What young professionals are seeking in Rotary was explored at the first-ever Rotary Young Professionals Summit in Chicago, where 30 Rotarians under 40 gathered to discuss strategies for engaging younger generations. The event emphasized themes such as mentorship, community service, and opportunities for professional growth, with attendees highlighting the importance of diversity, meaningful service, and a departure from rigid traditions. Chris Davidson, a participant from the Rotary Club of Newport News, Virginia, described his experience joining Rotary at 32 as transformative, noting how the organization provided avenues to develop leadership skills and connect with influential community members through service. A pivotal moment for Davidson was traveling to Zambia to build footbridges in underserved areas, an experience that underscored Rotary’s potential to foster servant leadership among young professionals. The summit, held in a creative, coffeehouse-style space, featured brainstorming sessions and collaborative activities that yielded insights into how Rotary can better market its value to Millennials and Generation Y. Attendees stressed the need for Rotary to be perceived as a dynamic, action-oriented entity rather than a static institution, with one participant, Adam Barth, declaring, “Rotary should be a verb, not a noun.” The event concluded with a sense of optimism about implementing ideas to make Rotary more accessible and appealing to younger members, signaling a promising future for the organization’s engagement with emerging leaders.