Opening:

The meeting was called to order at 1:35 PM.

A thank you was extended to Sharyn and Bill Knecht for inviting us into their home.

Minutes were read by Sandy Gambuti.

Treasurer's Report;

In Kathy LaFrana's absence Ken Mott read the Treasurer's report.  A copy of the treasurer's report is available upon request to members in good standing.

KMHC currently has 61 paid members.

There was a question as to the current paid members, accepting of the minutes and the Treasurer's report was postponed until this question could be answered.

Old Business:

Hambletonian Parade:  Sandy Lapp reported that all of the KMHC members who attended the Hambletonian Parade had a good time and would like to participate again next year.

The feed back from Connie said:

 Let me say it in two words:  "THE BEST".  Your group got more positive attention and great comments than all our other equine participants combined.  As you know, most people have never seen miniature horses, confusing them with ponies.  So many of our spectators called the Rutherford Downtown Partnership to comment on the "little horses" and how much their children loved seeing them post-parade.

We would LOVE to have you next year and thank you tremendously for the time and effort your wonderful crew put in to bring these great horses. 

It was an enriching and educational experience for all of us involved in the Parade management and we will hopefully see you next year."

Ken and Linda Mott, Erin KcKeon and her sister Kim, had set up petting corrals and also handed out many brochures post parade which was a big success.

Next year the Hambletonian Parade will be held on July 26, 2008.

Christmas Breakfast;  KHMC Christmas Breakfast will be held at Cherry's Restaurant on December 2nd at 10:30 AM. 

KMHC Insurance questions:  Our current insurance agent stated that we pay up front for each event we participate in during the year, if we add events then there is an additional charge.

Sandy Lapp is going to call several different insurance agents and get price quotes from them.

Journal Advertising:  Kathy Ballantine questioned as to why we are not advertising in every issue of the Journal which is published 6 times a year.  She volunteered to follow up with the members who had advertised in our maiden ad to see if they would be interested in doing it again.

Small Farm Expo:  This year the Small Farm Expo is being held in New Paltz, NY and many of the members who have attended this affair in the past feel that it is too far to travel to.

Karthy Ballantine will be the organizer for this affair, any interested members please contact her at:

Joy of My Life Farm
P.O. Box B
Newfoundland, PA. 18445
570-676-4202 570-676-3766 (fax – call first).

AMHR Convention November 7th thru 10th:  Kelly Anderson and Kathy LaFrana have volunteered to attend this function. Sandy Gambuti and Kathy Ballantine are tentative attendants.

Membership Application paper:  Jodi Knecht has checked into possibly changing the back ground of our application form.  She had not found anything suitable as yet.  A suggestion was made that we buy sheets with already printed backgrounds, much like the writing paper we see in PaperDirect etc. that we could just print our applications on.

New Business:

Fall Fun Show:  Will be held on October 28th, 2007 beginning at 9:00 AM at the Hickory Valley stables located on Route 209 in Lehighton, PA.  Bill Eperthener has agreed to be the judge for this show, Karen Freeborn has volunteered to contact Bill Eperthener to work out the details.  

For show information, contact Kelly Anderson at hamhf@comcast.net or (267) 446-2880.

There was a discussion pertaining to changing the order of the classes.  Kelly agreed changes can be made, however she needs more information as to the time necessary between classes before she can make any changes.

A discussion was held involving non-member children at the fun show, these children were fondly named the "barn kids".  Apparently during the spring show they were allowed to show member's horses but did not register for doing so.  Kelly Anderson has volunteered to notify the owners of the barn that if any of the "barn kids" wish to show member's horses that they must register for the classes and also participate in the covered dish lunch.

Once again the issue of people helping themselves to our luncheon buffet before lunch time was brought up.  No solutions were apparent at this time.

Roxane Martin had sent an email questioning the deadline date set the discounted show entry fee.  Kelly stated that the date was a typo.

Nomination Committee:  Linda Mott announced that so far we have:

Karen Freeborn and Sandy Gambuti running for President

Kathy Sellers for Vice President

Sandy Lapp for Correspondence Secretary

Kathy LaFrana for Treasurer

Kelly Anderson and Roxane Martin for Newletter Editor

We still need someone to run for Recording Secretary, anyone interested please contact Linda Mott at Red Oak Farm, 110 McConnell Ave., Bayport, NY 11705-1739, 631-472-1646, 631-472-7284 (fax), or email at rminnies3@verizon.net.

The Keystone Classic :  There was a short discussion on improvements for the Classic Show which was held June 2, 2007 at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds Bloomsburg, PA .  It was determined that there is a suggestion box on the grounds during the show and that if there were any suggestions it could be discussed at the next meeting.

A vote was taken and the general consensus was that Kelly Anderson and Karen Freeborn will be the co-managers for the 2008 Keystone Classic and Lisa Freeborn will be the show secretary.

Santa Parade:   Will be held in Scranton, PA., November 17th at 9 AM.  Anyone interested in participating in this parade please contact Sharyn Knecht at 75 Belmont St., Waymart PA 18472, 570-488-6472 Voice & Fax, or email at sweetmini@socantel.net.

Announcements:

A vote was taken and the general consensus was to change the date for the KMHC  November meeting from November 11th to November 4th at 12:00 PM at the home of Kathy and Bud Sellers at Kunkletown PA ., 610-381-6774.

Meeting Adjourned:  It was a general consensus to adjourn the meeting at 3:27 PM.

Respectfully submitted by

Sandy Gambuti