A regular meeting of the Keystone Appaloosa Club Board of Directors was held December 2, 2004, 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, Rob Gratkowski, Peggy Shank, Jim Clark and Teri Clark.

SECRETARY'S REPORT: A motion was made by Jim Clark and seconded by Teri Clark to accept the minutes from the October 5, 2004, meeting. Approved.

TREASURER'S REPORT: A motion was made by Vicki Long and seconded by Rob Gratkowski to accept the November/December 2004 Treasurer's Report. Approved.

2004 KEYSTONE CLASSIC: President Burchett informed the Board that he had spoken with Bonnie Miller about the possible reimbursement of half of her plane ticket; however, she indicated the airline would not refund any money.

2005 KEYSTONE CLASSIC: President Burchett informed the Board that the following judges had been confirmed: C. L. Caines, Bruce Army and David Terrell.

A request had been received to add the following classes to the Keystone Classic: FPD Mares, FPD Geldings and FPD Mares. A motion was made by Teri Clark and seconded by Vicki Long to add those classes. Approved.

A discussion was held concerning the add that goes into the Appaloosa Journal. A motion was make by Vicki and seconded by Jim Clark to run the add in the February and April editions. Approved.

Vicki Long indicated that she had the Show Approval ready to go to the Appaloosa Horse Club, with the exception of the $100.00 show fee. A motion was made by Vicki Long and seconded by Rob Gratkowski to pay the $100.00 show fee. Approved.

The Board discussed the 2005 contract received by Blue Mountain Show Services. Teri Clark indicated that she did not feel it was necessary to provide lodging due to the close proximity of her residence. In addition, Teri also stated that the daily fee could be reduced, as Carla Strauss is a fellow club member. A motion was made by Peggy Shank and seconded by Vicki Long to approve the contract. Approved.

2005 FUNDRAISER: Vicki Long reported on the estimated figures for holding a Basket Bingo. Due to the up-front expenses, the Board decided it was too much of risk at the time being to hold a Basket Bingo.

KAC FEES: Vicki Long reported the results on the survey to local regional clubs on membership and points fees. The Board decided the Keystone Club was "in-line" with the majority of the clubs. A motion was made by Vicki Long and seconded by Rob Gratkowski to have the membership and point fees remain the same. Approved.

2004 AWARDS BANQUET: A discussion was held regarding the budget for year-end awards. A motion was made by Teri Clark and seconded by Vicki Long to spend $3,700.00. Approved.

2005 DIRECTORS: President Burchett informed the Board that two vacant positions need to be filled.

WEBSITE: Jim Clark reported that the fees for Yahoo are a $25.00 set-up fee and $12.00 a month. In addition, they allow a free domain. Rob Gratkowski reported that the fees for Starlogic are a free set-up fee and $7.50 a month. In addition, they also allow a free domain. A motion was made by Vicki Long and seconded by Rob Gratkowski to have Jim Clark check into Starlogic and set-up the Website. Approved.

OLD BUSINESS: A lengthy discussion was held concerning the request that was received from a KAC Member asking the Board to consider amending the Point Rules to include Non Pro Halter Mares, Non Pro Halter Geldings and Non Pro Halter Stallions into the following Divisions in the calculation for Overall High Point awards: Novice Non Pro, Non Pro 35 & Over and Non Pro Masters. A motion was made by Peggy Shank and seconded by Jim Clark to deny the motion. Approved.

NEXT MEETING: A motion was made by Ray Burchett and seconded by Teri Clark to cancel the December 28, 2004, meeting. Approved.

Vicki Long presented to the Board the 2005 Meeting dates. A motion was made by Peggy Shank and seconded by Jim Clark to accept the following dates. Approved.