GHSC 2021 Elections
In keeping with the provisions of the Club’s Bylaws, the Club’s Annual Elections for Board Members and Officer positions are scheduled for Thursday, August 19, 2021.
Nominations for Officer positions and Board Members are open effective immediately.
The following positions will be voted on this year:
President – 2-year term
Nominated and accepted – Terry Holm
Vice President – 2-year term
Nominated and accepted – Rich Soulam
Recording Secretary – 2-year term
Nominated and accepted – Tom Mulledy
Three 3-year Board Member positions
Incumbent – Dan McGrew
Incumbent – Tom Lovrovich
Nominated and accepted – John Thayer
Nominated and accepted – Mike Runion
The following nomination rules must be followed:
- Nomination of officers and directors shall be presented at the July Board of Directors meeting, by the Board of Directors. (July 20, 2021)
- Nominations may also be made from the floor at the annual meeting.
- Persons nominated must be present at the meeting in which they are nominated or have given their prior consent in a signed writing, in which case the physical prior written consent must be given to the presiding officer of that meeting.
- Nominations may be made by any member in good standing. Nominees must be members in good standing of the Club for at least twelve (12) months.
- All nominees will be invited to the July Board of Directors meeting to meet the Board and ensure a full understanding of their potential role and responsibility. Following the July Board meeting, nominees will have the opportunity to submit a brief introduction of themselves for the Club website.
- Absentee ballot information will be published on the Club website in early July.
- All nominees will have an opportunity to present themselves to the membership at the annual meeting.
- Only nominations received at the annual meeting will be eligible for “write in” on the ballot.
Voting and Absentee Ballot Rules
- As of 12:00am July 21, 2021, the ballot is closed with the aforementioned candidates running for their respective positions. However, nominations can be made from the floor during the Annual Meeting on August 19, 2021. Any new nominees will be a write-in on the ballot. Write-in nominees need to be present to accept the nomination.
- Voting by proxy is not allowed, nor may any member submit a ballot for another member other than their spouse. Any ballot handled by anyone other than the respective member, their spouse, the Membership Chairperson, or an Election Committee Member (John Cheyney, Chuck Griffey, and Bruce MacDonald), will be disqualified.
- For absentee ballots, contact the Membership Secretary at GHSC.membership@gmail.com.
- Absentee ballots must be returned by August 14, 2021 or delivered by the voting member at the Annual Meeting on August 19, 2021.
If you have any questions or are interested in running, contact John Cheyney at cheyndawg@comcast.net
Thank you,
John Cheyney, Bruce MacDonald, and Chuck Griffey
The Election Committee
To the Gig Harbor Sportsmen’s Club members and Board of Directors:
My name is Terry Holm. I would like to be considered for the President position.
I have previously served as a board member and as your Vice President over the last several years. I have a good understanding of the GHSC issues and goals for future success. I share your love of all the shooting sports, our freedoms, and the club’s significance in the community.
I come from a military and law enforcement family and I am retired as a Navy civilian manager after 42 years. I understand the meaning of honor, integrity, and responsibility and I have previous executive management skills and a determination to enhance the activities of our club in a positive way.
I am currently a R&P range master with NRA CRSO and Pistol instructor’s certifications. I am an R&P orientation administrator and running the handgun safety classes program at GHSC. I am now also the Hunters Education Chief instructor. I continue to participate in many club events, maintenance of our venues, and many RO / RM tours each year.
If I have not met you, please stop me if you want to talk and we can get acquainted. For those that do know me thank you for enriching my life and please share your knowledge of me with others. I hope that this short statement will provide a glimpse of my character and personality but be sure of one thing; I can and will serve with the GHSC best interests in mind.
I am looking forward to continuing my service to the membership as your President and would appreciate your vote.
Thank you, Terry Holm
Hello, my name is Rich Soulam. I am currently co-chair for the Rifle/Pistol range. I attended college in California then joined the Air Force. One of the first things they did was to teach me how to fire a Smith & Wesson 38, the first firearm I ever handled. I spent about 33 years in the Air Force. Surprisingly for a military guy, I rarely shot. After I retired from all of my work, my wife and I moved to Gig Harbor. I discovered the Sportsman’s Club. I tried the Pistol Clay competition and got addicted. Pistols started spontaneously appearing in my storage cabinets. Reloading equipment and supplies reproduced themselves in my garage. I was spending enough time at the Club that a friend suggested I become a Range Officer. I enjoy serving as a volunteer for the GHSC. Please consider voting for me for the position of Vice-President.
Thank you, Rich Soulam
Hello, my name is Dan McGraw. I am currently co-chair for the Rifle/Pistol range. I have been involved in sports shooting throughout my adult life and I have served as Range Officer for several years.
My wife Penni and I, along with another couple, were in partnership in a closely held corporation from 1975 to 1997 and served on the board in varying capacities during that time.
Over the course of approximately 20+ years, I served as a member of the Board, numerous times, for Murphy’s Landing Marina.
Hello, my name is Tom Lovrovich. I am a lifelong resident of Gig Harbor, a third generation Commercial Fisherman, and a longtime member of the Gig Harbor Sportsman’s Club.
Greetings. My name is Tom Mulledy and I would like to be considered for the position of Recording Secretary of GHSC. I am currently a R/P Range Master with NRA RSO certifications. I schedule the Range Officers for the R/P Range. I am retired from the Port of Tacoma where I worked for 30 years serving as Treasurer of the Port and Director of Billing and Customer Service. I have served on the boards of National Maritime Organizations and serving is all the Officer positions at the local level. I have served on other boards including church and volunteer organizations. I enjoy serving the membership of GHSC and support our varied opportunities that we offer our members.
Thank you for your consideration, Tom Mulledy
Hello, my name is Tom Lovrovich. I am a lifelong resident of Gig Harbor, a third generation Commercial Fisherman, and a longtime member of the Gig Harbor Sportsman’s Club.
I joined the club back in the early 1980’s and subsequently became a life member. My wife, Rahna, and my daughter, Rachel, are also members who enjoy archery and attend some of the club functions.
I believe that the Gig Harbor Sportsman’s Club is a vital part of our community that provides a fun, safe environment for people to learn, practice, and socialize. I would like to see it continue to evolve and grow so that future generations can enjoy it.
Hello, my name is John Thayer and I am running for Board Member. I am retired from a 24-year career as a Financial Advisor and Asset Manager with clients in 7 states. I’ve lived in University Place for 25 years.
– Four years, Membership Committee, Fircrest Golf Club.
– One year President, HOA, Northshore Golf Course.
– Bach. of Sci., University of Maryland.
– Ten years in Marines, 3 years active (RVN 67-68), 7 years active Reserve.
– Life member: GHSC, NRA, VFW.
Hello, my name is Mike Runion. I was raised in Gig Harbor, own and operate a family business here in town, 7 Seas Brewing, and raise my family here. I am happy to contribute to the Gig Harbor Sportsman’s Club. I believe the ongoing presence and success of GHSC is vital to our community and an important asset to the region. I have served in numerous board/commission positions, and am active in the local business community. Thank you.
