GHRPC Minutes, June 2026

(7/12/2026) Hello GHRPC Members.

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 Cal.was excused.
Meeting Minutes.  May meeting minutes – read and approved.
Treasurer Report Treasurer Laura Sharp gave the treasurer’s report.
 
COMMITTEE REP0RTS
Committee reports were given by Jerry Charlton for the Black Powder Group,  Gary Emberley for the Pistol League.  President Jake Matsen gave reports for Trap Shooting and 50 Cal.  Please contact Dale Hensley if you have a .50 cal rifle and would like to shoot (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.  Gina also announced we will have the two candidates for County Sheriff speaking in our July meeting.  (****WE WILL NOT HOST THE TWO SHERIFF CANDIDATES.  SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE..)
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 will be moved.  The and the new shed will replace the conex box there now, which is being removed for at no charge.*****
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.  Cost increase on paper targets resulting in a request of 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 grass and debris if you are dumping your brass 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.
**** will be amended at the July 21, 2026 meeting.