Palomas

About Our Chapter

NCL, Inc., Palomas 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 North of the 610 and East of 290. Like all NCL, Inc. Chapters, Palomas 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.

Our 2027 Membership drive begins in January. Prospective members are required to attend an information session in January or February, and applications are due on March 1, 2027 for the 2027-2028 year. 

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
  • BEAR…BE a Resource
  • Books Between Kids
  • Bread of Life
  • Disaster Response
  • Feeding America
  • Foundation Fighting Blindness
  • Gigi’s Playhouse
  • Houston Food Bank
  • Kids Meals
  • National Day of Service
  • Oak Forest Foster Closet
  • Operation Gratitude
  • Tejano Center for Community Concerns
  • Undies for Everyone
  • Wesley Community Center

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: Holly Inderrieden
    Kerry Carter-Taylor
  • President Elect: Ann Van Wagener
  • Secretary: Marina Smalley
  • Treasurer: Deborah McCue
  • Parliamentarian: Cindy Hart
  • Vice President Communications: Rachel Mena
  • Vice President Membership: Kerry Carter-Taylor
    Melanie Rodriguez
  • Vice President Philanthropy: Karla Yanez
  • Vice President New Members: Nancy Correa
  • Vice President Ticktockers: Kara D’Agostino
  • Sustainer Liaison: Devin Hunter
  • Vice President Chapter Engagement and Inclusion: Vanessa Smith

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.