The Oregon-California Trails Association (OCTA) is the pre-eminent guardian and promoter of the inspirational story of the 19th century westward American migration
 

 

About the Northwest Chapter

Mission, Contact and Leadership


Chapter Mission

The mission of the Northwest chapter of OCTA is to support and initiate local efforts using private and governmental partners and to join with adjacent chapters in support of the national association efforts in identifying, preserving, protecting and educating the public about the Oregon Trail and California Overland Trail legacy.

Contact Us

OCTA Northwest Chapter
Attn: Marley Shurtleff
1700 Blaine Ave NE
Renton WA 98056-2729
(425) 271-2485

Chapter Leadership

Below is a list of OCTA Northwest members holding elected and appointed positions with the chapter. Click here for a list of national leadership positions.

ELECTED OFFICERS
Position Term Name Location
President 2012-2013 Jim Tompkins Beavercreek, OR
Vice-President 2012-2013 Rich Herman Vancouver, WA
Secretary 2012-2013 Polly Jackson Seattle, WA
Treasurer 2012-2013 Glenn Harrison Albany, OR
Past-President 2012-2013 Roger Blair Pendleton, OR
Director 2011-2012 Skip Massee Gig Harbor, WA
Director 2011-2013 Jim Riehl Albany, OR
Director 2012-2014 Lynne Alvord Selah, WA

APPOINTEES
Position Term Name Location
Communications
& Web Editor
-- Marley Shurtleff Renton, WA
Historian -- Lethene Parks Vancouver, WA
Preservation Officer -- Billy Symms Yachats, OR
Marking & Mapping -- Henry Pittock Corvallis, OR

 

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