Hello GHRPC Members.
Draft Meeting Minutes of the Grays Harbor Rifle and Pistol Club March 17, 2026.
The Meeting was called to Order at 6:33p.m. by Vice President Roy Pauley.
Board Members
President Riley Morris, excused
Vice President Roy Pauley
Treasurer Laura Sharp
Secretary Jim Nearing, excused
Trustee Gina Rawlings
Trustee Jake Matsen
Trustee Tyler Williams2026
Advisor Keith Bowers
Committee Members
Black Powder – Jerry Charlton Pistol Group – Gary Emberley
.50 cal BMG – Dale Hensley, excused Trap Group – Jake Matsen
Committee Members spoke of the Committees and when they meet.
E.C. Tovar, Certified Fire Arms Instructor offering Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Training. Visit the Grays Harbor Rifle and Pistol Club website: https://graysharborgunclub.com/training/ Please click on the Training Tab for application, fees and contact Eagle for next available class. This course is open to Club Members and the general public. Please check on the website calendar for closures for training, events and maintenance.
Announcement
Key Changes April 1, 2026
Old Business
Treasurers Report was read to the Membership.
Vice President Roy Pauley spoke of safety and emergency medical supplies locations, Guest Waivers, who to call if there is damage to the range, if there are any concerns and the instructions to write an email to the graysharborgunclub.com with new member in the subject line to be placed on the mailing list so you are kept up to date. Also, please don’t block email from the club as Mail Chimp will not allow a blocked email to be added back to the email list.
Black Powder meet Sunday, April 13, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m..
Trap Shoot, (3rd Sunday), April 20, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
New Business
Jake Matsen proposed building a pole shed and was supported to go on to the next step.
Discussion on recreation land leases and the possible availability of other parcels and the possible impacts facing the Promise Land Park. There is ongoing research and what would be the best interest/benefit to the membership, the cost and how time intensive for the leasing agent. The board will continue to research and review.
Discussion regarding the improvement of the parking lot. The topic is ongoing with the board.
Motion to acknowledge outgoing Board Member Roy Pauley.
Nominations closed for the elected positions of the Board.
New 2026 Board Elect by Membership Vote:
President: Jake Matsen
Vice President: Gerry Anderson
Treasurer: Laura Sharp
Secretary: Jim Nearing
Trustee: Riley Morris
Trustee: Gina Rawlings (term remaining)
Trustee: Tyler Williams (term remaining)
Thank you and recognition for the departing Board Members.
Thank you and acknowledgement of the newly elected Board. Board directed to meet immediately after the General Monthly Meeting.
MAY Monthly Membership Meeting Guest Speaker WA State Representative Jim Walsh
New Members voted in as a block:
Will Johnson Rachel Edwards Mikel Hiles
Quin Clyde Mason Shurm Aron Arceo
Adrian Arceo Kimberly Leavitt Mitch Houston
Anthony Novak Steven (Jacob) Parkins Aaron Ahern
Next Meeting April 21, 2026.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Gina Rawlings
Trustee