A regular meeting of the Keystone Appaloosa Club Board of Directors was held January 17, 2006, at the Ranch House Restaurant in Duncannon, PA. President Ray Burchett called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

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

SECRETARY'S REPORT: A motion was made by Jim Clark and seconded by Peggy Shank to accept the minutes from the December 7, 2005, meeting. Approved.

TREASURER'S REPORT: A motion was made by Vicki Long and seconded by Carla Strauss to accept the January 2006 Treasurer's Report. Approved.

2005 AWARDS BANQUET: Peggy Shank informed the Board that she currently has 55 reservations. President Burchett indicated that he would confirm this number with Morgan's Place. In addition, a motion was made by Jim Clark and seconded by Teri Clark to invite and pay for our Regional Director, Skip Seifert and guest. Approved. Director Rob Gratkowski opposed.

Vicki Long indicated that all the awards had been purchased and that the cost was slightly less than budgeted. The Board directed the Secretary to invite Wengers Saddlery to place a free ad in the newsletter as appreciation for their continued support.

2006 KEYSTONE CLASSIC: President Burchett informed the Board that the Keystone Classic ad will appear in the February edition of the Appaloosa Journal. A motion was made by Carla Strauss and seconded by Rob Gratkowski to change the starting times from 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Approved. Vicki Long abstained.

A discussion was held concerning walk-trotters showing in an open class to qualify for the weekend fee. A motion was made by Rob Gratkowski and seconded by Paula Walter to exclude the walk-trotters from showing In an open class to qualify for the weekend fee. Approved. A motion was made by Paula Walter and seconded by Jim Clark to approve the 2006 Keystone Classic Showbill with the noted corrections. Approved.

OFFICERS/DIRECTORS: It was noted that the Keystone Club has a full slate of Officers and Directors for 2006.

MEMBERSHIP: A discussion was held concerning membership cards. The Board elected to continue sending cards to its membership for 2006.

POINTS: A discussion was held regarding the position for pointkeeper. Connie Burchett will be unable to fill this position for 2006. Paula Walter indicated that she will fill the position for 2006.

NEW BUSINESS: President Burchett informed the Board that Governor Rendell has signed the Equine Liability Law.

REIMBURSEMENTS: A motion was made by Jim Clark and seconded by Paula Walter to reimburse Teri Clark $42.84 for postage associated with the newsletter. Approved.

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, February 28, 2006.

A motion was made by Vicki Long and seconded by Jim Clark to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Approved.

Respectfully Submitted,

Vicki A. Long, Secretary