East Cobb

About Our Chapter

NCL, Inc., East Cobb 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 or attend school in the East Cobb area. Like all NCL, Inc. Chapters, East Cobb aims to foster the mother-daughter relationship by serving its communities together.

 

The East Cobb Chapter was established in 2014 and chartered in 2015. Currently, there are more than 250 active members in the chapter.

 

 Our Core Values are:

  • Strengthening the mother-daughter bond
  • Empowering women with the skills and confidence to mentor and lead
  • Inspiring a legacy of social awareness and compassion
  • Providing depth of support in local communities
  • Honoring a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Modeling integrity, graciousness, and excellence

 

Joining our chapter is a commitment. Requirements for membership include:

  • Multi-Year Commitment (typically 7th-12th grade)
  • Fulfill annual responsibilities of a Job within the Chapter (members are expected to remain active in the chapter throughout their tenure in the organization)
  • Attend a minimum of 5 scheduled meetings annually (Mothers only)
  • Attend a minimum of 6 grade-level meetings annually (Daughters only)
  • Attend the annual Chapter Tea Event (in August)
  • Attend the annual Senior Recognition Event (for Seniors and their families only) (in February)
  • Complete a minimum of 15 philanthropy hours by 05/31 (ideally, ~50% of these hours should be served as a Mother/Daughter team)
  • Complete a minimum of 10 leadership hours by 05/31
  • Pay chapter dues and fees in full by 04/30

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.

Membership is available for mothers and their daughters (grades 7-12). Prospective members must apply in the daughter’s 6th, 7th, or 8th grade year. Enrollment for new members takes place in January through March 2027. The deadline to submit an application is March 1, 2027. 

In January 2027, the East Cobb Chapter will begin accepting inquiries from mother-daughter teams for the Classes of 2033 (rising 7th graders), 2032 (rising 8th graders), and 2031 (rising 9th graders) who want to serve together, grow together, and make a difference together. A limited number of applicants will be considered, based on space (max class size of 30 for each grade level).

Our Chapter’s Membership Dates & Deadlines for Enrollment:

For Legacy applicants only:

  • 12/01: Membership application period for LEGACY applicants OPENS
  • 01/14: Membership application period for LEGACY applicants CLOSES

For Non-Legacy applicants:

  • 01/15: Membership application period OPENS
  • 03/01: Membership application period CLOSES

 

Interested in joining our chapter for next year (June 2027 – May 2028)? 

  1. Click on the Membership Inquiry Form to be added to our Prospective Membership List (for the June 2027-May 2028 year)
  2. Attend one of the required January/February 2027 Prospective Membership Meetings (specific dates will be published in December 2026)
  3. After completing Steps 1 & 2 above, a link will be sent to you to complete and submit the official application before the March 1, 2027 deadline

 

Questions? Reach out to the Membership Committee at membershipeastcobb@nclonline.org.

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:

  • Spark fitness and events (formerly Rise Special Friends)
  • American Heart Association
  • Blood Cancer United Team In Training (formerly LLS)
  • Camp Twin Lakes
  • Chattahoochee Nature Center
  • Foundation for Hospital Art
  • Georgia House Rabbit Society
  • Knitting Hats
  • MUST Ministries
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities of Atlanta
  • Special Populations Tennis, Inc.
  • The Drake Closet
  • The Drake House
  • The Sandwich Project
  • United Military Care
  • Waymark (formerly Kids3)
  • YMCA – Cobb County
  • 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:

For the June 2026 – May 2027 Year:

President: Jessica Kelly (2027, 2029)
President Elect: Jessica Sutton (2030)
Treasurer: Jenni Brown (2028, 2030)
Secretary: Stephanie Welling (2028)
Parliamentarian: Linda Gilbert (2028, 2031)
VP New Members: Stacy Carnall (2028)
VP Philanthropy: Suzanne Kleeman (2029)
VP Membership: Liz Kendall (2030)
VP DE & I (Patronesses): Erica Fokens (2028)
VP Ticktockers: Katy Lockhart (2030)
VP Communications: Tamela Drews (2030)

 

Each member – both mother and daughter – must individually serve in a job or leadership position within the chapter. Positions typically rotate every one to two years, allowing members to gain diverse experiences. These roles provide valuable opportunities to develop leadership skills, build confidence, and contribute meaningfully to the success of the chapter.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial Requirements for New Members