Alamo
About Our Chapter
NCL, Inc., Alamo Chapter is a group of mothers and daughters who have come together in a commitment to community service, leadership development and cultural experiences.
Members shall reside in northside San Antonio area. Like all NCL, Inc. Chapters, Alamo aims to foster the mother-daughter relationship by serving its communities together.
The Alamo Chapter, established in 2010, includes members attending one of twenty-nine schools in the central and northside of San Antonio and surrounding areas. We proudly live the NCL Core Program which enables Mothers and Daughters (grades 7-12) to participate in a program that embraces THREE CORE PILLARS.
- COMMUNITY SERVICE: Understanding our community’s philanthropic needs and taking hands-on volunteer action to help solved them. The Alamo Chapter proudly supports areas to include disadvantaged children’s agencies, local food pantries, children’s hospitals, women’s health initiatives, military (active and veteran) organizations, convalescent hospitals and senior citizen centers, and animal shelters.
- LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing confidence in both mothers and daughters through opportunities to learn and grow in a supportive environment.
- CULTURAL EXPERIENCES: A cultivation of values and traditions that shape the organization’s role and contribution in our community.
OUR SIX-YEAR PROGRAM
The NCL, Inc. six-year plan enables girls, known as Ticktockers, to obtain unique and memorable experiences within each of the three pillars to support her personal growth and development so that she is set for success as a contributing member of society now and in her future. Monthly Ticktocker meetings, supported by Patronesses (mothers), place emphasis on specific age-appropriate activities and experiences that support the three pillars as well as social, mental, physical, and spiritual development. Our Ticktockers also benefit from the rich relationships formed over the six years through our chapter’s diversity and inclusion efforts.
Moms, known as Patronesses, also participate in monthly meetings with a nice variety of topics to strengthen relationships with each other and with our community. While many mothers choose NCL for their daughters, Patronesses always mention their own personal growth and many lasting friendships formed during their time in NCL.
In addition to supporting NCL, Inc.’s core mission, its three pillars, and a powerful six-year program for our girls, the Alamo Chapter also has an annual theme.
Join Our Chapter
Interested in joining our chapter? Membership opportunities are dependent on chapter openings.
Please complete the Membership Inquiry Form so we can contact you directly. If you know a current chapter member, feel free to reach out to them as well to learn about getting started.
For any questions regarding Membership, requests for transfers or assistance with connecting as a Sustainer, email us.
Interested in joining our chapter? A Prospective Member must apply during our annual membership drive which runs from January 15th through March 1st of each year for membership that begins the following school year. Prospective members apply when daughter is in 6th grade to begin her 7th grade year.
If you know someone in the Alamo Chapter, talk to her about getting started, membership obligations and our membership drive timeline. If you do not know someone in our chapter, you are invited to submit the Membership Inquiry Form highlighted above.
The Alamo Chapter will hold multiple Prospective New Member meetings this winter. At these informational meetings, Prospective Members attend (mothers only) to learn more about NCL Inc.’s Mission and six-year program. This is a great opportunity to meet our Chapter Board Members, some of our Active Patronesses, ask questions, and get a feel for our Chapter culture.
Prospective Members are welcome and encouraged to visit more than one San Antonio area NCL Chapter’s Prospective New Member Meeting. The membership drive timeline is designed to allow those interested to visit more than one chapter, without any obligations, and then make a decision that best fits your family.
Mothers and their daughters (grades 7-12) participate in a program that embraces:
Community Service
We understand and serve communities in partnership with local and national nonprofits. Each NCL, Inc. chapter promotes social awareness by considering the local community’s needs and selecting appropriate non-profit organizations to support through different volunteer activities.
We work with the following philanthropies:
- Aid the Silent
- Alzheimer’s Association
- American Heart Association
- American Red Cross
- Animal Defense League
- CAM Ministries
- CAMP
- Childrens Bereavement Center of South Texas
- Disaster Response
- Dress for Success
- Guardian House
- Meals on Wheels/AniMeals
- Operation Gratitude
- Respite Care of San Antonio
- Ronald McDonald House
- San Antonio Food Bank
- Snack Pak 4Kids
- Soldiers Angels
- Special Olympics
- Texas Yes Project
- University Hospital
- Wreaths Across America
Leadership Development
We build capable, courageous leaders through opportunities to learn, reflect and develop. Our leaders become successful in their education, career and communities by learning the necessary skills during their NCL experience.
