Folsom

About Our Chapter

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

The Folsom Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. (NCL) became the 232nd chapter in the organization’s history in 2017. Folsom resident and chapter founder Aimee Gillum was searching for an organization to become involved with in her local community and was aware of NCL from friends in the surrounding area. Aimee worked with NCL, Inc. to determine if the Folsom area could support a local chapter. Informational meetings were hosted throughout the community to garner interest from local mothers and daughters. Thanks to the dedication and leadership of Aimee and a group of committed local women, Folsom received its official NCL, Inc. formation on March 17, 2017.  The founding Board of the Folsom Chapter was composed of the visionary leaders whose efforts laid the foundation for the chapter’s continue growth and impact. Our successful chapter with significant interest is the direct result of their initial leadership and mentorship, and continued strong leadership.

With over 220 members, the Folsom Chapter fosters the mother-daughter relationship through an ongoing commitment to philanthropy, culture, and leadership.

The NCL Experience reminds us that life isn’t about getting and having, it’s about giving and being.

Currently, our Chapter supports a variety of philanthropies in and around the Folsom community. Some of the community service areas supported by our Chapter include: children’s education centers, food pantries, children with special needs, U.S. Military, environmental preservation, and senior care.

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.

Thank you for your interest in our Folsom Chapter! Our Chapter first formed in March 2017, and with over 220 members in its ninth year, it has quickly grown its presence across the Folsom community.

The NCL Inc. Core Program is designed to take place within six grade-level classes (7th-12th grade), and because it is intended as a small group program, class size is a critical factor to ensure a rewarding experience for all. Openings in all classes are at the discretion of the Chapter Board and are based on a predetermined class size range.

For membership eligibility, a Prospective Member shall reside or attend school in the Folsom area. Membership applications are accepted only during the annual membership selection period, which runs from January 15th through March 1st. For the upcoming membership drive, the Prospective Ticktocker (daughter) must be entering 7th, 8th, or 9th grade in the August following admission.

For more information on Membership in the Folsom Chapter, please fill out and submit a Membership Inquiry Form on the link above or email us at membershipfolsom@nclonline.org.

THE NCL, INC. MEMBER COMMITMENT

• Regular Meeting Attendance
• Mandatory Chapter Events
• Leadership and Philanthropic Service Hours

OUR ANNUAL EVENTS

• August Kick-off
• Mother Daughter Tea
• Year End Event
• Grade Level Planning Meeting

 

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:

  • All About Hope
  • Alzheimer’s Association
  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross
  • Blessings In a Backpack
  • City of Folsom
  • Disaster Response
  • Fat Kitty City
  • Folsom’s Hope
  • Girls Love Mail
  • Mercy Housing
  • Operation Gratitude
  • Powerhouse Ministries
  • Prairie City Landing Senior Living Community
  • Snowline Health Folsom
  • Soil Born Farms
  • Twin Lakes Food Bank

The Folsom Chapter promotes social awareness that creates action to meet the needs of local philanthropies and their clients while inspiring our Members to become community leaders. Our philanthropic support primarily comes in the form of volunteer hours and organizational skills. While we do not fundraise, each year we donate a wide variety of necessary goods to our philanthropy partners. 

 

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: Jamie McKinney-Botelho
    Lara Simmons
  • President Elect: Jodi Martinez
  • Secretary: Maggie Crawford
  • Treasurer: Wendy Bellah
  • Parliamentarian: Claire Goldsby
  • Vice President Communications: Nelia Nunes
  • Vice President Membership: Nichole Wolfe
    Stephanie Shirkey
  • Vice President Philanthropy: Liane Peck
  • Vice President New Members: Nicole Tilson
  • Vice President Ticktockers: Karen Hamilton
    Lisa J. Wilson
  • Sustainer Liaison: Karie Hall
    Robyn Westlake
  • Vice President Chapter Engagement and Inclusion: Cassandra Neitling

The Folsom Chapter promotes leadership development for both mothers and daughters by cultivating individual strengths to empower purpose and advocate for others. 

 

Follow Us on Social Media:

Facebook: National Charity League – Folsom Chapter

Instagram: @nclfolsom

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.

The Folsom Chapter creates an environment that nurtures positive identity by recognizing and appreciating the diversity and value of each unique individual.  Our goal is to ensure that our Members are exposed to diverse people, events, and circumstances that will broaden perspectives and promote awareness through participation in activities.  Each cultural activity is designed to teach our members culturally appropriate etiquette, graciousness, self-assurance, manners, and respect for others.  

Pink Rose Award

The Folsom Chapter received the Pink Rose Chapter Award for the
2020-2021 year. We completed our annual requirements, and
participated in #GivingTuesday and the NCL, Inc. National Philanthropy
Program. This national award has since been retired.