Introduction
National Charity League, Inc. was formed as a non-profit organization. Its purpose is to bring together in one group, mothers and daughters working in a social, cultural and philanthropic program. National Charity League, Inc. is known as the "Original Mother-Daughter Charity" and is unique in that there is no other organization like it in the country.
The Ventura Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. was organized in 1959 and chartered in 1960. The current philanthropies chosen by our chapter are: American Cancer Society, Assistance League School, Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo, Camarillo Ranch House, Children's Services Auxiliary, various convalescent hospitals, Douglas Penfield School, Easter Seals Preschool, Food Share, Gull Wing's Children's Museum, Habitat for Humanity, HELP of Ojai, Hospital Junior Volunteer Programs, New West Symphony, Project Understanding, Santa Paula Theatre, Special Olympics and the Ventura County Libraries. Patronesses and Ticktockers are also active in many other philanthropic projects.
Through all our activities, we strive to promote the National Charity League, Inc. motto:
"We search for charity within ourselves and seek for the graciousness to share it with others."
Our Program: Philanthropic, Educational and Cultural
Each chapter of National Charity League, Inc. encompasses a four-prong approach and includes philanthropic, educational, leadership and cultural components. Chapters consider the local community's needs and select philanthropies to support. Support is provided through the donation of time and organizational skills and may include fundraising. Educational activities are designed to teach daughters to be self-assured young women in today's society, to demonstrate good manners, to respect others and to develop leadership skills. Cultural events help members develop community awareness and cultural sensitivity.
NCL Chapters
Currently there are over 31,000 members in 133 chapters. NCL chapters are found in 15 states. There are also 6 Juniors Groups nationwide that are affiliated members.
East Coast Chapters can be found in:
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Connecticut
- Georgia
- Massachusetts
- North Carolina
Mid-America and Rocky Mountain Chapers are found in:
- Colorado
- Kansas
- Louisiana
- Missouri
- Texas
- Utah
West Coast Chapters can be found in:
- Arizona
- California
- Nevada
- Oregon
- Washington
NCL Philanthropies
National Charity League chapters support their charities through many "hands on" activities. During the 2004-05 year, chapters contributed 811,493 "hands on" service hours to philanthropies. They also contributed 714,143 hours of service to their community through league activities and raised $1,438,151 in funds for charity.
Membership
In order to join National Charity League, Inc., women and their daughters must be sponsored by current NCL, Inc. members in good standing and be compatible with the chapter members. Membership requires a commitment of time, service and financial obligation.
- Patronesses: Mothers with Ticktocker Daughers
- Ticktockers: Daughters in grades 7-12
- Graduate Ticktockers: Ticktockers who have completed the Ticktocker program
- Sustaining: Women who have been active members for a minimum of two (2) years
- Juniors: Affiliated members who are women that are at least 21 years of age
Membership Commitments
Each chapter has minimum hour requirements. Ticktockers and Patronesses are required to complete hours in league service and hours in charitable service. The range of hours is dependent on grade level and membership standing.
Chapter meetings and the Mother-Daughter Tea are required activities; however, individual chapters may require attendance at additional activities and events.
Each chapter sets fees and dues. In general, there is a one-time entrance fee, annual dues, and other incidental fees.
Mothers and Daughters Serving Communities Together
