Marin

About Our Chapter

NCL, Inc., Marin 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 Tamalpais and Redwood High School Districts. Like all NCL, Inc. Chapters, Marin 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.

 

We will be posting information about our membership drive later this year, and applications will be available on January 15, 2026. In the meantime, if you are interested in joining, the Member Inquiry Form linked above is the best way to let our chapter know of your interest. We will follow-up with you regarding additional information when we have it.

You can find information about our chapter by looking at our a sample meeting schedule and chapter requirements. If you have questions, please contact Amy Dugale.

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:

  • Adopt a Family of Marin
  • Alzheimer’s Association
  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross
  • Bay Area Discovery Museum
  • Best Buddies
  • Blue Star Moms
  • Bridge the Gap College Prep
  • Ceres
  • Community Action Marin
  • CVNL (Center for Volunteer and Non-Profit Leadership)
  • ExtraFood / Share the Bounty
  • Gilead House
  • Golden Gate National Recreation Area
 (GGNRA)
  • Hooves for Harmony
  • Make it Home
  • Marin Foster Care
  • Operation Gratitude
  • REC Inc. 

  • Ritter House
  • SF Marin Food Bank

  • Special Olympics
  • St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin County

  • The Cedars of Marin
  • The Redwoods

Philanthropy Opportunities can be found HERE

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: Betsy Kiehn
  • President Elect: Angelique Kofman
  • Secretary: Sara Esslinger
  • Treasurer: Kristine Kraus
    Lisa McAthy
  • Parliamentarian: Megan Acevedo
    Sally Farrell
  • Vice President Communications: Erin Mozaffarian
    Sasha Malek-Madani
  • Vice President Membership: Amy Dugdale
    Audrey Fancy
  • Vice President Philanthropy: Caroline Taylor
    Erica Bonney
  • Vice President New Members: Tina Borden
  • Vice President Ticktockers: Candice Miller
    Katie McCarthy
  • Vice President Chapter Engagement and Inclusion: Evans Hood

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.