful bingo event
Larry Varnes On April 19 Kiwanis held its spring Bingo Blast. It was much better weather than the February event, and 145 enthusiastic players were on hand. We hope you were one of the winners of the over $1,500 in prize money given away. Thanks again to the North Texas Bingo staff for running the…
Generals, April 2015
Kiwanis brings bingo back to the clubhouse
Larry Varnes Residents of Robson Ranch love their bingo. The February 22 Bingo Blast was hugely successful. Over 150 people sloshed through the rain to enjoy a fun afternoon. At least there wasn’t any sleet or snow. But even that would not have discouraged players from the chance to win one of the big prizes.…
Clubs & Classes, April 2015
Couple shares stirring story
Larry Varnes At our Kiwanis meeting on March 22, George and Martha Coleman shared their stirring story about their grandson, Bennett, and his journey with cancer and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Their story focused on the wonderful care afforded children with devastating diseases at no charge from St. Jude. Using their tragic story, they…
Clubs & Classes, March 2015
Kiwanis Club honors outstanding members
The Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch presented Walter Zeller Awards to four of its outstanding members at the February 6 meeting. The Walter Zeller Awards benefit the Eliminate Project, a worldwide campaign by Kiwanis International and UNICEF to eliminate Maternal/Neonatal Tetanus from countries around the world. Jim Galbraith was honored as being one of the…