Founding Board Members:

• Jan Irish: Elected to the first board in 1986 and served as initial Program Chair, later serving president elect (98-99), president (99-00), and long serving board member.
• Margie Lemaster: Founding board member, long-time board member and volunteer.
• Julie Want: Founding board member.

• To be determined.

• Mikki Snell (President 2005-06)
• Claudia Stewart
• Others to be determined.

• Henry Cornick
• Mike Donahue (2012 – 2023)
• Barbara Doyle
• Brian Doyle
• Steve Lund
• Marj Kaiser
• Kat Ricker
• Lisa Salmon
• Claudia Stewart
• Kathy Tri
• Julie Want

• Rich Brown
• Doug Cain
• Heath Cornick
• Ann Dolan
• Mike Donahue
• Clay Downing
• Pat Gennan
• Marj Kaiser
• Kat Ricker
• Karen Tozer
• Kathy Tri

1986 Programs

• Nina Johnson, Executive Director of City Club of Portland, “Organizing a City Club and Setting Realistic Goals”
• Susan Sokol Blossor, facilitated group discussion “Organization and Goals”
• Brenda Stroud, City of Newberg Finance Director “Issues Surrounding the City of Newberg’s Budget”
• Janet Ker, Director of of Newberg Area Chamber of Commerce “Economic Development”
• Joe Brugato, candidate for mayor “Election Issues Facing Newberg”
• Elvern Hall, incumbent candidate for mayor “Election Issues Facing Newberg”
• Candidates for Newberg City Council

1987 Programs

• Judy Burridge, Yamhill County Extension, and Kathleen Sullivan, Family Community Leadership, presented “Brainstorming program development and membership involvement”
• Dean Mosler, President of the Oregon Business Council “Economic Development in Small Communities”
• Mike Warren, Newberg City Manager “A Vision for Newberg”
• Dale Poteet, Director of Yamhill County Mental Health “Pooling Community Resources”
• Representative from the Oregon Correction Division “Overview and Current Problems of Oregon State Corrections”
• Dave Bishop, Yamhill County Commissioner “County’s Correctional Programs”
• “Local Artists and Their Work” from Donna Gettel, Jean Gogger-Smith, Kippy Nordstrom, John Richen, Joe Valashek, Kathleen Buck, Bob Saurer, and Jenny Adelshim
• Mickey Clay, lobbyist to State Legislature “How to Make Your Ideas Known”
• Kathleen Sullivan, licensed massage therapist “Balanced Living – Stress management & Relaxation Techniques for Home and Office”
• Terry Drake, School Financing Specialist for the Oregon State Revenue Office “School Funding”
• Dave Bishop, Newberg Police Chief “Crime and Newberg”
• Mel Schroder, Professor at George Fox College “Ewing Young Historical Theme Park”
• “Theater Groups of Yamhill County” short performances by George Fox College, Chrysalis, Gallery Players, and Newberg High School Music Theater
• Lon Fendall, Director of Peace Learning Center, George Fox College
• “Christmas Social”, Rex Hill Winery

1988 Programs

• Terry Mahr, Attorney for City of Newberg “Riverfront Development”
• Debbie Portis-Cathers, Director of Chehalem House Residential Treatment Center “Troubled Kids! What Happened and What Helps”
• Kent Neff, MD, President of Springbrook Institute “Springbrook Institute: Treatment Center for Alcohol and Drug Dependency”
• Stan Bunn, State Representative for District 29 “Insurance Reform: Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Headed”
• Newberg School Board Members and Candidates “Our Schools and Their Elected Leaders”
• Susan Sokal Blosser, Yamhill County Representative to Oregon Tourist Alliance “Economic Development thru Oregon Tourism Alliance”
• Joan Buell, Director of Hospice House Portland “Care and Support for the Terminally Ill”
• Dave Frohnmayer, Oregon Attorney General “Special Interest Groups and Elections: Friend or Foe”
• Don Clements, Superintendent for Chehalem Park and Recreation District “Stable Funding for Chehalem Park and Recreation District”
• Neil Cohen, Mayor of Dundee “Dundee and the 21st Century”
• Leonard Lanfranco, Executive Director for Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association “The Role of the Press in Society”
• “The Role of the Community Newspaper”, Jim Kelly, Editor of the Newberg Graphic
• “Justice Issues for Children and Communities”, Alan L. Young, Director of Juvenile Services for Yamhill County
• “Meet the New Superintendent of Newberg School District”, Wes Smith, Superintendent of Newberg School District
• “Meet the Candidates for Yamhill County Commissioner”, Dennis Goecks and Gary Baldwin, candidates for Yamhill County Commissioner
• “Proposed City of Newberg Tax Base”, Jim Watson, Newberg City Manager
• “Proposed Bond Issues for Newberg School District”, Wes Smith, Newberg School District Superintendent
• “Drugs and Our Community”, David Bishop, Newberg Police Chief
• “The Impact Program in the Newberg School District”, Mary Simpson, School District Student Assistance Counselor
• “Taking Responsibilities in the 1990’s”, Ian McIver, CEO of Professional Development Associates, Inc.
• “Christmas Social”, Central Bed and Breakfast

