President’s Corner
Off to a Great Start
On Thursday our club held its first meeting since May. I was not sure how many members would turn out since many are still away for the summer. To our delight, over 200 members and guests filled the ballroom with excitement and enthusiasm to hear our three important speakers. I want to thank Penny Gerhmann, who donated her 50/50 winnings back to the club to go toward our veterans Honor Flight program. That was very generous of her!
Our first speaker was Supervisor Debbie Lesko. She explained the role of the Board of Supervisors. The Elections Department falls under the BOS, with some grey areas. They do pre-tabulation ballot processing by hand counting a percentage of ballots and they also handle in person voting. They are currently in court with the Recorder, Justin Heap, to resolve their disagreements.
The BOS is also fighting in court to remove the federal monitor from ruling over the Maricopa Sheriff’s Department. President Obama started this dispute when Sheriff Joe Arpaio was in office. It started in 2008 with a class-action lawsuit brought by a Judge Snow who named a monitor to rule until 2026 & whose incentive is to keep making the government money. So far it has cost Arizona $353,000,000! This monitor loves the gravy train, but our supervisors Lesko and Galvin are saying enough is enough. There is a new sheriff in town, there is no reason to perpetuate this waste of our money. The monitor apparently holds most of the cards and has scheduled a meeting that our supervisors will attend on October 21st or 23rd. We’ll see what happens.
She then explained the issue with the BNSF Railway. The Federal government has the rights to the land on which the Intermodal system will be built. Our state does not have a say. What we do have a say in is the Logistic Park which proposes to install a 60-90’ tall distribution center which will bring 22,000 trucks and cars per day going in and out of the project onto Grand Avenue in Surprise, which is already at capacity traffic. It will also impact highway 303 with a massive number of trucks clogging the lanes moving toward Goodyear and beyond. This project does need zoning approval and so we must make our voices heard. BDNF has 5,000 letters of support but most of these people are not in our area. We need to send Supervisor Lesko an email saying we are against this project. Send her your name and address and ask her to vote NO on this. Her address is District4@maricopa.gov.
Next to speak was Arizona Speaker of the House, Steve Montenegro. We Republicans have a majority in both legislative houses. Their Majority Agenda has 3 pillars. Preserving the American Dream, Promoting Public Safety, and Protecting Individual Rights. Currently Arizona is experiencing 2-9-11’s every day in fentanyl deaths. That must stop but Governor Hobbs vetoed a vote to designate the cartels terrorist organizations. Now our Republicans have sent this to the voter. It will be a ballot initiative on the 2026 election ballot. Steve noted that in 2019 Arizona was the #1 state in job creation. Today we are 47th! Hobbs has vetoed 394 bills and has been on a spending spree. She is known as “no jobs Hobbs” obstructing the legislature at every turn. Her equally bad Attorney General, Kris Mayes refuses to protect individual liberties, and the legislature is suing her in the state Supreme Court over her failure to stop boys playing in girls’ sports. These three Democrats must be ousted in 2026! Steve reminded us that the states are more powerful than the federal government and we must keep Republican control of both legislative chambers in 2026.
Lastly, Congressman Paul Gosar reminded us how important our elections are. We must gain seats in the House and Senate to keep the America First agenda on track. We need reform or get rid of the SNAP Program which is one of our biggest problems. We pay for disease not wellness. While the Republicans work toward breaks for middle income families, Medicaid continues to swell. The federal government is supposed to put $1.57 for every $1.00 the states contribute, but today the feds are putting in $9.00! this must be stopped. It is currently costing us $900 - $1.3 trillion!
Arizona is a powerhouse for minerals. 2 copper mines will be opening as well as cobalt and manganese mines. He said our gas prices are so high because we have no refineries in Arizona. We get our gas from California, which is a more expensive “boutique blend” that we are forced to buy. But now CA. is shutting down refineries, choking off the supply. Joe Biden refused to allow Arizona to build a refinery. Gosar is working with Trump to correct that. In the meantime the congressman is brainstorming ways to pipe gas to Arizona from Texas via El Paso which would be easy and bring our prices down.
Congressman Gosar has many other ideas and issues that he is fighting for but time ran out to hear them all. He did say he is supporting Andy Biggs for Arizona governor. He has worked closely with Andy in Congress for years and knows his conservative values and his love for our state. He stated that there is NO reason why we cannot take Arizona back from the failed Democrats Hobbs, Mayes and Fontes.
Patricia Moore
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
SEPTEMBER 2025
MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Thursday, September 4, Tuscany Falls Ballroom
Social time 6:30 PM; Meeting 7:00 PM
Speaker(s): U.S. Congressional Representative (LD29) Paul Gosar; Speaker of the AZ House of Representatives (LD29) Steve Montenegro; Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Representative Debbie Lesko
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Men's Breakfast Club
Tuesday, September 9, 8:30 AM
Eagle's Nest dining room
Seating is limited to a maximum of 20
RSVP to Chuck Streeter
PCRC Women's Luncheon
Wednesday, September 10, 11:30 AM
Eagle's Nest dining room alcove
Seating is limited to a maximum of 20
RSVP to Vicki Streeter
October 2025
MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Thursday, October 2, Tuscany Falls Ballroom
Social time 6:30 PM; Meeting 7:00 PM
Speaker(s): TBD
Men's Breakfast Club
Tuesday, October 14, 8:30 AM
Eagle's Nest dining room
Seating is limited to a maximum of 20
RSVP to Chuck Streeter
PCRC Women's Luncheon
Wednesday, October 8, 11:30 AM
Eagle's Nest dining room alcove
Seating is limited to a maximum of 20
RSVP to Vicki Streeter
NOVEMBER 2025
Annual Veterans Dinner
Thursday, November 6, Tuscany Falls Ballroom
Social time 5:30 PM; Event starts promptly at 6:00 PM
Speaker(s): TBD
Men's Breakfast Club
Tuesday, November 11, 8:30 AM
Eagle's Nest dining room
Seating is limited to a maximum of 20
RSVP to Chuck Streeter
PCRC Women's Luncheon
Wednesday, November 12, 11:30 AM
Eagle's Nest dining room alcove
Seating is limited to a maximum of 20
RSVP to Vicki Streeter
DECEMBER 2025
MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Thursday, December 4, Tuscany Falls Ballroom
Social time 6:30 PM; Meeting 7:00 PM
Speaker(s): TBD
Men's Breakfast Club
Tuesday, December 9, 8:30 AM
Eagle's Nest dining room
Seating is limited to a maximum of 20
RSVP to Chuck Streeter
PCRC Women's Luncheon
Wednesday, December 10, 11:30 AM
Eagle's Nest dining room alcove
Seating is limited to a maximum of 20
RSVP to Vicki Streeter
Men's Breakfast Club
The "Men's Breakfast Club" meets at 8:30 AM on the 2nd Tuesday of the month in the Eagle's Nest Dining Room Alcove.
If you are interested in a lively, morning conversation about political events and your first cup of coffee, please attend this breakfast. This is a real opportunity for some "like-minded" discussion.
If you plan to attend, RSVP to Chuck Streeter - streeter@greencafe.com
PCRC Women's Luncheon
If you are looking for an informative and lively conversation among "like-minded" women and the opportunity to "talk Republican," here is your chance!
The luncheons are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 11:30 AM in the Eagle's Nest Dining Room Alcove.
If you plan to attend, RSVP to Vicki Streeter at streeter@greencafe.com