GRRPC Champion & Notable Shooters

Over the years Grand Rapids Rifle & Pistol Club has proven to be a Club filled with strong committed shooters. With programs for just about every discipline of the sport of shooting, GRRPC prides itself in turning out world-class competitors. And, the proof-is-in-the-pudding, GRRPC has among its membership numerous individual Champions, Championship Teams and competitors who have distinguished themselves by achieving honors in competition. GRRPC proudly list them here and wants to congratulate them on their successes.

	Charles VandenBerg Owner / Operator VandenBerg Jewelers Statistical Officer for GRRPC Classification: High Master Shooting Accomplishments: Michigan Outdoor State Champion: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006. Michigan Indoor State Champion, 2004, 2003; Distinguished pistol shot awareded 2006. 1st Place Expert Team Award Camp Perry National Matches-Open Division; 2004 3rd Place Expert Team Award Camp Perry National Matches-State Association Division; member of 2007 West Michigan Team Champions.
	Terry Dunn Culinary Arts Professor, GRCC (retired) GRRPC Board of Directors, Executive Officer, Jr. Rifle Classification: Expert Shooting Accomplishments: 2005 Michigan Outdoor State Expert Class Champion; Distinguished Pistol awarded June 2001; 2003 1st Place Expert Team Award Camp Perry National Matches-Open Division; 2004 3rd Place Expert Team Award Camp Perry National Matches-State Association Division.
	Jolán Jackson Tool & Die Journeyman, GM Classification: Master Shooting Accomplishments: 2007 Michigan State Outdoor Pistol Champion; 2005 NRA 2600 Club; member of 2007, 2005 West Michigan Team Champions; 2005 Michigan Outdoor Silver Medal Winner; 2005 MI Sectional Bronze Medal Winner; 2004 MI Sectional Gold Medal Winner; 2003 Michigan Outdoor State Expert Class Champion; 2004, 2003 First Place Expert West Michigan Team Champion; 2003 First Place Award for NRA National Indoor Team Championship Sharpshooter Class; 2003 1st Place Expert Team Award Camp Perry National Matches-Open Division; 2004 3rd Place Expert Team Award Camp Perry National Matches-State Association Division. Awarded the Bronze Medal for Excellence in Competition from the United States of America-Civilian Marksmanship Program, earning credit toward the award of Distinguished Pistol Shot Badge.
	Denise Scott Jackson Marketing Consultant, Scott Jackson Design GRRPC Board of Directors, Executive Officer Membership & Promotions Classification: Expert Shooting Accomplishments: Member Les Baer Custom Pistol Team; National Record holder .45 team match; 2005 High Woman MI Sectional; 2004, 2005 & 2006 West Michigan Pistol League Women's Champion; member of 2007, 2005 West Michigan Pistol League Team Champions; 2004 New Jersey State Womens Champion; 2007, 2004 Arizona State Womens Champion; 2004, 2003 First Place Expert Team Champion in the West Michigan Pistol League; 2003 First Place Award for NRA National Indoor Team Championship Sharpshooter Class; Awarded the Bronze Medal for Excellence in Competition from the United States of America-Civilian Marksmanship Program, earning credit toward the award of Distinguished Pistol Shot Badge.
	Larry Mennetti Realtor, Five Star Realty Classification: Master Shooting Accomplishments: member of 2007, 2005 West Michigan Team Champions, 2004, 2003 First Place Expert West Michigan Team Champion; 2003 First Place Award for NRA National Indoor Team Championship Sharpshooter Class; 9-time NRA Sectional Winner; 1st, 2nd and 3rd place NRA Regional Winner; Distinguished Pistol Shot Awarded 1984; NRA 2600 Club; 2-time Michigan 50 Yard Slow Fire Trophy winner; West Michigan Pistol League Champion (average 294.5 / 300) Pistol League Champion Trophy is named after Mennetti; Skeet & Trap Shooter; Metal Silhouette AAA Shooter.
	Ron Reese Health & Safety, GM Classification: Master Shooting Accomplishments: 2004 Placed 1st in Expert class at Camp Perry Nationals; 2004 Placed 1st in Expert class at Canton, Ohio; 2004 Placed 1st in Expert class in the Michigan State Championship; 2003-04 West Michigan Team winner Expert class; 2004 Placed 1st in Expert class at the Lobster Match in Maine; member of 2007, 2005 West Michigan Team winner Master class and overall Team Champions; Distinguished Pistol Shot Awarded 2007.

Champion And Notable GRRPC Shooters