The Birthplace of Rotary

Making a Difference Since 1905

The Rotary movement began right here in Chicago, in 1905, when a small group of businessmen formed a charitable organization dedicated to serving their community and fostering fellowship among members of the professional community.

Today, the Rotary Club of Chicago boasts nearly 200 members who continue to meet on a weekly basis, a dedicated Foundation (the ROTARY/One Foundation, Inc.), a vibrant calendar of guest speakers, and strong participation in service projects both in Chicago and across the world, the Rotary Club of Chicago is carrying forward the traditions and values that were first founded here over 115 years ago.

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Upcoming Events

All meetings are in Central Time.

Please visit our Calendar page to see all upcoming events.

ROTARY/One After Hours
Speaker: Roy and Nina Flowers
April 1st 2025 at 5:30 pm

Rotary Means Business
April 3rd 2025 at 11:30 am

Friday Roundtable - Networking at the ULC Carvery
April 4th 2025 at 12:00 pm

Rotary/One: Christina Demarea
Speaker: Christina Demarea with Luminarts
Topic: Artists, Innovation and Realization
April 8th 2025 at 12:10 pm

ROTARY/One Board Meeting
April 8th 2025 at 5:00 pm

International Service Committee Meeting
April 9th 2025 at 5:15 pm

Clone-Friday Roundtable - Networking At The ULC Carvery
April 11th 2025 at 12:00 pm

ROTARY/One Fellowship Meeting
April 15th 2025 at 12:10 pm

Clone-Friday Roundtable - Networking At The ULC Carvery
April 18th 2025 at 12:00 pm

Rotary/One: NEIU President Dr. Katrina Bell Jordan
Speaker: Dr. Katrina Bell Jordan
Topic: Dr. Katrina E. Bell-Jordan currently serves as President of Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) and is a Professor in the Department of Communication, Media and Theatre.
April 22nd 2025 at 12:10 pm

Friday Roundtable - Networking At The ULC Carvery
April 25th 2025 at 12:00 pm

Rotary/One: Paul Durica, PhD & Melinda McCrary
Speaker: Paul Durica, PhD
Topic: Chicago History Museum Paul Durica, PhD (Director of Exhibitions) Michael Anderson (Vice President of External Engagement and Development). Melinda McCrary Institutional Givings Office
April 29th 2025 at 12:10 pm

Click below to view the video from our latest meeting. Visit our YouTube channel to view all videos.

Click here to download the slides from World Polio Day with Carol Pandak held on Tuesday, October 19, 2021.

NOTE: Due to the content of the video from last week’s meeting you will have to sign into Google to verify your age in order to view.

View the video below to see ROTARY/One Service Projects supported by your donations.

Contact Us

Rotary Club of Chicago
ROTARY/One Foundation
Rotaract Club of Chicago

Membership Meeting Address:
65 West Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60604

Meeting Reservations:
All welcome, please register in advance CALENDAR

Email Address:
office@rotaryone.club

Phone:
312-372-3900