Nancy Borcalli
Closing out 2025 and welcoming in 2026! As the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Conservatives club closes out 2025, we extend our heartfelt thanks to CJ and Wayne Utecht and Marion and Mike Ewing for graciously opening their homes to host our Fall and Christmas celebrations. Your generosity and hospitality truly made this season special for all our members!
Exciting Changes Ahead for 2026
The Board of the Conservatives in Action has voted to take our organization in an exciting new direction. Here is what you need to know:
New Name: SaddleBrooke Ranch Conservatives (SBRC)
New Logo: Our new logo can be seen in Monday issues of the SBR Reminder—Check it out!
New Status: SBRC will register with the State of Arizona as a 501(c)(4), transitioning from a club to a non-profit organization that supports Republican candidates.
New Leadership for 2026–27
President: Sheila K. Muehling
1st Vice President—Membership: Marion Ewing
2nd Vice President—Programs: Kathy Ellis
Secretary: Cindy Cragin
Treasurer: Tina Vindiola
New Meeting Schedule
Beginning in January 2026, our General Meetings will be the second Wednesday of each month in the Sol Ballroom from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The next meeting is Jan. 14, 2026. Our meetings will continue to be listed weekly in the SBR Ranch Reminder and monthly in the SBR Roundup.
Membership: Membership in SaddleBrooke Ranch Conservatives is open to all men and women who share our conservative values and are eager to engage with voices shaping Arizona’s future. Annual dues are $25 (payments can be by cash, check, or credit card at our Jan. 14 meeting).
2026 Speaker Schedule (January–July)
With the 2026 midterm elections quickly approaching, we have secured an outstanding lineup of speakers and candidates. Mark your calendars now!
Jan. 14: Kimberly Yee (Candidate: Arizona Department of Education); Crystie Nehrmeyer (Superintendent, Oracle School District)
Feb. 11: Kirk Fiehler (Candidate: Arizona House of Representatives, LD 17); Loren Spivack (Author of the Conservative Book Series, Dr. Truth)
March 11: Chris Collins, Pastor Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene (Political Rhetoric and The Church); Candidates: Pinal County Primary
April 8: Congressman Juan Ciscomani (Candidate: U.S. Congress); Chris King (Candidate: Arizona Senate, LD 17)
May 13: Congressman Andy Biggs (Candidate: Arizona Governor); Josh Jacobsen (Tucson Crime Free Coalition)
June 10: Congressman David Schweikert (Candidate: Arizona Governor)
July 8: Andrew Gould, Retired Arizona Supreme Court Judge (Judges on the Ballot); 2026 Candidates (LD 17 and Pinal County will present 3-minute updates on their campaigns)
We look forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. Our very best wishes for a safe and healthy holiday season!
For meeting/event details, please contact us at: nborcalli31@gmail.com.