Las Vegas

About Our Chapter

NCL, Inc., Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas, Nevada. Like all NCL, Inc. Chapters, Las Vegas aims to foster the mother-daughter relationship by serving its communities together.

Currently, the Las Vegas Chapter has over 200 members providing hands-on volunteer service for 78 philanthropic organizations and contributing over 6,570 hours to our local community each year. Our mission is to empower our mothers & daughters to participate locally in our enriching programs and events that embraces the pillars of philanthropy, culture and leadership. 

In addition to volunteer service to our philanthropies, Las Vegas Chapter members participate in several annual events, including:

  • Provisional Brunch
  • Mother/Daughter Tea
  • My Girl Event
  • Fall Chapter Kick-Off
  • Fashion Show
  • Food Drives
  • Cultural Events
  • Ticktocker Social Rally
  • NCL Awards
  • Senior Recognition

  

 TOP AREAS OF IMPACT 

Philanthropy is the active effort to promote human welfare. We are in service to hundreds of causes across the nation. 

 

 THE NCL CORE PROGRAM

Mothers and their daughters (grades 7-12) participate in an enriching program that embraces pillars of philanthropy, leadership and culture. Many members continue by becoming Sustainers in Forever NCL, a national network of experienced NCL philanthropists. Our core program is ever evolving as we add new partners and programs each year.

      1) PHILANTHROPY

      Understanding and serving communities in partnership with local and national nonprofits. Examples of areas supported include:

  • Disadvantaged children’s agencies
  • Soup kitchens/food pantries
  • Performing arts institutions and programs
  • Convalescent hospitals and senior citizens centers
  • Children’s hospitals
  • Women’s health initiatives
  • Military veterans organization 

 

      2) LEADERSHIP

      Building capable, courageous leaders through opportunities to learn, reflect and develop. Examples of skills developed include:

  • Confidence
  • Consensus building
  • Team building
  • Conflict resolution
  • Event planning
  • Parliamentary procedure

 

      3) CULTURE

      Preserving National Charity League traditions and core values while appreciating the growth that comes from connecting with different communities and cultures.

  • 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.

 

 See our young Members give thanks to their moms for their NCL experience.

Vimeo Video

 
In 2019- 2020 year our chapter received the Blue Rose Chapter Award by completing our annual requirements, participated in #GivingTuesday and the national philanthropy program, and held Sustainer Events!
 

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.

 

 

  REGISTRATION STEPS

We are excited to launch our New Membership Drive for the Class of 2032! We invite you to consider membership with us here at our NCL, Inc., Las Vegas Chapter.

  1. Take a Look at our 2026-2027 Membership Packet
  2. Fill out our Member Inquiry Form or contact our VP of Membership with any questions at MembershipLasVegas@NCLonline.org
  3. Membership Drive officially opens January 15th 2026
  4. Attend our Prospective New Member Meeting 
  5. Fill out our prospective member application between the dates Jan 15th and March 1st 2026. Email MembershipLasVegas@NCLonline.org to request a link.
  6. Receive Letter of Acceptance/Denial on April 1st 2026
  7. Pay Annual Dues 
  8. Attend Chapter Welcome Orientation and Bootcamp in May 2026
  9. Year officially starts June 1st 2026

 

 

Some things to keep in mind about the membership process:

  • Timeline: Applications for membership are accepted during the Annual Membership Drive from January-March each year, for daughters entering grades 7th-9th for upcoming fall classes. You can register with your daughters now as current 6th-8th graders. 
  • Residence: A Prospective Member shall reside in the attendance areas of the Las Vegas Valley or North Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Application: A Prospective Member shall only apply to one Chapter.

 

Mothers and their daughters (grades 7-12) participate in a program that embraces:

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:

  • Adam’s Place
  • Alzheimer’s Association
  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross
  • Animal Foundation
  • Assisting Lives in Las Vegas
  • Baby’s Bounty
  • Blind Center of Nevada
  • Candlelighter’s of Las Vegas
  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
  • Feeding America
  • Foster Kinship: Marcie’s Heart
  • Get Outdoors Nevada
  • Girls on the Run
  • Las Vegas Clark County Library District Foundation
  • Las Vegas Natural History Museum
  • MADD- Mothers Against Drunk Driving
  • Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada
  • Miracle League
  • National Day of Service
  • Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation
  • Nevada SPCA
  • Opportunity Village
  • Project 150
  • Project Dot
  • Ronald McDonald House Las Vegas
  • Shine a Light
  • Spread the Word NV
  • Springs Preserve
  • The Just One Project
  • The Kindness Campaign
  • The Salvation Army Southern Nevada
  • Three Square

 

  Each NCL, Inc. Chapter promotes social awareness by considering the local community’s needs and selecting appropriate non-profit organizations to serve.  Each Chapter then supports its philanthropic service partners through different volunteer activities.

