NCL Mother/Daughter Tea a Holiday Tradition

Portland, December 1st, 2013. Members of the Portland Chapter of the Nation Charity League were out in force at the Portland Golf Club for the organization’s annual tea. The club was decked out in holiday sparkle as the nearly 300 moms and daughters took time to celebrate the season including Lake Oswego Freshman Shannon Kehoe and Jesuit Freshman, Genevieve Klein. (NCL) is a non-profit national organization of mothers and daughters who join together in community involvement within local chapters throughout the United States. Last year members of the Portland Chapter volunteered a total of 7,567 in our local community.

NCL Portland Chapter Class of 2014

One of the Holiday Tea organizers, Elizabeth English with Chapter President Heather Waldrem

The tea included time for socializing and a fashion show.

NCL Senior Megan Gooding and her mother, Denise Gooding

Junior Isabel Klein and Senior Madeline Mathews

From the National Charity League:

The Portland Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. was chartered in April 1995 and was the first National Charity League chapter formed in the State of Oregon. Our chapter currently has 119 Patronesses and 140 Ticktockers.

National Charity League, Inc. (NCL) is a non-profit national organization of mothers and daughters who join together in community involvement within local chapters throughout the United States. Our goal is to foster a sense of community responsibility and strengthen the mother-daughter relationship.

Daughters participate in a six-year program of philanthropic work, educational activities and cultural events.

Portland Chapter Mailing address: P.O. Box 25108  Portland, Oregon 97298

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Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.

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