1989 Programs

• “Underwater Photography of the Great Barrier Reef”, Kathleen Buck, artist and photographer
• “Recommendations on School Funding Reform”, Richard A. Munn, Director for Oregon’s Department of Revenue
• “Selecting Your City Manager” panel discussion with Brenda Stroud (Finance Director, City of Newberg), Janet Ker (Director, Newberg Area Chamber of Commerce), Phil Edin (Former Council Member, City of Tigard), and Eldon Mills (City Manager, City of Hillsboro)
• “The Other Exceptional Child: Meeting the Needs of the Gifted”, Lorraine Barclay, Talented and Gifted Coordinator for Newberg School District.
• “Conflict: Three Simple Steps to Effective Communications”, Rebecca A. Martin, PHD
• “The Importance of Planning in Business and Community Development”, Mike Wort, Project Manager at CH2M Hill
• “Newberg Area Community Conciliation Service”, Members of the Newberg Area Community Conciliation Service
• “Artists of Yamhill County”, Loni Austin Parrish, local artist
• “Abused Women in Our Society”, Beverly Winbolt, Director of Henderson House Family Crisis Shelter
• “The Festivals of Newberg”, representatives from the Old Fashioned Festival, Vintage Festival, Centennial Days, and Ewing Young Park
• “Geography and the Pacific Rim Economy”, Joanne Flint, Co-Chair of the Oregon Geographic Alliance

1990 Programs

• “Drug Free Schools”, Wes Smith, Superintendent, Newberg School District
• “Youth and Children Services”, Neil Goldschmidt, Governor for the State of Oregon. Special meeting sponsored alongside Rotary and other service clubs.
• “History of Confederated Tribes and re-tribalization of Grand Rhonde”, Mark Mercier, Chairman of Confederated Tribes of Grand Rhonde
• “The TV News Arena”, Paul Linnman, Channel 2 News Anchor
• “A Trip to Eastern Europe”, Jim Kelly, publisher for the Newberg Graphic
• “Ballot Issues”, Dr. Ron Mock, Professor of Political Science for George Fox College
• “At-Risk Students…. What Can be Done”, Wes Smith, Superintendent, Newberg School District
• “The National Rifle Association”, Mike Krei, Field Representative for the National Rifle Association
• “Workers’ Comp”, Stanton F. Long, President of SAIF

1991 Programs

• “Old Growth Timber”
• “Long Range Planning – Visioning”, Steven Ames. Joint meeting conducted with the Newberg Area Chamber of Commerce.
• “Local Real Estate Trends”, Roger Veach, local realtor
• “Womansafe”, Janine Kafoury, Portland Police Bureau’s Sexual Assault Prevention Program and Clackamas County Victim Advocate Program
• “Local Health Care Issues”, Mark Meinert, Administrator for Newberg Community Hospital
• “The Portland Symphony”, James DePriest, Music Director and Conductor fo the Oregon Symphony
• “Recycling”, Sherry Matthison, Recycling Coordinator for Newberg Garbage Service
• “Oregon Tourism”, Janet Ker Porter, Hospitality Training Director for State of Oregon’s Tourism Division
• “Special Event! Chamber Music at Rex Hill Vineyards” with Chamber Music of Northwest Musicians
• “Celebration! Centennial of George Fox College” a joint gathering with other service clubs on the campus lawn
• “Fall Dessert Social” Argyle Tasting Room
• “United Way for Yamhill County”, Margie meyers, Executive Director for United Way Yamhill County
• “Great Expectations: Assisting Teen Parents to Complete High School”, Mickey Clay, Chair of the Yamhill County Children and Youth Services Commission
• “Volunteers in Action”, six City Club members speak about their volunteer efforts
• “Chehalem Future Focus”, Duane Cole (Manager for City of Newberg), Wes Smith (Superintendent for Newberg School District, and Don Clements (Superintendent for Chehalem Park and Recreation District)
• “Holiday Social” at Sleighbells Christmas Shop
• “Why Llamas?”, panel discussion by llama enthusiasts and breeders

