| Apr 1 Introducing the National Museum of the U.S. Army |
The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park continues its acclaimed Date with History series with a virtual program about the National Museum of the United States Army. LTG Roger C. Schultz (U.S. Army-Ret.), president of The Army Historical Foundation, will discuss the new museum located at Fort Belvoir, Va.
Schultz’s presentation via Zoom is on Thursday, April 1, at 7 pm CST (8 pm EST). The program is free, but registration is required at FDMuseum.org.
The National Army Museum is the first comprehensive and truly national museum to capture, display and interpret over 245 years of Army history, told through the eyes of soldiers. The museum is a joint effort between the U.S. Army and the nonprofit Army Historical Foundation.
Construction of the 185,000 square-foot attraction began in 2017 on 84 acres of federal land at Fort Belvoir. The museum opened in 2020 but is temporarily closed due to the pandemic. Virtual programming and digital resources are available online with museum reopening expected soon.
As president of The Army Historical Foundation, Lieutenant General Schultz oversees AHF’s mission to honor American soldiers by preserving and presenting the history and heritage of the United States Army. AHF is the official Foundation of the National Museum of the United States Army, responsible for fundraising, memberships, and operational and attractions management.
Prior to joining AHF, Schultz completed 42 years of uniformed duty in the U.S. Army and the Army National Guard. His military service began in 1963 as a Track Vehicle Mechanic. He served four years as an enlisted soldier and was commissioned as an Infantry officer following Officer Candidate School at Iowa Military Academy. He was appointed Director, Army National Guard, National Guard Bureau, Washington, DC, in 1998, responsible for the formulation, development and implementation of all programs and policies, and for managing an $11.7 billion budget.
The First Division Museum is currently open Wednesday through Sunday. Entry is included with Cantigny Park’s $5 parking fee, but advance ticketing is required to enforce temporary visitation limits. Masks are required. More information is online FDMuseum.org.
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About the First Division Museum at Cantigny Park
The First Division Museum, part of the Robert R. McCormick Foundations, promotes public learning about America’s military heritage and affairs through the history of the “Big Red One”—the famed 1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. The museum’s main exhibit hall, First in War, transports visitors to the trenches of World War I, the beaches of World War II and the jungles of Vietnam. A second exhibit hall, Duty First, explores the 1ID’s history in more recent times. The Robert R. McCormick Research Center, open to the public, houses the museum’s library, archival and photo collections. Outside, tanks from every era are interpreted, along with artillery pieces and a personnel carrier. Solemn memorial markers and commemorative statuary also command visitors’ attention. In 2020, the museum launched “Footsteps of the First,” a travel program in partnership with Academic Travel Abroad. The program’s inaugural trip is to Normandy and other key sites in Western Europe, Sept. 5-16, 2021. Full details, including registration, are on the museum website.
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| Date: |
April 1, 2021 |
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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Schultz’s presentation via Zoom is on Thursday, April 1, at 7 pm CST (8 pm EST). The program is free, but registration is required at FDMuseum.org. |
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| Apr 6 Chamber Champions |
Scot Lightbody, Committee Chair
Hearing Specialists of DuPage, P.C.
scottlightbody@att.net
(630) 580-5777
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| Date: |
April 6, 2021 |
| Time: |
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Location: |
Zoom |
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Every First Tuesday of the Month
3:30pm |
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No Fee |
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| Apr 8 Civic Awareness Series Examines Gerrymandering |
CIVIC AWARENESS SERIES EXAMINES GERRYMANDERING
Free program on April 8 in partnership with League of Women Voters of Wheaton
Wheaton, Ill., March 25, 2021 — The Robert R. McCormick House at Cantigny Park and the League of Women Voters of Wheaton resume their Civic Awareness Series with a virtual program about the issues of local and state gerrymandering. Madeleine Doubek, executive director of CHANGE Illinois, will discuss how to create fair voting maps for the state.
Doubek’s presentation via Zoom is on Thursday, April 8, at 7 pm. The program is free, but registration is required. Click HERE to register or sign up online at Cantigny.org. Registrants will receive a Zoom link before the event.
Madeleine Doubek is a passionate, long-time advocate for improving government and politics in Illinois. As a former vice president of policy at the Better Business Association, she was responsible for a new law that limits “golden parachutes” for public executives. She also works to stop efforts to limit government transparency and champions laws that boost government efficiency.
Doubek writes a government-focused column for Crain’s Chicago Business. Prior to her direct advocacy and policy work, she spent 32 years in journalism, mainly covering local and state government and politics and winning several regional and national awards in the process. Her many years with the suburban Daily Herald included roles as political writer, columnist, editor, and assistant vice president/executive editor. You can follow Doubek on Twitter (@mdoubek) or contact her at CHANGE Illinois.
Cantigny Park is open daily day from 9 am to sunset. The Robert R. McCormick House, a historic house museum, is currently closed for renovation and will reopen to the public in 2022. More information and a calendar of events is online at Cantigny.org.
