On September 20, 2005, at 7:00PM, Travis Kelley called the SSHBEA Board of Directors meeting to order and asked Janice Higgins to call the roll. All were present except Dan Meyer, Krista Smith, Sis Osborne & Tammy Coffman who had called the office and Janie Rowland and Freda Wassom who had not called. Janice then read the minutes of the last meeting and they were passed in a motion and second with the addition of "and his committee" to the request of Bob to write the complete definition of the tobiano rule.

There was discussion about the horses having to be registered to show at the fall show. If they bring their papers to the show or into the office the week of the show they must be totally in order and complete or they not be allowed to show.

Travis introduced Mitchell Gassaway. Mitchell was present to ask that he be granted an amateur card. He had filled out the first application for his pro-am card in 2004. Linda reported he had his trainer’s license in 2003. The rule says you have to set out from training and have the pro-am card for 3 years before you can be considered an amateur again. Mitchell was denied his amateur card.

A USDA meeting had come up and we didn’t have a representative to go. Mack Motes was asked and did attend. The new plan for 2007, 8 & 9 was being worked on. The cost for Mack’s trip was around $800. We had received a bill this week from our attorney, Linda Hill, for $5700+. Travis called Linda to see what it was for. She had attended a meeting in Maryland and conducted phone conferences with all the HIO’s and other things pertaining to the USDA and our DQP system. Bob Wright made the motion that from this point forward the board approves the attorney doing work for us before hand and that we have an estimate of the cost before the work is done. Johnny Smith seconded, motion passed.

Travis reported the Fall Show was pretty much covered except for a few ribbons girls and a farrier. And we do need someone to work the gate from 2:00 to 5:00 each day.

Next Aaron Crafton gave the financial report. Our income is down a little, and we had the expense of new computers and an office air conditioner that was not planned for. Aaron reported he would pass out budget sheets to each committee chair next month. After more discussion, Johnny Smith made the motion to approve the report, Kathy Baker seconded, motion passed.

Bob Wright reported the committee recommended Mike Lee be upgraded to Master Judge. Johnny Smith made the motion, Freda Bullard, motion passed.

Judy Hooker made the motion to allow Sport Horse to put on their exhibition on the last Sat. night of the Fall Show. Brenda Wright seconded, motion passed.

Judy Hooker presented a few changes for the Hall of Fame, which Travis read over. It was decided we could not get it set up for this year. Janice Prince is to get a copy to everyone.

There was discussion of making a donation to hurricane Katrina victims – people or horses. Most everyone wanted to donate to LSU to care for the horses. It was decided to make a poster and do donation jugs at the Fall show and go from there.

Kathy Baker made the motion to adjourn, Johnny Smith seconded, motion passed.