Volunteers

Troutdale SummerFest Volunteers, 2019
Meet the Team

Margaret Rice and Bettianne Goetz volunteers at THS booth of the McMenamins Edgefield concerts.
The Troutdale Historical Society runs on volunteer power. We have a tremendous group of volunteers that keep three museums open and maintained; curators who keep track of a large collection of photographs and artifacts; event coordinators who plan our events down to the finest details; and maintenance workers who come running at a moment's notice to make needed repairs. We are very fortunate to have them and appreciate every hour spent on our behalf.
If you are interested in joining our team of volunteers, give us a call (503)-661-2164. No experience necessary.
Museum Docents

Joyce Belcher (2016); THS Member Since 2012
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Parkrose Grade School, Reynolds High School, MHCC
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Show manager; Mobile Commissary for US Forest Service (owner); Powell Valley Nursery, Office Manager (retired)
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Past Volunteer for Guide Dogs for the Blind & Reynolds High School Reunion
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Interest include swim aerobic classes, "lunching" with girl friends, movies, reading, yard work, photo albums, and a passion for classic cars - a passion she shared with her father.

Joy Beldin (2015)
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Treasurer (2021) Board Member (2018); THS Member Since 2016
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Wilkes/Glenfair Elementary; Reynolds High School; HR Management Certification, PCC
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30 years as HR Manager; PDX Made In Oregon & California Closets Showroom Manager (Retired)
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Volunteering for HOA as a Board Member, retail volunteer for Cycle Oregon Tours, THS Volunteer since 2015
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Resident of Portland, Troutdale, Seaside, Oregon since 1944

Kelly Broomall (2016)
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Board Member (2017); THS Member Since 2015
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Veteran USMC: Journeyman Machinist: Boeing Industrial Engineer; Boeing - 35 years, retired
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Community: Red Cross, School House Supplies Volunteer
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Hobbies: Wood Worker
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Resident of Troutdale since October 1978
Jason Cawood (2017)
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Secretary (2021); Board Member (2018); THS Member Since 2017

Bettianne Goetz (2016)
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Vice President (2021 - 2022); Secretary (2019 - 2021); President Emeritus (2017-2018); THS Member Since 2014
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BA, San Diego State; MA, University of Guam; Post graduate work at Portland State
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Elementary Classroom Teacher, Learning Disabilities Specialist, School Administrator-Reynolds School District (Retired)
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Volunteers at Chase Me Again Thrift Store Board Member and Interlachen HOA Board Member
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Interests include Dragon Boat Paddling team, yoga, and travel
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Resident of Fairview, Oregon since 1970
Katherine Haslip (2017); THS Member Since 2017

Andrea Heim (2016); THS Member Since 2007
Melba Klinker (2016); THS Member Since 2018

Jeanette Kloos (2011); THS Member Since 2014
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Oregon Department of Transportation, Scenic Area Coordinator (Retired)
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Co-Author of A Study of the Historic Columbia River Highway.1987 & Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway Corridor, 1997
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Author of Historic Columbia River Highway Master Plan
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Volunteer for Friends of the Historic Columbia River Highway, Founder & President
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Women’s Transportation Seminar, Portland Chapter, Member of the Year, 1988; Daughters of the American Revolution Historic Preservation Medal
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Interests include genealogy, travel and family, particularly my young granddaughter, Adelyn
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Resident of Portland, OR since 1986
Bev Knight (2018); THS Member Since 2017
Jeff Neiger (2022); THS Member Since 2020
Trish Neiger (2022); THS Member Since 2020

Sharon Nesbit (1968)
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President Emeritus (2016-2017); Vice President (1994-1995; 2015-2016); Secretary (1968-1970); Executive Director (1990-1991); Historian (1968 to present); THS Charter Member (1968)
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Historian; Co-Author: McMenamins Vintage Edgefield, (2002); Author: It Could Have Been Carpdale (2007) and Sunny with Occasional Tirades (2011); Columnist-Gresham Outlook Newspaper; Public Speaker
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Volunteers for the City of Troutdale Historic Landmarks Commissioner, Position #3; Member of the Oregon Geographic Names Board
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Charter Member of the Troutdale Historical Society (1968); Founding member of Zimmerman Farm Heritage Park, The Friends of the Historic Columbia River Highway, East County Historical Organization, and the Troutdale Historical Society.
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Awarded: March of Dimes Woman of Achievement, 1998; National Federation of Press Women Sweepstakes Writing Award (twice); Troutdale Citizen of the Year (2000); and Troutdale Historical Society Preservationist Award.
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Resident of Troutdale, Oregon since 1968
Marge McDevitt (2018); THS Member Since 2018
Amber Milmore (2016); Board Secretary (2015); THS Member Since (2015)

Herb Mohn (2016); THS Member prior to 2004
Sharon Munyan (2016); THS Member since 2021
Dwain Munyan (2018); THS Member Prior to 2003
Dave Mysinger (2022); THS Member Prior to 2003
Johnathon Peterson (2021)

Gloria Quipotla (2022); THS Member since 2022

Margaret Rice, (2016); THS Member prior to 1984
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President (2018); Vice President (2017); Secretary (2016)
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Assoc. Degree, Mt. Hood Community College-Liberal Arts; Kaiser Permanente Administrative Assistant (Retired)
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Volunteer and fundraiser for YMCA Camp Collins; THS volunteer and fundraiser
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Interests include travel, gardening, golf, cooking, and reading. And of course! Exploring and enjoying the beautiful state of Oregon.
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Resident of East Multnomah County since 1974
Hazel Webb (2016); THS Member Since 2016
Charlene Thomas (2015); THS Member Since 2015

Norman Thomas (2015)
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President (2021); Vice President (2019 - 2021); Secretary (2017-2019); Board Member (2016); THS Member Since 2015
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A.A.S Computer Application Programming; US Army Staff Sergeant (1972-1981); ADP Computer Application Programmer (Retired)
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Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission Finance Committee Chair (2000-present)
Claire Watts (2019)
Diane Wingerd (2017); THS Member Since 2018
Curators

Julie Stewart - Photo Curator (2011); THS Member Since 2005

Dee Dee Hansen - Objects Curator (2017); THS Member Since 2018

Carla Robertson - Scanning/Digitization (2018); THS Member Since 2016

Julia Warner - Special Projects, Objects (2018); THS Member Since 2018
Twila Mysinger - Special Projects & Inventory (2021); THS Member Since (prior to) 2003
Special Events
Helen Wand - Program Chair (2017); Board Member (2004-2014);
THS Member Prior to 2003
Gary McCoy (2018); THS Member Since 2017
Sandy McCoy (2018); THS Member Since 2017
Virgina Symonds (2018); THS Member Since 2018