Dunwoody

About Our Chapter

NCL, Inc., Dunwoody 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 Dunwoody and surrounding area. Like all NCL, Inc. Chapters, Dunwoody aims to foster the mother-daughter relationship by serving its communities together.

The Dunwoody Chapter is the 116th Chapter of the National Charity League, Inc. (NCL) and is one of eight chapters in the state of Georgia. Founded by Anne Marie and her daughter Ashley Newman in 2004, our chapter was formed by service-minded women who saw needs in our community and sought to fill them. Finding tremendous interest in the community from mothers and daughters who were familiar with other area chapters, these women  worked to create a chapter in Dunwoody.

The Dunwoody Chapter currently has more than 300 members providing hands-on volunteer service for more than 18 philanthropic organizations and contributes over 9,000 hours to our community each year.

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.

Membership Inquiry Form

For any questions regarding Membership, requests for transfers or assistance with connecting as a Sustainer, email us.

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:

  • Christian Youth Theater
  • Community Assistance Center
  • Dunwoody Nature Center
  • Foster Care Support Foundation, Inc.
  • Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance
  • Mount Vernon Towers
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities Atlanta
  • Senior Services of North Fulton
  • Spruill Center for the Arts
  • Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta
  • Alzheimer’s Association
  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross
  • DeKalb County Animal Services
  • Disaster Response
  • Operation Gratitude
  • Special Events – Board Approved
  • The Sandwich Project
  • Zoo Atlanta

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: Robin Horne
  • President Elect: Beth Hudson
  • Secretary: Meredith Bouton
  • Treasurer: Luciana Bava
    Shelley Bell
  • Parliamentarian: Polly Andersen
  • Vice President Communications: Emily Ritzler
  • Vice President Membership: Courtney Santora
    Kristen Pardo
  • Vice President Philanthropy: Sara Wynn
  • Vice President New Members: Leigh Cohen
  • Vice President Ticktockers: Rachel Provow
  • Sustainer Liaison: Laurie Nichols
  • Vice President Chapter Engagement and Inclusion: Kelly Buday

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.