1992 Programs

• “Sentencing Guidelines”, Judge John Hitchcock, Circuit Court Judge
• “Human Resource Management and Advanced Degree Programs”, Dirk Barram, Vice President for graduate and continuing studies at George Fox College
• “Blueprint for the 90’s”, Dave Bishop, Chief of Police for the City of Newberg
• “Current Developments in Banking”
• “The New Oregon Trail”, David Bishop, Transportation Plan Manager for the Oregon Department of Transportation
• “The value of Land Use Planning in Yamhill County”, Blair Batson and Keith Bartholomew, staff attorneys for 1000 friends of Oregon
• “Restructuring Oregon Government”, Stan Bunn, Oregon State Representative for District 29
• “Yamhill County Commissioner Candidates Forum”
• “Ideas for Program Subjects and Goals for Newberg City Club”, a group discussion hosted by Ann Snyder, facilitator from Family Community Leadership
• “Addictive Disease – What is it?” and “Treating Addition – An Answer to Reducing Health Care Costs”, Mark Knudson, Director for the Springbrook Northwest Institute
• “Oregon Together”, Mary Simpson, At-Risk Counselor for newberg School District
• “Our Hispanic Community” It’s Interests and Concerns”, panel discussion with Lee Vasques (Sheriff, Yamhill County), Judy Anderson (teach for English Second Language), Charlie Harris (Director for CASA), and Jerarvo Ibarra (pastor)
• “River Greenways”, Keith Hay
• “Leadership Newberg”, Mary Puskas (Director for Newberg Area Area Chamber of Commerce) and leadership graduates Elaine Smith, Mikki Snell, and Mary-Ann Sontag
• “Newberg’s Change Needs”, panel discussion with Newberg Mayor and City Council Members
• “Fall Social – A Picnic at the Winery”, Knudsen-Erath Winery
• “Election Debate for District 29’s Race for Senate Representative”, Leroy Benham (Republican) and Merilyn Dell (Democrat)
• “Election Debate for Yamhill County District Attorney”, Bernt Hansen and John Mercer
• “Role in City Government and Future Issues Affecting Them”, Duane Cole (City Manager), Bert Teitzel (City Engineer), Dave Bishop (Police Chief), Michael Sherman (Fire Chief), Leah Griffith (Librarian), and Kathy Tri (Finance)
• “Economic Loans for Small Businesses”, Terry Mahr (Attorney for City of Newberg), Ray Teasley, and John Safestrom
• “Great Expectations and Teen Parenting Programs at Newberg High School”, Cecilia Zoeller and Evelyn Mast
• “Holiday Special” special lunch and holiday music at regular meeting place

1993 Programs

• “No On Hate”, Julie Want
• “How to do Study Group: Portland City Club Model”, Nancy Kurkinen, Research Director for Portland City Club
• “How to provide study groups for Newberg City Club?” Open discussion
• “Education Reform, School Finance and Facility Deterioration”, Wes Smith (Superintendent) and Claudia Stewart (Communications Director), Newberg School District
• “The History of Quakerism in Newberg”, Ed Stevens (President) and Ralph Beebe (Professor), George Fox College
• “Winter Shakespeare Festival”, Cynthia Guhrmann, Kim Kalapur, and Pat Patton, Oregon Shakespeare Festival
• “Senior Care”, Allyn Brown (Attorney) and Mike Allen (Professor), George Fox College
• “Findings Concerning the School District Bond Election”, Club’s Study Group Presentation
• “150 Year Celebration of the Oregon Trail”, James Moore
• “PAC’s and Campaign Finance Reform”, John Gervais and Jimi Mathers
• “Habitat for Humanity Local Efforts”, Diana White
• “A.U.T.S.M.3: Assistance to Families Touched by Autism”, Dean Gitchel
• “Sales Tax – What does it really mean?” Rod Adams, Oregon State Representative (House District 27)
• “Monrovia’s Progressive Personnel Management”, Monrovia Nursery
• “Chehalem Valley History”, Gary Fendall

1994 Programs

• “Northwest Medical Teams”, Ron Post
• “Planning for the Newberg Area”, City of Newberg and County of Yamhill planners
• “Arts Alliance of Yamhill County”, Mike Workman-Merelli, artist
• “Upcoming School Board Elections”, Newberg School Board Candidates
• “Chehalem Park and Recreation District Bond Measure”, Don Clements, Superintendent of CPRD
• “Hispanic Community Update”, panel discussion
• “A Washington D.C. Report”, Elizabeth Furst, US Representative
• “Proposed Expansion of the Vehicle Inspection Boundary”, Fred Hansen, Director of Department of Environmental Quality
• “An American’s Perspective on the Middle East”, John Wish, Professor from George Fox College
• “How communities beautify their downtowns with murals”, Larry Kangas, mural artist
• “What’s it take to get a diploma?”, Debbie Rickey (Principal) and Lu AnnAnderson (NHS Site Council), Newberg High School
• “What’s happening in Downtown Newberg”, Gloria Bevans, Director for Downtown Renewal
• Fall Social
• “Candidates for State Representative District #29”, Marilyn Dell (Incumbent) and Leslie Lewis (challenger)
• “Contrasting opinions on Measure 15 (Kids First Initiative)”
• Candidate Forum, Newberg City Council Candidates
• “Avoiding Holiday Stress”, Chehalem Youth and Family Services
• Holiday Social

