Santa Ynez Valley

About Our Chapter

NCL, Inc., Santa Ynez 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 Solvang, Santa Ynez, Buellton, Los Olivos, and Ballard. Like all NCL, Inc. Chapters, Santa Ynez Valley aims to foster the mother-daughter relationship by serving its communities together.

OUR CHAPTER HISTORY

Our Santa Ynez Valley Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. was organized in 1994 and incorporated in 1997.

We are a group of over 100 members including sustainer members. We provide hands-on volunteer service for more than 14 local philanthropies and contribute over 1300 hours to our local community each year.

Other annual events include the Mother-Daughter Tea, held each year, and the Senior Recognition event, held in the spring to recognize the graduating senior class.

The most rewarding aspect of NCL, Inc. is the experiences we have with our daughters and the friendships we establish during our six years together. Through the outstanding work we do in the community and our participation in social and cultural events, we build long-lasting friendships and memories.

ANNUAL COMMITMENTS:

Mothers (Patronesses) have a volunteer commitment of 15 hours per year and an annual dues and fees commitment of $195.

Daughters (Ticktockers) have a volunteer commitment of 15 hours per year and an annual dues and fees commitment of $215.

There is a one-time activation fee of $25 per member.

Your dues and fees cover national expenses, insurance, and chapter programs, as well as your tickets for our annual Mother-Daughter Tea and Senior Recognition Event.

Volunteer hours must first be completed with our approved philanthropy list below. Once complete, any hours over can come from other philanthropies you may work with.

Patronesses have a 5 meeting commitment while Ticktockers have a 6 meeting commitment. Meetings have historically taken place on Wednesdays (patroness) and Sundays (ticktockers).

Attending our annual Mother Daughter Tea is a national NCL requirement. Attending our annual Senior Recognition is optional but prepaid in your dues and fees. These are both very nice events, thoughtfully planned for our chapter to come together.

Optional but encouraged events are class cultural events, family planned events by each class as well as attending performances your fellow ticktockers may be part of.

The Santa Ynez Valley Chapter of NCL is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, #31-1731280. Any donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law. If you would like to donate, our mailing address is PO Box 412, Santa Ynez, CA 93460

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.

New member registration begins in January and is finalized May 31 each year. Our calendar year begins on June 1st.

Membership is open to mothers and daughters where the daughter is entering 7th thru 10th grade in the fall.

We hold a new member information night typically in Feburary or early March for those interested in joining us to attend, meet some members and get your questions answered.

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
Disaster Response
Friendship House
Operation Gratitude
People Helping People
Safety Town
Santa Ynez Other Philanthropies
Santa Ynez Valley Youth Recreation
Solvang Library

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:

Secretary: Tonja Gies
Vice President Communications: Kathryn Tucciarone
Laura DeJohn
Vice President Membership: Chloe Kendall
Vice President New Members: Chloe Kendall
Vice President Ticktockers: Tori Martinez
Vice President Chapter Engagement and Inclusion: Jennifer Jeffries

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.