Connect. Inspire. Inform.

2020 is Gather’s third year as a women’s leadership community that helps strengthen the overall business and non-profit community in the DeKalb area. The 2020 calendar includes events focused on connecting, inspiring, and informing women through fun and unique experiences. Gather also offers the opportunity to give back and help mentor high school and college aged women in the community. All women are invited to consider becoming a member.
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The 2020 calendar includes seven main events, five casual meet ups, four book group discussions, and access to a dynamic network of women from the community. Your 2020 membership includes all costs associated with the seven main events. In between meet-up events are free to attend, but food or refreshments are at your own expense. All events require registration. This is a great value and currently made possible by the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce and our generous sponsors.
Scholarships are available to individuals from current DeKalb Chamber Members.

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2021 Gather Membership
Membership rates and 2021 calendar will be released soon.
​If you currently have questions please contact the DeKalb Chamber at 815-756-6306.

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2020 Main Events
All fees included in Gather membership. Non-Gather members $35 per event. Registration required.

Leadership Lunch: Something to Chew On
February 5, 2020 | 12-1:30PM | Faranda's
​​Intergenerational Communication as a Foundational Tool for Inclusion
Join us as we learn some quick basics on generational definitions and personalities before diving into how we can use this as a tool to address communication misfires, as well as how it can be used to help support other women within your organization.
Lunch is included.

NIU Women's Basketball Game
February 12, 2019 | 5-8PM | NIU Convocation Center
Experience a one of a kind night while enjoying a private party complete with cocktails and a buffet dinner in the Nelson Suite in the NIU Convocation Center. Get to know one another, catch up with colleagues in a private suite, or go court-side with friends! Head Women’s NIU Basketball Coach and Gather Member Lisa Carlsen will provide attendees with a brief welcome tips on what to watch for throughout the game. 

Leadership Lunch: Something to Chew On
April 21, 2020 | 12-1:30PM | Zoom
Resourcing Yourself: Tools for Personal & Professional Management During Unexpected Change
Join us as we gather together on Zoom to discuss how to resource yourself during unexpected change. The pandemic has made us all adapt to uncertain circumstances. Learn how to resource yourself at work and at home. Discussion will be open for coaching after the presentation.
Drive-thru lunch pick-up at Faranda's included.

​Pick Me Up Drive Thru Event
June 30, 2020 | 12-2PM | Heartland Bank, Bethany Rd. Location
Drive thru for a little "Pick Me Up" Gather celebration! Let us lift your spirits and treat you! Pick up Gather's gift to you at Heartland Bank's Bethany Road location on Tuesday, June 30th between 12-2PM. Drive-thru Heartland Bank's parking lot to grab the new Gather Directory, personalized Gather tumbler and The Confectionary gift card while waving hi to other Gather members. The Gather Steering Committee will hand you your gift as you drive through.

​Yoga and Wine at Jonamac Orchard
August 26, 2020 | 5-7PM | Jonamac Orchard
​Join us for a socially-distanced summer evening at Jonamac Orchard! While this event was originally supposed to include yoga instruction before tasting, for the safety of Gather members yoga instruction will be available online. The event will still include sampling Jonamac's best wines and ciders paired with appetizers. The tasting will be outside and socially distanced with individual tasting cups and individually plated appetizers. We will be tracking the number of registrations.

Leadership Lunch: Something to Chew On
October 28, 2020 | 12-1:30PM | Zoom
Mentorship 2.0
Join us as we explore the concept of mentorship and the role it plays in our personal and professional success. We will work to define what a positive mentor relationship is and how to navigate the mentor/mentee dynamic. Hear from a number of women as they share their experiences and offer tips on how to have a successful partnership. Drive-thru lunch pick-up at Faranda's included.

Gather Game Night
November 19, 2020 | 5:30-7PM | Zoom
Join us for a virtual Gather Game Night! Break the ice and meet other members by navigating a virtual escape room while enjoying Waterman Winery's award winning "Blush" wine. ONE bottle of wine will be available for pick-up at the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce. Wine pick-up is for current 2020 Gather members only. You can register with or without wine pick-up!

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2020 Additional Events
​No fees for Gather members and Non-Gather members. Registration required.

​Gather Mingles
No agendas and no pressure! Enjoy a casual meet up to mingle with members or to introduce your friends and colleagues to our community. Name tags are optional. Food and drink is at your own expense.
Gather Lunch | March 11 | 12PM
Los Rancheros
Gather Coffee | May 15 | 7:30AM
Zoom
Gather Lunch | July 16 | 12PM
DeKalb Farmers' Market
Gather Lunch | September 17 | 12PM
​DeKalb Farmers' Market

​Gather Book Group
Gather book group meets to discuss books by, about, and for women- books that inspire us to talk about ideas and questions important to our lives as women today. No need to have read the book! Simply come to enjoy the conversation.
February 20, 2020 | Brown Law Group | 5:30PM
Radical Candor by Kim Scott 
May 21, 2020 |  Zoom | 5:30PM
My Sister the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite
August 6, 2020 | TBD | 5:30PM 
Lost and Wanted ​by Nell Freudenberger

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Leader Sponsors

Mentor Sponsor

Encourager Sponsors