1995 Programs

• “Picking up the Pieces” Chehalem Youth and Family Services
• “Enjoying a Healthy 1995”
• “The CASA Program”, Director of the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program
• “Volunteers”, Linda Mitchell, Volunteer Coordinator at Newberg School District
• School Candidates Forum, Candidates for Newberg School Board and Yamhill Educational Service Board
• “Juliette’s House, Yamhill’s new child abuse assessment center”, Kathleen Robbins, Director
• “How to Become a Polished Person: Professionalism, Presentation, Performance, and Personality”, Shawna Schuh
• “Managing Growth in Newberg” a joint meeting with Rotary
• “Health Resources at Newberg Library”, Leah Griffith, Director of Newberg Public Library
• “International Business”, Tom Nyland, Director  of Small Business International Trade Program
• Fall Social, Home of John and Marge Hoopes
• “Gambling in Yamhill County”, Representatives from Spirit Mountain and Oregon Lottery Commission
• “Our Children: How are they protected”, Marita Baragli, Manager fro Yamhill County Services to Children and Families
• “United Way Changes in Controversy”, Mary Grim, Director for United Way Yamhill County
• “Sweat Equity: Getting a house of your own”, Carol Landis, Project Manager for YCAP
• “George Fox College: Changes Coming”, Ed Steven, President of George Fox College
• “What We Should Know About the Arts in Yamhill County?”, Liz Walsh and Mary Johansen, Yamhill County Arts Alliance
• Winter Holiday Celebration, Senior Center at Crater Elementary School

1996 Programs

• “Yamhill County Commission on Children and Families”, Wes Smith, Chairman for the Yamhill County Commission on Children and Families
• “What’s the ‘Plan’ for Newberg?”, Greg Scoles, Community Development Director for City of Newberg
• “What’s the ‘Plan’ for Newberg?”, Representative from Metro
• “Renne School – What is going to happen?” Newberg School District
• “W&P: Railroad’s role as transporter of good for local businesses”, Bob Melbo, Willamette & Pacific Railroad
• “Babies ‘Read’ Too!”, Representative from Newberg Public Library
• “State Issues Which Affect Yamhill County”, Leslie Lewis, District 29 State Representative
• Candidates Forum for Candidates for District Attorney
• “Issue Forum: Annexation in Newberg” Proponent and Opponent Speakers
• “Celebration: 10 Years of Newberg City Club”
• Fall Social at Home of Bill and Margie LeMaster
• Series of Programs on 1996 Election including State Legislature (House District 26 and Senate District 2), Mayor of Newberg, Ballot Measure 47 Statewide Tax Initiative
• “Have a Good Election?” Ron Mock, Professor of Political Science, George Fox University
• “Focusing on Newberg’s Future – Are We Connecting?”, Mark Thompson
• “Livable Newberg”, Mark Radabaugh, Field Representative for Land Conservation and Development Commission
• Christmas Music performed by the Newberg High School Swing Choir
• “Chehalem Future Focus – Where Are We Now?”, Duane Cole, Newberg City Manager

1997 Programs

• “The State of Livability in Oregon”, Brian Scott, Executive Director for Livable Oregon
• “Examining Growth from Different Points of View” with multiple speakers from Chehalem Valley Citizens Watch, Newberg Chamber Economic Development Committee, Newberg Planning Commission, Manning Construction, and Oregonians in Action
• “School House for the Next Century”, a visit and tour of the new Chehalem Valley Middle School
• “Educational Vital Signs”, Wes Smith, Superintendent for Newberg School District
• “Raising the Standard”, Lorrain Barclay, Director of Instruction for Newberg School District
• “Sorting Out Measure 47”, leadership from city, school, and park agencies
• “Saving Newberg’s Past: Concern Over the Vote to Demolish Renne”, representatives from multiple viewpoint with moderation by Leah Griffith
• “Improving Transportation: Are We Any Closer?”, Dick Upton, Project Manager for ODOT
• “Commuter Rail: Is it a Viable Option?”, Kathy Ketola (Assistant Director for ODOT) and Alex Sokol Blosser (Participant in Wilsonville-Beaverton Interurban Rail Study)
• “Water: An Information Look at Newberg’s Situation, Challenges, and Options”, by the City of Newberg’s Mike Soderquist (Community Development), Chuck Liebert (Public Works Manager), and Duane Cole (City Manager)
• “Celebrating Newberg’s Livability”, Picnic at Jaquith Park with music provided by Newberg’s finest young musicians
• Fall Social at Knudsen-Erath Winery
• “Strengthening the Fabric of Community”, Chales Hinkle, attorney and former Portland City Club President
• “Ballot Measure 52 and Fire Station Bond”, presented Newberg School District (Wes Smith) and Newberg Fire (Michael Sherman), and City of Newberg (Don Schmidt and Lisa Thomas)
• “County Gas Tax”, Rob Johnstone, Yamhill County Commissioner
• “”How Does Newberg Make Decisions?”, presented by City of Newberg (Donna Proctor), Newberg School District (Kathie Thompson), and Chehalem Park and Recreation District (Michael McBride)
• “National Issues Forum (NIF)”, Jim Floyd, Public Policy Institute of Portland
• “Deliberating ‘Death’s Door’ Using the NIF Process”, Jim Floyd, Public Policy Institute of Portland
• “NIF Wrap-up: What Did We Learn”,  Jim Floyd, Public Policy Institute of Portland
• Holiday Music by the Newberg High School Show Choir with lunch at Sleighbells