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About the League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy and does not support or oppose any political party or candidate. The League of Women Voters of Wheaton serves the people of Wheaton, Winfield, West Chicago, Warrenville and Carol Stream. Learn more at wheatonlwvil.org.
About Cantigny Park
Cantigny Park, part of the Chicago-based Robert R. McCormick Foundation, is the 500-acre Wheaton estate of Robert R. McCormick (1880-1955), long-time editor and publisher of the Chicago Tribune. It is home to the McCormick House, First Division Museum, formal gardens, picnic grounds, walking trails and a Visitors Center with banquet and dining facilities. More information, including hours, directions and upcoming events is online at Cantigny.org.
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| Date: |
April 8, 2021 |
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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Doubek’s presentation via Zoom is on Thursday, April 8, at 7 pm. The program is free, but registration is required. Click HERE to register or sign up online at Cantigny.org. Registrants will receive a Zoom link before the event. |
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| Apr 13 Finance Committee Meeting |
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| Date: |
April 13, 2021 |
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
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| Apr 15 Blood Drive at Fairhaven Wealth Management |
As the IRS takes a pound of flesh April 15, join us in giving a few ounces of blood to help those in need at our Inaugural Tax Day Blood Drive!
Vitalant’s Blood Bus is coming to our Wheaton office!
FREE document shredding on premises.
RSVP TO: dwilson@fairhavenw.com
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| Date: |
April 15, 2021 |
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.fairhavenwealth.com |
| EMail: |
dwilson@fairhavenw.com |
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| Apr 15 2021 April Virtual Monthly Luncheon |
The Wheaton Chamber of Commerce invites you to
“Wisdom-Based Business: The Impact of Faith”
with Hannah Stolze, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Faith & Innovation (CFI), Wheaton College
Can faith impact the bottom line? Join us to hear the data from Hannah Stolze, Ph.D., CFI director and associate professor of marketing and supply chain management. She’ll share from her research and her new book, Wisdom-Based Business.
Cost: $15 for members, $25 for non-members. A scholarship is available to members who, due to the impact of COVID-19, cannot pay. Please contact Vickie Austin, President/CEO.
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| Date: |
April 15, 2021 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
| Location: |
via Zoom
(Link will be provided once our guests have registered) |
| EMail: |
events@wheatonchamber.com |
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12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. -- Program
1:00 to 1:30 p.m. -- Networking |
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Cost: $15 for members, $25 for non-members |
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| Apr 16 "Office Hours" |
The Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Staff hosts Office Hours every Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Drop in for a few minutes or the full hour--we'd love to see you!
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| Date: |
April 16, 2021 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Website: |
http://www.wheatonchamber.com |
| EMail: |
events@wheatonchamber.com |
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| Apr 16 Drive-Through Food Distribution and Online Interfaith Program |
CLICK HERE to join Zoom Call |
| Date: |
April 16, 2021 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
| EMail: |
info@taswheaton.org |
| Fees/Admission: |
CLICK HERE to join Zoom Call
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| Apr 20 - Apr 24 Celebrate Earth Week in April by Helping at District Volunteer Workdays |
Help Mother Nature during Earth Week in April by lending a hand at volunteer workdays in the DuPage forest preserves.
Workdays are limited to nine participants. Volunteers must wear masks covering the nose and mouth and practice social distancing by remaining 6 feet apart.
Individuals and families as well as school and church groups, Scout groups and other organizations are invited to work together for the benefit of visitors and wildlife alike. Participants should dress to work outdoors, wear layers and bring hats and gloves.
Sign up by visiting, https://www.dupageforest.org/news/news-releases/earth-week-volunteer
See you at the preserves! |
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April 20, 2021 |
| Website: |
https://www.dupageforest.org/ |
| EMail: |
lhertenstein@dupageforest.org |
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| Apr 20 College Church Blood Drive |
College Church monthly blood drive with Versiti Blood Center. Your next opportunity to donate blood is on Tuesday, April 20, from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Schedule your appointment HERE
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| Date: |
April 20, 2021 |
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1:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
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College Church Commons
332 E. Seminary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
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| EMail: |
wtriggs@college-church.org |
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| Apr 20 COVID-19 Updates with Dr. Kevin Most |
Dr. Kevin Most from Northwestern Medicine will discuss the differences among the COVID-19 vaccines, including the science behind immunization, the strains of variants, and all the latest up-to-date information on COVID-19. A Q&A will follow the presentation.
In partnership with Northwestern Medicine and Winfield Public Library.
Register here for Zoom webinar link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_A74LSH0YRXK2286DhcOXeQ
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| Date: |
April 20, 2021 |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.wheatonlibrary.org |
| EMail: |
ce@wheatonlibrary.org |
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| Apr 22 - Apr 25 Integrate: Making Faith Integral to Business |
Integrate:
Making Faith Integral to Business
A certification program with virtual meetings
to be held Thursday, April 22, to
Sunday, April 25, 2021
Members of our community, including Wheaton Chamber of Commerce members, are emerging managers and leaders in your organizations. As new vocational opportunities open for you, the leaders at Wheaton College and the Center for Faith & Innovation are eager to provide practical training and wisdom that equips you to best serve your institutions.
