The interaction among people representing diverse professions is a stimulating and rewarding experience accomplished through a formal presentation and informal discussions over dinner.
Officers and Board of Directors for Torch Club of Columbus, Ohio, for 2026-27:
President - Jerry Rampelt
President-elect - James B. Farmer
Immediate Past President -
Gary Hinzman
Secretary – Thom Seelbach
Assistant Secretary – Diane Selby
Treasurer – Kent Bermingham
Fellowship Chair – Diane Selby
Membership – Joe Blundo, Dave Hanson, Gary Hinzman
Nominating Chair – Gary Hinzman
Newsletter Editor – Steve Sterrett
Website Editor – Rai Goerler
Director-Âat-Large - Nora Huber (2025-2027)
Director-Âat-ÂLarge - Joe Blundo (2025-2027)
Director-Âat-ÂLarge -Tom Atzberger (2026-2028)
Director-Âat-ÂLarge - A. Bruce Smith (2026-2028)
IATC Region 5 Director – Nancy Wardwell
Operating Manual :
Duties of Officers & Committees
Torch Paper Presentation Guidelines
Audio/Visual Guidelines
Member Moment Guidelines
Registration Table Management Guidelines
Columbus Torch Club Membership Application
For access click here
Board Minutes (recent):
No July2026 meeting
No January 2026
No December 2025
No Jan meeting
Professions in the Torch Club of Columbus:
Arts & Culture
Clergy/ Church
Engineering & Research
Government & Public Services
Health Care & Medical Education
Higher Education
Journalism/ Communication
K-12 Education
Law & Legal Education
Non Governmental Organizations