Zionsville

About Our Chapter

NCL, Inc., Zionsville Chapter is a group of mothers and daughters who have come together in a commitment to community service, leadership development and cultural experiences.
New members shall reside in or attend school in Zionsville Community School district and the surrounding communities Like all NCL, Inc. Chapters, Zionsville aims to foster the mother-daughter relationship by serving its communities together.

The Zionsville Chapter was formed in September of 2022 and chartered in April of 2024. We have approximately 200 members. 

Members are Patronesses (Mothers) and Ticktockers (Daughters) who typically join in the spring of their 6th grade year. Each new Ticktocker class generally consists of 24-26 mother-daughter pairs. NCL, Inc. follows a 6-Year Plan from 7th grade through 12th grade. It guides Patronesses and Ticktockers through their NCL experience with age-appropriate and meaningful activities. These activities are organized under the Three Pillars of NCL, Inc. which are Community Service, Leadership Development and Cultural Enrichment.

Service & Meeting Requirements

  • 15 Hours of Philanthropic Service
  • 10 Hours of Leadership Service
  • 5 meetings for Patronesses
  • 6 meetings for Ticktockers
  • Annual Mother-Daughter Tea/Recognition

Our membership year runs from June 1st through May 31st. Patronesses and Ticktockers must complete the required service hours and meeting requirements to remain in good standing.

 

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.

Zionsville’s Membership Drive occurs annually between January – April. Prospective Member Informational Meetings are held in January and February. Membership selection for our chapter is done by a blind draw.

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

Please note that there are four NCL chapters serving the north side of Indianapolis: Zionsville, Carmel, Crossroads (Hamilton County), & Noblesville. While all NCL chapters share a common mission statement and are governed by NCL, Inc and Chapter Bylaws, each has its own set of membership guidelines and philanthropies. A prospective member may only apply to one chapter during any given year.

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
  • Black Box Theater Company, Inc.
  • Camp to Belong – Indiana
  • Cancer Support Community
  • Disaster Response
  • Feeding America
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Hoosier Village
  • HopeAnchor & Crew
  • Humane Society for Boone County
  • Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Library
  • Julian Center
  • National Day of Service
  • Operation Gratitude
  • Rotary Club of Zionsville
  • SAW’s
  • Second Helpings
  • Shalom House
  • Special Olympics
  • St Vincent De Paul
  • Sylvia’s Child Advocacy Center
  • The Caring Center
  • The Kindness Campaign
  • Zionsville Food Pantry
  • Zionsville Lions Club
  • Zionsville Parks
  • Zionsville Rotary Club

Our members have been very busy volunteering at multiple food pantries, serving residents ice cream at Hoosier Village, building ramps through SAWS, assisting a home build project through Habitat for Humanity, and helping the Special Olympics with a myriad of their activities, just to name a few.

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: Rebecca Rozich-Kusmierczyk
  • President Elect: Amanda Peterson
    Rebecca Rozich-Kusmierczyk
  • Secretary: Rebecca Kiell
    Stephanie Lewis
  • Treasurer: Kristin Potter
  • Parliamentarian: Rebecca Kiell
    Susie McKenna
  • Vice President Communications: Andrea Gilroy
  • Vice President Membership: Kelly Miller
    Sandy Prucka
  • Vice President Philanthropy: Katie Gordon
  • Vice President New Members: Amy Smithka
    Heather McCann
  • Vice President Ticktockers: Lindsay Christian
    Tammy Callahan
  • Vice President Chapter Engagement and Inclusion: Lisa Beier

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.

Our Annual Chapter Tea is an NCL tradition which brings our chapter members together each year in a more formal setting. In addition to socializing and eating great food, we celebrate the commitment our members have shown to NCL through service to our community.

Zionsville Photo Gallery

Look at what our Zionsville members have been up to!