Examples of skills developed include:
- Confidence
- Consensus building
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Event planning
- Parliamentary procedure
Our Chapter Board of Directors:
- President: Alecia Buchek
- President Elect: Jessica LeMaistre
- Secretary: Melanie Cazier
- Treasurer: Hazel Davis
- Parliamentarian: Sara Efune
- Vice President Communications: Rebekah Elliott
Sydney Millsap - Vice President Membership: Jamie Perez
- Vice President Philanthropy: Holly Parker
Renna Perez - Vice President New Members: Katherine Thompson
- Vice President Ticktockers: Amanda Mays
- Sustainer Liaison: Keerat Bajaj
Sonali Mehta - Vice President Chapter Engagement and Inclusion: Courtney Newman
Our Legacy of Chapter Presidents and Annual Themes:
2010-12: Julie Seamans
2012-13: Kathy Stell
2013-14: Aimee Locke
2014-15: Laura Peel “Take Action”
2015-16: Francie Caalgard “Be the Change (You Want to See)”
2016-17: Doreen Magoon “Getting to Know You”
2017-18: Cynthia Rubsamen “We are Family”
2018-19: Jennifer Marshall “Cultivate Kindness”
2019-20: Laura Humphries “Gratitude”
2020-21: Tina West-Yanez “Rise & Shine”
2021-22: Ruth Storrie “Better Together”
2022-23: Jenny Fish “Connect and Engage”
2023-24: Kathryn Glast “Lead with Kindness“
2024-25: Denise Smith “A Century of Empowering Mothers and Daughters”
2025-26: Alecia Buchek “Rooted in Service, Rising in Leadership”
2026-27: Alecia Buchek “Leading with Grace, Serving with Heart”
MOTHER/DAUGHTER LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
The Alamo Chapter is committed to fostering leadership in both Mothers and Daughters by creating opportunities that build confidence, strengthen problem-solving abilities, and promote personal growth—all within a supportive community built on strong, healthy relationships.
Ticktockers gain valuable leadership experience throughout their six-year journey by serving in a variety of roles, from officers to council and committee members. Guided by dedicated Grade Level Advisors, each role provides hands-on training and meaningful opportunities to lead their peers, helping them develop lifelong leadership skills.
Cultural Experiences
We preserve National Charity League traditions and core values, while appreciating the growth that comes from connecting with different communities and cultures. We continually strive to build stronger ties with our communities and the individuals within them. It is through this understanding that we grow and develop broader worldviews that will shape and support our lives.
- Traditions – We celebrate the richness of our history through traditions that honor the past while serving the future.
- Values – We embrace values that make us strong as an organization of mother-daughter leaders.
- Community Connections – We build connections through experiences that impact our communities.
- Etiquette – We encourage and mentor kind, respectful and gracious social conduct.
Each chapter lives the richness of NCL’s 100-year history by celebrating national traditions each year along with our very own chapter-specific traditions.
MOTHER-DAUGHTER TEA + SENIOR RECOGNITION EVENT
The annual Alamo Chapter Mother-Daughter Tea is a cherished event mandated by NCL, Inc., and eagerly anticipated by all members. As a combined gathering for our Patronesses and Ticktockers, it fosters camaraderie within our chapter through a delightful social experience and an opportunity to refine our etiquette skills in a pleasant setting.
During this event, our chapter honors its Senior Class with a unique ceremony and fashion show. This event marks the culmination of a Ticktocker’s six-year journey, where we acknowledge and commend her achievements, celebrate her milestone of high school graduation, and prepare her for the transition to becoming a Sustainer member after graduation. By this stage, our graduates grasp the significance of their NCL journey and its continuity into their college years, forging enduring connections with fellow young women who have also benefited from their NCL experience.
AWARDS CEREMONY
The annual awards ceremony is a delightful afternoon of celebration and camaraderie, bringing our Patronesses and Ticktockers together to honor Ticktocker accomplishments for the NCL year. This cherished tradition serves as a fitting conclusion to our year, spotlighting the dedication and the countless hours they contribute to community service.
GIVING THANKS FRIENDSGIVING EVENT
In the fall, each grade level within the Alamo Chapter comes together as a class. This festive and casual “Friendsgiving” Mother-Daughter event takes place in homes across the chapter to celebrate community, gratitude, and the spirit of the season.
Just Six Years…
