About Our Chapter

NCL, Inc., Houston Hearts 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 Houston area or attend a private school within the geographic boundaries of East of Highway 6, West of Loop 610, South of Long Point and North of Southwest Freeway. Like all NCL, Inc. Chapters, Houston Hearts 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.

2025-2026 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

The Membership Drive is a multi-step process that takes place over several months.  Our Membership Drive will be paperless; all necessary documents will be submitted electronically. Check back to this page for links to important documents on the dates listed below.   Below are important dates and explanations of each step.  

PROSPECTIVE NEW MEMBER:

If you are a prospective new member, PLEASE make sure you meet the following requirements:

1. Your daughter is CURRENTLY in 6th grade. We may have openings in the 7th grade class as well so please reach out to VP of Membership (membershiphoustonhearts@nclonline.org) to confirm prior to attending one of the information sessions. 
2. You reside in or your daughter attends a private school within the geographic boundaries of: East of Highway 6, West of Loop 610, South of Long Point and North of Southwest Freeway

3. Prospective New Members MUST attend an informational meeting. Mothers only need to attend.  
Tentative dates for this year are as follows:

• Thursday, January 15th 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, February 5th 6:00 p.m. 

Both meetings will be held at Memorial Church of Christ – 900 Echo Lane – Houston TX 77024.

The application link will be sent to the Prospective New Member only after attendance at one of the above mentioned Informational Meetings.

IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE FOR MEMBERSHIP DRIVE:

• January/February, 2026: Prospective New Member Meetings
• February 6, 2026:  Prospective New Member Application Links sent to all meeting attendees
• March 1, 2026: Applications are due
• April 1, 2026: Letters of Acceptance are distributed 
• April/May 2026: New Member orientation events
• June 2026: New Members start as active chapter members!

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:

• Alzheimer’s Association
• American Heart Association
• American Red Cross
• Books Between Kids
• Citizens for Animal Protection (CAP)
• DePelchin Children’s Center
• Disaster Response
• Fair Haven Food Pantry (FH)
• Fuentes Food Pantry
• Hope Lodge
• Houston Hearts
• Houston Hearts Annual Food Drive
• Kids Meals Houston
• Lily’s Toy Box
• Memorial Assistance Ministries (MAM)
• Nabor House Community
• Operation Gratitude
• Partners in Education (SBISD)
• Salvation Army
• Susan G. Komen Foundation – Houston
• The Kindness Campaign
• The Parish School
• The Westview School
• Vita Living
• West Houston Assistance Ministries (WHAM)

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: Ogheneruru Oshe
  Sarah Sprengnether
• President Elect: Melissa Wilmoth
  Sarah Sprengnether
• Secretary: Karen Teegarden
  Sarah Sherman
• Treasurer: Carolina Dominguez
  Emily Capps
• Parliamentarian: Hillary Hiler
  Nancy Magilton
• Vice President Communications: Anne Wolfean
  Heather Halaska
• Vice President Membership: Kimberly Winkler
  Lindsey Van Ginkel
• Vice President Philanthropy: Ann Lee
  Elisha Wykoff
• Vice President New Members: Alli Trama
  Marcia Edmonds
• Vice President Ticktockers: Allison Powers
  Sheryl Grigsby
• Vice President Chapter Engagement and Inclusion: Deanna Payne
  Laura Filippone

Nurturing confidence through opportunities to learn and grow, while also building problem-solving skills through a supportive environment of healthy relationships.

Examples of skills developed include:

Confidence
Consensus building
Team building
Conflict resolution
Event planning
Parliamentary procedure

 

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.