Call to Order
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors was held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Scooters, 2750 Miracle Mile, Bullhead City, AZ. The meeting was called to order at 11:53 a.m., by Secretary//Treasurer John Caponetto.
Attendees
Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto, Directors Larry Ojeda, Bob King, Michael Andrews, Shane Chester, and Tonya Frederickson. Absent: President Larry Adams and Director Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi.
Minutes
Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto asked if everyone read the Newsletter. Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto a motion to approve the May Board Minutes. Director Bob King made a motion to approve the May Board Minutes. Director Tonya Frederickson seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report
Secretary/Treasurer asked for a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s Report until tomorrow night’s general/dinner meeting. Director Michael Andrews made a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s Report. Director Tonya Frederickson seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
Old Business
Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto said there will be no election tomorrow night as no one submitted their names. Everyone on the Board said they will continue serving on the Board.
New Business
Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto said we have three new membership applications. JBK Construction, AZ Pro Welding and Fence, and Bob King all submitted membership applications. After discussion, Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto asked for a motion to accept the membership application from JBK Construction. Director Bob King made a motion to accept the membership application from JBK Construction. Director Tonya Frederickson seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto then asked for a motion to accept the membership application from AZ Pro Welding & Fence. Director Shane Chester made a motion to accept the membership application from AZ Pro Welding & Fence. Director Larry Ojeda seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto asked for a motion to accept the membership application from Bob King. Director Larry Ojeda made a motion to accept the membership application from Bob King. Director Shane Chester seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto informed the Board that we have four guest speakers for tomorrow night’s meeting. Three of the guest speakers are running for City Council. They are Tami Ring, Annette Wegmann-Wood, and Britnee Kidwell. Rodney Head is also a guest speaker and he is running for Mayor. It was decided that Rodney Head will speak first and the others will draw numbers for their lineup.
Director Tonya Frederickson reported on the workshop titled MAY 31ST: LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE!, that was held in Kingman, that she and President Larry Adams attended. She said it was mostly about recruiting companies to hire kids. Basically, kids interning in construction industry. They will have an apprentice program in Lake Havasu next year. Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto asked Director Tonya Frederickson if she will speak about this at tomorrow night’s meeting.
Adjournment
Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto asked if anyone had anything else to discuss. He then asked for a motion to adjourn. Director Michael Andrews made a motion to adjourn. Director Larry Ojeda seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 12:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Laura L. Harrison, June 10, 2026