Service Above Self · Chicago · Since 1992

Where doing good meets good company.

A service and social club for students and young professionals — born from Rotary/One, the original Rotary club, founded in Chicago in 1905. We connect people, transform communities, and solve problems.

Join the club See what we do

We're young Chicagoans who believe service should be meaningful, community should be real, and doing good should be a whole lot of fun.

0Rotary founded in Chicago — the original club
0Rotaract Club of Chicago chartered
0Pillars: international, community & social
What we do

Three ways we show up

Every member finds their lane — and builds friendships and leadership along the way.

Together, we connect
01

We connect people

Monthly socials, roundtables with guest speakers, and a tight network of service-minded peers across the city. Come for the cause, stay for the people.

  • Monthly socials
  • Guest-speaker roundtables
  • Young-professional network
Together, we transform
02

We transform communities

Hands-on work right here in Chicago — food and clothing drives, soup kitchens, Habitat for Humanity builds, beach cleanups, and dictionary drives.

  • Food & clothing drives
  • Habitat builds
  • Beach cleanups
Together, we fight hunger
03

We solve problems

Projects with global reach: education initiatives abroad, hospital equipment for Central America, and clean-water wells in Thailand.

  • Education abroad
  • Medical equipment
  • Water wells
Rotaract Club of Chicago members
33Years of service
About the club

Rooted in the birthplace of Rotary

Founded in 1992 and sponsored by the Rotary Club of Chicago — the very first Rotary club in the world — we carry that legacy forward for the next generation of service leaders.

1905 — Rotary is born

Paul Harris founds the first Rotary club in downtown Chicago.

1992 — Our club is chartered

Rotary/One sponsors the Rotaract Club of Chicago.

Today — Still serving

Socials, roundtables, and hands-on service across the city and the world.

Leadership

Meet the team

The members who keep the club running and the projects moving.

Taylor Thompkins

Taylor Thompkins

President
Evan Carnes

Evan Carnes

Vice President
Diane Peres

Diane Peres

Secretary
Dennis Evashenk

Dennis Evashenk

Treasurer
How to join

Membership starts with showing up

If you're a student or young professional who wants to serve, lead, and meet good people — you're exactly who we're looking for. No Rotary experience needed.

Reach out today
01
Come to an eventJoin a social or service event and see if we're a fit.
02
Reach outEmail info@rotaractchicago.org and introduce yourself.
03
Become a memberWe'll walk you through it and get you plugged in.
Latest updates

Fresh from the club

All updates

June Community Service: Lincoln Park Beach Cleanup

Members spent Saturday morning clearing litter along the lakefront - 12 volunteers, 30 bags collected, and brunch after. Here's how it went.

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Events

Where you'll find us

View calendar
Food drive
Service SaturdaysHands-on community projects across Chicago
Rooftop barbecue
Monthly SocialsCasual gatherings around the city
Club meeting
RoundtablesGuest speakers
Zoo lights social
MixersMeet the crew
Our why & how

We transform lives and communities by identifying underserved needs — and taking action.

Create awareness

Of the needs in our community — and the solutions within reach.

Collaborate & partner

With front-line providers and community leaders who know the work.

Provide leadership

Financial resources, and hands-on work where it counts most.

Ready to do some good?

Come to your first event, meet the crew, and see what service with great company feels like.

Become a member

Get monthly updates

One email a month with upcoming events and ways to get involved. No spam, ever.