Grays Harbor Bowmen

09/08/2026

Catching up on the news from our GHB Members Meeting Tuesday 1 September. If you weren't there ... we missed you. ALL members are welcome to attend, it isn't just for the officers!

So here is the news:

The Rinehart targets we ordered have arrived, so we'll have some new animals for our course, and another set of animals to raffle during our 2027 season.

The Open House was a big success, with over 75 participants (we lost count along the way). Our volunteers (primarily Linda, Grant, Cheryl, Dan, Steve, Teresa, Robert and Cindy, I might have missed someone) were kept busy giving beginner lessons and letting people know about archery opportunities and club facilities and events. We signed up several new members, WELCOME to you!

We are planning to buy 20 folding chairs, to replace most of the heavy, clunky, dirty and failing chairs we have in the clubhouse. After they arrive, we'll dedicate a few that can be used in the range room for spectators or for archers taking a break, and will make others available if someone wants spare seats for their home or garage / shop.

In a BIG plan to continue improving our facilities and make them comfortable for our members and friendly to visitors, we will coat the clubhouse floor with epoxy garage paint, which should be more durable and attractive than our earlier paint and easier to keep clean.

We are proceeding with plans to start a JOAD - Junior Olympic Archery Development - group at the club. Grant Fobert of Hidden X Archery is lead and Linda Parker will assist. Schedule is for the youth archers to shoot on Tuesday evenings. JOAD program includes progressive lessons and skill building, with accomplishments recognized with achievement pins.

We have finished the International League and will take a break for hunting season, then plan to start an Indoor Blueface League on Monday nights, starting at 6 PM on 5 October.

WSAA Convention is Saturday 7 November, at Wildlife Committee of Washington in Bothell. We can send one delegate, Robert Allred volunteered to represent us.

We planned our calendar for 2027, with our usual four events starting with Bucks and Bulls 3D 16-17 January, then Safari events in February, March and April.

Our next meeting is on Tuesday 6 October, 6:30 PM in the Clubhouse.

08/29/2026

Getting ready for Grays Harbor Bowmen Open House.

Outdoor and indoor beginner ranges set up.

We'll welcome our visitors Noon to Five PM today.

All ages welcome. We have loaner equipment for the intro lesson.

08/27/2026

Wooo!

Our event made it in today's Daily World. And with a big picture "above the fold" - even if it's on page A3 - and a small attention getter at the top of the front page.

There is a small article about our Open House, which will be on Saturday 29 August, from noon to five PM.

08/26/2026

Grays Harbor Bowmen archers completed our International Round League on Monday 24 August 2026. Of those who started, a few dropped out, but fourteen of us completed all six rounds.

Standings were computed on a handicap basis, with each archer earning a handicap based on 80% of the difference between a perfect score (150) and their previous average. That handicap is then added to the next round's score.

See the computation spreadsheet and results here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18VxKmULtiZuZdjDNeilT2dTteJrVhPNG/view?usp=drive_link

Congratulations to Cathleen Quinton, Jesse Quinton, and Robert Allred as the top three finishers by handicap score, (with a tie between Jesse and Robert broken by the number of X-ring hits). Jesse Quinton shot the high scratch total.

We are looking forward to our Open House on Saturday, and will start an Indoor Blueface League in October (after hunting season).

08/18/2026

Grays Harbor Bowmen members had fun again today shooting our International Round League. This was week 5 of 6, so next week will be the final, and some people have make-up rounds to catch up and finish out.

Here one group is shooting the last shot of the day, on the practice flat (the other shots are on targets 1-5 of the walk-through course).

We will take some time off until after Elk season, and then will move back indoors for a Blueface League.

08/11/2026

Grays Harbor Bowmen members are continuing to enjoy our International Round League. We are two thirds of the way through (last night was week four of six). We had three groups of 4-5 archers each - some will be shooting make-up rounds on other days to catch up.

Note for all participants: with shorter hours of daylight / earlier sunsets, we will change the start time for the next two rounds to start at 6:00 PM instead of 6:30!

We are looking forward to the Open House on 29 August (12 Noon to 5 PM). We are expecting a good turnout. We will setup a beginner / lesson range in the field between the clubhouse and the highway which will be the starting point for participants (after they check in / execute liability waiver). There will be a fun balloon shoot in the indoor range, with "random" prizes. Archers can shoot increasing distances on the practice flat to determine their effective range, then shoot on the first five targets of the walk-through course from approximate stakes for their skill level.

We are making plans to start an Indoor Blueface League after Elk Season.

This beautiful scene from a convention center in Helena MT for attention!

08/08/2026

Sharing so we can look into this.

Might be a good source for door prizes / raffle items?

If your organization has a project or event that brings visitors to Grays Harbor County, this funding opportunity could be for you.

🗓️ Applications will be accepted August 15 – September 15.

Now is the perfect time to start gathering your materials and planning ahead. More information, eligibility requirements, and the application will be available at visitgraysharbor.com when the application period opens.

Tag an organization that should know about this opportunity, or share this post to help spread the word!

08/05/2026

Grays Harbor Bowmen invite you to our Open House scheduled for 29 August 2026, noon to five PM.

Beginner lessons on special short-distance range - all equipment provided.

Fun balloon shoot with "random" prizes.

Find your effective range on the practice flat (20-60 yards). Use our loaner equipment or bring your own (subject to safety inspection).

Explore a short five-target walk-through course.

USA Archery certified instructors will be onsite to guide your experience.

Grays Harbor Bowmen is located at 902 WA - 105, Aberdeen Washington.

The month of August is National Shooting Sports Month — a time for all Americans to celebrate and enjoy the shooting sports with friends, family and newcomers they want to introduce to these lifelong activities.

Get involved 🎯 https://www.letsgoshooting.org/

08/04/2026

Did you turn in your primary ballot?

Who will stay in the race for office?

Remember we are NOT having our monthly club membership meeting this Tuesday.

Maybe you can attend a local National Night Out event!

08/04/2026

Beautiful evening to launch some arrows!

Grays Harbor Bowmen members shot our third (of six) round for our International League tonight.

I didn't count, but I think there were 15 of us tonight.

Absolutely perfect weather, dry, warm and calm. It was still 71 degrees when we finished.