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Members of the Union League Club are never at a loss for something to do. With 13 standing committees, 35 interest groups and three philanthropic organizations, activities abound. Significant opportunities are available for individuals to enhance their personal and professional life, as well as relax and enjoy the ambiance of the clubhouse.
Social Activity
Ideas for our activity groups generally come from a member or groups of members who have a special interest in anything from acrobatics to zoology. These groups reflect the vocational and avocational interests of members and provide opportunities to meet fellow Club members who share common interests.
There are theme parties, elegant dinner dances, theater outings, opera nights, family activities, public affairs forums, private tours of exhibits at museums and galleries throughout the city, outings for sportsmen and women and boxing nights featuring Chicago’s Golden Glove contenders. Luncheon programs feature noted authors, sports personalities, and guest speakers from the worlds of entertainment, fine arts, business, and politics.
The holidays are a special time at the Club where generations of families enjoy the Children’s Holiday Party, the Family Halloween Party and other children's events. New Year’s Day is like a family wedding where members and their guests enjoy fine food, entertainment and camaraderie. Each September more than 1,000 members and their guests participate in Homecoming, a club-wide extravaganza featuring unique entertainment and cuisine centered on a theme such as "Sweet Home Chicago,"" Life is a Cabaret" and "A Night at the Oscars."
Civic Involvement
The Union League Club's motto, "commitment to community and country," comes alive through the work of our Public Affairs Committee. We are the only private club in the United States that carries out a systematic program of civic involvement. The committee addresses major issues of interest and concern to Club members and maps out strategies for implementation of the Club's positions, including coalition building, information campaigns, sponsorship of debates and forums, and testimony before legislative committees.
In recent years the Club has had a major voice in the debate on judicial reform, airport expansion and surface transportation. It was also among the first to recommend a moratorium on executions in Illinois.
Members are encouraged to become active in the Club in order to make the most of their membership. Volunteers are continuously sought to serve on standing committees, chair or serve on a steering committee for a Members Activities group, and get involved with one or more of the three charitable organizations founded and sponsored by the Club.
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