About Our Chapter

NCL, Inc., SoWilco Nashville 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 schools in Southern Williamson County. Like all NCL, Inc. Chapters, SoWilco Nashville aims to foster the mother-daughter relationship by serving its communities together.

The SoWilco Nashville chapter of the National Charity League (NCL) is a community-focused group that connects mothers and daughters between grades 7-12 who live in South Williamson County. The members participate in serving various charitable organizations in both Williamson County and the greater Nashville region throughout the year, as well as meet monthly to develop their leadership skills.

Join Our Chapter

Interested in joining our chapter? Membership opportunities are dependent on chapter openings.

If you know someone in our chapter, talk to her about getting started, membership obligations and our membership drive timeline.  If you do not know someone in NCL, you are invited to complete this Membership Inquiry Form.

Membership Inquiry Form

For any questions regarding Membership, requests for transfers or assistance with connecting as a Sustainer, email us.

Our membership drive for the SoWilco Nashville NCL chapter takes place annually from January 15 to March 31. Prospective members eager to join the SoWilco Nashville chapter can begin by filling out the Membership Inquiry Form. Once the form is submitted, our Vice President of Membership will reach out to provide more details and guide potential members through the application process.

 

Additionally, an informational meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 13, from 6 to 8 pm. This event offers a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the impactful experience of being part of NCL, meet current members, and gain insights into the organization’s values and activities. We warmly welcome you to join us and discover the rewarding journey that awaits within our chapter!

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
• Operation Gratitude

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: Kari Eickhoff
• Secretary: Rachel Garrido
• Treasurer: Christy Wendt
• Parliamentarian: April Diaz
• Vice President Communications: Shelley Walters
• Vice President Membership: Diane Ruggieri
• Vice President Philanthropy: Pam Ekker
• Vice President Ticktockers: Dee Dee Brimmage

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.