Thomas L. Carroll, of the Lincoln, NE, club wrote “The Story of Torch”, a history of the first 50 years of the IATC from 1924 to 1975. The Centennial History Team has been busy preparing the history of the second 50 years as a continuation of Tom Carroll’s work. Each decade from 1975 to present is being researched and written for print and digital publication.
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Each chronological history by decade will include:

• Significant Business Conducted
• Events at Annual Conventions
• By-laws Amendments
• Strategic Plans
• The Torch Foundation History
• Criteria for Membership
• Women & Minority Membership
• Exemplary Leaders of Torch Clubs
• Revenue & Expenses
• The Torch Magazine & Other Publications Club/Membership Including Growth or Decline

Additionally, the committee is working together to develop:

• Thematic Chapters
• Lists of Historical Data/Information
• Oral Histories Provided By Our Members

​Do you have any of this information? If so, you can help! We are looking for the following items:

• Historical Documents, such as Board Minutes, Budgets, Directories, Newsletters and Programs
• Membership Information about Women & Minorities
• Photos of Individuals and Groups
  (with names and dates)
• Great Stories about Torch or Members
• Local Club Histories ​​

Thomas Carroll

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