The Oregon Peace Trail is being created in partnership with local communities, Rotary clubs, trail organizations, nonprofits, businesses, and civic leaders who share a commitment to stewardship, connection, and place.
Beginning with three curated segments on the South Oregon Coast, the Oregon Peace Trail will grow into a series of Peace Pilgrimage experiences along the coast trail.
Together we are creating opportunities for people to experience the Oregon Coast not only as a destination, but as a teacher.
The Oregon Peace Trail is an initiative founded and led by Rotarians — Al Jubitz, Larry Strober, David Wick and David Gershon
It leverages the network and resources of Oregon Rotary Clubs, and combines them with Empowerment Institute’s Peace Game methodology and empowerment tools.
Al Jubitz is Co-founder of the Rotary Action Group for Peace and President of Jubitz Family Foundation.
Larry Strober is Director of the Peace Pole Project for Rotarians and Co-chair of D5100 Peace Committee.
David Wick is Past President of Rotary E-Club of World Peace and Executive Director of Ashland Culture of Peace Commission.
David Gershon is CEO of Empowerment Institute and architect of the Peace Game, which is the foundation of the Oregon Peace Trail’s pilgrimage experience.
Miranda Clendening is Director of Community Development for Empowerment Institute and Project Manager for the Oregon Peace Trail.
Rick Osborn is President of Blue Ridge Strategies a public affairs and government relations firm in Coos Bay Oregon, and Coos Bay County Commissioner.
Marcus Hinz is Executive Director of the Oregon Coast Visitors Association; responsible for partnerships, development projects and destination marketing along the Oregon Coast.
Oregon Rotary Clubs are part of a 1.4 million person service organization with 46,000 clubs spread across 200 countries. Peacebuilding is a cornerstone of its global mission.
Empowerment Institute is a leading authority on behavior change, community empowerment and large systems transformation. It has applied this expertise in the area of peacebuilding over the past four decades.
Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA) is the official Regional Destination Management Organization for the entire Oregon Coast as designated by the Oregon Tourism Commission (Travel Oregon). OCVA provides destination marketing for coastal communities and partners to enrich the coastal travel experience.
