National Charity League honors senior class

FALLBROOK – San Luis Rey Chapter of National Charity League (NCL) held their annual Awards and Seniors Recognition Program on June 2, at the Grand Tradition.

Chairpersons for the "Once Upon a Time" theme included Connie Schmutz for awards and Young Milton for senior recognition. Heather Larson-Legg was the co-chair for both. Honorary Mistress of Ceremonies was Kris Turner.

All NCL members were congratulated for their work in support of local North County philanthropies. This year, it was reported that the local chapter donated 14,282 philanthropic hours. A special award for the highest number of cumulative hours was presented to Caroline Shearer. Natalie Brown was presented with the Merci Award for the year's most philanthropic hours, including required hours.

The Ann Daniel Award, given each year to the provisional member earning the most philanthropic hours, was awarded to Erica Perko. The Donna Domanski Award, given to the patroness earning the most philanthropic hours, was presented to Heather Brown.

The finale of the evening was the presentation of the Senior Class of 2015. These senior Ticktockers remembered their years in National Charity League and shared with the membership and guests their most fulfilling and treasured memories. Wearing long white gowns, the girls were presented by their fathers and their mothers presented them with the traditional National Charity charm. A father-daughter dance completed this memorable evening.