San Dieguito National Charity League Holds Mother-Daughter Tea

Annual tradition celebrates service, leadership, and the mother-daughter bond.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 7:39pm

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The San Dieguito Chapter of the National Charity League (NCL) recently held its annual Mother-Daughter Chapter Tea, with over 260 members in attendance. The event, themed "Tea Among the Stars - Shining together in Service," featured an inspiring presentation on confident leadership and provided an opportunity for the chapter's Patronesses and Ticktockers (girls in grades 7-12) to practice etiquette and connection.

Why it matters

The NCL is a nationwide organization that promotes community service, leadership development, and the special bond between mothers and daughters. The San Dieguito chapter's annual tea is an important tradition that reinforces these core values and helps cultivate the next generation of community leaders.

The details

The Mother-Daughter Chapter Tea was hosted by the Class of 2030 at the San Diego Marriott Hotel Del Mar. The event included an inspiring presentation by guest speaker Erica Rood, M.A. Ed., titled "The Heart of Leadership: A Mother-Daughter Workshop on Confident Leadership." The presentation encouraged meaningful reflection and shared growth among the attendees.

  • The Mother-Daughter Chapter Tea took place on February 5, 2026.
  • The NCL San Dieguito Chapter's Annual Membership Drive runs until March 1, 2026.

The players

National Charity League (NCL)

A nationwide organization that promotes community service, leadership development, and the special bond between mothers and daughters.

San Dieguito Chapter of the National Charity League

A local chapter of the NCL that serves the San Diego area, including Carmel Valley, 4S Ranch, Scripps Ranch, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Solana Beach, Cardiff, and La Jolla.

Erica Rood, M.A. Ed.

The guest speaker at the Mother-Daughter Chapter Tea, who presented a workshop on confident leadership.

Brooke Beros

The contact person for families interested in learning more about the National Charity League San Dieguito Chapter.

Patronesses and Ticktockers

The members of the San Dieguito Chapter of the National Charity League, including mothers (Patronesses) and daughters (Ticktockers) in grades 7-12.

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What they’re saying

“The Heart of Leadership: A Mother-Daughter Workshop on Confident Leadership”

— Erica Rood, M.A. Ed., Guest Speaker (News Release)

What’s next

The NCL San Dieguito Chapter's Annual Membership Drive runs until March 1, 2026, and the chapter is accepting applications for 6th grade girls who graduate high school in 2032 and 8th grade girls who graduate high school in 2030.

The takeaway

The San Dieguito Chapter of the National Charity League's annual Mother-Daughter Chapter Tea is an important tradition that reinforces the organization's core values of community service, leadership development, and the special bond between mothers and daughters. The event provides an opportunity for members to practice etiquette, connect with one another, and be inspired by guest speakers on topics related to confident leadership.