About Our Chapter

NCL, Inc., Heart of Texas 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 the Ticktocker must attend school within the Loop 610, Houston, Texas or City of Bellaire, Texas area. Like all NCL, Inc. Chapters, Heart of Texas 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.

If you have a current 6th grade daughter (HS Graduating Class of 2032) and would like to join NCL, our membership drive begins January 15, 2026. A reminder, there is no longer a sponsor requirement.

We will have three Prospective Member Information Meetings. Dates are listed below, as well as SignUp Genius link to register for a meeting.

NOTE: The meetings are only meant for the moms, and you only need to attend ONE meeting.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 @ 7 p.m. (West U Community Building – 6104 Auden)
Sunday, January 25, 2026 @ 3 p.m. (West U Community Building – 6104 Auden)
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 @ 7 p.m. (West U Community Building – 6104 Auden)

 

SIGN UP FOR ONE MEETING HERE:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AA5AD2CA1F58-60386921-nclheart

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:

• ACEing Autism
• Agape Development
• Alzheimer’s Association
• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross
• BEAR: BE A Resource for CPS Kids
• Best Friends
• Big Love Cancer Care
• Bloom Again Houston
• Bo’s Place
• Books Between Kids
• Camp For All
• Christian Community Service Center
• Easter Seals Greater Houston
• Emergency Aid Coalition
• His Grace Foundation Houston
• Houston Food Bank
• Interfaith Ministeries
• Kids’ Meals, Inc.
• Museum of Fine Arts Houston
• Nature Discovery Center
• Nehemiah Center
• Operation Gratitude
• SEARCH Homeless Services
• Sight Into Sound
• Star of Hope
• Texas Children’s Hospital
• The Center for Pursuit (Serving Persons with Developmental Disabilities)
• The Children’s Assessment Center
• The Kindness Campaign
• The River Performing & Visual Arts Center
• Undies for Everyone
• West U Senior Services
• West University Little League Challenger Division

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: Amy Holmes
• President Elect: Jody Martin
• Secretary: Erin Johnson
  Maria Cowles
• Treasurer: Damien Whitley
  Lindsay Bourg
• Parliamentarian: Nancy Mathé
• Vice President Communications: Kerri Snyder
  Phuong Liebl
• Vice President Membership: Caroline Schlemmer
• Vice President Philanthropy: Stephanie Magers
• Vice President New Members: Jessy Morgenroth
• Vice President Ticktockers: Mitra Woody
• Sustainer Liaison: Kari Beck
  Kirstin Pennington
• Vice President Chapter Engagement and Inclusion: Jennifer Dagley

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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.

Chapter History

On November 18, 2002, an informational meeting was held at the home of Barbara Foxhall. Those attending were Leslie Kelso, Kathy Rhoades, Tina Melo, Lori Hessel, Angela Clarke, Stephanie Cocke, Mary Schuler, Jane Kochman, Cynthia Lokken and Sudha Subramani. The group decided to form a new chapter for women with daughters who live or attend school inside Loop 610 or Bellaire. Lana McDaniel, who started the Bayou Villages Chapter, agreed to be the Expansion Chapter Advisor.

On March 9, 2003, the group held a Formation Meeting at St. John the Divine. Approximately 124 Patronesses and Ticktockers attended. At this meeting, the name “Heart of Texas” was chosen. Michele Crabtree, National Council Expansion Chapter Development VP, attended as well as Linda Martens, National Council President.

On March 17, the National Council Board of Directors approved the Heart of Texas request to form as a chapter. The membership closed in July with 125 Patronesses and 136 Ticktockers. Founding Board Members include: Barbara Foxhall, Estelle Lozmack, Sharon Pyburn, Pamela Blakely, Anne Kirkland, Stephanie Cocke, Janice Kemp, Ruth Davis and Patricia Young.

On January 18, 2004, the Chapter was granted change of status from Prospective Chapter to Provisional Chapter.

On January 10, 2005, the Chapter was approved for advancement to Chartered Chapter Status.

On April 5, 2005, the National Charity League, Inc., Heart of Texas Chapter was incorporated in the state of Texas as a non-profit corporation and was granted 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Code.

Past Presidents

Founding President – Barbara Foxhall
2004-2005 – Barbara Foxhall
2005-2006 – Mary Schuler
2006-2007 – Bonnie Clements
2007-2008 – Pam Barksdale
2008-2009 – Paige Erwin
2009-2010 – Elizabeth Pringle Johnson
2010-2011 – Alice Rohrman
2011-2012 – Mara Buchholz
2012-2013 – Amanda Hansen
2013-2014 – Barbara Catechis
2014-2015 – Keli Luce
2015-2016 – Sherri Walsh
2016-2017 – Debie Hanna

2017-2018 – Jennifer Rosenfeld
2018-2019 – Ann Hill

2019-2020 – Judy Cheng
2020-2021 – Leslie Ashby

2021-2022 – Mary Catherine Lewis

2022-2023 – Karen Yeager

2023-2024 – Margaret Pinkston

 2024-2025 – Kellie Lawrence

2025-2026 – Julie S. Gibson

2026-2027 – Amy Holmes