A regular meeting of the Keystone Appaloosa Club Board of Directors was held April 11, 2006, at the Ranch House Restaurant in Duncannon, PA. President Ray Burchett called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Ray Burchett, Vicki Long, Tam Smith, Carla Strauss, Paula Walter, Jim Clark, Teri Clark and Peggy Shank.

SECRETARY'S REPORT: A motion was made by Carla Strauss and seconded by Paula Walter to accept the minutes from the February 28, 2006, meeting. Approved.

TREASURER'S REPORT: A motion was made by Vicki Long and seconded Jim Clark to accept the March/April 2006 Treasurer’s Report. Approved.

2006 KEYSTONE CLASSIC: President Burchett informed the Board that he has received all the contracts back on the Judges and that the travel agent is working on the flight arrangements. In addition, he is getting an insurance quote with Sandy Jirkovsky, who is now selling insurance. Harkins Feed will once again provide the back numbers.

A discussion was held concerning class prizes. It was decided to provide an item to each exhibitor. A motion was made by Carla Strauss and seconded by Tam Smith to give "drink coolees" with t-shirts stuffed inside, which will include the KAC logo. Approved. Jim Clark and Teri Clark opposed. Teri Clark was instructed to order 300 "drink coolees" and Ray Burchett was instructed to order 250 t-shirts (83 Medium, 83 Large and 83 Extra Large). The approximate cost will be $1,389.00. Vicki Long also indicated there were brief cases remaining from the previous year. It was decided that the exhibitor will have the option of choosing an item.

A discussion was held concerning overall high point and overall reserve high point awards. A motion was made by Vicki Long and seconded by Carla Strauss to provide monogrammed pad bags to the overall high point and monogrammed hanging bridle bags to the overall reserve high point.

YES NO ABSTAIN

Carla Strauss Teri Clark Tam Smith

Paula Walter Jim Clark

Vicki Long Peggy Shank

Due to a tie in votes, President Burchett voted to approve the motion. Approved. Paula Walter was instructed to order 13 pad bags and 13 hanging bridle bags.

A discussion was held concerning the ribbons. A motion was made by Jim Clark and seconded by Paula Walter to order the same grand and reserve ribbons as last year and 12 sets of ribbons. Approved. Vicki Long was instructed to place the ribbon order.

The Board agreed to once again provide patterns to the exhibitors at no charge. The patterns will be included in the sponsorship book. President Burchett indicated that Rob Gratkowski will once again design the book.

APPALOOSA MUSEUM: Vicki Long indicated that she received a flyer from the Appaloosa Museum stating they are offering each Regional Appaloosa Horse Club a copy of the print "Legacy of the Big Hole" to raffle. Proceeds from the raffle will be split evenly between the Regional Club and the Appaloosa Museum. A motion was made by Teri Clark and seconded by Tam Smith to participate in this raffle. Approved. Vicki Long was instructed to contact the Museum and to try to obtain it prior to the show.

YEAR-END AWARDS: Vicki Long informed the Board that Jenny Messner is offering to sponsor a new perpetual trophy for year-end awards. The trophy will go to the KAC High Point Youth English Rider. All youth english classes (including walk-trot) will be calculated, including youth hunter-in-hand. The recipient will receive a perpetual plaque and a savings bond. A motion was made by Vicki Long and seconded by Paula Walter to accept the new sponsorship. Approved.

REIMBURSEMENTS: A motion was made by Tam Smith and seconded by Carla Strauss to reimburse Vicki Long $7.80 for postage associated with membership and to reimburse Teri Clark $42.84 for postage associated with the newsletter. Approved.

NEXT MEETING: A motion was made by Tam Smith and seconded by Teri Clark to change to the next Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 23, 2006, to Tuesday, May 16, 2006. Approved.

A motion was made by Jim Clark and seconded by Paula Walter to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Approved.

Respectfully Submitted,

Vicki A. Long, Secretary