Barrington & NW Suburbs
Founded in 1983, the Barrington Court Chapter serves the northwest suburbs of Chicago and is a fun and lively group of ladies. We usually meet on the second Wednesday of every month. Pre-covid we would meet in the Barrington Public library, but we now generally do a combination of Zoom and meeting at member’s homes. Our meetings always include plenty of tea and conversation as well as light refreshments such as sandwiches, sausage rolls, and even the occasional Victoria sponge. Our meeting agenda includes an opportunity to find out what is happening at the DBE state level, as well as planning and working on fundraising events. It’s not all work, though, we like to make sure we have a number of social events, too. We usually have a Guy Fawkes night, a Holiday party and at least one summer picnic/concert. We’re proud of our British heritage and love having a chance to share it.
Regent: Sheila Schulthesz
Downtown Chicago
Buckingham Chapter was Founded in 1916, and re-activated by Doe Thornburg, O.B.E former regent and dear friend of Buckingham Chapter. Buckingham chapter embraces the Goals of the DBE and cordially welcomes visitors, friends, and new members. The chapter convenes monthly at selected venues such as the Women’s Athletic Club (WAC), or Chicago downtown restaurants such as Gibson’s, The Cheesecake Factory. and Osteria del Pastaio. DBE members, friends and guests are welcome to the monthly luncheon meetings and Buckingham chapter is delighted to accept new members. . Buckingham chapter sponsors exciting DBE fundraising events including: Afternoon Teas, and a Day at the Races, . Proceeds support the Cantata Adult Life Services (formerly named the British Home in Brookfield, IL).
Regent: Trudy Wallace
Skokie
Regent: Lorna Bennett
The Chapter is named for Dorothy Vernon of Hadden Hall, an Elizabethian heroine who lived, loved and eloped in the English County of Derbyshire. Dorothy was made famous through the writings of Charles Major and the 1924 blockbuster starring Mary Pickford.
The Chapter serves Skokie and surrounding areas (including Evanston, Lake Bluff, Lincoln Square, North Shore and Northbrook) They meet on the third Friday of the month at Hackney's on Harm's restaurant in Glenview.
Chapter members include the State Historian, The State Standard Bearer and their Regent is a board member at the British Home at Cantata. All members would be delighted to welcome in visitors and new members.
Regent: Lorna Bennett
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Naperville
House of Stuart is a lively and fun chapter with both British ladies and Americans with British heritage. Current members reside primarily in the Aurora, Naperville & Lisle areas, however, our territory expands to all the neighboring towns and villages. House of Stuart focuses on friendship, cultural education and, of course, our primary goal of fundraising and providing assistance to The British Home – Cantata located in Brookfield, IL.
They recently gathered for fun evening at a “Charcuterie Workshop” and are now preparing for their largest and most successful fundraiser, “Whisky Tasting for A Cause.”
Regent: Sherry Lyden
The Chapter is named for the Lancashire Rose, a heraldic device used by the ancient Duchy of Lancaster and the modern-day link between the County of Lancashire and it's rich heritage.
The newest DBE Chapter in Illinois was formed in 2023 with members from Lancashire, Yorkshire, London, Scotland and New Zealand. The Chapter serves the Champaign-Urbana area ( including Charlston, Springfield, Bloomington, Decatur and Danville) .
Lancashire Rose members meet mainly at weekends (usually the first weekend of the month) at a range of venues. Their members are active in State and Midwest forums and are very keep to grow their Chapter by welcoming in new members.
Regent: Georgia Abrams
If you are in the C-U area, we have a new chapter in the works! Get in touch to learn more.
If you live in Southern Illinois and would like a chapter built in your area, get in touch!
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