National Charity League Inc - The Preston Bluebonnet Chapter

Junior style show & tea program accomplishment: as part of the six-year program in teaching skills (life, professional and social), the chapter participates each year in a style show & tea. The event teaches the girls how to plan and execute an event, etiquette, communication, social and leadership skills. Members of the junior class, work with local retailers in selecting current fashion attire to borrow and coordinate with the event theme chosen by the committee. Formal invitations and response cards are mailed to members, to teach etiquette on proper and timely response to events. Objective: this event provides the experience of learning etiquette, professional skills by planning the event, and leadership skills through public appearance and speaking. In addition, it provides the junior class the opportunity to inspire and encourage the younger members, as the girls look forward to the opportunity this event provides. Date: november 10, 2024 venue: plano marriot at legacy town center number of juniors: 14 members attending: 228 guests attending: 58

Grade level events program accomplishment: monthly meetings and a set number of events are held by each grade. Attendance requirements are set for the meetings and events, as participation is an important part of the ncl experience. This past year, every meeting was in person. Each class, with an average of 20 ticktockers and 3-4 grade level advisors, plan the activities and meetings for the year. Under the direction of the grade level advisors, the girls learn to plan and run meetings and events. Throughout the year, the girls (sometimes as combined classes or as a group) experienced activities such as personal safety and self-defense speaker, dinner and concert attendance, etiquette class. In addition to volunteering time from a list of philanthropy groups chosen by the chapter, the girls select a class philanthropy project to support such as: toiletries for austin street shelter and supplies for friday night friends. Objective: each grade follows the ncl inc. Six-year program directing age appropriate goals for each grade level. The six-year program is organized for personal development (life skills), leadership development (professional skills), and cultural competency (social skills), while strengthening the mother-daughter relationship.

Other program services other program services included the annual awards/kick-off meeting and the annual ticktocker retreat. The chapter also makes philanthropic donations to local organizations during the year. Program accomplishment: all of these programs served to foster mother- daughter relationships while teaching etiquette and leadership skills. Objective: these programs furthered the chapter's mission to initiate and promote charitable endeavors, foster the mother-daughter relationship, and to develop leadership skills, cultural awareness and philanthropic experiences for girls in grades 7-12.