CHICAGO’S FIRST ROTARY CLUB · EST. 1905+1 872 380 0208 Member assistance

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Explore membership, eligibility, dues and the steps to join Rotary Club of Chicago.

Membership that connects people

Membership offers opportunities to meet people, contribute to service and exchange ideas. Participation can include meetings, committees, volunteer projects and club activities. Specific dues categories and meal inclusions are listed below.

How to join or renew

Meet the club

Contact the office about attending a meeting and discussing membership.

Apply

Contact the membership team to request an application. The membership committee and board review applications.

Confirm dues

After approval, arrange the applicable fee and dues with the club. Existing members should confirm their renewal category and billing period.

Request membership application

Eligibility

The club welcomes service-minded people with a connection to the Chicago community. Membership is subject to club approval. Contact the office if your age, status or organizational membership does not fit a listed category.

Membership payments

Your membership. Your billing schedule.

Monthly membership

Monthly dues

Active · under 40

$100

USD / month

Build connections with other service-minded members while participating in club life on a monthly billing schedule.

Club fellowship, speakers and service activities.
Regular lunches are billed separately.

Recurring monthly dues; payable on the first.

Arrange monthly dues

Contact the club to arrange your membership payment.

Membership terms Refunds Cancellation

Monthly dues

Active · over 40

$200

USD / month

Bring your experience to club conversations, community projects and professional fellowship with monthly dues.

Club participation and service opportunities.
Regular lunches are billed separately.

Recurring monthly dues; payable on the first.

Arrange monthly dues

Contact the club to arrange your membership payment.

Membership terms Refunds Cancellation

Monthly dues

Senior · R85

$400

USD / month

Continue sharing your experience and connections through the club’s R85 membership category, with monthly billing.

For members whose age plus membership years totals at least 85.
Regular lunches are billed separately.

Recurring monthly dues; payable on the first.

Arrange monthly dues

Contact the club to arrange your membership payment.

Membership terms Refunds Cancellation

Monthly dues

Golden Wheel

$500

USD / month

Take part in regular club luncheons and fellowship with membership dues and regular luncheon meals included.

Golden Wheel category for active members over 40.
Special events are not included.

Recurring monthly dues; payable on the first.

Arrange monthly dues

Contact the club to arrange your membership payment.

Membership terms Refunds Cancellation

Annual membership

Annual dues

Active · under 40

$1,000

USD / year

Choose one annual membership payment and stay involved in Rotary/One’s community, learning and volunteer opportunities.

Annual billing for active members under 40.
Regular lunches are billed separately.

Annual dues; renewed separately each year.

Arrange annual dues

Contact the club to arrange your membership payment.

Membership terms Refunds Cancellation

Annual dues

Active · over 40

$1,200

USD / year

Make an annual commitment to fellowship and service, with dues paid in a single yearly payment.

Annual billing for active members over 40.
Regular lunches are billed separately.

Annual dues; renewed separately each year.

Arrange annual dues

Contact the club to arrange your membership payment.

Membership terms Refunds Cancellation

Annual dues

Senior · R85

$1,500

USD / year

Stay connected to club fellowship, service activities and shared learning through an annual R85 membership payment.

For members who meet the club’s R85 eligibility.
Regular lunches are billed separately.

Annual dues; renewed separately each year.

Arrange annual dues

Contact the club to arrange your membership payment.

Membership terms Refunds Cancellation

Annual dues

Golden Wheel

$1,750

USD / year

Choose annual Golden Wheel billing for club membership and regular luncheon meals throughout your membership period.

Golden Wheel category for active members over 40.
Special events are not included.

Annual dues; renewed separately each year.

Arrange annual dues

Contact the club to arrange your membership payment.

Membership terms Refunds Cancellation

Membership payments go to Rotary Club of Chicago. New members must be approved before dues are set up. A separate $150 USD nonrefundable application fee applies after approval. Existing members: confirm your category and billing period with the club before paying.

Monthly payments are recurring dues. An annual amount does not imply automatic renewal. For questions about eligibility, including the age-40 boundary, contact the club.

Before paying, review the Membership Terms, Refund Policy, Cancellation Policy and Privacy Policy. Your payment provider will show the recipient, amount, currency and billing schedule before you authorize a charge.

Organizational membership

The club also publishes corporate and nonprofit membership opportunities. These arrangements have separate eligibility, fees, benefits and commitments; ask the office for current terms before applying.

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Renewal, cancellation and refunds

Monthly dues are recurring. Annual dues are payable July 1. Annual renewal requires a separate payment. Cancellation dates and dues-refund eligibility must be confirmed with the office before payment.

Membership terms · Cancellation · Refunds