(5/13/2026)

Hello GHRPC Members.

I wish to inform you that Jim Walsh will be our guest speaker at the May 19th meeting. Try to arrive a little early if you can, Jim usually draws a big crowd when he visits.

Another thing is a reminder that the Trap Group meets the third Sunday of each month. Trap runs from 9am to Noon on the UPPER range.

The Black Powder meets on the second Sunday of each month. Black powder starts at 9am to noon.

I noticed that on our web page under the “events” tab, the calendar shows the date as 2025. On either side of the date you will see the present and previous years. Just click on 2026 and the calendar will update.

I have received e-mails and phone calls about the lack of e-mail information from the club. A lot of members asked if they were still on the email list.

Over the past ten years we have always received the meeting minutes from the Secretary within a week or two and been able to post our club minutes, which has the important dates of events, range maintenance, work parties, and Guest Speakers at the range.  The ability to post the things members may be interested in onto their personal calendars in a timely manner has always been our goal. Some things happen beyond our control – technical difficulties, health issues that create a delay or a loss of information from a meeting.

Board Members volunteer to be placed on the ballot.  The job responsibilities are listed in our handbook.  You elect us. We genuinely know that we are donating our time for the benefit of all the Members. This isn’t a paid position. We recognize the importance of the minutes and are working to resolve the problems associated with delayed minutes.  We ask for your patience as we address ways to get back on track.

It is our sincere goal to get this resolved quickly.

Thank you

Riley Morris

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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

Draft Minutes of the Regular Meeting 04/21/2026

Grays Harbor Rifle and Pistol Club

April 21, 2026

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

FLAG SALUTE and National Anthem

Executive board/Trustees/Committee members present:
President Jake Matsen
Vice President Gerry Anderson
Secretary Jim Nearing
Treasurer Laura Sharp
Trustees Tyler Williams, Gina Rawlings
Trustee Riley Morris was excused.
Advisor To the Board Keith Bowers

Committee Members
Gary Emberly Pistol Group
Jerry Charlton Black Powder and Dale Hensley .50 Cal were both excused.

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

Meeting Minutes. The minutes from the March meeting were read and approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
Committee reports were given by Gary Emberley Pistol League and President Jake Matsen for Black Powder, Trap Shooting and .50 Cal.

ANNOUNCEMENT
Jim Walsh is scheduled to be our guest speaker at our May Meeting.

OLD BUSINESS
Replacement Shed. The Club Board are working on getting bids on having a new shed built.

Recreational Property. Roy reported Rainer is offering a better price than last year and that we will have full access for hunting because they are not logging the property. A motion was made and seconded to keep the property active. An alternate piece of property was briefly discussed.

Life Members. A motion was made and seconded that Life Members do not need to fill out paperwork yearly for club membership.

Upper Range. Installing power for the shed and upper range was discussed. It was noted that the range is closed at dusk as a courtesy to the neighbors and for safety.

New Member Sponsorship. Returning to requiring new Members to be sponsored by a current club member was discussed.

Parking Lot. We are having two loads of gravel being brought in to extend the parking area. There are some issues to be solved first.

NEW MEMBERS.

21 new members of the club were voted in as a group.

Aldo Garcia Cuevas
Rick Handlin
Braydon Davis
Rick Rowel
Byron Canfield
Robert Damm
Christopher Dawson
Ryan Fresh
David Gleeson
Steve Probstfield
David Redding
Steven Alexander
Donna Probstfield
Sylus Damm
Douglas McClure
Timothy McCandless
Jason Walen
Wayne Thompson
Jeremy Bullard
Suzanne McClure
Phillip Lathro

There being no other items of business the meeting was concluded at 7:18 PM.

Jim Nearing
Secretary

Grays Harbor Rifle and Pistol Club

The next meeting of the Grays Harbor Rifle and Pistol Club will be on May 19 at 6:30pm.

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

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

Hello GHRPC Members.

Draft Minutes of the Regular Meeting
Grays Harbor Rifle and Pistol Club
January 20, 2026
 
The meeting was called to order @ 6:31 by President Riley Morris
FLAG SALUTE and National Anthem
Executive Board/Trustees/Committee Members present:
President: Riley Morris, Vice President: Roy Pauley
Secretary: Jim Nearing,  Treasurer: Laura Sharp was excused.
Trustees: Jake Matsen and Tyler Williams.  Gina Rawlings was excused. 
 
Committee Members Jerry Charlton – Black Powder, Gary Emberley –  Pistol Group.  Dale Hensley – .50 Cal was excused.  Lance Fry who was in charge of the Trap Group passed away last month.  Jake Matsen is taking over the group.

NEW BUSINESS
A new Furnace was installed in the building that will be turned on for meeting nights during the cold weather.
Jim Walsh will be our Guest Speaker at our February Meeting.

Firearms Instructor Eagle Tovar has handgun safety training classes coming up on February 1 and one on February 12th. If anybody’s interested in taking the class, please go to our website under the “Training Tab” and contact him via email. Those dates are already set on the calendar for the training.  The indoor range is closed during the classes. The remaining shooting areas remain open during shooting class unless otherwise noted.

