Star
About Our Chapter
NCL, Inc., Star 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 Katy Independent School District. Like all NCL, Inc. Chapters, Star aims to foster the mother-daughter relationship by serving its communities together.
We are excited to announce that our chapter has once again received the
Blue Rose Chapter Award
for the 2020-2021 year.
We have completed our annual requirements, participated in #GivingTuesday and the national philanthropy program, and held a Sustainer Event. Way to go Stars!
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.
For any questions regarding Membership, requests for transfers or assistance with connecting as a Sustainer, email us.
We’d love you to consider membership at NCL Star Chapter.
Timeline: The Annual Membership Drive runs October 1st through January 15. Once Membership drive opens, you are welcome to submit your electronic Membership Application on this website.
Sponsorship: A Prospective Member shall be sponsored by an Active Member and co-sponsored by an Active, Provisional or Sustainer Patroness Member in Star Chapter.
Application: A Prospective Member shall only apply to one Chapter in the Katy Area.
For questions regarding Membership, Requests for Transfers or assistance with connecting as a Sustainer, email us at membershipstar@nclonline.org
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 Cancer Society
- American Heart Association
- American Legion Unit 164
- American Red Cross
- Ballard House
- Clothed by Faith
- Compassion Katy
- Disaster Response
- Graeme McDaniel’s Foundation
- Katy Christian Ministries-Resale Shops/Special Projects
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Lone Star Chapter
- Operation Gratitude
- Parish School, The
- Special Pals
- The Delaney at Parkway Lakes
- The Westview School
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: Shani Matheson
- President Elect: Amber Leech
- Secretary: Erin Reuber
- Treasurer: Dawn Ambrose
- Parliamentarian: Erin Corbett
- Vice President Communications: Mitzi Huizingh
- Vice President Membership: Stacey Loeffler
- Vice President Philanthropy: Kim Ludwig
- Vice President Provisionals: Shannon Lopez
- Vice President Ticktockers: Marci Shipman
- Vice President Chapter Engagement and Inclusion: Kelly Blanchat
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.
