About Us
History
The Torch Club of Frederick was founded on October 24, 1994, by a group of far-sighted individuals who believed that our community was the perfect location for a nonpolitical group dedicated to an increase in understanding through the convivial exchange of ideas. With more than sixty members, the Frederick club is now the second largest among the International Association of Torch Clubs.
The first Torch Club was inaugurated in Minneapolis in 1924 as “a fellowship of the learned professions.” As new professions emerged, Torch Clubs expanded to include “members from other disciplines pursued by a person in a recognized professional manner.” Today, Torch Clubs are part of the Torch International, a nonprofit corporation that provides services to its member clubs in the United States and Canada. Visit torch.org for more information.
Officers
President
Margaret Procario president@fredtorch.org
Vice-President
John Hewetson vp@fredtorch.org
Secretary
Peter Michael secretary@fredtorch.org
Treasurer
Jeff Wilson treasurer@fredtorch.org
Committee Chairs
Program Co-chair: Marguerite Wilson
Program Co-chair: Toni Clarke
Presentation Support Chair: Michael Procario
Reservations Chair: John Hewetson
Membership Chair: Karl Bickel
Publication Chair: Peter Michael
Webmaster: Michael Procario
Past Presidents
1994–1996 Charles E. Tressler
1996–1997 Theodore E. Haas
1997–1998 Zakir H. Bengali
1998–1999 Klaus H. Brand
1999–2000 Mary Jane Wagstaff
2000–2001 Daniel H. Lufkin
2001–2002 George B. DuBois
2002–2003 Norine G. Haas
2003–2004 Claudette Boudreaux
2004–2005 David A. Thomas
2005–2006 Edward L. Nolan
2006–2007 Theodore Haas
2007–2008 Sonja G. Rasmussen
2008–2009 Allan B. Joseph
2009–2010 John F. Hewetson
2010–2011 Frederick T. Spahr
2011–2012 Jean M. Joyce
2012–2013 Antonette Clarke
2013–2014 James Rasmussen
2014–2015 Thu-Minh Tran
2015–2016 Jacqueline Allen
2016–2017 Claire Kondig
2017–2018 Candy Greenway & John Menke
2018–2019 John George
2019–2021 John Menke
2021–2022 Thomas Gill
2022–2023 Norine G. Haas
2023–2025 Marguerite Wilson
2025–2027 Margaret O. Procario