Our History
Introduction
2009 - 2019
The two founders of the Republican Club at Heritage Ranch Ranch were Joleen Reynolds and BJ Correu
The first President was Joleen Reynolds.
BJ and Joleen met while they were at the Monday night women’s Happy Hour.
Heritage Ranch Republican Club bylaws were created September 27, 2009.
1st Christmas Party held at Joleen’s Home.
2010
Joleen Reynolds served second year as President as President.
During the first years, there was very little information that was retained for reporting.
Joleen created two scrap books that contained programs and members for the two years of her presidency.
2nd Christmas Party held in Joleen’s Home
2011 - 2012
Ed Bayliss was elected to serve as President for two year term.
The programs were very focused on the election of Republican candidates running in all elections.
3rd & 4th Christmas Parties were held in Ed Bayliss’s Home.
2013
Jane Sidler elected to serve as President.
5th Christmas Parties was held in Jane Sidler’s Home.
2014
Jane Sidler serving her second term as President.
Republican Club at Heritage Ranch bylaws were amended October 15, 2014.
Program Highlights
January-- Guest Speaker was Rick Santorum.
Two Candidate Forums.
July --Congressman Sam Johnson.
6th Christmas Party was at Jane Sidler’s home.
This was the last Christmas Party held in homes because there was a medical emergency and the emergency vehicles could not get down the street.
All Christmas Parties from this date were held in the Club House
2015
Ben Brown serving his first year as President.
Program Highlights
June--Speaker Lt. Colonel US Army Allen West.
July – Speaker Jodie Laubenberg, State Representative District 89, spoke on 84th session of the Texas Legislature.
6th Christmas Party held at the Heritage Ranch Club House
2016
Ben Brown serving his second year as President.
Program Highlights
October speakers – Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and State Senator Van Taylor
November – Election Victory Celebration
7th Christmas Party held at the Heritage Ranch Club House
2017
Ted Puchacz serving his first year as President
Program Highlights
February – Recap of election results and Electoral College
Speaker Candy Noble, Texas State Republican Committeewoman
November – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
8th Christmas Party was held at the Heritage Ranch Club House
2018
Ted Puchacz serving his second year as President.
Committee was appointed to change Republican Club at Heritage Ranch organizational structure to adapt to increase in membership
Program Highlights
January and February – Candidate Forums.
May – Visit to the Fisher House, Dallas VA Hospital.
November – general election victory plans discussion.
9th Christmas Party was held at the Heritage Ranch Club House
2019
Ted Puchacz elected to third year as President
Program Highlights
May - Collin County is a Border County, speaker Sheriff Jim Skinner.
June – 85th District Update. Speakers Senator Angela Paxton and Representative Candy Noble.
July – Collin County Update, speaker Collin County Judge Chris Hill.
Election of officers for 2020 – Ted Puchacz elected as 2020 President.
New organizational structure was implemented following election of officers.
10th Christmas Party was held at the Heritage Ranch Club House