| Hello GHRPC Members. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Grays Harbor Rifle and Pistol Club September 19, 2023 The Meeting was called to order @ 6:30 by President Riley Morris. Executive Board/Trustees/Committee members present included: President: Riley Morris Vice President: Roy Pauley Treasurer: Shaleen Scott Secretary: Diane Head Trustee: Gina Rawlings Trustee: Colin Scott Trustee: Jacob Matsen Committee Chairs: Lance Fry: (Trap) Jerry Charlton: (Black Powder) Dale Hensley: (.50 BMG) Gary Emberley: (Pistol League) FLAG SALUTE TREASURER REPORT: Shaleen gave the treasury report. NEW BUSINESS: Riley announced the new policy regarding membership renewals. The purpose behind the mandate of all members attending one monthly membership meeting a year is simply because it seems some members have forgotten the basic rules of the Range. This has resulted in possible harm to members and definite damage to OUR RANGE. Going forward: THESE RULES WILL BE READ AT EVERY MEETING. The GHR&PC Board agreed to implement a special paper punch for each Club Member’s membership card when they attend a meeting. If you have a punched membership card, you may renew your 2024 membership at the monthly meeting or via USPS mail by sending your current punched membership card, a completed “B” form and your dues. If you have lost your card, it can be replaced for free at the meeting and punched at the same time, or you may have a replacement membership card mailed to you for a $5.00 fee, but you will still need to attend a meeting to get your membership card punched. The Executive Board will require members to attend at least 1 meeting annually. We recognize that some members will be exempt from this rule. Members with disabilities, medical conditions, members that live out of county or state and members that rely on others to bring them to the range. To request an exemption referencing the above situations: Please send an email to the Gun Club with “Exemption” in the subject line. Give us a brief explanation of why you are asking for the exemption. PLEASE KNOW WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR YOUR PRIVATE MEDICAL INFORMATION. This process requires you to be “On Your Honor” to request consideration. The Exemption Request will be reviewed by the committee on a case-by-case basis. We will respond via email with our decision. We want to accommodate those members truly in need. Thank you, GHRPC Board of Directors OLD BUSINESS: The Draft Meeting Minutes of August 15, 2023, minutes were read. By vote of the membership, the August 15, 2023, minutes were approved. Riley spoke of the email reminder for current and new members: Reminder RE: Mail Chimp GHR&PC Newsletter: You will receive the newsletter from “Gun Club”. DO NOT mark this email as SPAM. Once a newsletter has been labeled SPAM, Riley is unable to reinstate you on the Newsletter Email Group. RENEWAL Reminders are sent via this email. Be informed. Don’t be sad or mad! New members must send the club an email with “New Member”, for your Name to be added to the list. Authentic (Mailchimp) emails will ALWAYS state “GUN CLUB” in the subject line. All communication, activities, range closures, work parties, etc. OTHER BUSINESS: Riley mentioned the two companies that completed the extension of our cement slab and berm at the outside pistol range. Dean’s Excavation, Ocean Shores and Richards and Sons, Copalis Beach. Great job He also reminded members to place targets directly in front of or on the target boards and to only use approved personal targets, which are: paper, balloons, clay pigeons on hangers, self-healing targets, self-healing trees. No shooting on the ground or over target boards Riley also revisited the donation request from last month’s meeting. The request was declined by the board. Gina updated the club of the future guest speakers. Darren Wallace will be visiting on October 17th, Vickie Raines November 20th and Jim Walsh is unknown at the time of the meeting. Riley reminded club members to please treat guest speakers with respect of the position they hold. Roy reminded the club of several things. They were, to please park in a mannerly order in the parking lot, clean up your messes, please keep guests (non-members) to 2, and cautioned members NOT to shoot any closer than 25 ft. He also thanked the members that volunteered for the club’s projects. He also gave instructions re: signing up for the recreation and lease lands. He also reminded members that there is NO HUNTING in the park or the range. TRAP SHOOT: Generally, Trap Shoots are scheduled for the third Sunday of each month. We will have an occasional Saturday shoot that will be announced at the meeting and posted on our web calendar. On the day of the trap shoot, the upper range will be closed from 9am to noon. The trap will commence at 9:30 am. Rifle shooters can shoot until 9am on this date. All other ranges will remain open. To protect our equipment, there will NOT be a trap shoot if it is raining. So, if your head gets wet, stay home! Lance reminded trap shooters to carry spent shells in pockets or carrier, otherwise leave them on the ground, until shooting is finished. The next trap shoot is on October 15, 2023. For more Trap Shoot information call Lance Fry @ 360-249-8043 BLACK POWDER GROUP: meets the 2nd Sunday of every month. PISTOL LEAGUE: Meets Jan-March. (Practice begins in Nov/Dec.) Lasts 10 weeks. BMG (Specifically Browning): Contact Dale Hensley. Roy reminded members to say something as soon as it happens. If you see damage or have an accident on the range, notify Roy or Riley Basic Safety and Firearm Course: Eagle Trover will be independently providing a Safety and Firearm course. The cost will be $80.00 per person, with a $40.00 deposit upon registration for the class. The class size is limited to 8-10 people. Classes are set to be the last Sunday of each month; 1pm to 6pm. Class application and deposit can be turned into Riley Morris or Roy Pauley on the club meeting night before 6pm. This class is open for members and the public. For more information, please go to our website and open the Training Tab. RECREATION PROPERTY: To sign up for the recreation property through the Gun Club, you must first register with Rayonier at: https://www.rayonierhunting.com/ Do Not select a specific land when registering. Once you have completed registration, contact Roy Pauley at: (360) 581-9885. Roy Pauley will provide a window sticker once you have registered on the Rayonier site. Again, please contact Roy after registering to complete the entire process. NEW September Members: Aaron Brockhoff Jeremy Brown Collin Deranleau Daniel Kelly Brendan King Jon Knodel James Lawrence Daniel McPherson Jahsakiah Wells Robert Williams A total of 10 prospective members submitted their applications and introduced themselves to the Membership. Applicants were approved by The Membership & voted in as a block. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Diane Head (Secretary) The next meeting of the Grays Harbor Rifle & Pistol Club will be on: Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., at the indoor range of the Grays Harbor Rifle and Pistol Club 1362 E Hoquiam Rd Hoquiam, WA 98550 Club meetings are @ 6:30 PM, on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. It is HIGHLY recommended that new members and members renewing arrive at 5:30 p.m., to expedite the application/payment process and ensure that the meeting starts on time. Please inform prospective members of this as well. NO New or Renewal memberships will be processed, after 6:00 p.m. at the monthly meetings. (Please be sure you sign into club meetings, activities, and donation of volunteer time so that we may keep accurate records. Thank you.) |
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