News - Voices United on the Road Forward

Voices members learn why Denton County needs Voting Centers

Published On 4/1/2025

The program at the March meeting was presented by member Jane Scholz. The program explained what Voting Centers are and how and why they would help ALL voters in Denton County.

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Yeehaw! For VU, there's a new "Cowboy" in town

Published On 3/31/2025

Voices members visit an exhibition about the modern American cowboy at the Amon Carter Museum.

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Voices members volunteer for National Day of Service

Published On 1/25/2025

Members of Voices United traveled to the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center in Denton to volunteer at the MLK Day Celebration January 20 as part of the National Day of Service. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a U.S. federal holiday honoring Dr. King’s contributions to civil rights and promoting community service.

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Voices United teams with Denton RSVP for 2025 Day of Service

Published On 1/15/2025

Voices United members learn about RSVP and sign up to mark January 19, the Martin Luther King annual day of service, with three projects working through the Chisholm Trail Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).

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Voices members learn how to age in a healthy way

Published On 11/21/2024

The November 9th Voices United meeting was a “two-fer” on the topic of healthy aging. In the morning, 14 members walked over 3,000 steps (about 1.5 miles) burning nearly 100 calories each. This was an enjoyable warmup for our healthy aging presentation.

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Voices United Supports the young women of IGNITE

Published On 10/7/2024

Voices United welcomed Isabella LoCicero from IGNITE to our October 5th brunch held at the Robson Ranch Clubhouse. Currently a student a Baylor University, Isabella is active at the local, state and national level advocating for women’s rights. She spoke at the Robson group’s annual IGNITE fundraiser.

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Links to reliable, non-partisan fact-checking websites

Published On 9/16/2024

Use these links to reliable, non-partisan fact-checking websites to check rumors, social media posts or news stories before you share them.

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Voices members do a deep dive on US immigration

Published On 9/14/2024

VU members held a 90 minute discussion on the issues surrounding immigration to the US at their Sept. 2024 meeting. Donna Gardner and Jane Scholz led the discussion.

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Denton elections secure and fair, says veteran election judge

Published On 7/31/2024

Denton County is blessed with a secure voting system and staffed with election workers who take their responsibilities seriously, a longtime local election judge told Voices members at their August meeting.

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A Great Walk in a Great Parade

Published On 7/21/2024

Family and friends came together to ride, walk, and carry Voices United club banners in the 2024 RR July 4th parade!

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A good motto: PUSH -- Persevere Until Success Happens

Published On 7/19/2024

PUSH is a marvelous support program for students with lived experience in foster care at the University of North Texas. During the monthly club meeting, the members of Voices United were privileged to hear the details of what this program does for students who have aged out of the foster care system,

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Voices introduced to The Art Room

Published On 6/1/2024

The guest speaker for the June meeting of Voices United was Maryam Flory, vice president of The Art Room, who spoke to the members about the nonprofit art studio which gives Denton residents with mental health issues a place to express themselves creatively.

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The Voices vigil: a time to reflect and remember

Published On 5/23/2024

A peaceful vigil featuring inspiring words and music brought us together on the fourth anniversary of George Floyd’s tragic death. Organized by Voices United, it was a solemn, yet hopeful, event as 25 advocates for change from the Robson Ranch community gathered to remember and reflect.

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Voices members unsleepover for the second year!

Published On 5/5/2024

Voices United members gathered to celebrate Cinco de Mayo on May 5 with the second edition of our Unsleepover party with a fiesta theme.

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The state of childcare in Texas is bad, Voices members learn

Published On 4/24/2024

Voices United's featured speakers in April were Michelle Salazar Perez and Zutella Vea Holmes, both affiliated with UNT.

Texas' investment in pre-K education falls approximately $2,000 below the national average per child, leading to significant childcare deserts across the state, Perez said.

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We have a conversation about conversations

Published On 3/12/2024

In March 2024, members participated in a workshop entitled "What Do You Think? A Conversation about Conversations". Our guest speakers, Debra Hughey and Maureen Underwood, led the group on an exploratory journey to learn how to have a conversation with others who do not share our opinions.

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This was one souper bowl party!

Published On 2/8/2024

With the Super Bowl scheduled for February 11, Voices United celebrated in our own way with our very own SOUPER Bowl Party on Thursday, February 8! Fourteen Voices members joined together to celebrate football, and sports in general, with a fun gathering.

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What an adventure!

Published On 2/3/2024

Charles Gray, an employee at Robson Ranch, was the featured speaker at the February 2024 meeting of Voices United. He talked about his family’s history serving in the military and aviation. His comments reinforced the importance of generational service to the military in our country. The Pentagon estimates 80% of the current military force comes from families where the grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, or siblings have served in the military. In fact, more than 25% of the current military have a parent who has served.

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Girl Scout appeals to Voices for help to upgrade old African American cemetery

Published On 1/17/2024

Girl Scout Victoria Myers asks for help with beautification of the Champion-Macedonia Cemetery in Lewisville, TX, that is her Golden Award project.

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Voices Tuesday discussion group tackles climate, other big issues

Published On 1/17/2024

Let’s be positive and discover what is happening in the world that is good and beneficial, concluded the Voices United Tuesday Discussion Group as they wrapped up a year spent exploring important issues together.

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A look back at our Voices memories from 2023

Published On 12/22/2023

A look back at the Voices events of 2023.

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Voices members tour African American artists' work

Published On 11/19/2023

A group of members toured the Amon Carter Museum and saw the work of six African American artists. Diversity Committee.

