About Our Chapter

NCL, Inc., Grand Lilies 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 area West of Interstate 69, East of Interstate 45, North of HWY 1960, and South of Interstate 242. Like all NCL, Inc. Chapters, Grand Lilies aims to foster the mother-daughter relationship by serving its communities together.

 

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THE NCL EXPERIENCE

The three pillars of our six year (7th-12th grade) NCL experience are Community Service, Leadership Development and Cultural Enrichment.

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THE TICKTOCKER EXPERIENCE

We are dedicated to providing our Ticktockers with a developmental program that provides opportunities for each young woman to learn the joy of serving others, to grow aware of and respect a wide array of cultural traditions, to develop life skills, maturity, confidence and compassion, and to make friends while engaging in chapter activities in a safe, comfortable, and age-appropriate environment. We believe that this well-rounded “NCL, Inc. Experience” will inspire and empower our young women to succeed as confident and socially aware contributors in their communities. Ticktockers are divided into classes based on their year of high school graduation.

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THE PATRONESS EXPERIENCE

We are dedicated to deepening the mother-daughter bond and spending time with our daughters while watching them grow into strong, capable and compassionate women. Each Patroness will know the satisfaction of working with other talented women who value serving the community and who want their daughters to do so as well.

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.

 

Explore the enriching experience of National Charity League, Inc.,Grand Lilies Chapter! NCL is a multi-generational organization fostering mother-daughter bonds and women’s leadership through philanthropy. 

NCL is designed as a small-group leadership program and keeping the grade levels small is key to the program’s success. The following are some requirements to keep in mind:

Timeline: Applications for membership shall be accepted only during the annual membership selection period.  This period runs from January 20 to March 1.
Residence: Members shall reside within the Grand Lilies Chapter boundaries: Members shall reside in or attend school in the area West of Interstate 69, East of Interstate 45, North of HWY 1960, and South of Interstate 242.
Application : Prospective members shall only apply to one of the two Chapters in the area.
Selection Process: Final selection shall be made by the Chapter Board of Directors upon the recommendation of the Chapter Membership Committee. Selections are made based on a blind draw from all completed applications received by March 1st, where all requirements for application are met.

LEARN MORE
Our membership drive begins Tuesday, January 20, 2026 and will be open for the class 2032. Please join us for a Prospective Member Meeting at from 5:45 pm Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Spring Creek Nature Center. For more information, please view our Prospective Member Flyer.

 

ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS

 

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:

• *League Hours – Grand Lilies Chapter
• A SMART Rescue
• Alzheimer’s Association
• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross
• Angel Reach Blanket Drive
• B.E. Blessed
• Brighter Lipstick, Bigger Earrings
• Canopy of The Woodlands
• Conroe Independent School District
• Disaster Response
• Giving Gown
• Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center
• Holcomb Family YMCA
• iGOPink Breast Cancer Charities of America
• Interfaith of the Woodlands
• Kid’s Meals Inc
• Meals on Wheels Montgomery County
• Mercer Botanic Gardens & Mercer Society
• Montgomery County Food Bank
• Montgomery County Women’s Center
• National Day of Service
• Operation Gratitude
• Project Linus
• Sire
• Sleep in Heavenly Peace
• Special Angels Woodlands
• Special Olympics
• Spring Creek Village Assisted Living
• Stronger to Serve
• The Kindness Campaign
• The Woodlands Children’s Museum
• Woodlands Township
• Wreaths Across America
• Yes to Youth
• YMCA (Holcomb)

 

 

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: Becky Mahalec
• President Elect: Becky Mahalec
  Katy Trudeau
• Secretary: Christine Barnett
  Michelle Chesebro
• Treasurer: Brandi Clark
  Brandi Clark
• Parliamentarian: Kelly Townsend
  Lori Williams
• Vice President Communications: Lindsey Newsome
  Lindsey Newsome
• Vice President Membership: Nicki Prettol
  Nikki Betts
• Vice President Philanthropy: Sally Martin
• Vice President New Members: Jai Prince
  Lisa Rentschler
• Vice President Ticktockers: Angie Griffin
  Courtney Fleischman
• Vice President Chapter Engagement and Inclusion: Keri Boudreaux
  Melissa Yemma

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TICKTOCKER LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Each Ticktocker class has Board Officers and Committee Members. The Ticktockers are trained in parliamentary procedure and conduct their own meetings, with the support of Patronesses known as Grade Level Advisors (GLAs).

Each Ticktocker class year will focus on a different area of leadership development, such as conducting meetings, organization skills, goal setting, public speaking, career building, and personal finance management. Activities of our Chapter include:

• 7th grade        Friendship & Etiquette
• 8th grade        High School Preparation
• 9th grade        Establishing Identity
• 10th grade      Interpersonal Relationships
• 11th grade      College & Career Choices
• 12th grade      Transition & Leaving Home

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PATRONESS LEADERSHIP

Each Patroness has opportunities to serve on the Board or in a leadership position, such as a Grade Level Advisor or Co-Chair of an event. Patronesses will also serve on committees to perform tasks and projects for 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.

Cultural activities our Chapter has participated in include:

• Viewing dance or music performances
• Taking a dance or music class
• Visiting museums
• Touring architecturally significant buildings and gardens
• Cooking classes featuring world cuisines
• Art classes
• Theater outings