1998 Programs

• “Dreams Realized – Sailing the South Pacific”, Paul Strait
• “Vision-Action-Change”, Jim Seymore, Executive Director for Catholic Community Services
• “Community Theater”, Glen and mary Post
• “Gaming in Yamhill County”, Bruce Thomas, CEO for Spirit Mountain Casino
• “The Willamette River – Future Water Supply?”, Don Francis, Willamette Riverkeepers
• “Density or Sprawl?”, Mary Kyle McCurdy, 1000 Friends of Oregon
• “Home Chapter for Yamhill County?”, presented by Dennis Goecks (Yamhill County Commissioner) and Tony Bell (Home Charter Committee)
• “Checking in on our State Legislature”, Leslie Lewis, District 29 State Representative
• “Have We Been Bypassed by the Bypass?”, presented by Gary George (State Senator), Roger Currier (Newberg City Council), Bob Youngman (Royal Chinook Development), and Keith Hay
• “Community Journalism”, Joe Petshow, Publisher for Newberg Graphic
• “Yamhill County’s Wine Industry – A Winemaker’s Perspective”, Dick Erath, owner of Knutsen-Erath Winery
• “An Evening in Tuscany” Fall Social at Wine Country Farm Cellars
• “Election ‘98: County Commissioner Debate”
• “Election ‘98: Newberg Mayor Forum”
• “Election ‘98: Central School Bond Measure”, Chehalem Park and Recreation District
• “The Other Side of the Election Process”, Charles Stern, Yamhill County Clerk
• “Advocating for Children”, Francine Fiore, Director of Court Appointed Special ADvocates (CASA)
• “Challenges in Education”, Stan Bunn, Superintendent for Oregon State Public Instruction
• Holiday Celebration with Newberg High School Choir and Deb Cornick (Director)

1999 Programs

• “Asphalt Plant Update”, Terry Mahr, Attorney for City of Newberg
• “Climatology and La Nina”, George Taylor, Climatologist for State of Oregon
• “The Oregon Nikkei Story”, Thomas Coulter, Director for TCI Channel 9
• “Mine Site Practices – What is the Impact on our Local Environment?”, Ben Mundie, Geologist for the State Department of Geology & Mineral Industries
• “Earthquake Hazards”, Lou Clark, Earth Information Officer for the State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries
• “Meet and Greet for GFU’s New President”, Dr. David Brandt, President for George Fox University
• “City of Newberg: What’s New, Who’s What, and What’s Not”, Duane Cole (City Manager) and Chuck Cox (Mayor)
• “Year 2000, a Y@K Forum: Will Our Computer Technology Hold Up?”, Representatives from the banking industry, public safety, and PGE
• “Crisis in the Balkans: A Personal Perspective”, Blerina Kotori, high school exchange student from Albania
• “Newberg’s Livability – A Progress Report”, Chuck Cox (Mayor of Newberg), David Beam (City of Newberg), and Kris Horn (Member of Newberg’s Downtown Redevelopment Committee)
• “Violence Prevention in our Schools”, John Lenssen, Oregon State Department of Education
• “Yamhill Education Service District – Collaborative Education”, Deborah Sommer, Superintendent of Yamhill Education Service District
• Fall Social “Night at the Pub” at Golden Valley Brewery, McMinnville
• “Campaign Reform”, Phil Keisling, Oregon Secretary of State
• “Baker Rock Asphalt Plant”, panel discussion by interested parties, Terry Mahr (attorney, City of Newberg)
• “Citizen Involvement in the Political Process and How to Get Involved” Dave Moss, Director of Political Action for Association of Oregon Industries
• “A Window into the Future: Election of 1800”, Kerry Irish, Professor of American History at George Fox University
• “Tobacco Free Environments”, Amanda Guay, Yamhill County Public Health Department
• “Immigration and Naturalization”, Phil Crawford, Deputy District Director for the Department of Immigration and Naturalization

