Moon Valley
About Our Chapter
NCL, Inc., Moon Valley 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 Phoenix Metropolitan area with an emphasis toward the Moon Valley region. Like all NCL, Inc. Chapters, Moon Valley aims to foster the mother-daughter relationship by serving its communities together.
If you’re inspired by leadership, connection, and giving back side-by-side—with your daughter—Moon Valley is a place where you belong. ❤️
Founded in 1997, the Moon Valley Chapter brings together mothers and daughters from public, private, and charter schools in the Phoenix area to serve, lead, and grow—together. ⭐ We are proud to be a vibrant, award-winning chapter (Outstanding Chartered Chapter, 2013 champion) that blends purpose with community spirit.
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.
For any questions regarding Membership, requests for transfers or assistance with connecting as a Sustainer, email us.
OUR 2027 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE WILL BEGIN AGAIN IN JANUARY 2027.
How do I apply?
Thank you for your interest in the Moon Valley Chapter of the National Charity League. Our 2026-2027 membership drive is now open.
If you have any questions about membership in the Moon Valley Chapter, please email membershipmoonvalley@nclonline.org.
What is the commitment required?
Membership requires a potential six-year commitment for mothers and daughters, including annual obligations such as holding a chapter job and fulfilling volunteer and leadership hour requirements.
Who should apply to the Moon Valley Chapter?
Prospective members are mothers with daughters with rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders.
How many openings are available?
Each grade level in our chapter accommodates 30 mother/daughter duos. The rising 7th grade class has the most openings (30) as it is the opening year.
Availability for daughters in 8th-9th grades depends on existing class capacity. If applications exceed available spaces, applicants will enter a “blind draw” to determine membership. We do not maintain a waitlist.
Which chapter should I apply to?
Most prospective members choose to join a chapter by their home or school. There are 10 chapters in the Phoenix area and you may apply to only one. Please make sure you choose the chapter that best fits your needs.
Where are the meetings located?
Our chapter is based in Moon Valley Neighborhood, bounded by 7th Street to the east, Thunderbird Road to the south, and Coral Gables Drive to the west and north. Our meetings are held at the Moon Valley Bible Church.
When Should I apply?
Our annual membership drive begins on January 15th – March 1st. Please complete the membership inquiry form if you would like more information on becoming a member of the Moon Valley chapter.
What are the chances of membership?
Selection chances depend on the number of applicants and available spots, which vary each year. Therefore, it’s impossible to predict the likelihood of acceptance. We recommend applying to your preferred chapter.
What if I don’t get into the Moon Valley Chapter?
If you do not gain admission to the Moon Valley Chapter, we collaborate with other Phoenix/Scottsdale area chapters to find openings. While it may not be your first choice, we strive to place you in a chapter so you are able to participate in NCL. However, accepting placement in another chapter is entirely your decision.
Where can I learn more about the Moon Valley Chapter?
To learn more about the membership in the Moon Valley, please attend the prospective new member informational sessions hosted annually by the Membership Drive Committee. Inquiries can be made to membershipmoonvalley@nclonline.org.
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-Street
- Andre House of Hospitality
- Ballet AZ
- BHHS Legacy Backpack Buddies
- Check for a Lump!
- Delivering Dreams of AZ
- Desert Mission Adult Day Health Care
- Disaster Response
- Feed My Starving Childrens
- Foster Alliance
- Growing Together… a Giving Garden
- H.A.R.T.T
- HomeBase Youth Services
- Hope Women’s Center
- Hospice of the Valley
- Jaydie Lynn King Foundation
- Moriah Cooperative
- Mountain Sky Dress Quest
- Mountain View Elementary Adopt-a-Family
- OCJ Kids
- One Step Beyond Inc.
- Operation Gratitude
- PACC911
- Salvation Army
- Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC)
- St. Vincent de Paul Society
- Sunnyslope Elementary School
- The Joy Bus
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: Kristin Vaona
- President Elect: Michelle Newman
- Secretary: Lorie Twist
- Treasurer: Georgia Galt
- Parliamentarian: Jennifer Farrell
- Vice President Communications: Jamie Perez
- Vice President Membership: Carrie Dolan
- Vice President Philanthropy: Amy Edmonds
- Vice President New Members: Shelley Carr-LaForges
- Vice President Ticktockers: Leslie Findlay
- Sustainer Liaison: Pam Hennard
- Vice President Chapter Engagement and Inclusion: Jodie Johnson
We offer leadership opportunities each year for both our moms and daughters and we lead by example. Not only are the girls expected and encouraged to take on leadership roles in their respective grade levels but the moms model these skills by accepting and sharing her talents in chapter leadership roles as well.
In addition, we offer and host several meetings during the membership year and invite outstanding speakers at both the grade and chapter level to teach us about internet safety, bullying, time management skills, public speaking and interviewing skills, budgets and bank accounts and self-defense skills to name a few.
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.
The Moon Valley Chapter hosts an annual Chapter Tea in the fall and a Senior Recognition Event to celebrate the accomplishments of our Senior girls at the end of their NCL journey in March.
Our Chapter History
The Moon Valley Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. is built on a strong foundation of volunteer leadership, collaboration, and service. Our organizational structure is designed to promote mentorship, engagement, and personal development for both Patronesses and Ticktockers.
It all began in 1997, when Stephanie Chastain, a mother of three, found herself on a two-year waitlist to join the Phoenix Chapter of NCL. Recognizing her passion for the mission of NCL, she was approached with a question: Would she be willing to start a new chapter in the Phoenix area? Despite the demands of a busy household, Stephanie said yes—and began gathering like-minded women who shared her commitment. Together, they laid the foundation for what would become the Moon Valley Chapter.
From their very first meetings in 1997 to receiving their official charter at the National Conference in 2000, the founding members demonstrated vision, leadership, and heart. That spring, they also launched the Chapter’s first Chapter Tea and hosted a recognition event to celebrate service and leadership accomplishments.
The Chapter began with five philanthropic partners—three of which we still serve today—and has grown into a vibrant community of mothers and daughters from a variety of public, private, and charter schools in and around the Moon Valley area.
In 2013, the Moon Valley Chapter was honored with the Outstanding Chartered Chapter Award, a testament to our deep commitment to NCL’s values. We’re also proud to have created the Pin Award Program, now used nationally to recognize the accomplishments of members in every chapter.
With Gratitude to Our Founding Members
Stephanie, Michelle & Lauren Chastain
Bev, Linsey & Jocelyn Fong
Cathy & Katie Frye
Susan, Megan & Jennifer Haydukovich
Debbie & Jessie Maxwell
Debbie & Jessie Maxwell
Teniesa & Tasha Moline
Celeste, Courtney & Brittany Stiak
Gina & Kristina Kuhn
Their dedication lives on in every service hour, every meeting, and every moment shared within our NCL Moon Valley family.