Hunter Education.  Our Hunters Ed guy Randy Day is trying to set up a class for some time in February.  If you know any kids that need to take the Hunter’s Ed class, please have their parents/guardians contact Randy.
 
OLD BUSINESS

Guest Waivers.  Riley mentioned the necessity of legibly filling out the forms for any guests you bring to the range.  There is a log book near the front door with guest names added monthly.  If your guest isn’t in the log book please fill out a waiver form and this time make it legible.

Club Member email addresses.  New members are asked to go to our website, go down to the Join Us tab.  There’s a block in there. All you have to do is just put your name and put new member and just send it.    Do NOT click the unsubscribe link on the bottom of club emails.  You will have to resubscribe with a new email address.  You may also send an email to:  graysharborgunclub2000@yahoo.com
Type “New Member” in the subject line place your name in the body of the email and send.   That allows us to correctly add your email to the email list so you will be aware of range closures, work parties and events at the club.  PLEASE NOTE: All email will be from “GunClub”.

Treasurer Report was not given as Laura Sharp is out of town.

Meeting Minutes.  The minutes from the October 21 meeting were read and approved.

COMMITTEE REP0RTS

Committee reports were given by Jerry Charlton – Black Powder, Gary Emberley  – Pistol League.
Memorial for Lance Fry.  Jake will speak with Lance’s wife about the memorial for Lance and will send out an email with info.

Range Safety Equipment.  Roy spoke about First Aid Kits, Trauma Kits and phones available on the range property.  He asked that if the phone rings while you are in the Gun Club building – please answer it.  The Trauma Kit on the upper range has been resupplied after it was rifled through.

Parking Areas.  Roy mentioned that there are some soft spots in the grass areas so be careful parking.  It is common for someone to get stuck every meeting night.

For the Good Of The Order.  A question was asked about putting up a wind direction flag and a club member volunteered to take care of it.
A question was asked whether the 50 State Concealed Carry Permit signed by President Trump will be in effect in Washington State.  The consensus is that probably will not be available because the state has sovereignty over gun laws in the state.  It was suggested to ask Jim Walsh next month.

Club Elections.  We take nominations in January, February and March for President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and one Trustee.  Trustees serve a three year term so every year a different Trustees’ position opens up.  Elections:  Last date for nominations is March 17, 2026 Meeting which will be followed by the election at the same meeting. Jake Matsen was the only one nominated so far for president position. If you wish to run for a position just come to a meeting and volunteer .
 
NEW MEMBERS.  19 new members of the club were voted in as a group.

Hello GHRPC Members.

The GHR&PC officers will be at the range Saturday February 7th from 12noon to 2pm for any member who wishes to renew their membership for 2026.

This is NOT for new members.

Please bring your PUNCHED membership card and exact dues amount. We will have “B” forms at the range if you haven’t printed one out. 

Thanks
Riley Morris 

(1/25/2026)   Hello GHRPC Members. Just a little bit of news to share with you. Jim Walsh is scheduled to be our guest speaker at the February 17th meeting. We always have a big crowd on those nights, so we are asking everyone to please park in an orderly manner and don’t take any more space than needed. Just thought I would let you know that we installed a electric furnace at the indoor range. We are only going to be using it during club meetings. This will help keep our power bill down. Eagle Tovar will be having a firearms training class, lower range, Sunday February 1st   and Thursday the 12th.  The lower range will be closed from 12noon to 5pm on these dates, but all outdoor ranges will be open. If you wish to join Eagles class, please contact him at JJAWA3@Comcast.net .  These are live fire classes This is also the time of year that we elect officers for the club. We take nominations at meetings in January, February and March. We hold the election at the end of the March meeting. So far the only nomination we received is for Jake Matsen for club president.    That is all the news for now. The meeting minutes should be out within a few days. Riley Morris

Hello GHRPC Members. The indoor range will be closed for maintenance this coming Thursday and Friday, January 15th & 16th. This is NOT a work party. All other ranges will remain open. Thanks Riley Morris

