MONTHLY DINNER MEETING
Chaparral Country Club
1260 Mohave Drive
Bullhead City
Date: September 11, 2024
Guest Speaker: Jean Thomas, Director of the Academy of Building Industries school
Cocktails & Social: 6:00pm
Dinner served at 6:30pm sharp! Cost is $15.00 per person
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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, September 10, 2024, at Scooters, 2750 Miracle Mile, Bullhead City, AZ. The meeting was called to order at 11:56 p.m., by President Larry Adams.
Attendees
President Larry Adams, Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto, Directors Bob King, Larry Ojeda, Michael Andrews, and Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi. Absent: Directors Shane Chester and Michael Williams. Guest: Leslie Chester.
Minutes
President Larry Adams asked if they read the Newsletter. President Adams asked for a motion to approve the August Board Minutes. Director Larry Ojeda made a motion to approve the September Board Minutes. Director Micael Andrews 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 tomorrow night’s general meeting. Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto 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 that his office sent out over 400 mailers to contractors, which included a letter of introduction of the Mohave Valley Contractors Association and membership application. He said that only 10 letters were sent back.
President Larry Adams said that that the work going on at the Academy of Building Industries school is progressing. It’s pretty well framed. The air conditioning and plumbing is completed.
New Business
President Larry Adams passed out two pages from the Mohave Electric Cooperative website that lists the salaries of their employees. There was a short discussion regarding the salaries and compensations. Mohave Electric Cooperative will be holding their annual meeting on September 19, 2024, at the Anderson Field House at 5:30 p.m.
Leslie Chester asked to speak on behalf of the Kiwanis. They are making beds for children and their slogan is “Everyone Deserves a Bed”. They are asking for donations to help in this endeavor. Ms. Chester said that even the students from the Academy of Building Industries school are helping out. President Larry Adams asked for a motion to donate a 4×24 hand held belt sander. Director Bob King made a motion to donate a 4×24 hand held belt sander. Director Larry Ojeda seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed.
Membership Applications
President Adams said that we have received several membership applications. Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto said the first membership application was from L&L Concrete Bobcat. Short discussion was held. President Larry Adams asked for a motion to approve the membership application from L&L Concrete Bobcat. Director Bob King made a motion to approve the membership application from L&L Concrete Bobcat. Director Larry Ojeda seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto said the next membership application is from Clear Water Systems. Short discussion was held. President Larry Adams asked for a motion to approve the membership application from Clear Water Systems. Director Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi made a motion to approve the membership application from Clear Water Systems. Director Bob King seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto said that a membership application from Azteca Concrete was received. A short discussion was held. President Larry Adams asked for a motion to approve the membership application from Azteca Concrete. Director Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi made a motion to approve the membership application from Azteca Concrete. Director Larry Ojeda seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto said that the last membership application was from Daniell’s Septic. A short discussion was held. President Larry Adams asked for a motion to approve the membership application from Daniell’s Septic. Director Bob King made a motion to approve the membership application from Daniell’s Septic. Director Larry Ojeda seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion passed. Secretary/Treasurer John Caponetto also said that they are refunding $50 back to Azteca Concrete and Daniell’s Septic for overpaying on dues.
Director Catherine Lopez-Rajaniemi passed out flyers and sponsor forms for the upcoming White Night Out event being held at Gary Keith Park on October 14th.
Guest Speakers
President Larry Adams said that tomorrow night’s guest speaker will be Jean Thomas, Director of the Academy of Building Industries school.
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 12:41 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Laura L. Harrison
September 11, 2024