“When you join Rotary, you are joining 1.2 million people of action who unite to create lasting change across the globe, in their communities and in themselves.”

“When you join Rotary, you are joining 1.2 million people of action who unite to create lasting change across the globe, in their communities and in themselves.”

Rotary Club of Washington D.C.

“The Rotary Club of Washington D.C. was founded in July 1912, the 46th Rotary Club to be established following the founding of the first Rotary Club in Chicago in 1905. There are now approximately 35,000+ clubs worldwide. Our Club consist of about 140 members, all successful professionals or retirees with a shared commitment to the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self.”

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Our Activities & Culture

You are welcome to attend a Club lunch meeting to learn more about our activities and culture. The Rotary Club of Washington, DC meets every Wednesday, promptly 12:30-1:30 p.m., at the University Club, 1135 16th Street NW, Washington, DC. When you come to the University Club, head up the main staircase (or elevator) and introduce yourself at the 2nd floor registration table and tell them that you are a prospective Rotarian. The cost for lunch is $35.

Membership

We would also like invite you to attend a Prospective Membership Orientation, which takes place every 6th Monday from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Please register here. It’s the best opportunity to meet Club leaders and learn more firsthand about why joining us is so rewarding personally and professionally.

If you have any questions that aren’t already addressed, please send an email to membership@dcrotaryclub.org and we will respond as soon as possible.