About Our Chapter

NCL, Inc., Lake Highlands 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 east of HWY 75, southwest of Interstate 635, and north of Interstate 30. Like all NCL, Inc. Chapters, Lake Highlands 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.

SOME THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND ABOUT THE MEMBERSHIP PROCESS:

Timeline: Applications for Membership are accepted during the Annual Membership Drive. Priority Legacy Forms are due January 14th by 11:59 p.m. The regular membership drive begins January 15 and prospective member applications are due March 1st by 11:59 p.m.

Residence: A Prospective Member shall reside in East of US 75, South of I-635 and North of I-30. Like all NCL, Inc. Chapters, Lake Highlands aims to foster the mother-daughter relationship by serving its communities together. 

Application: A Prospective Member shall only apply to one Chapter.

If you know someone in NCL, talk to her about her Chapter’s boundaries, membership obligations and membership drive timeline. If you do not know someone in NCL, Inc. you are invited to submit the following form.

Please fill out and submit your Membership Inquiry form, or for any questions regarding Membership, requests for transfers or assistance with connecting as a Sustainer, email us at membershiplakehighlands@nclonline.org

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
• Brother Bill’s Helping Hand
• Chew Animal Clinic
• Dallas Arboretum
• Dallas Parks & Recreation
• Dallas Public Library
• East Lake Pet Orphanage
• Feed Lake Highlands
• Feed My Starving Children
• Moss Haven Farm / Grow North Texas
• Network of Community Ministries
• North Texas Food Bank
• Operation Gratitude
• Our Calling
• Pop-Up Philanthropy
• Rays of Light
• The Birthday Party Project
• The Human Impact
• The Legacy at Midtown Park
• Visiting Nurse Association Meals on Wheels
• YMCA Lake Highlands

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: Angela Shellene
  Sharon Leath
• President Elect: Virginia Greenberg
• Secretary: Amy Timmerman
  Anna Cobbs
• Treasurer: Amy Austin
• Parliamentarian: Tiffany Gerard
• Vice President Communications: Angela Shellene
  Stephanie Bowlin
• Vice President Membership: Lauri Griffith
  Meredith Cheairs
• Vice President Philanthropy: Amber Alexander
  Leonie Gurgle
• Vice President New Members: Amanda Jordan
  Gisa Heinz
• Vice President Ticktockers: Heather Jett
  Stacie Bon

Each year each Ticktocker class has a variety of different focuses. Beginning in 7th grade the Tictockers explore leadership styles and NCL, Inc. core values. In 8th grade they learn to communicate more effectively and lead their grade level meetings. As 9th graders, the girls further develop their listening skills, practice time management tools, and build self-confidence. The 10th grade Ticktockers learn to strengthen conflict resolution skills, prepare for future employment, and engage in publicspeaking. In 11th grade the Ticktockers establish future goals and identify college opportunities. Lastly, as seniors this class mentors the younger Ticktockers and explores Sustainer opportunities.

Each Ticktocker class has Board Officers and Committee Members.

Board Officers:

• President
• VP Philanthropy
• VP Leadership
• VP Culture
• VP Communications
• Secretary
• Parliamentarian
• Treasurer

Committee Members:

• Engagement & Inclusion Chair
• Member Recognition Chair
• Ticktocker Council Representatives
• Hospitality Chair
• Digital Media Chair
• Tea Chair
• Senior Recognition Chair

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.

By broadening worldviews and fostering soft skills of successful relationship building, we hope to raise future leaders who have an appreciation and respect for the values of others.

The NCL Experience provides Ticktockers 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
• Life skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Interviewing & resumes
• Art of etiquette
• Social media etiquette
• Culture of cuisine
• Written thank you’s
• Addressing formal invitations

Learning and practicing modern etiquette and the art of conversation plays a pivotal role in our chapter events for our Mother/Daughter Tea and Senior Recognition.