About Our Chapter

NCL, Inc., Fullerton 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 Fullerton and/or Ticktocker attends a Fullerton area school. Exception may be made for applicants from surrounding areas with no NCL Chapter. Like all NCL, Inc. Chapters, Fullerton aims to foster the mother-daughter relationship by serving its communities together.

The Fullerton Chapter of National Charity League. Inc. was founded in 1961 and supports the North Orange County area with hands-on mother-daughter assistance to local charities. For over 60 years, our members have been providing assistance to local charities and philanthropic events, gaining cultural awareness through appreciation of many art forms, and developing our daughters as confident young women leaders. We are proud to continue the efforts of our founders with service to over 20 philanthropies in our community. Our chapter is also proud of our partnership with Meals on Wheels which began in 1974 and continues today with our members providing significant support through meal delivery service and financial donations.

 

SENIOR RECOGNITION

The Senior Recognition Ceremony, a time-honored tradition of National Charity League. Inc., recognizes the accomplishments of our graduating Senior Ticktockers. Senior Recognition is a formal dinner and dance celebrating the successful completion of the NCL Six-Year Plan, which emphasizes the commitment to philanthropy, leadership development, and social & cultural training. Senior Recognition celebrates our Senior Ticktockers accomplishments and service as a member of National Charity League. Inc.

Event information will be provided in the near future.

 

BLUE ROSE CHAPTER AWARD

Our chapter has received the Blue Rose Chapter Award for the 2020-2021 year. This is National Charity League, Inc. Highest Chapter Distinction. We not only completed our annual requirements, but our members also go above and beyond for our community.

 

CONTACT US

Please contact us for more information regarding our Chapter:

 

Join Our Chapter

Interested in joining our chapter? Membership opportunities are dependent on chapter openings.

If you know someone in our chapter, talk to her about getting started, membership obligations and our membership drive timeline.  If you do not know someone in NCL, you are invited to complete this Membership Inquiry Form.

Membership Inquiry Form

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

Our membership drive begins in the fall, and Prospective New Members are invited to attend one of our Prospective New Member Information Nights. Our Chapter leaders will present specific information about our Chapter, membership requirements and expectations, and the next steps in the membership process.

If you do not know someone in the Fullerton Chapter, we can provide you with the necessary information. Please contact us via email us at membershipfullerton@nclonline.org for more information.

We look forward to hearing from you.

 

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:

• National Day of Service – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service – January 15, 2024

As well as:

Boys and Girls Club of Fullerton

Boys Hope/Girls Hope

Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)

City of Fullerton

Crittenton Services of Orange County

Fast Friends Greyhound Adoption of California, Inc.

Friends of Jazz

Fullerton Arboretum

Fullerton Cares Autism Coalition

Fullerton Civic Light Opera (FCLO)

Fullerton Public Library

Fullerton School District

Hot Meals Ministry

Meals on Wheels of Fullerton, Inc.

Muckenthaler Cultural Center Foundation

Needlework Guild of America (NGA)

PADRE (Pediatric-Adolescent Diabetes Research Education) Foundation

Pathways of Hope

Ronald McDonald House of Orange County

Speak Your Truth

St. Jude Medical Center

Sunny Crest Senior Center

Women’s Transitional Living Center

YMCA of North Orange County

YWCA of North Orange County

 

Our Chapter develops socially responsible community leaders while at the same time, strengthens the mother-daughter relationship. We promote social awareness by considering the local community’s needs and selecting appropriate non-profit organizations to serve.

 

“NCL not only provides us with two-thirds of our volunteers but also provides us with annual financial assistance, which is something we cannot count on from any of our other funding. It is such a gift to our organization to be able to count on that money.” 

 

Mrs. Sandra White, Fullerton Board President of Meals on Wheels

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: Tkay Hennessy (2025/2027)

President-Elect: Julie Nievas-Barajas (2025)

VP Membership: Lauren Perkins (2028)

VP Ticktockers: Michele Jones (2026)

VP Philanthropy: Elise Jasso-Rodriguez (2026)

VP Chapter Engagement and Inclusion: Kari Beecher-Moncada (2025)

VP Communications: Courtney Cates Duff (2026)

VP Provisionals: Janelle Padilla (2024/2026)

Secretary: Kristin Lawrence (2026)

Treasurer: Carlyn Al-Rawi (2027)

Parliamentarian: Leizl Mendiola (2024/2026)

 

(Years in parenthesis indicate class years)

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.

National Charity League creates an environment that nurtures a positive identity by recognizing and appreciating the value of differences in each other and the world. Exposure to culturally diverse peoples and events broadens perspective, promotes awareness, and teaches cultural sensitivity. Some of the cultural experiences in which our members participate include:

• Musical Theater
• Ballet & Dance Performances
• Cultural Centers
• Art & Seasonal Festivals
• Choral Arts
• Gardens & Historic Homes
• Dramatic Theater
• Operas
• Museums
• Parades & Celebrations

Fashion Show

For more than a half-century, the Fullerton Chapter has fulfilled its goal of serving the community by supporting a variety of local charitable organizations that depend on our support each day. To further our mission, our Chapter hosts an annual fundraiser fashion show with all proceeds going to the philanthropies we serve.

Our 18th Annual Fashion Show Fundraiser, which features our Class of 2025, will be held on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 1:00pm.

2024 Fashion Show Fundraiser Invitation