About Our Chapter

NCL, Inc., Willow Rose 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 attend school in San Jose or reside in the following zip codes: 95110, 95111, 95112, 95116, 95117, 95121, 95122, 95124, 95125, 95126, 95127, 95128, 95129, 95130, 95131, 95132, 95133, 95134, 95135, 95138, or 95148. Like all NCL, Inc. Chapters, Willow Rose aims to foster the mother-daughter relationship by serving its communities together.

The Willow Rose Chapter has received the Blue Rose Chapter Award for the 2020-2021 year. This recognition is based on completing annual requirements, participating in #GivingTuesday, partaking in the national philanthropy program, and holding a Sustainer Event. 

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.

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 Red Cross
• Animal Assisted Happiness
• City of San Jose Parks and Recreation and Neighborhood Services
• Disaster Response
• Feeding America/Second Harvest Food Bank
• Guadalupe River Park Conservancy
• History San Jose
• JW House
• LifeMoves
• Montalvo Arts
• Parents Helping Parents
• Princess Project
• Project Linus
• Sacred Heart Community Services
• San Jose Women’s Club
• Save Our Shores
• The Kindness Campaign
• Via Services/Ability Path

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: Betsy Farley
  Kim Moynier
• President Elect: Elisa Marfise
• Secretary: Karen Houlihan
• Treasurer: Sabine Mooney
• Parliamentarian: Carrie Kovac
• Vice President Communications: Amy Giachetti
  Tricia Plantan
• Vice President Membership: Meredith Hall
• Vice President Philanthropy: Kari Briski
• Vice President New Members: Wendi Baker
• Vice President Ticktockers: Leann Cicco
• Vice President Chapter Engagement and Inclusion: Laura Anstett

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.