Hello GHRPC Members. Draft Grays Harbor Rifle & Pistol Club Meeting Minutes Record of Proceedings Meeting Details Date 12/16/2025 Time 6:30 PM Location Hoquiam, WA Officers in Attendance Morris, Pauley, Williams, Madison, Adams, Charlton, Emberley & Fry Officers Absent Nearing, Rawlings & Hensley 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by the club president, Riley Morris.  Flag salute.  Jim Daily lead members in The Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Officers introduced (See above) A quorum was in attendance. 3. Approval of Previous Minutes The minutes from the previous meeting were not read as they were received only momentarily prior to the meeting via email and the size of the font made reading them impossible. 4. Reports Treasurer’s Report: Given by Riley Morris Committee Reports: Jerry Charlton-7 Rivers Block Powder group shoots 2nd Sunday each month from 10-noon.  Novelty targets. Gary Emberley-Pistol League begins in January on Monday and Thursday, approx. 4:30 PM. A sign-up sheet is posted on entry room wall.  Leave your name and phone number.  Thirty shots per event. Shoot 22, 38, 45 or 9mm. We provide targets. For an alternative time, contact Gary to learn how to score your own targets. Lance Fry-Trap shooting on 3rd Sunday & occasional Saturdays, 9:30 AM to Noon-See bulletin board.  Cost-$5.00.  Bring your own shells.  All are welcome. 5. Old Business 6. New Business Parking is in short supply on meeting nights- Please Park bumper to bumper in the center rows if the parking lot is full.  Most members leave at approximately the same time. New members go to GHRPC web page on Contact Us Tab.  Send your name as a new member and your e-mail address to join the mailing list.  WATCH-OUT for the unsubscribe button at the bottom of the page or your e-mail address will be deleted and you’ll have to submit a new address to access the system. Both members and their guests must complete the guest waivers before shooting the first time.  Write legibly and place the forms in the basket. A bid of $10,000.00 was received for a heating system.   During discussion, Bryan Braatan, Robbin’s Air felt he could do it cheaper and took bid papers as did another man.   7. Announcements Club members will receive hams for Christmas in appreciation for their keeping the range and club house clean and carrying out their garbage. A reminder of the annual Club Picnic, the Saturday after July 4th, Jake is the cook. Membership cards can be punched as you leave the building, to maintain your membership. Thanks to Bill Alpin and Linda & Jerry Charlton for stacking the 2 cords of wood. New Members stay for orientation.  8. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 PM. The next meeting is scheduled for January 20, 2006, at 6:30 PM, at the GHRP Club House. Minutes prepared by: Linda Charlton Minutes approved by: Riley Morris

Hello GHRPC Members. Minutes of the Regular Meeting Grays Harbor Rifle and Pistol Club November 18, 2025 The meeting was called to order @ 6:31 by President Riley Morris Executive Board/Trustees/Committee Members present President Riley Morris, Vice President Roy Pauley was excused, Secretary Jim Nearing, Trustees Jacob Matsen and Tyler Williams (Interim).  Gina Rawlings was excused.   Committee Members Jerry Charlton – Black Powder, Gary Emberly – Pistol Group, Lance Fry – Trap Group and Dale Hensley – .50 Cal was excused. FLAG SALUTE Treasurer Report was given by Club President Riley Morris.   Meeting Minutes.  The minutes from the October 21 meeting were read and approved. OLD BUSINESS COMMITTEE REP0RTS Committee reports were given by Jerry Charlton – Black Powder, Gary Emberly – Pistol League and Lance Fry – Trap Shooting. President Riley Morris gave a report on the Firearms classes given by  Firearms Instructor Eagle Tovar.  Three different classes are offered. E. Tovar’s contact email address, details and application are on the Gun Club web page under the Training Tab. Riley then spoke about the .50 caliber group and advised Club Members wanting to shoot .50 cal to contact Dale Hensley about the special instructions for shooting Guest Waivers.  Riley explained the requirement to have a guest waiver form filled out for any guests that club members bring to the range.  This is a one- time requirement per guest.   Club Emails. Riley talked about the Club’s use of email to contact Members about upcoming events, work parties and closures.   The passing of Club Members.  When one of our Club Members passes away, the Club contributes $200 for flowers or to help out with expenses. Range Maintenance.  Riley asked that Club Members report maintenance issues they find to himself or Roy so that repairs can be done.  Their phone numbers are available on the web site and on the message board entering the indoor range. Membership Renewals.  Riley talked about the process for renewing Club Membership for next year.  Club members must attend at least one meeting every year and get their membership card punched.  Your card must be punched no later than the December 2025 meeting to be eligible to use the mail in renewal and must be postmarked no later than March 31.  Mail in renewals must be accompanied by your punched Membership card, correct dues and a completed “B” Form. Dues for Senior Members is $50 a year. Dues for Regular Members is $100 per year. Meeting etiquette.  Riley asked Club Members refrain from using profanity and aggressive language when addressing Club Members.  The Club has grown from one hundred Members to over 800 Members, which can be a strain, especially on meeting night.  Thank you for your attention to this matter. NEW MEMBERS.  10 new Members of the Club were voted in as a group. Dejay Williamson       Brian Bentow William Scvheid        Michael Schnoor Jerry Stoddard                 Ryan Pesicka Christi McCracken      Rob Hammell Barney Jamieson        Tanner Wilson There being no other items of business the meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m. Jim Nearing Secretary Grays Harbor Rifle and Pistol Club The next meeting of the Grays Harbor Rifle and Pistol Club will be on December 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.

(11/25/2025)

Hello GHRPC Members.

Eagle Tovar has a handgun training class scheduled for Sunday December 14th from 12 noon to 5pm in the lower indoor range.

If you wish to join this class, please contact Eagle at JJAWA3@comcast.net.

The form that needs to be filled is on our web page under the “Training” tab or you can get one at the range on training day.

Lower indoor range will be closed to shooting during these hours.

All other ranges will remain open for shooting.

Thank you
Riley Morris