Tired of how things are being run and want to learn how to make a difference? Learn what's happening in your back yard, meet like-minded neighbors and enjoy pie & refreshments!

After we get to know our neighbors, we will discuss how to fix the homelessness & public safety issues, election integrity, draining the Maricopa County SWAMP, and how you can help save Arizona!

Location: RSVP for Address located at a neighbor's house!

Date: Friday, May 10, 2024
Time: 9:30am
Promo Code: Enter promo code PIE when RSVP'ing to zero out the donation request and then we will text you the address.

About Arizona State Representative Joseph Chaplik: Joseph Chaplik has more than 25 years of executive leadership experience building and guiding top-tier companies. His past business knowledge, expertise, and accomplishments with Fortune 500 telecommunication companies has conditioned him for future success.

Having the entrepreneurial spirit, in 2005 he ventured out and founded Joseph Bernard Investment Real Estate, specializing in multi-family investments and has experience with over $900M in sales volume. He has offices in Arizona (HQ), Oregon, and Washington.

In 2019, he entered into politics to make a difference for his community and our state. He is married with two children and resides in Scottsdale.

Some of his career/community accolades:

Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company
Business Ethics Finalist Award
Top Corporate Philanthropy Award
Top 40 Under 40 Business Leaders – Business Journal
Instrumental in saving the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve Desert from being developed by the city with the DDC (Prop 420)
US Marshals Posse member supporting the fallen officers, and upholding community awareness through Shop with a Cop and local parades including Parada Del Sol
Member of Maricopa County Sheriffs Memorial Fund, supporting all fallen officers in the state of Arizona

About AZ State Representative Justin Heap: A sixth-generation Arizonan, Representative, Justin Heap is a dedicated public servant with a strong commitment to serving the people of Maricopa County. With a diverse background in law and public service, Justin states he brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the role of County Recorder.

Justin earned his Bachelor's Degree in History from Arizona State University then went on to pursue a Law Degree from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, where he honed his skills as a legal advocate. As a former prosecutor and civil attorney, Justin has a deep understanding of the law and a proven track record as a champion of individual liberty and constitutional principles.

In 2022, Justin was elected to the Arizona State House, representing District 10. In his time in the legislature, he has distinguished himself as a principled leader and a fierce advocate for limited government and conservative principles. He currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Ways & Means Committee and the House Municipal Oversight Committee, where he has worked to promote transparency and accountability in all aspects of the election process.

As Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap states he will restore voter confidence in our elections. He will work to ensure fair and accessible elections, protect the integrity of the voting process, promote greater transparency, and restore dignity to a Recorder’s office which has lost the trust of the public. Justin is committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and accountability in the County Recorder's office.

About District 2 Maricopa County Board of Supervisor Candidate Michelle Ugenti-Rita: The following is from Michelle's website: In 2009, when I made the decision to pursue elected office I was advised in order to gain credibility as a candidate, I would need to follow the traditional avenues and get the blessings of the so called “establishment”. As I reached out, I encountered reactions of it wasn’t my time yet, I had not paid my dues and that there were others who they felt were more ready than me. My nature has always been one of independence and to chart my own path, even if that meant not being accepted. Rather than allowing others to determine my direction, I decided to be the master of my own domain.

As a lifelong resident of Scottsdale, having been raised, attended school and worked here, I was keenly aware of the issues and concerns many people had and how they wanted them to be addressed. It became abundantly clear to me there was lack of leadership willing to be the voice for those opinions and sentiments. The country was in a deep recession with record high unemployment, unprecedented levels of government borrowing, a stimulus package enacted to spur economic growth, the swine flu was infecting thousands and an immigration crisis growing at our southern border.

Having been personally impacted by the effects of the downturn in the economy and beginning to raise a family, I sharpened my focus on the issues and decisions being made that were shaping my community, state and country. That summer, with one of my brothers, I attended a political rally at the Capitol in downtown Phoenix. After seeing hundreds of people, of all ages, come out in the 100 plus degree temperature to make their voices heard I was inspired to become more involved in impacting the direction of my state. Shortly thereafter I entered the race for the Arizona House of Representatives.

