Pat Colburn A large group of Republicans gathered on the evening of Oct. 17 at Longhorn Grill and Saloon in Amado to enjoy camaraderie, music, politics, and fun. President Pat Colburn welcomed everyone and introduced the evening’s special guests: State Representatives Gail Griffin and Lupe Diaz, State Senator David Gowan, and Sahuarita Mayor Tom Murphy.…
Opening Remarks and Tributes The Quail Creek Republican Club (QCRC) convened in the Ocotillo Room on Sept. 19. Club President Pat Colburn welcomed attendees, acknowledging both returning members and newly joined participants. Following the introduction, invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance, Rich Ulery, former QCRC president, delivered a moving and poignant tribute to Charlie Kirk,…
Pat Colburn The Quail Creek Republican Club hosted Ted Maxwell, president and CEO of the Southern Arizona Leadership Council (SALC), on Aug. 21. Ted, a retired Major General with 34 years of military service, acknowledged the veterans present. Ted discussed SALC’s mission to enhance Tucson and Arizona through leadership and collaboration. SALC focuses on: •…
Pat Colburn The Quail Creek Republican Club met at the Madera ballroom on April 18. President Pat Colburn welcomed all attendees and acknowledged newly joined members. A current 2028 Republican candidate for the Presidency, Gary Barve, was introduced for a five-minute introduction of himself and his agenda for the future of the Republican Presidency. He…
Pat Colburn The Quail Creek Republican Club met on Jan. 17. There was electricity in the air, as everyone was excited for the Inauguration of President Donald J. Trump on Jan. 20 and to hear from State Representative Gail Griffin, reelected LD 19 State Representative. State Representative Gail Griffin represents Legislative District 19 in the…
Rich Ulery Members of the Quail Creek Republican Club (QCRC) gathered on Dec. 11 in the Crystal Ballroom. We celebrated Christmas and the November election results and elected new officers for 2025 at the annual meeting. Members feasted on an array of appetizers prepared by the Quail Creek staff and enjoyed holiday music performed by…
Pat Colburn Quail Creek Republicans filled the Ocotillo and Mesquite Rooms on Nov. 15 to celebrate the incredibly successful election results nationally and in Arizona and to hear from Bruce Ash, an influential Republican known throughout the State of Arizona. QC Republican Club President Pat Colburn introduced Bruce Ash as the featured speaker. Bruce is…
Rich Ulery More than 100 members of the Quail Creek Republican Club gathered on Oct. 18 at Longhorn Bar & Grill in Amado for the 2024 Election Barbeque. President Pat Colburn welcomed all the attendees and introduced Republican candidates running in the Nov. 5 General Election. All three of our state legislative candidates, Reps. Gail…
Pat Colburn More than 100 attendees enjoyed a dinner of pulled pork and all the sides in the Madera clubhouse Crystal Ballroom on Friday evening, June 21. The beer was provided by the QC Republican Club. Music was performed by Tom Smith and included a singalong to Lee Greenwood’s famous song “God Bless the USA.”…
Petitions to place an initiative on the November ballot to establish ranked-choice voting in Arizona are circulating throughout the state. Joel Strabala visited the QC Republican Club on May 17 and gave compelling testimony on the multiple issues surrounding ranked choice voting. He urged everyone to do their research prior to signing a petition. Two…