A regular meeting of the Keystone Appaloosa Club Board of Directors was held August 23, 2005, at the Ranch House Restaurant in Duncannon, PA. President Ray Burchett called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Ray Burchett, Vicki Long, Rob Gratkowski, Carla Strauss, Paula Walter, Jim Clark and Teri Clark.

SECRETARY'S REPORT: A motion was made by Teri Clark and seconded by Jim Clark to accept the minutes from the July 12, 2005, meeting. Approved.

TREASURER'S REPORT: A report was given by Vicki Long indicating the balance in the checking account is $9,306.53. A motion was made by Carla Strauss and seconded by Rob Gratkowski to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Approved.

2006 KEYSTONE CLASSIC: Paula Walter presented to the Board a spreadsheet on possible sites to hold the Keystone Classic. Of particular interest, was the Farm Show Complex, in Harrisburg, PA. The Farm Show Complex is the only other facility with an indoor arena, next to Diamond Seven. The figures for the Farm Show Complex are roughly $23,240.00 compared to $10,936.00 that was paid to Diamond Seven for the 2005 Keystone Classic. After a lengthy discussion, the Board tabled this item until the next meeting.

The Board discussed the possibility of going to a 2 ½ day show. Due to the uncertainty of where future shows will be held, the Board decided to table this item until a decision is made on the site of the next Keystone Classic.

A discussion was held concerning the judges for the 2006 Keystone Classic. President Ray Burchett indicated that he will confirm with Bruce Army and David Terrell. These judges were scheduled to judge last year, however, had to decline. Both of these judges indicated that they would judge the following year. In addition, the Board presented the following judges, of which, Mr. Burchett will contact.

Mark Russell

Michael G. Elliott

Mike Swain

Darrell L. Bilke

Kennis Fairfax

Paul Filzen

Al Anderson

2005 BANQUET: The Board decided the 2005 Banquet will be held January 21, 2006, at Morgan’s Place. In addition, it was decided to possibly change the menu, as it has been the same for the past two years. President Burchett indicated that he would secure the facility for this date and obtain a revised menu.

NEW BUSINESS: Vice-President Jim Clark submitted to the Board a spread sheet on figures for the East Coast shows. This report indicated that the 2005 Keystone Classic was one of the top three shows. These figures showed entries for the following: Massachusetts, NAA, KAC, Delaware Spring & Summer, IVAA, Georgia Spring, Maryland Spring, Michigan Spring and North Carolina Summer.

BILLS: A motion was made by Vicki Long and seconded by Jim Clark to reimburse Teri Clark $36.00 for postage associated with the newsletter. Approved. A motion was made by Vicki Long and seconded by Carla Strauss to sponsor $50.00 to the 4-H. Approved.

NEXT MEETING: October 4, 2005

A motion was made by Paula Walter and seconded by Ray Burchett to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Approved.

Respectfully Submitted,

Vicki A. Long, Secretary