Become a Member

If you are an inquisitive individual, we encourage you to consider joining us! Prospective members and guests are always welcome at our meetings. If you would like to see what Torch is like, contact us at info@fredtorch.org for an invitation to a meeting or two.

The fillable pdf membership application is available here. You can fill the pdf and email it to treasurer@fredtorch.org, or fill it out by hand and mail it to

Torch Club of Frederick
PO Box 3423
Frederick, MD 21705

You can mail a check made out to Torch Club of Frederick for the dues to the same PO box or bring it the next Torch Club meeting.

• For a single member there is a $20 application fee plus $75 annual dues. The dues cover a subscription to The Torch magazine, a compilation of the best of the best Torch presentations. 
• For two members in the same family, there is a $30 application fee plus $115 annual dues. The dues cover a subscription to The Torch magazine, a compilation of the best of the best Torch presentations.  

Lunch Reservations

We meet for lunch on the fourth Monday of the month from September through June, unless there is a conflict with a holiday. Lunch meetings are held at Dutch’s Daughter, 531 Himes Avenue, in Frederick, beginning at noon. The cost of lunch is $30, which includes a salad, two entrees, a starch, a vegetable, rolls, dessert, coffee, and iced tea. The cost of the lunch includes tax and tip and is payable at the meeting. Checks should be made out to Torch Club of Frederick.

Reservations are required, so if you plan to attend, email reservations@fredtorch.org at least seven days before the meeting. We understand that emergencies happen; so if you find that you cannot attend a meeting after having made a reservation, please email reservations@fredtorch.org as soon as you possibly can. No-shows will be held responsible for the $30 fee.