(7/29/2026) Hello GHRPC Members. GHRPC is trying to organize a work part at the range for some needed repair. Sunday August 2nd between 9 to 10 am start time. Repairs are changing the belting in the impact area of the indoor range and replacing the 4 x4 target posts on the lower range. We are offering the spent lead to anyone that wishes to help. If your after the lead you might need a pitch fork and some buckets You will need a good pair of gloves. The brass jackets that are stuck in the rubber belting is sharp. We are looking at about4 to 5 hrs work . The range will be shut down Sunday until the work is completed Hope to see you there Riley Morris

(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.

(7/15/2026) Hello GHRPC Members. I am notifying all of you that the range will be closed on Wednesday July 22nd for maintenance. We contracted to have the shipping container cut up and removed from the upper range. There will be equipment moving in and out all day. More than likely the gate will be open but for safety please stay out. This work is happening the day after the July 21st meeting. This applies to all the ranges including the indoor range We will be scheduling two more closures in the future, but we don’t have dates yet. If there is a change on the July 22nd date, I will send another email notifying members. Thank You Riley Morris

(7/5/2026) Hello GHRPC Members. I hope all is well with GHRPC members and that you have saved most of your fingers over the 4th of July weekend.  This is a reminder of the upcoming GHRPC cookout. We will be having it just like last few years, inside and around the lower indoor range. It will be Saturday July 11th from noon to 2pm. We will be serving burgers and dogs, lots of sides. If you wish to bring a dish you are more than welcome to do so. For those that challenged the rules of gun powder, remember, you only need three fingers on each hand to enjoy a good cookout. During this event all ranges will be closed to shooting Thank You Riley Morris

Hello GHRPC Members.

This is a reminder to the members that are using the clubs recreation property for camping, Roy Pauley must be notified before you camp.

His contact number is 360-581-9885. If no answer, leave a message.

I was informed today that there is a burn ban in effect for Rayonier properties. which means no open fires.

Thank You Riley Morris 

The upper and lower range will be closed from 11:30AM to 3:30PM on Monday, June 29th, for brush cutting and mowing.

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

Hello GHRPC Members.

 

Draft Minutes of the Regular Meeting

Grays Harbor Rifle and Pistol Club

May 19, 2026

The meeting was called to order @ 6:31 by President Jake Matsen

FLAG SALUTE

Executive Board/Trustees/Committee Members present:

President Jake Matsen, Vice President Gerry Anderson

Secretary Jim Nearing, Treasurer Laura Sharp

Trustees Tyler Williams & Gina Rawlings. Riley Morris was excused.

Committee Members Jerry Charlton – Black Powder and Dale Hensley – .50 Cal. Gary Emberley – Pistol Group was excused.

Treasurer Report Treasurer Laura Sharp gave the Treasurer’s report.

Meeting Minutes.  The minutes from the April meeting were read and approved after one requested amendment.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Committee reports were given by Jerry Charlton for Black Powder,  Trap Shooting and Pistol League.  Dale Hensley for .50 Cal.

New Business.  Vice President Jerry Anderson brought up that Keith Bowers is looking into making metal cards for lifetime members.  There was a discussion and the matter was referred to The Board.  Making a plaque listing Life Members was also discussed and referred to the board.

Treasurer Laura Sharp discussed mail in renewals.  The address is updated from the membership cards.  The correct address for the GHR&PC

P.O. Box 65

Aberdeen, WA 98520

OLD BUSINESS

Replacement Shed.  The Club Board is seeking bids for a new replacement shed built.  Club Members were asked if anyone had the skills and would volunteer to build a shed to please submit a bid.  *(Submissions must be submitted by June 16, 2026 Regular Club Meeting.)

Firearms Instructor.  Gina spoke about Firearms Instructor Eagle Tovar’s Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced classes which are available to Gun Club Members and the public. Information available on the GHR&PC web page: https://graysharborgunclub.com/ On the “Training Tab”.

Recreational Property.  Roy reported that Rayonier is not logging the property this year so we have access to the entire property.  There is a required signup application procedure.  Contact Roy if interested.

AT THE CLUB

Work on the parking lot will be taking place.

New Members.  19 new members were voted in as a group

Dennis Bemis                    James Miller

Xavier Bowers                   Jonathan Lineberger

Giles Braykovich               Jeff Miller

William Brownrigg              Ross Morgan

Christopher Dean              Laura Muller

Rachel Huff                        Hemang Myung

Michael Huff                       Walter Peterson

Matthew Johns                   John Proudfoot

Thomas Johns                   Michael Smith

Trisha Leasure-Brownrigg      

There being no other items of business the meeting was concluded at 8:01 PM.

Respectfully
Jin Nearing
Gina Rawlings

Grays Harbor Rifle and Pistol Club

The next meeting of the Grays Harbor Rifle and Pistol Club will be on June 16 at 6:30pm. It is recommended that new members arrive early in order to expedite the application/payment process.  Please inform inquiring prospective members

(6/8/2026) Hello GHRPC Members We are sending this email because this matter is time sensitive. We need to replace the storage shed at the upper range.  It is a necessary measure for safety and for the secure weather protection of club assets. The location determines the building be 10′ x 20′ x 7′ high.  It must have a minimum of 6′ double doors.  Please contact Roy Pauley at erpauley@yahoo.com with your bid or present bid at club meeting June 16th  We announced at the regular club meetings that we need bids from any of the members who wish to take on this project.  Site preparation is underway, and we need to set an expiration date for bid submissions.  That date is the next regular Gun Club Meeting Tuesday, June 16, 2026 by 6:00 p.m.  This is our club and any member willing and able with the expertise to construct a sturdy storage shed with the aforementioned size should submit the bid as soon as possible. Thank you for your quick attention to this matter. Gina R. Trustee

(5/28/2026) Hello GHRPC Members. We are getting together a work party on Saturday June 6th at noon. We will meet in the upper parking lot. Your help will be greatly appreciated.  The task at hand is clearing out the storage locker so we can replace it. The plan is to remove all items and stack them on the trailer that Roy will provide. Once the trailer is cleaned out, we will have a scrap crew take it down, then we will level out the footprint for the new shed to be delivered. The trap group might still be shooting when you get there but they usually clear out well before noon Upper rifle range will be closed until work is complete. Big thanks to John Hubler for the great lawn mowing. Looks good Thank You Riley Morris