The Range Report - The Election Edition
June 19, 2020
PHA Club Officers and Directors
2020-2021 PHA Club Officers
and Directors Ballot with Bios
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OFFICERS

For President
    
Ray Owens: Past VP, past and current President. Shotgun and other matches, NRA Certified Pistol and Rifle Instructor and NC Conceal Carry Certification Instructor. While in office, the club grew from 275 members to over 1100. We added 5 tactical bays, the 22 range, expanded pistol bays and the new building was completed. NRA Certified Pistol and Rifle instructor. NC Concealed Carry Certification Instructor.
 
For Vice President
    
Robert “Bokie” Sherk : NCSU grad. I grew up hunting and fishing. Firearms enthusiast. Lifetime NRA member. My vision for PHA is to perpetuate and enhance the club’s original mission of promoting shooting in a fun and safe atmosphere. As Vice-President, I will listen to and give equal consideration to every idea put before the board and membership, and I will continue to work towards making improvements to the club that benefit all our members.

For Recording Secretary  
   
Dennis Mueller : PHA member several years, NRA member. 3rd Sunday shotgun range officer. Helped build the .22 range. Open house and workday volunteer. Veterans Appreciation Shoot volunteer. Financial and business background. Secretary experience of other organizations. Range Report publisher/Editor.
 
For Treasurer
    
Austin Cooper : Recording Secretary 2013-2018, Co-Plate Match Director 2013-2020, Treasurer 2018-2020. Open house and workday volunteer.
 
For Executive Range Officer  
  
Ernie Smith : 22 Fun Match Director, Range officer 2011-2020, Volunteer in building 22 range firing line cover, Open house, and range day volunteer Range officer 2011-2015.

For Membership Secretary

Brad Grimes : Member of PHA for 12 years and member of PHA II. Life Member in the NRA, Certified NRA Pistol Instructor and Range Safety Officer. Enjoys shooting and volunteering with PHA. Self-employed Investment Advisor. Have been assisting with new members for several years and serving as Membership Secretary since January 2020.
Directors at Large
You may choose 5 of the 6 nominees.
 
These candidates were asked two questions to help you get to know them a little better:
 