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Shiloh Garden feeds the hungry of Denton County, Voices learns

Published On 11/17/2023

Julie Wright, executive director of Shiloh Garden, outlines the 14.5 acre gardens activities.

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Giving thanks with our Voices friends

Published On 11/17/2023

Friendsgiving, Nov 14, 2023. Social Committee event.

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Voices members scavenge the Ranch

Published On 10/29/2023

Pictures and story of 2023 scavenger hunt

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Voices raises nearly $5K for Ignite

Published On 10/20/2023

Ignite representatives inspire Voices members to support young women in leadership

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Voices prepares for big Ignite fundraiser on Oct. 7

Published On 9/13/2023

This year, Voices will hold its annual fundraiser to help young women move into leadership positions in government and business on October 7, from 10-11:30 am, at the home of Jane Thompson, 8813 Grandview Drive.

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Voices offers RR voter registration

Published On 9/12/2023

Voices member Margo Ways leads an effort to register Robson voters.

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Voices Hears from Lovepacs School Volunteers

Published On 8/7/2023

Leaders of Lovepacs Denton, a 501c3, speak to the group about supplying meals to school kids over holidays.

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We Got Our Pink On!

Published On 8/1/2023

VU members go to see Barbie movie.

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VU hears from a friend in the IRS

Published On 7/9/2023

IRS Sr. Liaison Evelyn Dyson Lee talks about scams aimed at seniors.

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Voices Steps out for Robson July 4 Parade

Published On 7/7/2023

Voices marches in it's first Robson Independence Day Parade.

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VU members show the flag at Denton Pride

Published On 6/30/2023

VU contingent visits the Denton Pride celebration downtown in June 2023.

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Voices appreciates the 120+ women who keep our Robson home on track

Published On 4/25/2023

March, Women’s History Month, is the time to recognize the achievements and contributions of women to our history, culture, and communities.

Over 120 women are employed at Robson Ranch in every department, in every capacity -- HOA office, golf maintenance and services, landscaping and common grounds maintenance, facilities maintenance, construction, sports and fitness centers, food and beverage services, guest services, and architecture and landscape management.

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Carpooling to Emancipation

Published On 4/12/2023

VU members attend Emancipation exhibit at the Amon Carter Museum.

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Voices hears adventures in the Middle East and Africa

Published On 4/12/2023

Voices hears adventures of a member in the Middle East and Africa.

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Members discuss "Biased"

Published On 4/12/2023

Members of the Voices United Diversity Committee met on Good Friday to discuss the 2019 book Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice that Shapes That We See, Think, and Do by Jennifer Eberhardt, PhD.

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Voices members shine for '23 Oscar Night

Published On 3/29/2023

Social committee has Oscar Night Party, 3.23

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Voices members recall the march that started it all

Published On 1/1/2023

Voices members recall the march that started it all at our December 2022 meeting.

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Voices raises $8K for young women of Ignite

Published On 10/14/2022

VU held a successful fundraiser for Ignite on Oct 1, 2022.

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Voices Meeting Features Teachers’ Views on the State of Schools

Published On 10/1/2022

Voices Meeting Featured Teachers’ Views on the State of Schools

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VU Hosts Festivus 2022

Published On 9/23/2022

Voices members celebrate Festivus with White Elephant auction.

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VU Members Visit Denton County African American Museum

Published On 7/20/2022

Several members of Voices United (VU) recently visited the Denton County African American Museum.

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Our summer trip to the commemorative arts installation

Published On 7/20/2022

Recently several members of Voices United (VU) visited a commemorative art installation commissioned by the City of Denton Public Art Committee.

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Voices hosts Denton oral historian

Published On 7/20/2022

Voices hosts Denton oral historian

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VU meets our new Denton Council member, Alison Maguire

Published On 3/15/2022

Council members talks about city plan for 2040, with focus on housing and transportation.

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Voices members take the Challenge, plan community engagement

Published On 2/25/2022

Voices United holds a 21-Day Equity Challenge and plans community engagement over the year.

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Diversity In Action at Robson Ranch & UNT

Published On 2/3/2022

Voices United (VU) has had a steady agenda of diversity activities in recent weeks.

On January 8, 2022, VU hosted a Zoom session with Joanne Woodard, Vice President of University of North Texas’ (UNT) Division of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA). Dr Woodard spoke about the great work that is being done in her division at UNT.

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The True Cost of Human Trafficking

Published On 8/31/2021

In 2019 Texas was number two on the list of top 10 states for human trafficking

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Ignite wins $4 million grant from Equality Can't Wait

Published On 8/7/2021

Principal non-profit we support wins $4 million grant to expand its work with young women.

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Denton PD adds mental health backup

Published On 7/30/2021

Sgt. Elisa Howell of the Denton Police Department discusses the new crisis intervention team.

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Senior women can serve as mentors, Alhadeff says

Published On 6/30/2021

We can do this through the benefit of our valuable life experiences. We can share our mistakes, what they taught us and how we recovered from them. We can talk about our successes, how to set a goal and achieve it, how to be gracious winners and losers, how to recover from a faux pas.

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Voices speaker reunites with childhood hero who fought for Juneteenth holiday

Published On 6/19/2021

David Ford reunites with childhood neighbor who is now a national heroine.

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Voices United Vigil for George Floyd and Other Victims

Published On 5/24/2021

Voices members and friends gather for flashlight vigil

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She Supply – Unapologetically Female

Published On 4/21/2021

Voices United Community Outreach Committee Hosts Local Non-Profit