Minutes of the Board of Directors meeting, held July 8, 2000 at Amerihost Inn East 2055 Lincoln Way, East Wooster, OH  44691

In attendance: Dr. Paul Hunter, Lonnie Cook, Sandra DeMaster, Grant Blackburn

Minutes taken by: Grant Blackburn

The meeting opened at 7.00 a.m with welcoming remarks from the President.

Previous Minutes. These were read and accepted as a true and accurate record of the previous meeting.

Treasurer's Report. The report was presented and accepted by the meeting. It was agreed the current fee structure remain unchanged.

Election of Officers. 

Sandra DeMaster was elected President and Treasurer for the next twelve months.

Naomi Smith was nominated and elected as Vice President

Elizabeth Luke will continue as Secretary.

Other Directors are: Lonnie Cook, David Fowler and Grant Blackburn

Previous Business
· Advertising.  The Board was in agreement that funding of advertising to promote the breed is essential for the survival of the breed and endorsed the sentiments of the General meeting.

· Health Protocol. After significant discussion the Board agreed to adopt a Voluntary Health Protocol along the lines of the Hunter paper published previously.  Dr. Hunter has agreed to develop the Protocol, and the reporting and independent verification system, for users of the Protocol.

New Business

· ASI Funds.  After short discussion the Board agreed that Grant Blackburn should explore the possibilities of getting funding for breeders under the umbrella of the FBA.

· Next year's meeting.  To be held at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival

Adjournment.  There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 8:45pm