2000 Programs

• “Diet and Exercise”, Jill McCary (Dietitian for Providence Newberg Hospital), Jim McMaster (Facilities Director for Chehalem Park and Recreation District), and Paula Krodker (Certified Personal Trainer for Olympic Body Works and Fitness Center)
• “21st Century Interne: Old Myths and New Realities”, Lenny Charnoff, Owner of Netogether.com
• “Oregon Comprehensive Health Care Finance Act – Pro’s and Con’s”, Don Miller (Member of Health Care for All-Oregon) and Kevin Earls (Vice President of Finance and Health Policy for Oregon Association of Hospital and Health System)
• “Candidates Forum – County Commissioner Position 2”, Candidates for County Commissioner
• “Candidate Forum – State Representative District #29”, Candidates for State Representative District #29
• “Local Transportation Issues”, Dave Bishop, Mid-Willamette Valley Area Manager, Oregon Department of Transportation
• “The Changing Face of Henderson House”, Catherine Ford, Director of Henderson House Crisis Shelter and Board Members Margie Rheinholt and Judi Worrell
• “Paleontology in Yamhill County”, Dr. William Orr (Director of State Museum of Fossils) and Mike Full (Amateur Paleontologist)
• “You Can Be A Millionaire”, fun and games moderated by Brad Berry, District Attorney
• Fall Social at the home of Nancy and Chris Winn
• “Upcoming Ballot Measures: Measure 8 – Tax Limitation and Measure 93 – Taxpayer Protection Initiative”, Don McIntire (Chief Sponsor for Ballot Measure 8), Ted Piccolo (Taxpayers Protection PAC), and representative for Committee for Our Oregon
• “Overview of teh Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries”, Dennis Olmstead, Deputy Geologist for the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries
• “The Oregon Garden”, Harry Neuwirth, Volunteer for The Oregon Garden
• “Chehalem Community Strategic Plan”, representatives for Newberg School District, City of Newberg, City of Dundee, and Chehalem Park and Recreation District
• Christmas Social at Sleighbells

2001 Programs

• “Adult Day Service and SMART Reading Program” presented by Tanice Snyder (Providence Adult Day Services) and Lori Patch (SMART Reading Program)
• “Newsberg’s SP Newsprint”, Joe Gorman, Vice President of SP Newsprint
• “Natural Gas in Oregon”, Jack Meyer, Geologist for Northwest natural Gas
• “U.S. Postal Service”, Paul Testa, Postmaster for Newberg
• “What’s Going On Behind Fred’s?”, Mike Gougler, Developer for Springbrook Oaks
• “Two Different Types of Homelessness: Animals and Teens”, Darlyn Adams, Advocate for Newberg Animal Shelter and Mountain View Middle School Students
• Fall Social at Evergreen Air Museum
• Chehalem Future Focus
• “Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers”, Jan Irish, Director of Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers
• “Afghanistan/Muslim Religion”, Ralph Beebe, Professor Emeritus of History for George Fox University
• “Proposed Newberg Golf Course”, Don Clements, Superintendent for Chehalem Park and Recreation District
• Christmas Party at Sleighbells

2002 Programs

• “Investing and Tax Strategies”, presented by Deb Cornick (Edward D. Jones Investment Company) and Terry Emery (Want and Emery CPA)
• Update from Newberg Downtown Association
• “Report Cards” presented by Newberg School District
• Fall Social at the house of Nancy and Chris Winn

2003 Programs

• Fall Social at Champoeg State Park 
• “New Products and Changes in the Local Wine Industry”, Bill Hatcher, former manager for Domain Drouhin Oregon and partner in A-Z Wine Company
• “Justice Through Mediation”, Donna Silverberg, President of Oregon Mediation Association
• “”Forum: Lodging Tax in Yamhill County?” presented by opponent Joan Davenport (Owner of Wine Country Farm), proponent John Miller (Director of Yamhill Valley Visitors Association), and moderated by Joe Petshow (Publisher of the Newberg Graphic)
• “Newberg Riverfront: Diamond in the Rough”, David Beam, Economic Development Coordinator for City of Newberg
• “Hunger in Yamhill County: are the needs being met?”, Judy Christensen, Director of Friends in Service to Humanity (FISH)
• “Christmas Social with Holiday Music”, Gwen Gilbertson, Director of Newberg High School String Ensemble

