Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Grays Harbor Rifle and Pistol Club

March 18, 2025

The meeting was called to order @ 6:30 by President Riley Morris

Executive board/Trustees/Committee members present

President Riley Morris
Vice President Roy Pauley
Treasurer Shaleen Scott
Secretary Diane Head
Trustees Colin Scott, Jacob Matsen
Committee Members Jerry Charlton
Gary Emberly
Lence Fry
Dale Hensley

FLAG SALUTE

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Black Powder
Went to Puyallup for a four club challenge match. We shoot the second Sunday of every month right here.

Pistol League
Pistol League runs through the end of March.

Trap Group
We shoot trap on the upper range usually about the first Saturday and the third Sunday every month. Cost is $5 a round.
We close the rifle range down about 9 o’clock and start shooting about 9:30.

50 BMG
We do not have organized shoots all on one day because we will get complaints from the neighbors.

COLLIN Talked about 2A bills in WA congress

OLD BUSINESS

1. The minutes of the February 2025 meeting were read and approved.
2. Club calendar runs from January 1st to December 31st. Locks are changed on April 1st.
3. When mailing club renewals allow 4 to 6 weeks for receiving membership card and new key.
4. Target donations have increased to 20 cents each
5. Our insurance carrier requires range guests to fill out a waiver form. There is a book on the target table with registered guests. If your guest’s name is not there, please fill out a new form. The new forms are pink.
6. New Members need to provide email addresses to receive notices from the club.
7. Reminded everyone to be mindful of where safety and emergency equipment is located.
8. If you hear the phone ring please answer it.
9. Talked about parking areas and etiquette.
10. Outdoor Range shooting hours are from dawn to dusk. Indoor 24/7
11. When renewing by mail please include a copy of your punched membership card.
12. Please write “Exempt” on the top of your “B” form if it has been approved.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Elected Club Officers for 2025 are
   Riley Morris President
   Roy Pauley Vice President
   Paul Gardner Treasurer
   Jim Nearing Secretary
   Trustee Colin Scott
   
2. Range Maintenance.
   Mowing the ranges will begin soon. Shooters may be asked to rack their guns.

FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER

3. Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
   Don Eucker talked about the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. The club has offered 2 club memberships to the RMEF for their auction.

NEW MEMBERS
A total of 13 prospective members submitted applications and introduced themselves for membership. They were voted in as a block.
Alan Bowles
Lance Engle
Paul Gardner
Richard Kuhn
Luis Moreno Viveror
Brian Ostrander
Katie Ostrander
Tavis Owens
Jim Rogers
Cathy Ryan
Thomas Sager
Niall Sweeny
Dawn Williamson

New members were asked to stay for orientation.

There being no other items of business the meeting was concluded at 7:08PM.

Jim Nearing
Secretary

Grays Harbor Rifle and Pistol Club

The next meeting of the Grays Harbor Rifle and Pistol Club will be on April 15th at 6:30pm.
It is recommended that new members arrive early in order to expedite the application/payment process. Please inform inquiring prospective members of this.

Hello GHRPC Members.
Just to give a little update regarding our club business. 

We have elections every year for new officers. We take nominations in January, February, and March during the meeting. We hold the election at the end of the March meeting.

Currently our nominations are:

President Riley Morris. 

Vice-president Roy Pauley.

Trustee Colin Scott.

Our current Secretary and Treasurer have chosen not to run for re-election. We have had no nominations for these two positions.

If any club member would like to volunteer for either of these two positions please e-mail Riley Morris at

Graysharborgunclub2000@yahoo.com

and we will set up an interview.

Our thoughts are towards possibly having a Treasurer and an Assistant Treasure so the workload can be split, that way it will not be overwhelming.

These positions must be filled in order to have this club

Thank You,

Riley Morris

Hello GHRPC Members.

This is a notice about extra dates for Renewals.

Roy Pauley and I have set aside three non-meeting dates where we will be at the range to offer renewals for those who do not want to fight the crowd and renew at a regular meeting.
The things you will need to bring with you on these dates are:

A PUNCHED MEMBERSHIP CARD. (This is proof you attended a required meeting last year). We will not be punching cards during the renewal-only event. Come to a regular meeting for that.

A COMPLETED FORM “B” FORM (Download Part B or pick up hard copy at range).

EXACT CASH OR CHECK FOR DUES OWED – Bring exact amount, no change will be given.

