NCL Capistrano Coast Named The Outstanding Chartered Chapter of 2015

The Capistrano Coast Chapter of the National Charity League (NCL) was awarded The Outstanding Chartered Chapter of 2015 at the national NCL conference in Seattle on April 24, 2015. National President Shawn Sylvia presented the award to chapter President Eileen Vansell. Also in attendance from the Capistrano Coast chapter was incoming President Rina Benrubi, President-Elect Jennifer Wyckoff and Policies Chair Shelly Toole.

The Capistrano Coast chapter has been an active NCL chapter for 35 years and was awarded The Outstanding Chartered Chapter of 2015 from a total of 202 chapters across the United States. The award was given for the implementation of the chapter’s 2014-2015 theme. “The Power of WE is Stronger than the Power of ME!”

National Charity League, Inc. is a mother/daughter organization dedicated to serving local philanthropies while fostering the mother/daughter relationship. Mothers and daughters commit to a six year program, from 7th to 12th grade, centered on community service. The members participate in philanthropic work, educational activities, leadership development, and cultural enrichment. The national organization was founded in 1925 by a small group of women in the Los Angeles area.

The Capistrano Coast Chapter of NCL supports 28 charitable organizations throughout our community, some of which include FAM, Boys and Girls Club of Capistrano Valley, Orange County Special Olympics, Women Helping Women, U.S. Military Support, - and JF Shea Therapeutic Riding Center. The Capistrano Coast Chapter of NCL was also honored as the Most Outstanding Chapter by its national organization in 2010. The Capistrano Coast Chapter of NCL represents the areas of San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Ladera Ranch and Mission Viejo. For more information, go to www.nclcapistranocoast.org

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Photo (L to R):

Shawn Sylvia (National NCL President), Rina Benrubi (Capistrano Coast Incoming President, Eileen Vansell (Capistrano Coast Current President), Jennifer Wyckoff (Capistrano Coast President-Elect), Shelly Toole (Capistrano Coast Policies Chair)