Rupa Mathur Despite social distancing, Voices United (VU) found some inventive ways to socialize. On Oct. 1, three teams of VU members took to the golf course for an evening scramble with a twist, players were limited to just three clubs. Despite this limitation, perfect weather inspired some great golf, including a birdie putt by…
Deb Williams Voices United (VU), a Robson Ranch progressive women’s group, organizes multiple fundraisers each year supporting community organizations. One such event is VU’s annual IGNITE fundraiser. IGNITE is a national, non-partisan 501(c)(3) that helps young women become the next generation of political leaders. They train women at schools and colleges in Texas—including UNT and Texas Woman’s…
Lavelle Carlson One of the best benefits of living in Robson Ranch is the variety of learning opportunities. One very active group here is Voices United (VU) that meets monthly to share information and raise money for local charities. There also are regular group discussion meetings. During the shelter-in-place, VU had their regular monthly meeting…
Jane Scholz Voices United, a progressive women’s group, was founded at Robson Ranch following the Women’s March in 2017. The group has a lively monthly lunch at the Robson Ranch Clubhouse that draws about 60-70 people, but the group also provides more intimate sessions where members can share personal experiences and information about what’s going…
Joan Muyskens Pursley Three years ago (January 2017) a group of Robson Ranch residents, “women and men, some friends, some acquaintances, some total strangers,” notes participant Tracy Olson, “came together, all with the same purpose, to stand together and send the message that women’s rights are human rights.” Out of that first march Voices United…
Nancy Wendt Voices United is a group of women from at Robson Ranch who share progressive values and are concerned about current events as they affect not only our local political landscape, but also our state and national government. We are also dedicated to community outreach and helping those in need regardless of their political or religious…
Deborah Williams The Voices United (VU) Women’s Group consists of Robson Ranch residents who meet regularly to discuss progressive ideas and values. Throughout the year, the VU organizes multiple fundraisers to help those in need. On Oct. 2, VU held their annual fundraiser for IGNITE. IGNITE is a non-partisan movement of young women who are…
Nancy Wendt The monthly luncheon meeting of Voices United met on Saturday, August 3, at the Robson Ranch Clubhouse. The current head of the steering committee, Tracy Olson, welcomed guests and new members. After lunch, standing committees reported on their activities with updates and new business. Guest speaker, Condell Garden, was welcomed to the meeting.…
Rupa Mathur The Voices United, a non-partisan group of progressive women living in Robson Ranch, held their monthly lunch meeting on Saturday, June 1. The meetings are generally held on the first Saturday of the month at the Clubhouse from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Tracy Olson, president, started the meeting by welcoming three new…