North Austin

About Our Chapter

NCL, Inc., North Austin 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 feeder pattern for Cedar Park High School, Westwood High School, or Vandegrift High School, inclusive of those residing in these areas that attend private or homeschool. Like all NCL, Inc. Chapters, North Austin aims to foster the mother-daughter relationship by serving its communities together.

The National Charity League, Inc. North Austin Chapter held its first informational meeting in August 2012 at Hope Presbyterian Church in Northwest Austin.

The demand for the National Charity League, Inc. in Austin was so high that three Expansion Chapters emerged: North Austin, Lake Travis and Treaty Oak. In July of 2013, North Austin opened its doors to Patroness and Ticktocker members for 7th-12th grade.

North Austin officially chartered in April of 2015 and was recognized at the National Charity League, Inc. Annual Meeting in Anaheim, CA. At that time, North Austin became the 5th chapter in Austin and the 188th chapter in the country to charter.

2020-2021 Blue Rose Award Recipient for the NCL Austin Chapter’s service to the community, the national philanthropy program, #GivingTuesday and NCL sustainers. 

2023-2024 Honorable Mention for the Circle of Excellence Award
The Circle of Excellence award recognizes the top chapters who have reached operational excellence, integrated the chapter support/assessment model and are exemplifying our NCL, Inc. Strategic Plan.     

 

                                                                         

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.

Interested in joining our chapter? The membership process begins with applying in 6th grade for a brand new, full class of rising 7th graders.  Membership opportunities for rising 8th & 9th graders are dependent on chapter openings.

Our membership drive officially begins January 15.  Details about informational meetings and applications should be posted here in the November/December time frame, so please check back then.  In the meantime, please fill out the form below to be put on our interested applicant list.  Or email membership@nclna.org if you have any questions.

 

MEMBERSHIP INQUIRY FORM

 

 

 

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:

  • Alzheimer’s Association
  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross
  • Austin Creative Reuse Center
  • Austin Diaper Bank
  • Austin Humane Society
  • Austin Miracle League
  • Bake A Wish
  • Candlelight Ranch
  • Central Texas SPCA
  • Community First! Village
  • Disaster Response
  • Faith in Action Caregivers Northwest
  • Feeding America
  • Fig Leaf/Open Door
  • Hand To Hold
  • HOPE (Healthy Options Program for the Elderly)
  • Hope Austin
  • Loving Libbie Memorial Foundation
  • Meals on Wheels and More
  • Neighborhood Longhorn Network Youth, Cultural Awareness and Civic Responsibility
  • Operation Gratitude
  • Partnerships for Children
  • Ronald McDonald House
  • Round Rock Area Serving Center
  • Scottish Rite Theater
  • Special Olympics Central Texas Area
  • The Kindness Campaign
  • VA Outpatient Clinic

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: Melissa Luppino
    Zita Samuel
  • President Elect: Kathleen Walker
  • Secretary: April Folgar
  • Treasurer: Chrissie Piercey
  • Parliamentarian: Tristan Wild
  • Vice President Communications: Janna Adams
  • Vice President Membership: Danielle Walker
  • Vice President Philanthropy: Ramya Kumaraswamy
  • Vice President New Members: Courtney Laing
  • Vice President Ticktockers: Claire Shine
  • Vice President Chapter Engagement and Inclusion: Martha Hightower

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.

A note from the Chapter Founder

The idea for the North Austin Chapter started by a simple phone call to Paige Polishook, my dear friend and confidant. Both Paige and I were interested in joining NCL, however, there were only 4 chapters in Austin in 2012 and the interest from other families in the Austin area to join was overwhelming. I asked Paige to partner with me to start a new chapter in Austin. She agreed and from there, I sought out strong leaders and representatives from the Leander and Round Rock ISD to form the North Austin Board of Directors and they were:

Susie Reiter                 President (2013-2015)

Paige Polishook            VP Philanthropy (2013-2014)/

                                  President Elect (2014- 2015)

Sherry Lass                 VP Membership (2013-2015)

Kerri Ball                     VP Ticktockers (2013-2015)

Rhona Hsu                   VP Philanthropy (2014-2016)

Michelle Long               VP Patroness Activities (2013-2015)

Stefanie Zoller             VP Communications (2013-2015)

Laurie Evans                Secretary (2013-2014)

Sandra Grosvenor        Secretary (2014-2015)

Kathleen Pasquarette   Treasurer (2013-2015)

Carol Osborne              Parliamentarian (2013-2015)

Mary Healy                  Expansion Chapter Advisor (2013-2015)

These women that became our Board of Directors came from many different backgrounds. Some were leaders in the professional community and held roles of Vice Presidents from various companies and others were mothers with strong leadership skills that were the professional volunteers for their children’s school and community. With the various backgrounds, these women came together as a force to execute the NCL Mission of fostering the Mother/Daughter relationship through leadership, philanthropy and cultural experience. It was a privilege to serve with these women and such an empowering experience. I am proud to call these women friends and co-founders of the North Austin Chapter. What a beautiful legacy we leave behind as role models for our daughters and empowering insightful experiences for the future Mothers and Daughters who become active members of the North Austin Chapter.

Yours truly,

Susie M. Reiter