The interaction among people representing diverse professions is a stimulating and rewarding experience accomplished through a formal presentation and informal discussions over dinner.
President Gary Hinzman. Gary is a retired physician who served in the US Air Force for many years. He has been a member of Torch Club since 2022.
Officers and Board of Directors for Torch Club of Columbus, Ohio, for 2025-26:
President - Gary Hinzman
President-elect - Jerry Rampelt
Immediate Past President - Don Larson
Secretary – Thom Seelbach
Assistant Secretary – Diane Selby
Treasurer – Kent Bermingham
Fellowship Chair – Diane Selby
Membership Chair – Dorothy Driskell
Nominating Chair – Don Larson
Newsletter Editor – Steve Sterrett
Website Editor – Rai Goerler
Director-at-Large - Dorothy Driskell (2027)
Director-at-Large - Joe Blundo (2027)
Director-at-Large - Christina Atzberger (2026)
Director-at-Large - David Hansen (2026)
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:
No Jan meeting
No Dec meeting
No January 2024 meeting
No December 2024 meeting
No December 2022 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