Tag: Kiwanis Club

Kiwanis supports Denton ISD

Jan Norton You like kids and would like to help them, but you really don’t have much time, and you would have no idea where to start? Do we have an opportunity for you! Meet Courtney Martin, Community Engagement Specialist for Denton Independent School District (DISD). You pick the one hour a week when you…

Why Kiwanis?

Jan Norton This is the second in a series of interviews (actually, Milt wrote this one himself!) 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. Meet Milt Glenn. Unfortunately, I became a Kiwanian after retirement. My…

Why Kiwanis?

Susan and Jim Galbraith

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…

Kiwanis K-Kids—Little people making big differences

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…

One man’s junk is another man’s fundraiser

Kiwanis Clubbers seeking treasure hunters one garage sale at a time.

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…

Nominations for Kiwanians Citizen of the Year

  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…

Kiwanis Club delivers Source Books™

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…

Kiwanis Club rewards student excellence

Kiwanis Club scholarship recipients - learners today, leaders tomorrow.

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…