A regular meeting of the Keystone Appaloosa Club Board of Directors was held January 18, 2005, at the Ranch House Restaurant in Duncannon, PA. President Ray Burchett called the meeting to order at 7:25 p.m.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Ray Burchett, Vicki Long, Rob Gratkowski, Peggy Shank, Tam Smith, Jim Clark and Teri Clark.

SECRETARY'S REPORT: A motion was made by Peggy Shank and seconded by Tam Smith to accept the minutes from the December 2, 2004, meeting. Approved.

TREASURER'S REPORT: A motion was made by Teri Clark and seconded by Vicki Long to accept the January 2005 Treasurer’s Report with the following amendment: deduct $3,527.25 (check for awards) for a new balance of $2,775.14. Approved.

WEBSITE: President Burchett complimented Jim Clark on the website. Jim Clark indicated the website was up and running and welcomed any ideas and suggestions.

2005 KEYSTONE CLASSIC: President Burchett informed the Board there was a change in judges. Ronald G. Dawson and Rick McMasters will replace David Terrell and Bruce Army. Mr. Burchett indicated the ad for the Journal will run in February and April, however, the changes in the judges will not show until the April edition. In addition, Mr. Burchett indicated that he had reserved ten rooms at the Rodeway Inn.

Vicki Long indicated the following Sponsors have agreed to donate products: Wild Horsefeathers, Smartpak, Tenda Horse, Purina, Nutrena, Sleazy Sleapwear, Cowboy Magic and Tom Howe Silver.

2004 AWARDS BANQUET: Peggy Shank advised the Board that to-date there were 31 reservations. Mr. Burchett indicated that the awards had been purchased and also reminded everyone to bring an item or two for the silent auction.

2005 DIRECTORS: Tam Smith, Rob Gratkowski and Jim Clark indicated they would re-run. Individuals are needed to fill the positions held by Cody Fox and Alan Dohl.

REIMBURSEMENTS: A bill was presented from Awards & Engraving in the amount of $12.00 for the perpetual trophies. A motion was made by Vicki Long and seconded by Jim Clark to pay this bill. Approved.

Peggy Shank informed the Board that she was not submitting the postage bill for the mailing of banquet notices. In addition, Vicki Long indicated that she was not submitting the postage bill for the certified mailing to the APHC for the show approval. President Burchett thanked these ladies for their donation to the Club.

NEXT MEETING: General Membership Meeting: January 29, 2005; Board of Directors Meeting: March 1, 2005

A motion was made by Teri Clark and seconded by Rob Gratkowski to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Approved.

Respectfully Submitted,

Vicki A. Long, Secretary