A regular meeting of the Keystone Appaloosa Club Board of Directors was held October 5, 2004, 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 August 25, 2004, meeting. Approved.

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

2004 KEYSTONE CLASSIC: President Burchett informed the Board that he had not contacted Bonnie Miller about the reimbursement for half of her plane ticket, however, would do so prior to the next meeting.

2005 KEYSTONE CLASSIC: President Burchett informed the Board that he and John Beck had met with the Farm Show about possibly holding our show there. Also, he informed the Board that the rates will more than triple effective July 1, 2005. After some discussion, the Board concluded the Farm Show Building would not be affordable and to go ahead and sign a contract with Diamond 7 Arena for May 28 – 29, 2005. President Burchett will send a contract and the $600.00 deposit to Diamond 7 Arena.

President Burchett indicated that C. L. Caines had confirmed he will judge the 2005 Keystone Classic and that David Parlier and Wayne Laske indicated that they would get back to him. Also, Jim and Sandy Jirkovsky will be unable to judge.

The Board held a lengthy discussion on how to draw exhibitors to the Keystone Classic. The suggestion was made to send flyers/show bills to all exhibitors of the 2004 Keystone Classic. President Burchett stated he would check with Carla Strauss to get all of the names and addresses.

2004 FUNDRAISER: Vicki Long presented to the Board the results of the September Lottery. There was a total of $1,335 sold in tickets. After paying out $325, the Club received a profit of $1,010.

2005 FUNDRAISER: The Board held another discussion about holding a Basket Bingo in February or March. Tam Smith and Vicki Long indicated they would check with representatives and report back to the Board with some figures.

KAC FEES: A discussion was held concerning the Club’s current membership and point fees. Vicki Long indicated that she would survey local regional clubs to determine their fees.

2004 AWARDS BANQUET: A discussion was held regarding the banquet fees. It was determined that the following fees will be charged: $25 – Adults; $20 – Youth 11 – 18; and $10 – Children 10 & Under. Also, all attendees must pre-pay, reservations will not be accepted until the money is received. Peggy Shank indicated that she would once again handle the banquet reservations.

NEW BUSINESS: Jim Clark presented to the Board some information about having a web site. Mr. Clark indicated that he would be willing to set-up the web site and maintain it as well. He indicated there were several good names available and the lowest cost he had found to-date was around $12 a month. After some discussion, Mr. Clark stated that he would check with Yahoo and report back to the Board.

A request 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. In addition, it was also requested the same be done for the Novice Youth to have Youth Geldings and Youth Mares included. As stated, this would make it consistent with the rule change made by the Board of Directors at the April 13, 2004, meeting, where Youth Halter Geldings and Youth Halter Mares will be included in the calculation for Overall High Point Walk Trot. After a lengthy discussion, a motion was made by Vicki Long and seconded by Jim Clark to table this item until the next board meeting. Approved.

NEXT MEETING: Due to scheduling conflicts, the next meeting that was scheduled for November 16, 2004, was changed to December 2, 2004.

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

Respectfully Submitted,

Vicki A. Long, Secretary