2004 Programs

• “The Future of Champoeg’s Past”, presented by Dennis Wiley (Manager for Champoeg State Heritage Area) and Ann Snyder (President for Friends of Historic Champoeg)
• “Forum: Yes or No on a PUD?”, with opponents Dave VanBossuyt (Southern Regional Manager for PGE) and Gary Stewart (Yamhill Citizens Against Government Takeover), proponents Mike Caruso (Yamhill County Citizens for a PUD) and Kathi Futornick (candidate for PUD Director), and moderated by Dirk Barram of George Fox University
• “Democracy and America’s Liberties”, Leah Griffith, Director of Newberg Public Library
• “What’s New at the Art Museum?”, Bonnie Schlieman, President of the European and American Art Council of the Portland Art Museum
• “Current Research at the Primate Center”, James Park PhD, Information Officer for the Oregon National Primate Research Center
• “Why Honor Diversity”, Maria Ortiz, Director of the Yamhill County Crime Victim’s Unit
• “Whose Life is it Anyway?”, George Eighmey, Executive Director and Board Member for Compassion in Dying Federation
• “Newberg on the Move”, presented by Mark May (Director of Medical Center Development), Claudia Stewart (Communication Specialist for Newberg School District), and Paul Frankenburger (Director of Physical Plant for Newberg School District)
• “The Lewis and Clark Columbia River Water Trail”, Keith Hay, Author
• “Potpourri!”, annual meeting, summer events and happenings around Newberg, Chamber of Commerce update, and farewell to Ann Dolan as retiring Chamber Director
• “Rebuilding Iraq: Oregon-based Mercy Corps’ Role”, Dan O’Neill, President and Co-Founder of Mercy Corps
• “Candidate Forum for State Representatives of House District 5”, Kim Thatcher and Roger Pike
• “Yes or No on Measure 38 – the abolishment of SAIF”, presented by proponent from Oregonians for Accountability and opponent Committee for SAIF keeping
• “Cyber Crime 101”, John Hallock, FBI Agent
• “Athletics and Character: They Still Go Together”, Tim Burke, Athletic Director for Newberg High School
• Holiday Celebration and Social with George Fox University Jazz Ensemble

2005 Programs

• “Is National Security a Threat to your Civil Rights?”, Charles F. Hinkle, attorney
• “Traveling the Same Road?”, John Bridges, Chairman for the Newberg Downtown Revitalization Committee
• “Looking at Today’s Oregon and How We Can Make it Better”, Jack McGowan, Executive Director for SOLV
• “Methamphetamine use in the Newberg Community”, Brian Casey, Deputy Cheif for the Newberg Police Department
• “The Chalkboard Project – A Program of Excellence”, Gary Stewart, Facilitator
• “Yamhill County: Land Use and Measure 37”, Mike Brandt, Planning Director for County of Yamhill
• “The Oregon ‘Filbert’”, Polly Owen (Manager for the Hazelnut Industry Office) and Ben Mitcehll (Chairman of the Oregon Hazelnut Commission)
• “What’s Happening in Newberg”, Jim Bennett, City of Newberg
• “Newberg Providence Medical Center: One of the Top 100 Hospitals in America”, Larry Bowe, CEO of Providence Newberg Hospital
• “Tsunami Update”, Lorie Dolo, Nurse with Northwest Medical Teams
• “Economic Development in Oregon and Its Impact on Yamhill County”, Mike Salsgiver, Director of Oregon Department of Economic and Community Development
• “Pedaling and Peddling in Oregon”, Jonathon Nicholas, Columnist for The Oregonian
• “George Fox University – Today and Tomorrow”, David Brandt, President of George Fox University
• “The Toxicology of Everday Household Products”, Tony Uliano (CIH and CHMM), Manager of the OHSU Environmental Health and Safety
• “Newberg’s Latino Community”, Anita and Julio Galian, Migrant Education Program for the Newberg School District
• “Background of Home Schooling”, Dick Karman, Oregon Christian Home Education Association Network

2006 Programs

• “Overview of the Oregon Supreme Court”, Justice Paul DeMuniz, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
• “A Day in the Life of Newberg Public Works”, Russ Thomas, Supervisor at City of Newberg Public Works
• “The ‘New Look’ of Metro”, Carl Hsticka, Metro Councilor District #3
• “Small School Initiative – Newberg High School”, Bill Smethurst (Principal for Newberg High School) and Karen Pugsley (School Change Coordinator)
• “OPB’s Oregon Art Beat”, KC Cowan (Co-Host) and Jeff Douglas (Executive Producer)
• “Thugzz Off Drugz”, Shawn Navarre, Program Participant
• “City of Newberg  – May Election: Amendments to the City Charter”, presented by the City of Newberg’s Jim Bennett (Manager), Terry Mahr (Attorney), and Bob Andrews (Council Member)
• “Candidate Forum: Yamhill County Commissioners’ May 16th Primary”; Candidates for District #1 Kathy George, Larry Collver; and Candidates for District #3 Mary Stern and Charles Mitchell
• “One Oregon, One Ballot”, Ryan Deckert, Senator for Oregon District 14
• “Newberg City Club 20th Year Birthday Celebration”

2007 – 2009 Programs

• To be determined.

To be determined.

Newberg City Club’s current and most recent programs can be found at City Club Programs webpage.

