Jan Norton This is the first in a series of interviews with Robson Ranch Kiwanis members. Read to learn more about us and then join us so that we can continue to grow and serve those in need. Jim Galbraith: Jim sees Kiwanis as “an international force of world peace.” Kiwanians serve 90+ different countries, representing various…
Vicki Baker Kids can change the world. All they need is a little inspiration – inspiration found through K-Kids, a student-led service club centered in elementary school providing members opportunities to perform community service, build character and develop leadership skills. The Ebers Park Elementary School K-Kids program is chartered in partnership with the Robson Ranch…
Vicki Baker The claims over the origins of the hotdog are multiple and varied, but one thing is for certain – nothing is more American than eating a grilled hotdog on the Fourth of July. And who better to serve up one of summer’s favorite foods than the Kiwanis Club Robson Ranch. KCRR held its…
Vicki Baker It’s an American classic – the ever-popular garage sale. Sharing your household excess with others while making a pocketful of change is a tradition that’s been around for as long as people have been collecting clutter. As spring arrives at Robson Ranch, there’s no better way to start fresh than by cleaning out…
Vicki Baker People helping people, one person at a time, is a value held by all Kiwanians. The Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch recognizes there are many hard-working, caring residents at the Ranch who are not Kiwanians. Each year, the club honors one of these residents, highlighting their community accomplishments inside and outside the…
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…
Vicki Baker With its history of strong support of higher education, the Kiwanis Club Robson Ranch awards college scholarships and sponsorships of CKI (Circle K International, a college-based Kiwanis service organization) at Texas Women’s University (TWU). Since 2009, Kiwanis has financially committed $21,000 to 24 deserving TWU college students. The annual scholarships are based upon…
Vicki Baker What do you get when the Kiwanis Club and RR Softball All Stars team up? An exciting day of on-the-edge-of-your-seat softball and raising money for local charities. The RR men’s and women’s Softball All Stars battled it out with the UNT softball teams in a game of slow-pitch softball on Saturday, May 4,…
Vicki Baker Once a year in Denton, local restaurants and bars get together for a good cause – Taste of North Texas – and make their food and drinks available for roughly the price of a single restaurant meal. This amazingly gluttonous fundraiser sponsored by the 93-year-old Denton Kiwanis Club supports the ongoing efforts of…
Vicki Baker Kiwanis Club RR cruised on down to the Texas Motor Speedway – the site of the O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 Nascar Race. But we didn’t sit behind the wheel of the snarling, rumbling engines and travel at insane speeds in cars plastered with ads driving around in a circle and turning left for…