Newberg Rotary History

Here you will find a brief history of the Newberg Rotary Club.

1935-12-20 00:00:00

Rotary Club of Newberg Organized

Art Strickland served as the first president.

1937-07-01 00:00:00

Norm Riley Becomes President

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1938-07-01 18:28:17

Eddie Rickert Becomes President

Eddie served two terms as president.

1940-07-01 18:28:17

Wally Larkin Becomes President

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1941-07-01 18:28:17

Ralph Van Valin Becomes President

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1942-07-01 18:28:17

Daisy Renne Becomes President

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1943-07-01 18:28:17

Scott Leavitt Becomes President

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1944-07-01 18:28:17

Lou Rygg Becomes President

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1945-07-01 18:28:17

Mel Dunston Becomes President

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1946-07-01 18:28:17

Ed Strothers Becomes President

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1947-07-01 18:28:17

Hubert Armstrong Becomes President

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1948-07-01 18:28:17

Frank Colcord Becomes President

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1949-07-01 18:28:17

Ed Drews Becomes President

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1950-07-01 18:28:17

Bob Blodgett Becomes President

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1951-07-01 18:28:17

Tyler Soine Becomes President

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1952-07-01 18:28:17

Joe Moore Becomes President

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1953-07-01 18:28:17

Homer Hester Becomes President

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1954-07-01 21:20:05

Sam Scott Becomes President

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1955-07-01 21:20:05

Earl Sandager Becomes President

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1956-07-01 21:20:05

Wilbur Robb Becomes President

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1957-07-01 21:20:05

Dick Rentfro Becomes President

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1958-07-01 21:20:05

Walt Tucker Becomes President

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1959-07-01 21:20:05

Tom Beatty Becomes President

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1960-07-01 21:20:05

John Patten Becomes President

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1961-07-01 21:20:05

Del Stoll Becomes President

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1962-07-01 21:20:05

Ken Jonson Becomes President

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1963-07-01 17:52:10

Rotary International's 60th Anniversary

A special float was presented in the Newberg Old Fashioned Festival to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Rotary International.

1963-07-01 17:52:10

Club Paired with Scottish Rotarians

Rotary International President Carl Miller began pairing clubs in Scotland with Clubs in the US. The Newberg Club was matched with a club in Crieff.

1963-07-01 21:20:05

Russ Gainer Becomes President

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1964-06-01 17:52:10

Past President History Book Begins

Russ Gainer began the Past Presidents History Book with the intention that every past president would write a page with highlights from their presidency.

1964-07-01 21:20:05

Herb Hawkins Becomes President

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1965-07-01 21:20:05

Ron Gleason Becomes President

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1966-01-01 19:26:05

Club Begins to Send Rota-Dent Units Throughout the World

1966 marked the first year that a portable dental unit was sent out. The first unit was sent to Africa.

1966-05-11 17:52:10

Governor Mark Hatfield Speaks at Rotary

Governor Hatfield spoke at the Newberg Rotary Club. This was one of the most successful events of the year with attendance form Rotarians and community members.

1966-05-11 17:52:10

Scott Leavitt Day

Scott Leavitt Day was celebrated in honor of the man known as "Mr. Rotary."

1966-07-01 19:26:05

Pancake Breakfast

The Pancake Breakfast begins in July of 1966. This will become an annual event at the Newberg Old Fashioned Festival.

1966-07-01 21:20:05

Joe Schneider Becomes President

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1966-09-01 17:52:10

Pumpkin Contest Begins

President Joe Scheider challenged the other members to see who could grow the largest pumpkin. This became an annual event which was enjoyed by all.

1967-07-01 21:20:05

Russ Lehman Becomes President

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1968-07-01 21:20:05

Stan Watt Becomes President

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1969-07-01 21:20:05

Ted Reschke Becomes President

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1970-07-01 15:11:23

Group Study Exchange Begins

During the presidency of Stew Harris, the Newberg Club participated in the Group Study Exchange Program for the first time. Newberg Rotartians hosted young businessmen from Finland.

1970-07-01 19:26:05

Youth Exchange Program Begins

Chris Jordan travels to Newberg from Sydney, Australia as the first student to participate in the Newberg Rotary Youth Exchange Program

1970-07-01 21:20:05

Stew Harris Becomes President

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1971-07-01 19:26:05

Newberg Rotary Foundation Established

During Ken Austin's presidency the Newberg Rotary Foundation is established. The Foundation is a non-profit organization which allows people to make tax deductible donations. Foundations money goes to scholarships and other community needs.

1971-07-01 21:20:05

Ken Austin Becomes President

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1972-07-01 21:20:05

Ray Simonsen Becomes President

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1973-07-01 21:20:05

Wyn Stuckey Becomes President

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1973-07-01 21:38:48

Rose Sale Begins

Beginning during Wyn Stuckey's presidency and for quite a few years after, the club participated in a rose sale.

1974-07-01 15:11:23

Three Squares Project Begins

The Newberg Rotary Club began assisting the Three Squares program as they provided meals for senior citizens.

Newberg Rotary History

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