National Charity League, Inc., Star Chapter Recognizes Senior Class Of 2023 For Achievements

On Sunday, February 19th, National Charity League (NCL), Inc., Star Chapter presented the Senior Class of 2023 at its annual Senior Recognition Ceremony. This formal event included family and friends, dinner and dancing and took place at The Westin Houston. The evening honored each of the eighteen members of the graduating class for their accomplishments and their contributions to our community.

“The Class of 2023 has completed a six-year program designed to foster the mother-daughter relationship through active community service and instill a sense of compassion and drive to serve those in need within our community,” said Jackie Lanier, NCL, Inc., Star Chapter President. Over the past six years, these young ladies, alongside their mothers, have contributed over 3,500 volunteer hours at 35 local charities, including The Westview School, Neighborhood KidZ Club, Citizens for Animal Protection (CAP), Interfaith Ministries (Meals on Wheels), The Ballard House, Katy Christian Ministries (KCM), Fort Bend Women’s Center, The Krause Center, The Monty Ballard YMCA, Brookwood, Willow River Farms and Texas Children’s Hospital.

In addition to serving their community through volunteering, these young ladies were honing their leadership skills by holding various board or liaison positions within the chapter, organizing class retreats as well as planning and leading annual chapter-wide social and philanthropy events, including: Holiday Philanthropy Fair, Mother-Daughter Tea and even hosting last year’s Senior Recognition of the Class of 2022. They have also been expanding their cultural awareness by attending the ballet, the symphony, the opera and musical theater.

“The last two years presented its own unique set of challenges with the pandemic. Volunteering and meetings were different; however, the girls continued to fulfill their responsibilities and seemed to have a greater appreciation for their involvement once restrictions were eased, and they were able to get out in the community once again. It has been a privilege and a pleasure to watch the girls grow into confident, young adults. We are very proud of them and who they have become. Whatever they choose to do, we know they will be prepared to serve, lead, and be successful,“ Jackie Lanier, NCL, Inc. Star Chapter President, said.

The seniors honored were: Amy Abke, Taylor Burke, Caroline Chapman, Lauren Dorsett, Sarah Drury, Kennedy Hatten, Emily Johnson, Brett Ashton Kelley, Ellery Kovacs, Grace Lanier, Racquel McCauley, Tanvi Patel, Abigail Patton, Sophie Prothro, Brynn Smith, Kaelyn Sweeney, Marie Wadlington, Diane Weber.

The Star Chapter wishes these accomplished young women great success in their future endeavors!

Of Brazos

Fort Bend County Commissioner Vincent Morales, Precinct 1, and Patti Parish-Kaminski at the inaugural Ultimate “Tailgate” Party benefitting the Homeless Pet Placement League. Two hundred guests attended the event that raised over $40,000. Congratulations to chairs Eileen Akerson, Vivian Douglas and Vicki Stevenson and entire the “Tailgate” committee!

Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) members Kelsea Lake, Jennifer Semeyn, Barbara Marlin and Jessica Gregory presented a $1,000 Community Assistance Fund (CAF) grant to the Creative Dreams Outreach Center. Creative Dreams was awarded the grant to help provide meals to students in Fort Bend County. The organization accepts financially disadvantaged and foster youth ages 13-18. They provide opportunities for free mentoring, academic tutoring and lessons in art, dance and music. In addition, Creative Dreams Outreach Center provides clothing, hygiene products and a hot meal every night to students in need.

Bingo and wine is always a hit at Rosenberg’s BR Vino on the second Thursday of each month. Cheers to a good time or should we say BINGO!