Regular membership.…………..$100.00/Year

Spouse (Associate) Membership…..50% Off

*Make checks payable to “Grays Harbor Rifle and Pistol Club”

The dates are
Saturday February 8^th   10:am to Noon
Saturday March 8^th        10:am to Noon
Saturday March 29th     10:am to Noon
 
Again, this is for members that have a PUNCHED membership card only. If you cannot attend on these dates, you can renew so at any scheduled meeting by arriving by 6PM with above requirements.
 
I hope this helps out
Thank You
Riley Morris

Hello GHRPC Members.
Draft Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Grays Harbor Rifle and Pistol Club for December 17, 2024
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by President Riley Morris.

Executive Board/Trustees/Committee Members present included:

President: Riley Morris
Vice President: Roy Pauley
Treasurer: Shaleen Scott (Excused)
Secretary: Diane Head
Trustee: Gina Rawlings (Excused)
Trustee: Colin Scott (Excused)
Trustee: Jacob Matsen

Committee Chairs:

Trap Shoot: Lance Fry
Black Powder: Jerry Charlton
Pistol League: Gary Emberley
.50 BMG: Dale Hensley

The Treasury report: there was no report given due to Shaleen Scott’s absence,

Committee Report:
Black Powder meets on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 10:00 am. Come join us.
Winter Pistol league will start in the fall. Exact dates will be posted in email and on the web page.

Trap Group:
For now, Trap Shoot is on the First Saturday of the month and the Third Sunday of the month. Start at 9:30 a.m. – noon. Bring your shotgun, a box of shells and $5.00. Dates are posted on the bulletin board and on the “Updates” tab on our web site. Lance 360-249-8043.
** Upper Range is Reserved for Trap Shoot only 9:00 a.m. – noon on these dates. **

Old Business:
The draft minutes of November 19, 2024, meeting were read and approved by the club.

New Business:
Riley:
-Gave Eagle’s information regarding firearms safety classes.
-Addressed theft of items from the trauma kit on the upper range.
-Explained & gave instructions on the club’s email.
-Reminded new members to stay for orientation.
-To check the function of their key before leaving.
-Instructed all members to report damage immediately to Riley or Roy. Any damage NOT reported immediately will be considered vandalism.
-Any serious violations of club rules that cause harm to a person will result in revocation of membership.
-A second offense will result in permanent loss of membership.
-The last member to leave the range is responsible for locking the gate.

Jake: Reviewed the 10 safety rules that need to always be followed while shooting at our range and reminded all members that the club is a Nature Reserve. There is no shooting of wildlife at the range.

Gary: gave the pistol league report. Meet every Monday and Thursday evening 5PM.

**ALL members should familiarize themselves with the location of the club’s safety and emergency equipment…

**IF THE PHONE RINGS, PLEASE ANSWER IT, AS IT MAY BE FOR YOU! **
If you see damage or have an accident on the range, please notify Roy or Riley IMMEDIATELY!

A total of 6 prospective members submitted their applications and introduced themselves to the Membership. Applicants were approved by The Membership & voted in as a block.

NEW December Members:

Neil Crump
Justin Eastman
Alexander Jackey
Robert Moulton
Robert Pittman
Samuel Renfro

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 January 21, 2025.
The meeting will begin at 6:30 PM.

PLEASE, NO New or Renewal memberships AFTER 6:00 p.m. at the monthly meetings.
Be sure to PRINT your name on the Sign-In sheet at club meetings, activities, and donation of volunteer time to keep the club’s records accurate.
Thank you!

Club meetings are @ 6:30 PM on the 3rd Tuesday of each month in the indoor range at:

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

(1/5/2025)

Hello GHRPC Members.
Well, it’s that time of year again. Time to renew your membership to the Grays Harbor Rifle & Pistol Club.

If you have not attended a meeting for a while, I will remind you of a club policy change that was voted on early last year. All GHR&PC Members MUST attend a meeting at least once a year.  At that time, we will punch your membership card with a special punch as proof of attending.  Be sure to ask that your card be punched before leaving.
Renew your membership during one of our monthly meetings
                Please bring your punched membership card
                A completed “B” form – get one from the range or print one from our web page.              (Located under “Join Us”.)
                The correct money or check for appropriate Membership dues.
Renew your membership by mail
                Your punched Membership Card.
                Completed “B” form
                Along with your appropriate Membership dues.
DO NOT SEND YOUR KEY!
                Your current key will still operate the padlock on the gate and door lock
                through MARCH 31, 2025.
Once your ”B” form and Membership dues have been received, we will  issue you a new membership card and key that will be valid April 1, 2025
Please allow 4 to 6 weeks before calling about your new key.
After April 1, 2025, you may deposit your old key in the key drop box at the indoor range entryway.
We recognize that some Members will be exempt from this rule of attending a meeting.  Members with disabilities, medical conditions, Life Members, 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.  Please 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 You 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.
The Club is NOT asking for a $5.00 mailing fee for the key to be mailed to you this year.  We want to keep this simple.

