1969 President Wallace Riley McClung

Wallace Riley McClung, the son of Donald R. and Olive D. McClung, was born in Portland, Oregon in 1920. His father was the utility executive for Pacific Power and Light Company. Both of his parents were outdoor enthusiasts, so at a very early age he acquired an affection and respect for nature.

1969 - WALLACE RILEY McCLUNG

He attended Rose City Grade School, Grant High School, Reed College, and the University of Oregon. While a youth he became active in Boy Scouts and attained the rank of Eagle Scout. During the two years at Reed his interests were in the field of Liberal Arts, but at the University he declared his major as Business Administration.

World War II broke out during his senior year, so he resigned from school and enlisted in the Air Force as a private. Shortly after enlisting in the Army Air Force he was accepted by the Officer Candidate School at Miami, Florida. Upon graduation he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant. After four years active duty in Central and South America, he went on inactive duty status as a captain in the Air force Reserve.

After he returned from duty, the University of Oregon accepted his earned credits and granted him a Bachelor of Science degree in June 1942. In 1950 he married Sylvia Barendrick of McMinnville, and three children: Gregory, Stephen, and Jan were born.

In business activities he has followed the sales field, For many years he has specialized in the electrical advertising industry.

Wallace McClung's avocations continued along outdoor lines, which included angling, camping, and photography. It was in the pursuit of these activities in Central Oregon that he gradually became curious about land forms and their historical sequence. He contacted the Oregon State Department of Geology and Mineral industries and inquired as to where information could be obtained. He was directed to the Geological Society of the Oregon Country. His interest and contribution to the Society has become outstanding in that since becoming a member in 1966, he has served on many committees, was vice president in 1969, and then became the thirty-fifth president.

He held the 7th President's Camp-out at the Ochoco Summit Forest Camp and many field trips were held in the Mitchell - John Day area with sometimes 75 people in attendance.

As a member of the executive committee and as Editor of the Newsletter for a second term, he continues to serve the Society.