July 22, 2017

Robson Ranch Women’s Club

2017 Newsletter

We Have Roots...We Have Growth...Together the Sky is the

Limit

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Newsletter Distribution

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March 17

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July 22

September 20

November 22

Holiday Issue

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*Message From the

President

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*Programs and Updates

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*Community Relations

New Programs

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Women’s Club Newsletter Notes from the President (Sharon Foy)

Hi Ladies, Welcome to the July Edition of your newsletter!

July… Independence Day, parades, firecrackers, watermelon,

ice cream, hot dogs just to name a few of my favorite things.

July…A time to reflect (it’s too hot to do much else). I long for

those summer days that just seem to go on forever. I remem-

ber which flowers were blooming, the smell of fresh mowed grass and A&W

root beer in a frosted mug.

Aren’t we fortunate to live in this great country where we are free to enjoy the

simple things in life?

Speaking of reflection, remember our Ladies’ Afternoon Tea, August 29. So

step back in time, get out of the heat and enjoy a summer afternoon, an event

just for us members to enjoy!

Meanwhile, all of your committees are hard at work as you will see in the fol-

lowing articles. Socials, coffees, charity events and more!

Enjoy your summer, try to stay cool and take time to appreciate the simple

things!

Sharon

President Elect (Mary Ornberg)

I want everyone to know that I'm so looking forward to serving as President of the 2018 Women's Club. There are many wonderfully creative women in our club and I look forward to being able to tap into that wealth of talent. Our club has had many entertaining and informative guests at our monthly luncheons and it will be my honor to continue this and our many other traditions. I plan on next year being a “fun” year.

We Are Halfway Through the Year and It’s Time

to Start Thinking About Our 2018 Board!

Are You Interested in Sitting on the Nominating

Committee or Running for One of The Offices?

Please Contact Peggy Backes at

peggybackes@yahoo.com or 940-435-3860

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Community Relations (Jan Utzman)

The Community Relations Committee Members Continue Their Work with Their Ongoing Projects!

Efforts are being coordinated by reaching out to the Service Committee and assisting them with the Friends of the Family “Back

to School” backpacks and school supplies.

The final group of snack packs were assembled and delivered to Friends of the Family for their summer kid’s programs.

The Community Ambassadors continue reaching out to people. Many organizations take a summer break so things are slow.

As a community outreach initiative, we are also involved in organizing the upcoming Ladies’ Afternoon Tea for the Women's

Club members’ enjoyment. It will be held Tuesday, August 29. Fifty Women’s Club members are actively working to decorate 20

spectacular tables for everyone’s enjoyment at the Tea.

Next SOCIAL!!

Wednesday, September 13, 3:00—5:00 p.m.

Mark Your Calendar and Watch for Details!

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Membership (Joyce Ambre)

The Robson Ranch Women's Club would like to give a special "THANKS" to all returning

and new members who have helped us surpass our previous membership total for 2016.

TODAY, OUR MEMBERSHIP IS 466 STRONG!

For only $15 a year, you can join an enjoyable, fun-filled club here at Robson Ranch!

The $15 yearly dues go to paying for the outstanding monthly programs, fabulous table decorations, flyers, newcomer brochures, socials, coffees, and other necessary items.

Just download the Membership form from www.rrwomensclub. org.

Complete it and attach your dues check and drop it off at the Membership Desk at the next luncheon.

The Next New Member Coffee will be Tuesday, August 22, at 10 AM, at the home of Peggy Crandell, our Special Projects Chairperson

An email invitation with additional information will be sent in August to members who

recently joined RRWC. Come meet other new members and RRWC Board Members.

Answers to frequently asked questions will be discussed, as well as information about

RRWC Committees, upcoming events, fund raisers, and more.

We Are Having Great Fun. Please Tell Your Neighbors and Friends to Join Us!

Programs (Joyce Frey)

Robson Ranch Women’s Club Program Committee is very excited and proud to be presenting two very well-known women in both the August and September luncheon meetings. In August, we are looking forward to a presentation by the well-known Channel 5 co-anchor, Deborah Ferguson, who many of us wake up with as we watch NBC 5 Weekday. Deborah will present highlights of her career as she fol-lowed her lifelong dream of becoming a reporter. Deborah has been honored for Outstanding News Anchor as well as for her charity work empowering girls through education to pursue a career in Journalism.

In September, we are thrilled to present #1 New York Times and USA Today best-selling author, and Texas native, Sandra Brown, who has published nearly 70 novels and had more than 50 New York Times bestsellers.

[3] Ms.

Brown has also published works under the pen names of Rachel Ryan, Laura Jordan, and Erin St. Claire. Her nov-el French Silk was made into a movie. Her newest book, Seeing Red, another sexy, suspenseful thriller will be pub-

lished in Aug-2017. Barnes and Noble Book /sellers will be present at the September luncheon with a number of reader favorites as well as the new book.