1. What have you done for PHA this past year?
2. What do you plan to do for PHA next year?
Wendell Bowling :  
1. This past year I participated in all range clean-up activities and completed NRA RSO training and obtained my NRA Certification. I completed this training and certification to be able to perform duties as a High-Power Match director if called upon to do so.
2. This year I intend to continue to support PHA activities in recruiting RESPONSIBLE new members, to be engaged in High-Power Match competitions, help to improve the range property, operations, and the public image of PHA. I was introduced to shooting sports at about the age of 10, shooting .22 rifles at tiny targets off my grandmother's back porch!
After growing a bit, I joined the United States Air Force and was introduced to the AR-15 during basic familiarization training. Being stationed in Idaho with not much to do, all my free time was spent in the great outdoors practicing and learning shooting skills.
Upon separation from the USAF I moved to North Carolina to work with RJ Reynolds. My time with the shooting sports went on hold for many years except for a brief exposure to NRA High-Power competition in the late 80’s. I was so happy to rejoin the High-Power community several years ago with PHA. I especially enjoy coaching shooters that are new to the sport.
After 39 years of service and at the end of May 2020, I will be retiring from RJR as a Master Engineering Technologist. I will always be grateful for the opportunities and livelihood my time with RJR provided me and am looking forward to refocusing my talents to other ventures.
Talents I can bring to PHA:
-Excellent construction, mechanical, electromechanical and electronic skills.
-Highly proficient in computers, computer networking, electronic security, and automation systems.
-Most importantly, a desire to always expand my capabilities because I know my limitations!
Scott Dowd : 
1. Worked with board members on range tasks, participated in all clean up days and assisted with New Membership applications/needs.
2. Continue our current project planning and execution while providing a safe and fun atmosphere for our members and friends.
Kevin Huff :
1. Attended monthly meetings, participated in Clean-Up days, worked in Open-House days, became Certified Range Safety Officer, brought guests which led to two new memberships, became a stock owner.
2. Continue attending monthly meetings, participating in Clean-Up days and Open-House, run weekend matches, help and volunteer any other way I can, and do my part to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment at the range. Born in 1970, raised in Kernersville, now live in Lexington.
Have been a recreational shooter and fisherman my entire life. Want to do my part to help preserve a place for others to enjoy in a safe way
Dick Jones :
1. Got quotes, approval, and did oversight of the retaining walls behind the Ram building, clearing of the area in front of the Ram building, and creek crossing project on the 100-yard range.
2. Getting a well, nighttime lighting, and bathrooms at Ram building. http://wer offtheporch.com  and  http:// lewiscreekshooting.com
Richard Moore
1. Regularly attended monthly meetings, participated in workdays and the annual Open House, provided items to be used for drawings for special events and fundraisers during meetings. Made and donated 180 guest ID badges for club members' guests to use while on the range. Donated a portable public address system to be used at meetings and other events.
2. Continue working to support the club in any capacity needed, bringing a fresh set of eyes and insights, and help the organization continue to grow and prosper. I will do whatever I can to keep the organization successful and to further the shooting sports.
 Now into my 6th year as Senior Pastor at Pilgrim Reformed Church in Lexington, I am active in our community as a member of the Davidson Coalition Against Violence (the local implementation of Project Safe Neighborhood), the Davidson County Senior Chorus, and the Lexington Choral Society. My church is also active in our community through our various outreach programs, including our annual Run for Grace 5K benefiting the Davidson Workshop. I have been shooting since I was six years old, am a life member (Benefactor level) of the NRA and enjoy helping others come to love the shooting sports as well. To that end I am certified by the NRA as a pistol and rifle instructor and as a Chief Range Safety Officer. I have also been certified by the state of North Carolina as a Concealed Carry Handgun instructor. Unfortunately, time simply has not permitted me to do much training these past few years. I feel that PHA is the best thing going, and I am incredibly happy to be a member. I would be humbled yet honored to be able to represent the membership on the Board for the coming year.
Fred Sink :
1. Served on Board, shotgun committee, helped with Open-House and walk-throughs.
2. As much as time and health will permit. Will work with others as needed.
Original member and landowner. Served as club secretary, Board member, six different building projects, and served on shotgun committee and picked up and delivered clay targets for club. Cooked for Open House.
PHA Range II Officers and Directors
2020-2021 PHA Range II Officers
and Directors Ballot with Bios

Officers

For President

Nancy Aley-Mueller   PHA member 20 years, PHA II member 10 years. Workdays and Open-house volunteer. Veterans Shoot volunteer. Nominations committee for 4 years.

For Vice President

Brad Grimes   I have continued to assist with the New Members and in Jan 2020 took over the unexpired term of our Membership Secretary. I have enjoyed being an ambassador for both our sport and PHA. I have assisted with the Workdays and other small projects around the range.  I will continue to work on improving our New Member process and other projects.
I have been a member of PHA 12 years and a PHA2 member about 10 years. I enjoy reloading and shooting mostly pistol and .22s.

For Secretary

Dennis Mueller  Secretary of PHA, PHA Range II, and PHA Range. I write the Range Report.
 
For Treasurer

Austin Cooper   Recording Secretary 2013-2018, Treasurer 2018-2020. Plate Match Co-director. Open House and Workday volunteer.
Directors at Large
You may choose 4 of the 5 nominees.

Bryce Beck  
I try to attend every meeting. When the workdays come up it seems that something comes up to keep me from going. I will do what I can in this up-coming year.

Neil Evans  
PHA Chairman of the Board. Co-chair of the High-Power Match. Open House and workday volunteer.
Past President for 3 years and current Chairman of the Board for PHA Club. Have run the PHA NRA High Power match since 2009. Have been the contact for CMP annual report for PHA’s affiliation for the last 6 years. Member of PHA since 1988. Plan to continue as the HP match director for next year along with Wayne Hemphill. Started the vintage Military matches held during the months we do not have NRA matches (except Dec). NRA life member since 1968, NCRPA life member since 2008, SASS life member since 1997. Distinguished Rifle, NRA Police Combat Distinguished, and NRA Distinguished Revolver. Assisted with PHA Open House since being elected to Board of Directors and President, participated in work days and Veterans Appreciation Day Retired 28 years with USCGR.