 

Volunteer during the holiday’s at Opportunity Village’s Magical Forest. Cook a warm meal for our families at Ronald McDonald House. Read to pets at The Animal Foundation. Put together feminine hygiene kits for Project Marilyn and Project Dot. Run the thrift store at Assistance League. Dress up and help our hosts at the benefit dinners and galas. AND SO MUCH MORE!

 

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: Lisa Burkhead
    Sherri Mirejovsky
  • President Elect: Cari Nelson
    Lisa Burkhead
  • Secretary: Mary Ruisanchez
    Shannon Fore
  • Treasurer: Carol Tsai
  • Parliamentarian: Erin Russell Hayes
  • Vice President Communications: Rosalyn Ng
  • Vice President Membership: Jeana Blackman Taylor
  • Vice President Philanthropy: Taylor Borsari
  • Vice President New Members: Stacy Cook
  • Vice President Ticktockers: Athanasia Dalacas
    Cari Nelson
  • Vice President Chapter Engagement and Inclusion: Angelica Valle
    Randi Topham

  Patroness and Ticktocker members have opportunities to engage in experiences that build essential skills, such as confidence, consensus and team building, event planning, conflict resolution and parliamentary procedure. Activities of our Chapter include:

• Orientation for New Members
• Training for Patronesses and Ticktockers who have taken on a leadership role
• Grade Level Mother-Daughter Planning Meetings and events
• Monthly Patroness Board Meetings to organize the leadership of each class’ NCL Experience
• Quarterly Ticktocker Council Meetings across grade levels to organize Chapter-wide philanthropic or cultural events
• Monthly Ticktocker Grade-Level Meetings
• Patroness General Meetings

 

 

 

 

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.

  As future leaders, 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. We celebrate our history through traditions that honor the past while serving the future. Participation in a variety of community events and structured activities helps develop cultural competence.

In addition to learning about the Arts and exploring topics such as diversity and tolerance, NCL, Inc. honors its deep roots through activities that allow for the learning and practice of social and business protocol, good manners and respect of others. Cultural activities are integrated into our Six Year Ticktocker Plan, encompassing the following suggested areas of focus:

  • Musical (7th grade)
  • Theater (8th grade)
  • Symphony (9th grade)
  • Museums/Gardens (10th grade)
  • Art (11th grade)
  • Dance (12th grade)

Our Chapter History

  The Las Vegas Chapter of National Charity League was founded in 2003 by Laura Hobbs and Janice Stromberg. Both mothers wanted to provide their daughters with a quality community service opportunity.  Charter status with the National organization was obtained in April of 2005.  Our first graduating class held their Senior Presents event in 2006, now referred to as Senior Recognition.

The chapter is a part of NCL, Inc. District 8 Council-Region III; which includes the chartered chapters of Green Valley in Nevada, as well as the Arizona Chapters of Ahwatukee Foothills, Arrowhead, Cactus Wren, Camelback Mountain, East Valley, Moon Valley, Phoenix, San Tan, Scottsdale, Sonoran Centennial, and Tucson.

The Las Vegas Chapter is one of over 200 chapters nationwide. There are more than 50,000 National Charity League, Inc. members across the nation who are actively involved in the NCL, Inc. program supporting the needs of their local communities.

 

PAST PRESIDENTS:

Laura Hobbs  Founding President 2003-2005

Rita Marie Bioni 2006-2007

Dana Wiesner 2007-2008

Jodie Diamant 2009-2010

Karen Haller 2010-2011

Amy Ng 2011-2012

Kerri Dunn 2012-2013

Stephanie Bice 2013-2014

Lisa Gollard 2014-2015

Heidi Cook 2015-2016

Stacy Le Piere 2016-2017

Sharon Adashek 2017-2018

Amanda Covington 2018-2019

Shazia Kirmani-Pasha 2019-2020

Shazia Kirmani-Pasha 2020-2021

Ann Kling 2021-2022 

Stephanie Ellis 2022-2023

Caryn Shea 2023-2024

Maggie Plaster 2024-2025

Sherri Mirejovsky 2025-2026