Frisco

About Our Chapter

NCL, Inc., Frisco 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 the city of Frisco, Texas, whose daughters attend private school in Frisco or public school through the Frisco Independent School District. Like all NCL, Inc. Chapters, Frisco aims to foster the mother-daughter relationship by serving its communities together.

 

 

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.

The 2026-2027 Membership Drive is Closed

We invite you to consider becoming a member of the NCL, Inc., Frisco Chapter.

Please keep the following information in mind regarding the membership process:

Timeline: Membership applications are accepted during the Annual Membership Drive, which takes place from January through March each year. The new membership year begins on June 1.

Residence Requirement: Prospective Members shall reside in the city of Frisco, Texas, whose daughters attend private school in Frisco or public school through the Frisco Independent School District.  

Application Policy: Prospective Members may submit an application to only one Chapter.

Thank you for your interest in the NCL, Inc., Frisco Chapter.

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:

  • Special Olympics – Frisco Flyers
  • ACEing Autism Dallas/RICHARDSON (NCL Frisco)
  • ACEing Autism- McKinney (NCL Frisco)
  • Alzheimer’s Association
  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross
  • Austin Street Center
  • Bed Start
  • CatMatchers
  • City House
  • City of Frisco
  • Cornerstone North Central Texas
  • Disaster Response
  • Emily’s Place
  • Feed My Starving Children
  • Feed the City
  • Feeding America
  • Friday Nite Friends
  • Frisco Family Services
  • Frisco Fastpacs
  • Frisco Threads Student Clothes Closet
  • Head for the Cure Foundation
  • Lovepacs
  • Make-a-Wish
  • Meals on Wheels
  • Miracle League of Frisco
  • National Breast Cancer Foundation
  • National Day of Service
  • North Texas Food Bank
  • Operation Christmas Child
  • Operation Gratitude
  • Operation Kindness
  • Project Linus
  • Refresh NTX
  • Ronald McDonald House of Dallas
  • Shoes for Orphan Souls/Buckner Shoe Warehouse
  • Small World Frisco
  • Susan G. Komen North Texas
  • Texas Health Resources Hospital
  • Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

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: Beth Mortenson
  • President Elect: Nida Baweja
  • Secretary: Carrie Hayes
  • Treasurer: Shaye Dodson
  • Parliamentarian: Robin Semadeni
  • Vice President Communications: Ana Lam
  • Vice President Membership: Jane Hogan
    Renee George
  • Vice President Philanthropy: Heidi O’Rourke
  • Vice President New Members: Renee George
  • Vice President Ticktockers: Aaron Davis
  • Vice President Chapter Engagement and Inclusion: Amy Diehl

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.

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 world views 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.

Frisco Chapter defines cultural enrichment as creating an environment that nurtures positive identity by recognizing and appreciating the value of differences in each other and the world.  We celebrate our community and organizational history through traditions that honor the past while serving the future.  As mentors of future leaders, our Chapter continually strives to build stronger ties with our communities and the individuals within them.  It is through this understanding that members grow and develop broader world views that will shape and enrich our lives.

Frisco Chapter’s NCL Experience, a detailed, Core Program, provides Ticktockers with the opportunity to participate in grade-level appropriate experiences that build understanding and awareness of issues related to culture and diversity.

Grade-level activities may include:

  • Performing & Visual Arts
  • Positive Identity
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Conversation
  • Art of Etiquette
  • Social Media Etiquette
  • Written Thank You Notes

Etiquette is built into the Core Program and put into practice at the Chapter Tea & Awards and at our Senior Recognition.

We Empower Courageous Leaders with opportunities to learn, reflect and grow.  Our members are prepared to be successful in their education, careers and communities by learning necessary life skills during their NCL experience.

Core Program Highlights:

Members have opportunities to engage in experiences that build essential skills. Every mother and daughter will hold a Chapter job/leadership position each year.  We enhance our daughter’s leadership skills through team building, problem-solving, mentoring and officer positions.  Our Chapter Activities include monthly Patroness and Ticktocker Meetings.  The Patroness (mother meetings) consist of NCL business meetings, inspirational speakers, and committee strategic planning.  The Ticktocker monthly meetings are by graduation year.

Ticktocker Meeting Topics Include:

  • Confidence
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Event Planning
  • First Aid
  • Goal Setting
  • Life Skills (i.e. cooking/automotive care)
  • Managing Personal Finances
  • Mentoring
  • Organization
  • Parliamentary Procedures
  • Peer Pressure
  • Positive Body Image
  • Self-Care
  • Stress Management
  • Team Building
  • Time Management
  • Written & Verbal Communication Skills

Social Media Links

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