Per Bob Van Leer at the luncheon meeting 14 June 2006 the following were the Charter Members of the Rotary Club of Gold Beach:
Sewell Newhouse
Rev. Charlie Lever (President)
Clarence Phipps
Richard Buffington
Paul Sosey
Bob Crump
Vern Kolen
Dr. Wilbur Cartwright
Joe LeuLane
Ray Keen
Hugh Shields
Glenn Sabin
Wes Sibley
Orville Gensmer
Doug DeVoe
Ralph Kessler
Tom Ayres
Morrie Graves
Wes Burton
William McBeth
Andy Moore
Bert Clausen
Oliver Ramalia
Harry Quarters
As of 14 June 2006 two are known to remain alive: Vern Kolen and Clarence Phipps.
Bob also reports that two District Conferences have been held in Gold Beach:
1972 - Gold Beach for you in '72
1986 - On the Rogue Again.