2020 Programs

• In 2020, in response to the COVID pandemic, City Club went online in the format of City Club Conversations. For this format Mike Donahue – board member and long-time television journalist – volunteered his time interviewing guests, once again becoming a stable presence in people’s homes and a source of rigorous newsworthy information, carrying out the City Club mission. 
• City Club board members Kat Ricker, Heath Cornick, and Rich Brown also made major contributions to Newberg City Club to ensure that the Club survived the COVID. When COVID hit and gathering together in-person for civic discourse was no longer an option, rather than allow NCC to become one of the many casualties of the pandemic, Kat, Heath and Rich worked with Mike Donahue to pivot to an online format. As a result, NCC maintained a regular schedule of meetings and was able to weather the crisis.

2021 Programs

• To be determined.

2022 Programs

• To be determined.

2023 Programs

• “How Advocacy has Shaped the Oregon Wine Industry” by Jona McKamey, Executive Director of the Oregon Winegrowers Association
• “Violence and Child Trafficking in Africa” by Will Lathrop, North Ugandan Office Director, International Justice Mission
• “Trails, Politics and Building Bridges” by Quentin Comus and Matt Dolphin, CPRD’s Chehalem Heritage Trails Advisory Committee
• “Sheltering the Vulnerable” by Kristin Stoller, Co-Founder, CWC; Elise Yarnell Hollamon, Co-Founder CWC; Dr. Jeri Turgesen, Health Psychologist; and Matt Bunn, Director of Operations, CWC
• “Why Public Art is Important to Newberg” by Terry Emery, Chair, Newberg Public Art Council
• “System Development Charges – Making Changes in Newberg to Encourage Growth” by Will Worthey, Newberg City Manager

2024 Programs

• “Chehalem Valley Vaudeville” by Scott Parker & Kat Ricker, Co-founders of Chehalem Valley Vaudeville
• “Newberg’s Debt Reduction Plan” by Will Worthey, Newberg City Manager
• “Oregon Elections” by Molly Woon, OR Director of Elections; Keri Hinton, Yamhill Co. Clerk
• “School Board 101” by Nancy Woodward, Newberg School Board Chair
• “Finishing Cancer Together” by Dr. Kelly Perlewitz, Deputy Director, Providence Cancer Institute – Newberg
• “Ballot Measure 110: “It did even seem like a good idea at the time.”” by Brad Berry, Yamhill Count District Attorney
• “The Primary Election: The Collision of Presidential Politics and Local Elections” by Jim Moore, PhD, Acting Associate Dean, Pacific University
• “The Adventures of Ewing Young” by Doug Root, co-owner Ewing Young Distillery
• “Chasing Hope” by Nicholas Kristof, New York Times Op-Ed Columnist
• “Rising from the Ashes” by Jack Maxwell III
• “Lifelong Learning Opportunities in Newberg” with Laura Horani & Dr. Jennie Harrop
• “Cold Case Mysteries with a Twist of Oregon” by Ken Baysinger, author of the Corrigan Mystery Novels
• “Election Day: What to Watch For, Predictions, and a Look at Governing in 2025” by Dr. Jim Moore, Professor of Politics and Government for Pacific University
• “The State of Newberg Schools” by Deb Bridges, Chair of the Newberg-Dundee Public School ’s Board of Directors
• “Building Homes, Community, and Hope“ by Shannon Selah, Executive Director for Newberg Area Habitat for Humanity

2025 Programs

• “Climate Change and Solutions in the Pacific Northwest: The Challenges and Opportunities Ahead in an Uncertain Future” by Dr. Sam Pennypacker, Faculty Instructor at Portland Community College
• “What Happens to At-Risk Children and Families in Yamhill County?” by Emily Garrick-Steenson of Lutheran Community Services Northwest
• “End of the Beginning: Wrapping Up 3 Years of City Hall Reforms” by Will Worthey, Newberg’s City Manager
• “Be Scam Smart” by Amanda Bowlby and Monica Tribys-Colombi of First Federal Savings & Loan
• “State of the Department” by Jeff Kosmicki, Police Chief for the City of Newberg
• “Today’s Healthcare Environment” by Andrew Haslam, Chief Administrative Officer at Providence Newberg Medical Center
• “First 100 Days” by Yamhill County Commissioner Bubba King
•  “Finding Legal Pathways for Humans Seeking Safety” by Alma Jean, Director and Attorney for Safe Route Immigration
• “Stewarding Truth in an Age of Disinformation” by Dr. Melanie Springer Mock, Professor of English at George Fox University
• “ATIYEH: Governor Vic Atiyeh and the Transformation of Oregon” by Dr. Jim Moore
• “Run to the Roar” by Spencer Crace, Head Football Coach at George Fox University
• “More Than The Moment: Preserving Newberg’s Stories” by Branden Andersen, Publisher and Founding Editor of Newsberg
• “Newberg-Dundee Bypass Project Updates” by Ian Roholt and Andrew Walker, Oregon Department of Transportation
• “I’m from the Government and I’m Here to Help You” by Yamhill County Commissioner Mary Starrett
• “Town and Gown: An Update on George Fox University and its Strategic Partnerships in Yamhill County” by Dr. Robin Baker, President of George Fox University