Local Legends

We are thrilled to announce The Honorable Susan Garrett as our 2021 Local Legend!

A dedicated lawmaker and pioneer for women in state politics, Susan Garrett is a champion for the environment, healthcare, education and ethics and a mentor for women entrepreneurs. Her leadership extended across the aisle, keeping her constituents' interests close to heart as a public servant extraordinaire.

We are seeking sponsors to help honor our 2021 Local Legend and support the History Center's annual fundraiser.

• Sponsors at the $500 level and above will receive:
  • Recognition in the pre-event slide show and the opportunity to write a personal note to Susan
  • Recognition in social media posts
  • Recognition in the History Center e-newsletter
  • Recognition on the Local Legends event webpage
  • Recognition on the lobby display inside the History Center
• Sponsors at the $1,000 level and above receive the $500 sponsor benefits, plus:
  • Two tickets to the in-person event and pre-interview happy hour
  • For those who elect to attend via Zoom: a signature cocktail kit, featuring "The Garrett" (or beer or wine) will be delivered to you to enjoy during the event
  • An opportunity to videotape a 30-second well wish to Susan in the pre-event slide presentation
• $2,500 level and above receive the $1,000 sponsor benefits, plus:
  • For those who attend via Zoom: gift card from Froggy’s (Susan’s favorite restaurant) to enjoy after the event
  • Your logo or name shown during the pre-event slide presentation in addition to the videotaped well wish
• $5,000 level and above receive the $2,500 sponsor benefits, plus:
  • Recognition as a Key Sponsor for the event in all materials, as well as mention in all press releases and story submissions about the event
• $10,000 level and above receive the $5,000 sponsor benefits, plus:
  • Marquee status recognition with the phase, “Local Legends presented by...”
• SPECIAL: Note to Susan $50: Write a personal note of congratulations to Susan to be published in a special keepsake book for our 2021 Local Legend. Email your note (max 150 words) by October 1st to lfrey@lflbhistory.org, or send by mail to Lisa Frey, 509 East Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL 60045.

To secure your sponsorship please submit electronic payment by clicking here or send your check payable to the HISTORY CENTER LAKE FOREST-LAKE BLUFF, attn. Lisa Frey, Development Director to 509 East Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL 60045. 

Tickets to the Local Legends benefit are $250 In-Person, $50 on Zoom

To purchase tickets please click here.