I spent the next year and a half attending any meeting or function I could find, to speak with people and listen to them voice their concerns and ideas. From those interactions I developed the foundation and positions of my candidacy. In my first race, there were four men and two women. Unfortunately, as a woman not even 30 years old, I was dismissed and criticized as too inexperienced and not ready for the job. However, I was not deterred by the unfounded and often too personal criticisms and stayed the course of standing up for what I believed was right. I am grateful the voters overwhelmingly responded to my message and for their continued support which enabled me to win all six of my legislative races.

I am honored to have served in the legislature for 12 years, I am a mother of three children plus a fur baby Pomeranian named Wolfie, a native and resident of Scottsdale. My mother is Norwegian born, my father is a second generation Italian and I have four siblings. I have worked as a commercial real estate agent and graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from the W.P. Carey School of Business. In addition to working my way through college, I played rugby for the ASU Women’s Rugby Club team.

About Scottsdale Mayor Candidate Lisa Borowski: [From Lisa's website] As a lifelong Scottsdale resident, I have a deep appreciation for our past and a vision for protecting our future. I’ve spent my professional career representing homeowners and obtaining multi-million dollar recoveries for the shoddy work of developers. I will bring this same tenacity to representing and protecting our community. I will bring transparency to our city’s government and ensure your money is spent responsibly.

The Council continues to approve more high density, cookie cutter apartments instead of prioritizing high-quality housing. Traffic congestion is worse than ever. Roundabouts, promised as traffic solutions, have only made things worse, costing millions over budget and taking years longer than scheduled. Our parks, in which we take such pride, have become home to a growing population of transients and illegal immigrants, with hardworking taxpayers shouldering the costs.

New development must respect Scottsdale’s tradition of excellence – add to our community, not overrun it. Traffic solutions should reduce congestion and finish on time and budget.

Scottsdale deserves better – you deserve better. It’s time to demand the quality we need by electing a city government that will listen to residents, create thoughtful plans and serve as responsible leaders.

That’s why I’m running to be your Mayor.

About AZ GOP Secretary Christine Ong-Cothrun: Christine Ong-Cothrun is a third-generation Arizonan who loves her state. So much so that she helps buyers and sellers in Phoenix/Scottsdale, and also Flagstaff area, 2 hours due north and at times 50+ degrees cooler! A long-time real estate investor, Christine enjoys helping clients with investments of their own. Christine began helping clients in 2020 as she realized there are many real estate agents out there but not all created equal. In less than six months, Christine was named top 2 percent of agents in Arizona! She now ranks in the top 1 percent of agents in Arizona and top .05% of agents at eXp Realty Arizona, making her an ICON Agent!

Care and communication are at the core of everything Christine does. Having studied journalism at Arizona State University, Christine understands the need for strong communication skills in every transaction and relationship she enters. As a small business owner for the last nine years, working in private money lending, Christine’s strong negotiation skills and interpersonal skills help her close even the most challenging deals in a competitive market. Before that, Christine worked in radio advertising for KFYI Fox News Radio. There, she brokered a radio program with Rich Dad, Poor Dad Companies.

Flash forward to today! Christine is now partners with the co-author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Sharon Lechter, and HGTV’s Flip or Flop’s Tarek El Moussa, at eXp Realty, where Christine not only sells real estate but collaborates with the best and brightest agents to grow their real estate business in new ways all over the country and world! She even sponsors real estate agents globally.

Holding a genuine love for this country, Christine uses her real estate business as a vehicle to advance causes she and her clients care about, especially where Faith, Family, and Freedom are concerned. On her mother’s side, her ancestors immigrated to Arizona before Arizona became the Great State 48!

To this end, Christine aims to better not only every home transaction but also her home state and country. At the heart of every home is a series of values and inspiring stories, and Christine highlights these Real Stories through Real Estate through her AmeriCAN Made Highlight Reels. In addition, Christine’s love for the land of opportunity that she enjoys supporting American values allows all Americans to flourish and succeed. Christine volunteers a lot in her community also, including serving on multiple board of directors roles, from the Arizona Life Coalition to the Arizona Republican Party and more.

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5.10.24 Save AZ! With State House Reps Chaplik & Heap, County Supervisor Candidate Michelle Ugenti-Rita, & Scottsdale Mayor Candidate Lisa Borowski

RSVP for FREE with Promo Code PIE - After you RSVP, Jeff Caldwell will text you and email you the address from his personal cell: 913-484-8404.