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

(11/3/2025) Hello GHRPC Members. DRAFT Minutes of the Regular Meeting Grays Harbor Rifle and Pistol Club October 21, 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 was excused, Secretary Jim Nearing Trustees Jacob Matsen   (Interim) Tyler Williams.  Gina Rawlings was excused.  (Colin Scott has resigned).   Committee Members Jerry Charlton – Black Powder Gary Emberly – Pistol Group Lance Fry – Trap Group Dale Hensley –  .50 Cal FLAG SALUTE Treasurer Report was given by Club President Riley Morris.  Paul Gardner has resigned. Meeting Minutes.  The minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting were read and approved.   OLD BUSINESS COMMITTEE REP0RTS Committee reports were given by Jerry Charlton – Black Powder, Gary Emberly – Pistol League, Lance Fry – Trap Shooting, and Dale Hensley – .50 Cal. President Riley Morris gave a report on the Firearms Classes given by our Firearms Instructor Eagle Tovar.  The classes meet the state requirements for training every 5 years and are available for our members and the general public.  Please check out the classes on the “Trainings Tab” on the Club website.   Guest Waivers.  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.  Club Emails.  Riley explained the Club’s use of email to contact members to inform regarding notifications and upcoming events.  Membership Renewals.  Riley shared 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.  (There are only 2 meetings left in 2025 to attend and get your card punched to allow you to use the mail in membership renewal option.) Mail in renewals must be postmarked by March 31, 2026.  Dues for senior membership is $50 a year. Dues for regular membership is $100 per year. NEW MEMBERS 13 New club members were voted in as a block. Dean  Benjamin               Alexander Johnstone James Dills                      Alexander Laskowski William Edwards              Francis Nuno Severn Evanson              Alyssa Osborne-Hansen James Green                   Laura Sharp Reagan Harnagy              Ricky Troxell Kenneth Hix   There being no other items of business the meeting was concluded at 7:05 PM. Jim Nearing Secretary Grays Harbor Rifle and Pistol Club   The next meeting of the Grays Harbor Rifle and Pistol Club will be on November 18, 2025 at 6:30pm. It is recommended that new members arrive early  in order to expedite the application/payment process.  Please inform inquiring prospective members. Pre Meeting renewal time: 5:30pm to 6:10pm

(11/02/2025) Hello GHRPC Members. Yesterday I was contacted by one of our members about a robbery at his home. He stated that the thieves managed to beat the lock face from his safe, punch the mechanism through and released the cross bolts. The thieves made off with several rifles and shotguns then went into his garage and helped themselves to several items from there. The only upside to this is he had recorded the make and serial numbers of his weapons.  He wished to remain anonymous but asked me to inform our members of this theft. This man had one of the old safes that had been made from steel plate, not the ones like we buy today made from sheet metal. The only thing thick is the door. I know that most of our members have taken some kind of precaution to protect our valuables but for those that have not I would like to offer a suggestion. Take a full inventory of your weapons and valuables. Write down the make, model and serial number of ALL your weapons. Make several copies and store them in random areas. Do not store all of the copies in your home. If there were a fire you would lose the information. If you plan to be away, ask a neighbor or friend to keep an eye on your house. If you are one of the unlucky ones that gets robbed, give the police a copy of your list.  More than likely you will have to do some of your own leg work to recover your things. Make sure all of the gun shops and pawn brokers in your area have a list of what is stolen. If you travel outside your area, drop copies of you list at gun shops in other towns. These are tough times for honest trusting people who think this would never happen to them. You all know the kind of people that are attracted to our country and county Thank You Riley Morris

(10/15/2025) Hello GHRPC Members. Draft Minutes of the Regular Meeting Grays Harbor Rifle and Pistol Club September 16, 2025   The meeting was called to order @ 6:35 by President Riley Morris Executive board/Trustees/Committee members present President Riley Morris Vice President Roy Pauley Treasurer  Paul Gardner Secretary Jim Nearing, Trustee Jacob Matsen Committee Members Eagle Tovar, Firearms Instructor Jerry Charlton, Black Powder Gary Emberly, Pistol Group Lance  Fry, Trap Group Dale Hensley, .50 Cal Trustees Gina Rawling and Colin Scott were excused FLAG SALUTE Treasurer Report was presented Meeting Minutes.  The minutes from the August 19th, 2025 meeting were read and approved. OLD BUSINESS COMMITTEE REP0RTS Committee reports were given by Jerry Charlton Black Powder, Gary Emberley Pistol League, Lance Fry Trap Shooting and Dale Hensley 50 Cal. Firearms instruction.  Eagle Tover talked about Basic, Intermediate and Advanced firearms training classes and how to sign up for a class. Club VP Roy Pauley spoke about safety equipment and First Aid kits on the property.  He then mentioned an empty alcohol bottle was round on the range and reminded club members that alcohol and drugs are strictly prohibited and will result in a lifetime ban from the club property.     Guest Waivers.  Riley held up a guest waiver form for club members to see and talked about the importance of having complete and legibly filled out guest forms for everyone that comes onto the range property.  The log book is updated monthly.  If your guest’s name is not in the book please complete a new form. Club Emails.  Riley talked about the club’s use of email to contact members about upcoming events.  Riley mentioned the upcoming Hunter’s Education classes coming up that will be announced via email. Range Maintenance Work Party.  Riley thanked members that showed up to replace the telephone poles holding up the target boards with 4×4 posts.  He asked club members to place their targets in the middle of the plywood boards rather than right next to the posts to avoid hitting the posts 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.  Mail in renewals are due by March 31. NEW MEMBERS 15 New club members were voted in as a block. Matt Ancich   Susan Lawson Fred Bloomall   Caleb Lawson Tim Bowers   Anthony Maine Brian Braaten   Paula Maine Jim Carlson   Diane Miller John Calvich   Chris Park Kaddie Jones   Paul Snyder     William Stanes      There being no other items of business the meeting was concluded at 7:24 PM. Jim Nearing Secretary Grays Harbor Rifle and Pistol Club   The next meeting of the Grays Harbor Rifle and Pistol Club will be on October 21st at 6:30pm. It is recommended that new members arrive early in order to expedite the application/payment process.  Please inform inquiring prospective members.