Tonkon Torp made a sponsorship payment in support of Oregon Humanities' 2017 Think & Drink conversation series. Think & Drink sparks conversations about big ideas, inviting the public to think and talk together, while reflecting Oregon Humanities' emphasis on infusing important public conversations with critical thinking and fresh ideas. Jeff Cronn organized Tonkon's support of the series. He serves on the Oregon Humanities board of directors as Treasurer.
