Granted a charter in 2001 by the Germans from Russia Heritage Society, based in Bismarck, North Dakota, Germans from Russia, Oregon and Washington was born.  Initially meeting in members' houses, then different churches, we found a home with the German American Society of Portland, currently located at 5626 NE Alameda St., Portland, Oregon.   

In 2006 our chapter sponsored the GRHS International Convention, bringing speakers from many locations together to give amazing presentations.  The convention was well-attended and resulted in even more members from the local area for our chapter.

Our chapter has a nine-member board that guides our Chapter business.  Below are the current board members, with role and year their term expires.  Our board meetings are held via Google Meet and by phone from 7 pm to 8 pm on the Tuesday before our Chapter Meeting.