San Rafael Mission Belles

About Our Chapter

NCL, Inc., San Rafael Mission Belles 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 Marin County. Like all NCL, Inc. Chapters, San Rafael Mission Belles aims to foster the mother-daughter relationship by serving its communities together.

San Rafael Mission Belles

The San Rafael Mission Belles Chapter began in 2002 with one mother’s simple wish: to show her daughters the value of giving back. She invited a few friends to hear stories from members of the Marin Chapter of National Charity League—and from that spark, seven women came together to form something new. Less than two years later, the Mission Belles became the 107th chartered chapter of NCL, Inc.

How We’re Organized

Our chapter is made up of Patronesses (mothers) and Ticktockers (daughters in grades 7–12). Patronesses meet monthly to guide the chapter’s direction, support philanthropic partners, and foster leadership. Each mother contributes 20–30 service hours annually, many of them alongside her daughter. Ticktockers, organized by grade level, meet at least seven times a year and follow a Six-Year Plan designed to build leadership, cultural awareness, and a spirit of service through hands-on experience and meaningful connection.

Our Purpose

NCL’s mission lies firmly in community service, education, leadership training and cultural awareness, and our goals are carried out through the commitments and partnerships between mothers and daughters.

 

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.

 Prospective Membership Packet

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:

  • 10,000 Degrees
  • Aegis Living
  • Aldersly
  • Alzheimer’s Association
  • American Cancer Society
  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross
  • Angel Aid
  • Bay Area Discovery Museum
  • Blue Star Moms of Marin
  • Bridge the Gap College Prep
  • California Coastal Commission (Coastal Cleanup Day)
  • Casa Allegra Community Services
  • Cedars of Marin
  • CERES Community Project
  • Community Action of Marin Head Start
  • CVNL / Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership of Marin
  • CWPE Spring
  • Disaster Response
  • Edible Schoolyard Project/Conscious Kitchen Marin City
  • ExtraFood
  • GGNRA Cronkhite Marin Headlands Native Plant Nursery
  • Halleck Creek Ranch
  • Homeward Bound of Marin
  • Jessica’s Haven
  • Make A Wish Foundation / Brave the Bay Event
  • Make it Home
  • Marin County Parks
  • Marin Food Bank
  • Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival
  • Mountain Play Association
  • Novato Baylands Steward
  • ONE Tam
  • Operation Gratitude
  • PAASS
  • Philanthropy Day
  • Project Glimmer
  • REC Inc
  • Ronald McDonald House Northern California
  • Salvation Army San Rafael

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: Nicole McAuliffe
  • President Elect: Lisa Wilcox Corning
  • Secretary: Lisa Wilcox Corning
    Stephanie Dornhelm
  • Treasurer: Hanna Damiani
    Molly Thompson
  • Parliamentarian: Samina Saude
  • Vice President Communications: Maren DeGraff
  • Vice President Membership: Ilse Larson
  • Vice President Philanthropy: Katherine Taylor
  • Vice President New Members: Marisol Cappiello
  • Vice President Ticktockers: Katie McGee
  • Vice President Chapter Engagement and Inclusion: Pollie Robbins

NCL, Inc. offers mothers and daughters meaningful opportunities to explore and develop their own leadership styles, while learning to adapt to and collaborate with others. Through active service to their chapter and community partners, members gain hands-on experience in key leadership skills—including time and project management, organization, goal setting, public speaking, team building, budgeting, communication, conflict resolution, and working effectively in groups. These real-world experiences help members grow into confident, capable leaders.

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.

NCL, Inc. traditions provide opportunities to learn about etiquette and confidently develop social skills. 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 world views that will shape and support our lives. We celebrate our history through traditions that honor the past while serving the future.  Cultural activities are integrated into our Six Year Ticktocker Plan, encompassing the following suggested areas of focus:

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