Prospective Members
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General Information
Joining Rotaract is more than just joining another service organization or business club – it’s joining a family. An international family of young professionals, recent college graduates, current students, or anyone, that spans over 160 different countries, with more than 1.2 million members. Rotaract is about empowering you to change the world with other great people. Whether you are in the club to do community service, work on international projects, continue developing your professional career through workshops and networking sessions, or if you just want to make more friends at social events, Rotaract is the right fit for you. Volunteer, Think, Change the World. Be part of it!
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How Can I Join?
First of all, guests are always welcome to meetings, activities and events to find out more about our club! To be considered for membership, you will need to join some meetings, social and service events. Come to one of your meetings and we we will give you additional information about the Rotaract Club of Chicago and the membership requirements. Here the basics:
Inducted Members should maintain 60% meeting/event attendance, but can make up missed meetings at any Rotary or Rotaract club in the world. Members should also contribute to projects, through their time, expertise, or other resources. Members are also encouraged to lead projects and to take an active role in shaping the club’s activities throughout the year. The current membership fees are USD 84.00 per year. Also, always feel free to contact any board member or our Member Relation Chair with any kind of question you might have.
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Membership Benefits
Rotaract members not only have the opportunity to engage in community and international service projects, but also to develop leadership and professional skills and network with Rotarians, most of whom are seasoned professionals in their fields and hold important positions in their communities. By joining a Rotaract club, you become part of the global Rotaract network, with access to resources available through Rotary International. Most of our members are young professionals in their upper twenties and span from non-profit careers to the corporate world, from education to government. It’s a fantastic mix to exchange thoughts, to network and a great opportunity to be part of something big.
Please contact us for more information.