Scott Olp  
I recently purchased stock for PHA Range II. I plan is to be involved with matches, spring clean-up and anywhere else my services could be used. My objective is to assist in making decisions that are in the members’ best interest.
My background is in the transportation, management and residential/commercial construction. I am an avid hunter and gun enthusiast. Also, I am an NRA member and firm believer of the 2nd Amendment.
 
Garret Owens
This year I introduced new shooters to the sport, resulting in new PHA members. Participated in matches and open house. I plan to get more shooters aware of the 'sport' and this range and continue to support PHA.
History teacher for six years and counting here in Davidson County. Helped start and coach the East Davidson Clay Target Team. Member at PHA for an unknown number of years, as well as a PHA2 member.

Gene Smitley I  am the Match Director for the 2/3-gun tactical match and look forward to expanding the match with some new target prop ideas and new target stands.
57 years old, retired Sheriff's Deputy Currently working Public Safety for a local college.
PHA Range Officers
2020-2021 PHA Range II Officers

For President - David Motsinger

For Secretary - Dennis Mueller

For Treasurer - Barry Hedgecock
Here is all you need to know for the 2020-2021 Membership Renewal Season

All the annual renewal forms will be mailed on July 3.

They will be mailed in an envelope via US Mail from PHA. This envelope will contain all the forms that you will need to renew your membership for the coming year.

Your Membership Renewal envelope will contain the following:

  • Membership Renewal form. Be sure to fill in all the required information and sign and date it near the bottom of the form.
  • Range Rules form. Be sure to fill in all the required information and sign and date it near the bottom of the form.
  • Ballot. There is an election for PHA Club Officers and At-Large Board Members. You may also receive a ballot for PHA Range and/or PHA Range II if you are a stockholder in one or both of those organizations. Be sure to mark your ballots.
  • Raffle Tickets. There are 12 raffle tickets included for the Kind Heart program. When you buy your tickets, please issue a separate check. Please return any unused tickets. (See article below for more information about Kind Heart.)
  • A pre-addressed return envelope is included for you to return all your documents to PHA.

After you have signed your documents and marked your ballot(s), and entered the Kind Heart raffle, place everything in the included pre-addressed envelope, put a stamp(s) on it, and mail it.

NOTE : PHA Annual Club members (NOT stockholders) must also include a check for $125 for their annual dues.

NOTE : If you do not sign all your renewal documents and/or if you do not include your annual dues payment, if required, your new membership card will not be issued to you. All your documents will be returned to you to be completed. You will have to re-submit everything. This will delay the issuance of your new membership card.

NOTE:  If a PHA Club member anticipates a difficulty, due to job, medical reasons, or any other reasons, in paying their annual dues, contact President Ray Owens prior to September 1, 2020 .

Here are important dates for you to remember.

  • July 3. Your Membership renewal envelope containing forms and ballots will be mailed out on this date.
  • July 20. If you have NOT received your renewal envelope by this date, you must contact the MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY immediately and let him know that you have NOT received your renewal information.
  • August 10. All election ballots for PHA Club must be received by the end of this day.
  • August 12. All election ballots for PHA Range must be received by the end of this day.
  • August 13. PHA Club Annual General Meeting. Election results will be announced.
  • August 15. PHA Range will have their Annual Meeting at the Ram building on PHA property. Election results will be announced.
  • August 17. All election ballots for PHA Range II must be returned by the end of this day.
  • August 19. PHA Range II will have their Annual Meeting at the Ram building on PHA property. Election results will be announced.
  • September 1. PHA membership renewals are due on this day.
  • September 26. Open House. You can bring your renewal papers and turn them in at the Ram building.
  • September 30. This is the final day to renew your membership without penalty.
  • October 1 to December 31. Memberships renewed during this time will incur a $50 penalty in addition to the $125 annual dues.
  • December 31. This is the final day that dues + penalty will be accepted. If you have not renewed by this date, you will be officially dropped from the PHA membership rolls. If you renew after this date, you must re-apply as a brand-new member and pay the new member fees.

If you have any questions,
please contact the   Recording Secretary or the Membership Secretary .

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Links you might be interested in.
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