Ross Dunfee Prior to the American Revolution, the colonies had no naval forces, but did have a large maritime population and many merchant vessels employed in domestic and foreign trade. That merchant service was familiar not only with the sea but also with warfare. On Oct. 13, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized the first Navy.…
Tag: Support Our Troops
Generals, December 2021
Support Our Troops Veterans Auction a Great Success!
Lynne Moore The Support Our Troops (SOT) Silent Auction held on Veterans Day was a wonderful success. We had dozens of items that were donated or purchased and resulted in terrific interest and lots of enthusiasm from the purchasers. There were also lots of gift cards for restaurants, nail salons, automotive repair, lessons, gift cards…
Clubs & Classes, December 2021
Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis Service Day at New Hope Equine Therapy Center William Wright, Kathy Perry Kiwanis Club Robson Ranch (KCRR) wants to thank the members who gave up part of their Sunday to participate. We had a beautiful day and a good time doing various chores, which were very much appreciated by the folks at New Hope.…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Support Our Troops
Lynne Moore Support Our Troops monthly meeting took place on Aug. 9, with 40 people in attendance. We currently have 178 paid members of SOT. You do not have to have been in the military to be a part of SOT, and if you have a relative presently serving in the armed forces, let us…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
My Job Is Done, I’m Retired … Take Me Home
Cherlyn Conway As a supporting member of Support Our Troops (SOT) and at a recent SOT meeting, it was discovered there was a need around the Ranch to have a place to respectfully retire our precious red, white, and blue. Several SOT members, as well as many Robson Ranch Texas residents, love their country and…
Generals, August 2021
Support Our Troops
Lynne Moore Support Our Troops (SOT) was so happy to be a big part of the July 4 Independence Day parade at the Ranch. We even had the Argyle Young Men’s Service League (YMSL) group of young men and their moms joining us to give out candy to the folks lined up to watch the…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
The Eagle Has Landed for Sassy Stampers
JoAnn Gantos The Sassy Stampers held the first in-person meeting since the pandemic began. Our last in- person meeting was held February, 2020. After 16 months and with extra precaution, we actually held two meetings to reduce the amount of people in the room. It was a complete success and a greater delight to see…
Features, July 2021
U.S. Military History: Independence Day
Ross Dunfee The first successful English colony settled in America was at Jamestown, Va., in 1607—and the migration was on—primarily of British, German, and Dutch extraction, but immigrants arrived from throughout Europe. Communities were settled and financed primarily by privately-organized British settlers or families using free enterprise without any significant English royal or Parliamentary government…
Clubs & Classes, May 2021
Support Our Troops
Lynne Moore The Support Our Troops (SOT) annual golf tournament was held on April 30 and was a huge success. Even though we could not invite military from the various bases and host them in our homes because of the pandemic, we were able to have over 130 golfers, including two military, who are relatives of…
Front Page, March 2021
Annual Support Our Troops Golf Tournament – April 30
Lynne Moore Spring will be arriving soon for us in the Ranch, and that means that our annual Support Our Troops (SOT) Golf Tournament is coming. This year’s tournament will take place on April 30. Forms are available at the Pro Shop and through email. So, keep your eyes out for those. This year’s tournament…