Chicago Yacht Club
Diane Foote currently serves on the Board of Directors for both the Chicago Yacht Club and the Chicago Yacht Club Foundation, the latter focusing on providing boating experiences to youth from underrepresented communities in Chicagoland. Previously, Diane held the position of Executive Director at the Illinois Library Association, leading a 3,000-member organization and overseeing various programs, including legislative advocacy and continuing education. In earlier roles, Diane was Curator at the Butler Children's Literature Center at Dominican University, managing collections and professional development programs, and held significant leadership positions at the American Library Association and Holiday House Publishing, Inc., demonstrating expertise in marketing and advocacy within the library and publishing sectors. Diane holds a BA in International Relations and French from Colgate University and a Master of Science in Library & Information Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Chicago Yacht Club
THE WATER IS CALLING YOU! Founded in 1875, Chicago Yacht Club is one of the oldest and most respected yacht clubs in the world. Its mission is to encourage, promote, and develop knowledge, participation, and enjoyment of all aspects of yachting. To that end, the Club hosts many world class competitions, including its signature Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac and numerous North American and World Championships. The Club is also recognized as a leader in sailing education, with one of the largest junior sailing programs in the United States. The Club is home to more than 1,400 members including a winning America’s Cup skipper, Olympic medalists and hopefuls, and outstanding boaters of all types, from ages 4 to 104. The Club offers year-round activities for its diverse membership at two locations on the city’s shoreline, at Monroe and Belmont Harbors. Learn more at chicagoyachtclub.org.