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Lake Forest Club
554 N. Westmoreland Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045
United States of America
Club News
On October 24th, Rotary Club Lake Forest-Lake Bluff is partnering with the Lake Bluff Brewery Company to raise awareness and money by supporting, ‘‘PINTS for POLIO”. Can't make it? Click read more to donate now!
We're profiling our members! Come learn more about some of the amazing people that make up the Rotary Club of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff.
 
This spotlight focuses on member Randy Daniel
On August 31st, John "Jack" Morehead, a former LFLB Rotary Club member, Club President and District Governor, passed away. Deepest condolences to Jack's family. Thank you to Jack for his service to our country and community. Read more about Jack's life here
Welcome to our new 2023-24 Club President, Zhuming Smith! She leads the Rotary Club of Lake Forest - Lake Bluff, a service and social organization with over 50 members. Members are united in creating lasting change locally and globally. Since 1959, the club and its local Foundation have donated more than $1 million to causes in our community and the world. Welcome Zhuming!

BRING THE WORLD TO YOU: HOST A STUDENT!

Attend our information session next week on Thursday, March 16, 10:00am at CROYA, 400 Hastings, Lake Forest and find out how to become a host family! Hear first hand from Jan Roessler, a former exchange student who participated in our local program!

We're profiling our members, starting with some of the new ones. Come learn more about some of the amazing people that make up the Rotary Club of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff. This spotlight focuses on member Megan Morris. 
Upcoming Speakers
James Barnett, General Manager
Apr 30, 2025
Deerpath Inn
Deerpath Inn

From HospitalityNet.org:

Consistently lauded as a top hotel in the Midwest, Deer Path Inn proudly introduces James Barnett as the new general manager and innkeeper. Celebrating its 95th anniversary this year, Deer Path Inn is a point of pride for residents of Chicago's North Shore, and a haven for guests traveling from around the world. Barnett will lead the 57-room boutique property known for its traditional English innkeeping and highly personalized service.

Born in Australia, Barnett began his hospitality career at the picturesque ski resort, Thredbo, in New South Wales. He then became the general manager of the Soho House property, Electric House, in London, overseeing private member clubs, its on-site restaurant, and an immersive cinema experience. After his time in the UK, he moved to the Windy City in 2014 to take the reins at Soho House Chicago, further amplifying its legacy with his leadership across its multifaceted outlets. Barnett went on to become the Global Task Force General Manager for Soho House, ensuring brand brilliance from the beaches of Malibu to the bustling streets of Berlin and Amsterdam. Most recently, he served as the VP of Hospitality at Bonhomme Hospitality, overseeing a diverse portfolio of seven locations, boasting 11 distinct concepts.

In his new role, Barnett will blend his hotel management background with his F+B expertise to evolve the hotel's acclaimed food and beverage program, which includes the distinguished English Room and White Hart Pub, the stand-out cocktail service in The Bar, and the refined Afternoon Tea service. He will work with the team to ideate and present elevated programming that appeals to all visitors, both local and far-flung.

Host: Tina Ballis

Jason Friedman, President & CEO, The Cradle
May 07, 2025
Stories from The Cradle
TBA
May 14, 2025
Elawa Farm Foundation
Stephanie Caparelli, Asst Professor, LF College
May 21, 2025
Law stories: Teaching the First Amendment
April 2025
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