Integrate: Making Faith Integral to Business is our annual gathering that provides the connection and training emerging leaders are seeking. Attendees will choose one of three tracks: Whole + Intentional Leadership Development; Faith-Centered Design Thinking; and Wisdom-Based Business, in which they will receive in-depth training and a certification. As attendees you will walk away equipped for the next steps in your business leadership journey, and you'll emerge refreshed and re-energized.
Join the community. Get the training. Equip yourself to lead.
REGISTER HERE
Special Wheaton Chamber members promotion:
Register with the following code for a free copy of Hannah Stolze's new book,
Wisdom-Based Business: WheatonChamberFreeBookPromo
The Integrate Conference provides the connections and training that emerging leaders need.
Our participants at "Integrate" consist of managers, leaders, students and pastors who are committed to serving their institutions and the world with their best efforts. They are eager for practical training and wisdom that equips them to take on increasing responsibilities and serve others with deeper empathy and greater skill.
JOIN THE CORE EVENT + SELECT YOUR TRACK
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| Apr 22 Board of Directors Monthly Meeting |
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| Date: |
April 22, 2021 |
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8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
| Location: |
Wheaton Chamber of Commerce
Conference Room
301 W. Roosevelt Rd. |
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| Apr 22 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Meeting |
Committee Chair
Dr. Joshua Lederman, D.C.
McAndrews Chiropractic Clinic, LLC
jledermandc@mcandrewschiropracticclinic.com
(630) 510-0080
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| Date: |
April 22, 2021 |
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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
| Location: |
via zoom |
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| Apr 22 Economic Development Committee Meeting Rescheduled |
Jeff McMahon - Committee Chair
Grand Ridge National Bank
(630) 580-1407
jeff.mcmahon@grnbank.com
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| Date: |
April 22, 2021 |
| Time: |
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Location: |
Via Zoom |
| EMail: |
events@wheatonchamber.com |
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| Apr 23 - Apr 25 Virtual STEMCON at College of DuPage |
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| Date: |
April 23, 2021 |
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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://cod.edu/stemcon |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREE |
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| Apr 23 "Office Hours" |
The Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Staff hosts Office Hours every Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Drop in for a few minutes or the full hour--we'd love to see you!
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| Date: |
April 23, 2021 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Website: |
http://www.wheatonchamber.com |
| EMail: |
events@wheatonchamber.com |
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| Apr 24 Hello Spring at Danada Square West |
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| Apr 27 Women In Business Committee Meeting |
April 27th - Join us for a presentation with Micaela Julius-Williams from Edward Jones on building your investor IQ with understanding the basics. Whether you are new to investing or need a refresher, this presentation will help you learn about the importance of developing a strategy, the impact of asset allocation, and the influence of inflation on your long-term goals.
Women who are members of this committee place great value on the relationships they develop with other businesswomen. Because of those relationships they accomplish great things together and grow their business while also developing professionally.
There are opportunities to:
Expand your network to include more Chamber members, especially women, and connect with Women In Business groups in neighboring chambers.
Develop relationships with other businesses as you learn more about them
Make connections and promote partnerships between Chamber members
Contribute to the development of programs and events which focus on the particular needs and interests of women in business.
Women in Business meet at 8:30 am on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Wheaton Chamber Office, 108 E. Wesley, Wheaton, IL 60187 or via Zoom
Committee Chair
Brigit Huyvaert
Leadership Development & Image Studio
bbhnsd@gmail.com |
| Date: |
April 27, 2021 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
| Location: |
Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Board Room
108 E. Wesley St
Wheaton, IL
630.668.6464 |
| Contact: |
Vickie Austin |
| EMail: |
events@wheatonchamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
4th Tuesday of the Month
8:30 AM |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Apr 27 April VIRTUAL Business After Hours |
Have you missed the camaraderie of friends and colleagues? Come join us for our April get-together...
Business After Hours
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
via Zoom
Grab your beverage of choice and hop on this Zoom call. Business After Hours is a free event to Wheaton Chamber members, an opportunity to come together to share what's new, who's doing what and how things are going. Don't miss this opportunity to catch up with old friends, meet new ones and support each other's business as only Wheaton Chamber members can do!
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| Date: |
April 27, 2021 |
| Time: |
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Location: |
Via Zoom
Zoom link will be emailed prior to the event |
| EMail: |
events@wheatonchamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
FREE for members
Register to receive your zoom link |
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| Apr 28 11th Annual DuPage County Regional Business Outlook |
REGISTER HERE to watch a livestream of the event.
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| Date: |
April 28, 2021 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM |
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| Fees/Admission: |
Complimentary Registration CLICK HERE |
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| Apr 30 "Office Hours" |
The Wheaton Chamber of Commerce Staff hosts Office Hours every Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Drop in for a few minutes or the full hour--we'd love to see you!
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| Date: |
April 30, 2021 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Website: |
http://www.wheatonchamber.com |
| EMail: |
events@wheatonchamber.com |
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