About Our Chapter

NCL, Inc., Spirit of St. Louis 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 Greater St. Louis area Like all NCL, Inc. Chapters, Spirit of St. Louis aims to foster the mother-daughter relationship by serving its communities together.

The Spirit of Saint Louis Chapter was founded in 2023 by nine women and has experienced rapid growth since its inception. It is the second National Charity League (NCL) chapter in the Saint Louis community. For over 20 years, the Gateway Chapter of NCL has been active in the area, highlighting the interest in enriching the NCL program, which led to the establishment of the Spirit of Saint Louis Chapter.

Our chapter is composed of approximately 114 Patronesses (mothers) and 134 Ticktockers (daughters), all dedicated to hands-on volunteer service for over 20 philanthropic organizations. Our areas of focus are diverse, covering health care, underserved communities, individuals with disabilities, veterans and armed forces, the park system, the elderly, and more.

Our members represent 21 zip codes and 31 schools, demonstrating our commitment to diversity. Members consist of daughters in grades 7 through 12.  We have proudly achieved over 10,000 hours of community service since our chapter was founded in 2023!

Our three core pillars are philanthropy, leadership, and culture. Each member is dedicated to growth in these areas, with specific membership requirements. Additionally, members must reside in the Greater St. Louis area. In line with the goals of all NCL chapters, the Spirit of Saint Louis Chapter seeks to strengthen the mother-daughter bond by serving the community, raising social awareness, and promoting civic responsibility. Requirements for all members include dedicating hours to leadership and philanthropy as well as regular meeting attendance. 

Each Ticktocker class engages in a comprehensive six-year leadership program. All members hold assigned roles that help foster responsibility, respect, and interpersonal skills. Cultural activities provide members with diverse exposure, covering topics such as the arts, financial literacy, and empowerment.

All chapters work diligently to elevate the mission, values, and core principles of NCL.

MISSION

The Mission of NCL, Inc. is to foster mother-daughter relationships in a philanthropic organization committed to community service, leadership development and cultural experiences.

VISION

Through the mother-daughter relationship, the National Charity League, Inc. will develop strong female leaders serving and impacting communities today and for generations to come.

CORE VALUES

• Honoring the mother-daughter bond by learning, growing, and modeling responsibility and graciousness together.
• Empowering women by equipping them with the skills and confidence to lead. 
• Nurturing through mentorship.
• Inspiring a legacy of social awareness and compassion.
• Offering substantial support within local communities.
• Upholding integrity and excellence in all our endeavors.

Our Membership Drive for our next year 2025-2026, has come to a close. Please fill out our Membership Inquiry Form and we will contact you in January 2026 for our next Membership Drive.  

 

 

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.

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We appreciate your interest in our philanthropy organization and look forward to providing you with all the information you need to apply for membership with the Spirit of St. Louis Chapter.  Each year we recruit our youngest class, the incoming class of 7th graders.  Based on available openings, we may also choose to open the incoming 8th and 9th grade classes. Per Nationals guidance, we do not recruit new members above 9th grade. 

Our membership drive has come to a close for the 2025-2026 Membership Year. 

The Membership Drive begins in January with a March application deadline. Membership Inquiry Forms can be submitted at any time. You can also access the link shown above. 

If you have a daughter younger than the 2031 class, feel free to express your interest by filling out the Membership Inquiry Form so we can add you to our list for future communications.

 

Please feel free to join our Facebook and Instagram Accounts to find out additional information. 

Important Dates and Required Information To Apply:

Please mark your calendars for the following dates:

Prospective New Member 2026-2027
*Sunday, February 1 from 2-4pm, Longview Farm House-in person information session
*Thursday, February 26 from 7-8pm, via Google meet
Applications due March 1.

Prospective mothers must attend one of the two information sessions to apply.

RSVP to membershipspiritofstlouis@nclonline.org

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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
• City of Town & Country Parks and Rec
• Colton’s Cause
• DGCKids
• Disable Athletes Sports Association (DASA)
• Earthdance Farms
• Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition
• Foster Together
• GiFT
• June Jessee Memorial Foundation
• Mission STL
• National Day of Service
• National Multiple Sclerosis Society
• Nurses For Newborns
• Operation Food Search
• Operation Gratitude
• Ranken Jordan
• Rock Steady Boxing
• St. Louis Area Foodbank
• Susan G Komen
• The Joshua Chamberlain Society

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: Sarah Sperry
• President Elect: Abby Bendick
• Secretary: Rachael Springman
• Treasurer: Juli Van Hook
  Melissa Wilburn
• Parliamentarian: Arwen Froedge
• Vice President Communications: Abby Fox
• Vice President Membership: Kristin Clark
• Vice President Philanthropy: Tracy Taylor
• Vice President New Members: Sarah Garwood
• Sustainer Liaison: Emily Schlick
• Vice President Chapter Engagement and Inclusion: Caprice Bastos

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.

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