A regular meeting of the Keystone Appaloosa Club Board of Directors was held November 20, 2006, at the Ranch House Restaurant in Duncannon, PA. President Ray Burchett called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Ray Burchett, Vicki Long, Rob Gratkowski, Carla Strauss, Paula Walter,

Jim Clark, Teri Clark, and Peggy Shank.

SECRETARY'S REPORT: A motion was made by Peggy Shank and seconded by Rob Gratkowski to accept the minutes from the October 3, 2006, meeting. Approved. A motion was made by Carla Strauss and seconded by Paula Walter to accept the minutes from the October 16, 2006 meeting. Approved.

TREASURER'S REPORT: A motion was made by Jim Clark and seconded Carla Strauss to accept the November 2006 Treasurer's Report. Approved.

2007 KEYSTONE CLASSIC: The Board reviewed and approved the show approval to be submitted to the Appaloosa Horse Club. Mr. Burchett informed the Board that he has contracted Dan and Joan Whitehouse to judge the 2007 Keystone Classic. The Board approved Mr. Burchett to contact the following judges in the following order: Debbie Letham, Dave Parlier, Brent Woolery, Andrea Simons, Lori Gordon. Kelly Sears. David Belson. Bruce Army and Cathy Gerhart. In addition, a motion was made by Vicki Long and seconded by Paula Walter to hire these judges and not to exceed $1,000.00 per judge. Approved.

A discussion was held concerning the shavings. Additional quotes and information will be obtained by Board members.

The Board reviewed the contract for the Announcer. A motion was made by Paula Walter and seconded by Rob Gratkowski to hire Alan Dohl as the Announcer for the show. Approved.

The Board reviewed the contract for Blue Mountain Show Services. A motion was made by Paula Walter and seconded by Vicki Long to hire Carla Strauss for the show office with one additional office help. Carla Strauss also indicated that there will be no charge for services on Friday and no request for lodging. Approved.

2006 AWARDS BANQUET: The Board reviewed the budget for the Awards Banquet. A motion was made by Carla Strauss and seconded by Paula Walter.

The Board concluded, that due to limited capacity, no admittance will be granted at the Banquet unless a pre-paid reservation has been received.

POINTS: The Pointkeeper was instructed to send letters to the regional clubs we point to verify they will be pointing our show. Only positive responses received, will be the clubs pointed for 2007.

REGIONAL CLUB COMMITTEE: Caria Strauss informed the Board that she has been placed on a Committee to work with regional clubs and the mother club. Ms. Strauss is looking for ideas on how regional clubs can have better contact with the mother club.

NEW BUSINESS: President Burchett informed the Board that John Harkins has offered the Club half of his booth at the Equine Expo in Harrisburg, PA. A motion was made by Vicki Long and seconded by Jim Clark to gratefully accept Mr. Harkins offer. Approved.

NEXT MEETING: December 19, 2006.

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

Respectfully Submitted,
Vicki A. Long, Secretary