This will be a very popular program. Seating will be on a “first come—first serve” basis. At the August 7

luncheon, you may drop your check in the “Blue Box” . No early checks will be accepted!

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Special Projects (Peggy Crandell)

Judy Ondina (Service)

Ladies, don’t miss this event!

We are planning a beautiful

afternoon tea filled with

culinary delights from Chef

Aubrey and served by our

impeccable staff. As you sip

cocktails and tea, you will view

gorgeous fall fashions provided

by Soft Surroundings while a

harpist adds enchanting

ambience to our perfect

afternoon.

Seats are limited to 160

members. Plan to buy your

ticket no later than our August

7 luncheon. In the meantime,

tickets are available Monday,

Wednesday and Friday at the

Clubhouse., (9-11 a.m.)

Friends of the Family is Asking For Backpacks and School Supplies

at the August Luncheon

These supplies are for kids in the Denton area impacted by violence.

Please Help! Most Needed Items: Other Needed Items:

Backpacks (All Ages) 12x18 Manilla Paper

Binders Facial Tissue

Highlighters Glue/Glue Sticks

Scissors (Kids and Youth) #2 Pencils

Compasses Pencil Bags

Protractors Rulers

Folders with Brads Erasers

Colored Pencils Spiral Notebooks

Red/Black/Blue Pens College/Wide Rule Paper

Dividers Crayons/Markers

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Sunshine (Mary Ann Carroll)

Ways and Means Update

I send out approximately 15 cards a month. I send them out for illness and accidents as well as

when I learn of the loss of a loved one. I also send out repeat cards if someone is experiencing a

long-term situation.

I am so happy when I hear that our cards, expressing our concern and that our thoughts, have

made the day for someone in our community.

Please look for the pink sign up sheet on your table. Write the name of the person who is in

need of words of Sunshine while experiencing an illness, or in recovery or perhaps

encouragement for the loss of a loved one.

I look forward to a chance to meet you in August.

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Luncheon Coordinator (Joan Krause)

I hope everyone took note of the Gmail that was sent out referring to payment of the luncheons.

As our community grows, so does the Women’s Club. A Gmail was sent out earlier referring to paying for lunches ahead of time. For example, in July, paying for August, September and October luncheons. In all fairness to others, we go month to month and we cannot accept reservations for future lunches other than the luncheon immediately following the current month. This gives everyone a “first come, first serve” advantage. The Gmail detailed the following information:

Because of bookkeeping purposes, we can only accept your check for the upcoming month.

For example, at the August 7 Luncheon, you may put your check in the “Blue Box” for ONLY the September luncheon. After the August luncheon you may place your check for the September

luncheon in the mailbox at the Sports Center’s Women’s Lounge, until the cutoff date.

It is our standard procedure to accept your luncheon check for the upcoming month only.

I hear good things about our lunches. My hat goes off to our Chef Aubrey and staff. They do an outstanding job of serving wonderful luncheon cuisine along with the Alternative Meal options every month.

Reminder...we reserve 2 tables for those ladies who are new. We were all new at one time and we don't want anyone to feel uncomfortable. Greeters are available to escort new members to the reserved tables.

If you have any questions, please contact me at joanekrause@gmail.com or 262-0112.

Welcome (BJ Watson)

Welcome to All the Lovely Ladies of Robson Ranch !

The Robson Ranch Women’s Club is an excellent way for women to get together, to enjoy each other’s company, have a monthly luncheon with entertainment, and contribute to our community.

There are so many new ladies arriving at Robson Ranch each week! We mail a welcome letter to each new resident with valuable information about the club and our luncheons. We try to reach as many ladies as we can to let them know they are welcome at the Women's Club.

We would like to encourage everyone who has a new neighbor to invite them to a luncheon so they can meet a wonderful group of delightful ladies in our community.

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2017 Program Speakers List

August Deborah Ferguson, Channel 5 Anchor, Has 25 Years Experience - Great Stories

September Sandra Brown, World Renown Author— Need We Say More!

October Calloway’s Nursery, Ty Pointer Will Provide Seasonal “Show & Tell”

November Donna Trammell, Awesome Talent - Writes, Directs and Performs for Sell Out Crowds

December Cheryl Allison & Joyful Sound , Great Holiday Program to Get Us In the Spirit

Please note: Programs are subject to change.

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS - HOLIDAY MARKET

Various Times Available

Friday, Oct. 6

• Assist Vendors with Unloading - We Need A Few Good Men!

• Traffic Coordinators

• Volunteer Check-In Desk

Saturday, Oct.7

• Assist Vendors with Tearing Down - We Need A Few Good Men!

• Traffic Coordinators

• Greeters

• Volunteer Check-In Desk

• Door Prize Table

Contact Bobbi Hardt at kooladyme@hotmail.com or 925-698-3576

or Stop by the Exit Table and Sign Up After the August Luncheon!