2026 Annual Meeting
 
Thursday, October 22, 2026
 
Marana Aquatic and Recreation Center (MARC)
13455 N Marana Main St 
 
Sign-in: 5:00 PM | Call to Order: 5:30 PM
 
It's that time of year when we come together to discuss important matters, share updates, and reflect on how our incredible community continues to thrive after twenty-two years.
 
Please join us as we reflect on community accomplishments and recognize our dedicated volunteers and community partners. We’ll also hear valuable updates from Parks & Recreation Director Wayne Barnett and Town Manager Terry Rozema.
 
 
 

Annual Meeting Details

When is it?
Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM. The call to order will begin promptly at 5:30 PM. 
 
Where is it?
This meeting will be held at the Marana Aquatic and Recreation Center (MARC) - 13455 N Marana Main St
 
Do I Need to Register
Space is limited, and registration is preferred. Please click here to register.
 
Why should I come?
This is a great opportunity to meet your neighbors, enter to win raffle prizes and celebrate Gladden Farms together. 
 
Who can attend?
This is our Annual Members Meeting, and all Gladden Farms homeowners are welcome. 
 
What happens at the meeting?
The meeting will begin promptly at 5:30 PM. During the meeting:

We'll discuss our community's accomplishments this year.
Various prizes from our community partners will be raffled off.
The results of the board election will be announced.
 
Why do we have this meeting?
Our governing documents require an Annual Meeting of Members to fulfill requirements in our bylaws and elect new board members.

Board Election Process

There are two (2) positions on the Board of Directors. Board of Director terms will be two (2) years. 
 
To be considered for a position on the Board of Directors, candidates should meet the following guidelines:

Candidates must be listed on the current property deed.
Candidates must be in good standing with the Association (non-delinquent in assessments or outstanding non-compliance matters).
Demonstrate a genuine interest in supporting and serving the Gladden Farms community.
Agree to uphold the Association’s code of conduct.
Be able to attend regular board meetings throughout the elected term.
Be open to participating in committees or working groups as needed.

Board Candidates

The homeowner nominees for the upcoming Board of Directors election are as follows: Kathy Zoellner, and Ken Kingan. 
 
You may view all candidate introductions and videos using the following link: Meet the Candidates 
 
 
 

Online Voting

We strongly encourage residents to take advantage of electronic absentee voting. Voting will be conducted through Election Buddy, a secure online voting platform.
 
Email notifications with voting instructions were sent to the primary email address on file for your account beginning September 17, and oversized notice postcards were mailed to all homeowners via their designated mailing address. 
 
Please check your spam folder if you have a primary email address on file and did not receive the voting email. If you do not have a primary email address on file and need to update your contact information, please complete our contact update form: Update Homeowner Information

 
To vote online, please follow these steps: 
 

2) Locate your 16-character access key on the first page of your mailer, under your mailing address. Enter it as displayed and click “Vote now.” By entering your assigned unique access key code, it constitutes your electronic signature as an eligible voter and as required by A.R.S. §33-1812(A).

2) Once on the ballot page, please click on the “Information” links to read the candidates application. Then click on the box next to your selected candidate’s name. No more than five votes may be cast. Only click on “Abstain” if you choose not to vote and only want your ballot to count towards quorum.

3) You will then be prompted to vote on the approval of the 2025 annual meeting minutes. The minutes are available to be viewed on the electronic ballot as a secure document. When ready, click on “Yes” to approve, “No” to disapprove, or “Abstain” if you choose not to vote.

After you have made all your selections, click on the “Continue” button to review them. Then click “Submit Ballot.” After submission, your vote is final, the ballot is irrevocable, and the “Confirmation” page is your confirmation that your votes were cast successfully.
 
Please keep in mind that you may only cast one vote per Membership. If more than one vote is cast for a particular Membership, none of said votes shall be counted, and all said votes shall be deemed void.  
 
IMPORTANT DEADLINES

Electronic votes must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM (MST) on October 20. If you plan to attend the annual meeting on October 22, you may choose to instead cast an in-person ballot no later than the Final Call for Ballots at the beginning of the meeting. Ballots received after their respective deadline will not be counted. 
 
A quorum shall be constituted by Members entitled to cast twenty percent (20%) of the total authorized votes in the Association.   
 
If you prefer a non-electronic absentee ballot, please contact Vanessa Lopez at vlopez@ccmcnet.com.
 
If you chose to vote in person, you may do so at the Annual Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM. All in-person ballots will be collected at the Annual Meeting and tabulated manually with the online election results.