Renewal fees are listed below:
                Regular Membership – $100.00
                Senior Membership  – $50.00
                Spouse of either Membership, an additional 50% of the appropriate fee.

Please Mail to:
Grays Harbor Rifle & Pistol Club
P.O. Box 645
Aberdeen, WA  98520
Thank you,
GHR&PC Board of Directors

**Please Note that Members are NOT eligible for a quarterly reduction for missing the renewal deadline.
We send out emails and make announcements at every meeting in January, February and March that Members renew their Membership so they won’t be mad, sad or disappointed that their key doesn’t gain them entry into the Club.  We urge you to consider the lag time between mailing your renewal (4 to 6 weeks) and what month you will receive your new card and key if you mail it in the end of March.

Due to maintenance work being done at the club, the lower outside range will be closed on Wednesday, December 11th from 9AM to 12Noon.

Contact Roy Pauley with any questions.

Hello GHRPC Members.

Draft Minutes of the Regular Meeting

Grays Harbor Rifle and Pistol Club for November 19, 2024

The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. 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:

Trap Shoot:       Lance Fry

Black Powder:   Jerry Charlton

Pistol League:   Gary Emberley

.50 BMG:           Dale Hensley (excused)

The Treasury report was given by: Shaleen Scott

Committee Report:

Black Powder meets on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 10:00 am. Show up and join or just watch.

Winter Pistol league will start in the fall. Exact dates will be posted in email and on the web page.

Trap Group:

For now, Trap Shoot is on the First Saturday of the month and the Third Sunday of the month. Start at 9:30 a.m. – noon.  Bring your shotgun, a box of shells and $5.00. Dates are posted on the bulletin board and on the “Updates” tab on our web site.  Lance 360-249-8043.

 ** Upper Range is Reserved for Trap Shoot only 9:00 a.m. – noon on these dates. **

Old Business:

The minutes of October 15, 2024, meeting were read and approved by the club.

New Business:

Riley gave BMG information & instructions in Dale’s absence. He explained & gave instructions on the club’s email, instructed new members to stay for orientation & to check the function of their key before leaving. Riley informed all members to report damage immediately to Riley or Roy. Any damages NOT reported immediately will be considered vandalism. Any serious violations of club rules will result in revocation of membership. The last member to leave the range needs to lock the gate. He also informed members of the location of the golfcart key for the upper range.

Roy reminded members to be aware of safety equipment locations and to be patient when leaving after the meetings. He announced future improvement projects coming in the spring, members will be notified via email.

Gina explained as a board, we agreed upon an instructor to use our facility for safety classes. These classes are open to the public as well as Gun Club Members. Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Classes are available. Enroll via the “Training” tab on our website. Class size is limited. E.C. Tovar is the instructor. Come to a meeting for more information.

She also shared that some of the initiatives in this year’s election passed by mistake, and that any member’s protest/demonstration activities DO NOT represent the club. She also announced that the club’s upcoming guest speakers, GHC Sheriff and GHC Commissioner will be in January and February.

Eagle emphasized the importance of gun safety and announced that he is offering FREE beginner firearm safety classes.

Jake reviewed the 10 safety rules that must always be followed while shooting at our range. Jake reminded all members that the club is a Nature Reserve. There is no shooting of wildlife at the range.

Colin is keeping an eye out for any new or changes to gun laws for the club, but nothing to report tonight.

Gary gave the pistol club report.

**ALL members should familiarize themselves with the location of the club’s safety and emergency equipment…

**IF THE PHONE RINGS, PLEASE ANSWER IT, AS IT MAY BE FOR YOU! **

If you see damage or have an accident on the range, please notify Roy or Riley IMMEDIATELY!

A total of 11 prospective members submitted their applications and introduced themselves to the Membership. Applicants were approved by The Membership & voted in as a block.

NEW November Members:

Mark Coleman

Mitch Coleman

Randy Coulter

Bryan Flink

Kevin Freemire

Ronald Pulsipher

Paul Smith

Donald Stewart Jr.

