Shop, Pack and Send
Each month volunteers
are organized to purchase goods to be packaged and then shipped to overseas
military personnel who are related to
Robson Ranch residents.
Meet and Greet R&R troops at DFW
International Airport
On the first Saturday of every month
Support Our Troops volunteers meet and greet troops returning from the
Middle East area via Kuwait at DFW International airport. The troop flights normally arrive between
6:00am
and 9:00am. We invite any
Robson Ranch resident to join us. You can call
972-574-0392 in the morning of any first Saturday to confirm the terminal,
gate and approximate landing time. Recommended dress is something
patriotic. Small hand flags and signs are welcome. This is a unique event
that only occurs at two airports in the U.S. and everyone who participates
will be blessed with a smile and a tear in their eye. Help us show how much
we appreciate the sacrifice and service of our military men and women—come
join us.
Written Communications to our troops
Each month Support Our Troops volunteers
send the following written communications to military members related to
Robson Ranch residents:
- Notes of cheer and encouragement to service men and
women overseas.
- Notes of cheer and encouragement to stateside
military personnel
- Birthday Cards
In addition to the monthly mailings, in November of each
year, volunteers send Christmas cards to all
Robson Ranch family military
members. Included in the cards sent to stateside military members is a check
for $50.00. Checks are not sent to military members overseas because they
receive a Christmas shipment of goods.
Homeland Support of our troops
Homeland support involves gathering
information about various charitable organizations and non-governmental
agencies which provide aid and assistance to our returning active duty
soldiers and veterans (of all services) and their families. As donated funds
become available to Support Our Troops they are proportionally allotted to
the following military charities and priority areas as recommended by the
Meet/Greet/Support/Communicate Committee and approved by the executive board
of Support Our Troops:
Board of Honor
Volunteers maintain two Boards of Honor
with pictures of military men and women who are relatives of
Robson Ranch
residents.
Scrapbook
Volunteers maintain a scrapbook that contains photos,
thank you notes, news articles and other memorabilia.
Family
Military Roster
Volunteers assemble and maintain a roster of
Robson Ranch
family members serving in the military. The roster is used when sending care
packages or written communications.
