Jim Galbraith for Kiwanis and Denton ISD. What can we do for our society and for our future? Volunteer. Read with someone. Mentor. Here are some sad figures on the impact of illiterate persons in our society and the challenges they too often face: * Many drop-outs are roaming the streets seeking some source of income…
Tag: Kiwanis Club
Clubs & Classes, January 2020
Meet Ed Kerr! (By Ed Kerr)
Jan Norton This is an ongoing report on Kiwanis members and all they do for our community. Come join us! When my wife Carol and I moved to Robson Ranch, we both wanted to be an active part of an organization that contributes to the community we live in and has a means to reach…
Front Page, January 2020
Soles for Souls
Jan Norton Kiwanis is collecting any shoe in any condition – boots, sneakers, sandals, dress shoes, women’s heels, sport-related shoes, flip-flops. Adults, children, infants. The shoes will then be distributed to people in the poorest and neediest areas of the world in Haiti, Central America, and Africa. Clean those closets and pull out those shoes…
Clubs & Classes, December 2019
K-Kids pop-up thanks
Jan Norton “It was a huge mess!” as one volunteer Kiwanian summed up an early morning of making popcorn balls at Evers Park. With joy, the children dumped popcorn into bags of ooey-gooey chocolate and then molded the concoction into balls. Then off to the next table to make very original package tags to those…
Clubs & Classes, December 2019
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Kiwanis!
Jan Norton Dear Santa, We have two wishes this year. Our first is that all of us at Robson Ranch and the Denton children of all ages be filled with the love and joy of the season. Second, please fill our stockings with volunteers to make comfort dolls for the hospital, strong backs for our…
Generals, December 2019
Food labeling seminar
Joyce Ambre On Oct. 30, the Robson Ranch HOA Living Well Committee and the Kiwanis Club sponsored a food labeling seminar called Path to the Plate. Dr. Julie Gardner, from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, and a well-known specialist and co-coordinator with the Path to the Plate Initiative, gave an excellent talk on helping us better understand…
Generals, December 2019
Kiwanis lends a hand at New Hope Equestrian Center
Jan Norton On Oct. 26, 18 Kiwanians added a bit of spit and polish to the fences and lawns at New Hope Rehabilitation Equestrian Center. New Hope schedules over 85 rides a week for children and adults who come to spend a little time relaxing to the sound of hoofbeats in the corral and on the trails.…
Clubs & Classes, November 2019
Kiwanian of the Year
Jan Norton Congratulations to Milt Glenn, Robson Ranch Kiwanian of the Year! On the ballot, Milt is credited with being silent auction co-chair, ten-year anniversary chair, project events task force chair, and Source Book delivery. But, as you may recall from last month’s Pioneer Press, Milt has done so much more for the organization that works…
Clubs & Classes, November 2019
Doug Gandy Citizen of the Year
Jan Norton Congratulations to Doug Gandy, Robson Ranch Kiwanis Citizen of the Year! Doug was elected by the Kiwanians for his volunteering spirit in Robson Ranch. Doug often helps those who are unable to care for themselves by performing small tasks such as putting in light bulbs, visiting those who just need to talk, or…
Generals, September 2019
Living Well and Kiwanis to sponsor new seminar
Kristen Price On Oct. 30 at 1:00 p.m. Living Well and Robson Kiwanis are sponsoring a new seminar. Texas A&M Agrilife Extension will present a program about food labeling. Topics will include “GMO’s – What are they and are they safe?,” “Antibiotics in Meats and Dairy,” and “Natural? Organic? What do food labels mean?” Please sign…