Sarah Shepard

Noah Sudderth

Blake Turpin

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 December 17, 2024.

The meeting will begin at 6:30 PM

PLEASE, NO New or Renewal memberships AFTER 6:00 p.m. at the monthly meetings.

Be sure to PRINT your name on the Sign-In sheet at club meetings, activities, and donation of volunteer time to keep the club’s records accurate.

Thank you!

(11/9/2024)

Hello GHRPC Members.

Notice of partial range closures on November 17th. Read Carefully.

The UPPER RANGE will be closed Sunday the 17th of November for trap shoot from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon. LOWER RANGE will be open during this time.

The LOWER RANGE will be closed Sunday the 17th of November for Handgun Safety Class from 1:00pm to 6:00 pm.  UPPER RANGE will be open during this time.

Thank You
Riley Morris

(10/26/2024)

Hello GHRPC Members.

The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. 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:

Trap Shoot:      Lance Fry
Black Powder:  Jerry Charlton (excused)
Pistol League:   Gary Emberley
.50 BMG:          Dale Hensley (excused)

The Treasury report was given by given by: Shaleen Scott

Committee Reports:

Gary gave the pistol club report as well as the black powder report in Jerry’s absence.

Black Powder meets on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 10:00 am. Come join us

Winter Pistol League will start practicing in December. The Pistol League begins in January and continues into March (10 week program). Exact dates will be posted via email and on the web page.

Trap Group:
Lance: For now, Trap Shoot is on the First Saturday of the month and the Third Sunday of the month. Start at 9:30 a.m. – noon.  Bring your shotgun, a box of shells and $5.00.

Dates are posted on the bulletin board and on the “Updates” tab on our website.  Lance 360-249-8043.
 ** Upper Range is Reserved for Trap Shoot only 9:00 a.m. – noon on these dates. ** 

Old Business:
The minutes of the September 17, 2024, meeting were read and approved by the club.

 New Business:
Riley thanked the volunteers that helped with the most recent range repairs, explained the club email process, reminded new members of attending orientation directly after the meeting,  He reminded all members of the required attendance of  one(1) meeting per year and requested all members close the range gate when entering or leaving and that during meeting nights the last person to leave is responsible for closing AND locking the gate.
Roy requested members to shake their brass to remove floor dirt using the screen over the garbage can.
 
Gina explained as a board, we agreed upon an instructor to use our facility for safety classes. These classes are open to the public as well as Gun Club Members. Basic, Intermediate & Advanced Classes are available. Enroll via the “Training” tab on our website. Class size is limited. E.C. Tovar is the instructor. Come to a meeting for more information.
She also introduced our guest speaker, 19th District Legislative Representative Jim Walsh. He discussed numerous subjects to be on the ballot, candidates and answered member questions/comments.
 
Jake Reviewed a few of the safety rules that need to always be followed while shooting at our range
 
John requested that members NOT put paper targets into the garbage can, use the two cans marked TARGETS ONLY


**ALL members should familiarize themselves with the location of the club’s safety and emergency equipment…

**IF THE PHONE RINGS, PLEASE ANSWER IT, AS IT MAY BE FOR YOU! **
If you see damage or have an accident on the range, please notify Roy or Riley IMMEDIATELY!
          
A total of 18 prospective Members submitted their applications and introduced themselves to the Membership. Applicants were approved by The Membership & voted in as a block.


NEW October Members:
Mike Coker
Joseph Duch
Douglas Frost
Virtus Haws III
Patric Herrington
John Krasowski
Caleb Lawson
Mark Myer
Bruce Oleacher
Paul Pickett
Robert Richards
Michael Scott
Thomas Shone
Donna Thompson-Shone
Eddy Van Buschbach
Ronald Walker
Jeffrey Wilson
Steven Virello
 
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Head (Secretary)

Next Meeting of the Grays Harbor Rifle and Pistol Club will be November 19th at 6:30 pm

(10/12/2024)

Hello GHRPC Members and prospective members.

This is a reminder of the upcoming GHRPC monthly meeting Tuesday the 15th of October. New members must be there between 5:30 and 5:45 pm and stay for orientation after the meeting is adjourned.

Meeting will start at 6:30 pm.

Our guest speaker will be Washington State Representative Jim Walsh. Feel free to ask questions of Mr Walsh and as always, I am asking for an orderly and professional meeting.

Thank You

Riley Morris