June 2026 GHRPC Meeting Minutes

Draft Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Grays Harbor Rifle and Pistol Club
June 16, 2026
 
The meeting was called to order @ 6:31 by President Jake Matsen
FLAG SALUTE and Singing of Star Spangled Banner
Executive board/Trustees/Committee members present:
President Jake Matsen, Vice President Gerry Anderson
Secretary Jim Nearing, Treasurer Laura Sharp
Trustees Tyler Williams and Gina Rawlings present. Riley Morris was excused.
Advisor To the Board.  Keith Bowers
Committee Members Jerry Charlton Black Powder and Gary Emberly Pistol Group present.  Dale Hensley .50 BMG was excused.

Meeting Minutes.  The minutes from the May meeting were read and approved.
Treasurer Report Treasurer Laura Sharp gave the treasurer’s report.
 
COMMITTEE REP0RTS
Committee reports were given by Jerry Charlton for Black Powder and Gary Emberley for Pistol League.  

President Jake Matsen gave reports for Trap Shooting and 50 BMG.  If you have a 50 BMG rifle that would like to shoot on the range please contact Dale Hensley or President Jake Matsen for some guidance before shooting.
Trustees Report.

Gina talked about our firearms instructor Eagle Tovar and training classes available through him. 

OLD BUSINESS
President Matsen spoke about first aid and trauma kits available in the club house and on the upper range, and reminded club members that there is a land line in the club house if your cell phone does not have service and you need to call for assistance.

Replacement Shed.  The existing shed on the upper range is being moved and the new shed will replace the connex box there now.

Club Non-Profit Status.  Gina answered a question on the club’s Non-Profit standing and donating funds to the club.
 
NEW BUSINESS
Club provided targets.  The cost of obtaining paper targets has risen so we are now asking for a minimum donation of 20¢ per target that you take.

Range maintenance.  Grass cleanup, brush cutting and brass cleanup was discussed.  Obtaining a new range broom was proposed and discussed.  Club members were asked use the screen over the garbage can to filter debris from brass before dumping it into the recycle can.

Club Barbeque.  The BBQ will be Saturday July 11th from noon to 2pm.   The club will provide meat for hamburgers and dogs, buns and some sides.  Additional items brought by club members will be appreciated.

Club Presidency.  President Jake Matsen announced that he has to step down as club president due to scheduling conflicts.  He expressed thanks for support he has received.  He will continue to run the trap group but won’t be able to make club meetings regularly.

New Members.  9 new members were voted in as a group
Ryan Anderson               Glenn Reagan
Kim Cheatham               Joseph Reece
Jayden Ervin                  Damian Sahagun
Melissa Graham             Lori White
Tim Graham
       
There being no other items of business the meeting was concluded at 7:04 PM.
Jim Nearing
Secretary
Grays Harbor Rifle and Pistol Club
 
The next meeting of the Grays Harbor Rifle and Pistol Club will be on July 21 at 6:30pm.

It is recommended that new members arrive early in order to expedite the application/payment process.  Please inform inquiring prospective members

Visit our website     Club meetings are at 6:30PM on the third Tuesday of each month
in the indoor range located at: 

Grays Harbor Rifle and Pistol Club
1362 E Hoquiam Rd
Hoquiam, WA 98550