GATHER

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DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Members are invited to consider becoming a member of GATHER, a newly forming women’s leadership community within the DeKalb Chamber that celebrates the accomplishments of women in the greater DeKalb community and encourages participation of women from all walks of life. Becoming a Gather member is a powerful way to support mentorship of women and cultivation of female leaders to benefit our businesses and community.

Membership Dues:
(reduced for the remainder of 2018)
DeKalb Chamber Member - $50
Non-DeKalb Chamber Member - $70
Organizational Membership (5+ members) - $38/member
* partial scholarships may be available. Click here for more info

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Membership Includes Events Below:

Gather members: no additional fees will be incurred for events, but registration is required to ensure an accurate count

Gather Community Kick-Off
January 31, 2018
NIU Convocation Center
Kick off event held in the Nelson Suite at NIU's Convocation Center.

Culinary Evening
March 22, 2018
Hy-Vee

5:00 pm Check In
5:30 - 8:00 pm Event Begins

A good party often ends up with guests gathered in the kitchen enjoying delicious food and lively conversation. It is even better when it is not your kitchen and you don’t have to clean up the mess. Gather with us in the Hyvee test kitchen for an evening of culinary fun. Gather members and guests are invited to sip wine, snack on savory appetizers and try a hand at various culinary skills or simply enjoy watching the chef prepare dishes for you. Whether you are foodie or a frequent fast food flyer, this will be a night to enjoy.

Breakfast to a Tee
May 22, 2018
Kishwaukee Country Club
No Clubs required!

7:30 - 8:30 am Check In & Breakfast
8:30 - 9:30 am Instruction from NIU Women's Golf Coach - Kim Kester

Breakfast with the girls and a little time outside near or on the golf course is a great way to start your day. Gather members and guests will start-off the day enjoying a lovely breakfast and our signature conversation hour. Following breakfast, attendees are invited to enjoy some time outdoors. Sit on the veranda and sip another cup of coffee or head to the greens. Those interested can learn more about the game of golf, get tips on how to improve your swing or hit the course as part of a foursome. NIU Women’s Golf Coach will provide a golf tutorial and give tips at the range for those interested in learning about the game or how to improve your existing skills. Rise, shine and gather with us!

Courtside with the Girls at NIU Women's Volleyball Game
September 21, 2018
Convocation Center

5:30 - 7:00 pm Gathering
7:00 pm Game Starts

Gathering Whether you like sports or not, this event is all about quality time as women as well as the opportunity to meet and mentor future women leaders. Gather members will experience a one of a kind night at an NIU Women’s Volleyball Game and have the opportunity to meet and encourage NIU female athletes from various sports. Attendees will enjoy a private party complete with cocktails and dinner in exclusive viewing area that overlooks Victor E. Court. Guests can go courtside with friends or enjoy the night from up top.

Wine Tasting
November 15, 2018
Fatty's Pub & Grille

5:00 pm Check In
5:30 - 8:00 pm Event Begins

So you like wine and having fun, right? Great! Then this event is for you. Enjoy an evening with Gather friends while tasting exciting wines and experiencing tasty hors d'oeuvres from Fatty’s Pub and Grille. Attendees will learn about and sample different wines, have a glass of your new favorite, or forgo the grapes and go for a few hops that will be on hand as well. Gather members and guests will enjoy a wine tasting, followed by a glass of your favorite wine of the night and plate of signature Fatty’s favorites as you connect with women from throughout the community.

Gather Lunches

Lunches held on the last Friday of each month at Noon (excluding Nov & Dec)
- No need to RSVP, come if you can. Lunch is on your own.

You know that sound when great conversations fill a room? That buzz of discovery and connection. That hum of energy and excitement. That is what Gather lunches are all about. No agendas and no pressure. Names tag are optional and lunch is whatever you are in the mood for that day. Gather with us the last Friday of each month to connect, uplift, and encourage one another.

Additional Events:
*Gather Members will receive discounts on events

ATHENA Reception*
Golf Outing*

Mentor Sponsors

Brown Law Group

Encourager Sponsor