Lorraine Wilson New shop manager, exciting training opportunities, and membership open for aspiring woodworkers! The Robson Ranch Woodworkers are ushering in the new year with enthusiasm and a commitment to craftsmanship. Dave Popejoy recently stepped up into the role of shop manager, succeeding Larry Ditch. Our heartfelt thanks to Larry for his dedication over the…
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Clubs & Classes, January 2024
Woodworkers Celebrate Achievements at Annual Holiday Party
Lorraine Wilson The Robson Ranch Woodworkers gathered for their much-anticipated annual holiday celebration on Nov. 29, transforming the clubhouse ballroom into a hub of camaraderie and merriment. With an impressive turnout of over 120 enthusiastic members, the event buzzed with lively conversations and laughter, setting the tone for a memorable evening. The festivities commenced with…
Clubs & Classes, January 2021
Woodworkers 2021 Board and Woodworker of the Year: Loren Christensen
Joni Matthiessen The Robson Ranch Woodworkers recently had their final meeting of 2020 and have announced their new board members for the coming year. Congratulations go to David Bassham, who will be president, Vice President Kathy Dial, Frank Hunter will remain treasurer, and Sue Wells will be the new secretary. Bob Zimmerman and Larry Ditch…
Clubs & Classes, May 2020
Kiwanis at Work
Jan Norton Some of us spent corona quarantine putting together puzzles and watching old movies, but not President Maureen Pocock and Secretary Barry Pocock, who spent their time in the garage building Buddy Benches for Evers Park Elementary School. What is a Buddy Bench? It is the safe seat on the playground where you go…
Clubs & Classes, May 2019
Shop the Woodworkers window
Looking for a unique item for your new home or a gift that you can’t find at a mall? Come take a look at what the Robson Ranch Woodworkers have for sale in their window at the CTA Building. Throughout the year the woodworker’s complete various projects that are for sale to the community. Examples…
Clubs and Classes, February 2019
Robson Ranch Woodworkers go global
The Robson Ranch Woodworkers have embarked on an exciting project to share some Texas culture with students from Japan and China. Late last year Katie Hintz, daughter of Robson Ranch resident Lynda Hall, approached the club with a request for assistance in providing unique gifts to a group of cultural exchange students sponsored by Southlake…
Clubs & Classes, January 2019
Woodworkers name Woodworker of the Year for 2018
At the December 18 year-end meeting of the Robson Ranch Woodworkers, club president David Bassham named Kathy Dial as Woodworker of the Year for 2018. Kathy has been a member of the Woodworkers for three years. She quickly became the club’s expert on the software used to create 3-D projects on the CNC Machine and…
Clubs & Classes, August 2018
Beads of Courage
David Bassham. Robson Ranch Woodworkers President Residents join the Robson Ranch Woodworkers for many reasons: to work on a special project, to learn how to create something with wood or enjoy the camaraderie that’s always present at the woodshop. In addition, experienced members can provide hands-on lessons to beginners on projects for charity. For the…
Clubs & Classes, April 2018
A tall ship and a star to sail her by
David Bassham, RR Woodworkers President Robson Ranch resident Ivo Dabelic is a native of Croatia. He is an active member of the Woodworkers and recently spent approximately five and a half months painstakingly creating a scale model of the 16th-century merchant ship Nava. The Nava was built in the ancient ship building town of…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
A charity project – training can be productive
David Bassham, Robson Ranch Woodworkers President As president of the Woodworkers, I have the good fortune to have a pool of incredibly talented individuals to call on for whatever projects present themselves. These run the gamut from money making to charity and anything in between. Recently we have been making memory boxes for the…