October 2025 Newsletter

MONTHLY DINNER MEETING

Chaparral Country Club
1260 Mohave Drive
Bullhead City

Date: September 10, 2025
Guest Speaker:  tbd
Cocktails & Social: 6:00pm
Dinner served at 6:30pm sharp! Cost is $15.00 per person

*REMINDER* – RESERVE BY CALLING LAURA AT
928-758-4959 or 928-727-5238

Please note: We pay for all meals ordered. Once you have made your reservation, you will be charged for your dinner even if you do not attend.

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Call To Order

The regular meeting of the Board of Directors was held on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Scooters, 2750 Miracle Mile, Bullhead City, AZ.  The meeting was called to order at 11:57 a.m., by President Larry Adams.       

Attendees

President Larry Adams, Directors Larry Ojeda, Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi, Bob King, and Michael Andrews.  Absent:  Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto, Directors Shane Chester and Mike Williams.                         

Minutes

President Larry Adams asked if they read the Newsletter.  President Larry Adams asked for a motion to approve the September Board Minutes.  Director Larry Ojeda made a motion to approve the September   Board Minutes.   Director Bob King seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.      

Treasurer’s Report

President Larry Adams asked for a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s Report until tonight’s general/dinner meeting.  Director Bob King made a motion to dispense reading of the Treasurer’s Report.  Director Larry Ojeda seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.

Old Business

President Larry Adams informed the Board Members that the City of Bullhead City has taken over the Chaparral Country Club.  They also assumed their $400,000 debt.  Discussion was held regarding how unlawful it is for the City of Bullhead City to compete against private businesses.  Also, discussion was held regarding water rights.     

New Business

President Larry Adams said that we have two new membership applications.  The first membership application is from Desert River Construction, Chuck Huseman.  President Larry Adams asked for a motion to approve Desert River Construction for membership.  Director Bob King made a motion to approve the membership application from Desert River Construction.  Director Larry Ojeda seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed.  The second membership application is from The Gravel Pit, LLC, Jordan Floyd.  President Larry Adams asked for a motion to approve The Gravel Pit, LLC, for membership.  Director Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi made a motion to approve the application from The Gravel Pit, LLC.  Director Larry Ojeda seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion passed. 

President Larry Adams spoke on Town Hall meetings held in Arizona twice a year.  President Larry Adams said he will be going to Tempe, Arizona, on October 30th for a Town Hall meeting that will be dealing with the construction industry and construction workers. 

Guest Speaker

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Adjournment

President Larry Adams 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 12:38 p.m.     

Respectfully submitted,

Laura L. Harrison

October 8, 2025