National Charity League

The Newport Chapter of the National Charity League will award scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 to senior girls based on financial need. The qualifications are: 2.5 grade-point average or above not be a daughter of a National Charity League member or a Ticktocker be registered as a full-time college student this fall have attended a minimum of two years of high school in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District be a U.S. citizen Applications are available in the counseling offices of each of the Newport-Mesa Unified high schools and should be postmarked by Friday, April 12.

Submitted by Dan Pittman More than 450 dedicated women from across the country representing National Charity League, Inc. (NCL) Chapters in 15 states met recently in Atlanta, Georgia at the premier mother-daughter organization’s annual meeting and leadership conference – the first in 50 years to be held in the eastern United States – to learn about challenges currently facing non-profits, focus on governance issues and build...

More than 500 dedicated women from across the country representing National Charity League Inc. (NCL) Chapters in 16 states met recently in Bellevue, Wash., at the premier mother-daughter organization’s annual meeting and leadership conference. The organization’s national headquarters is in Costa Mesa, California. According to Hillary Niblo, executive director of NCL Inc., the meeting underscored the importance of social responsibility and volunteerism as practiced by more than 40,000 NCL Chapter members.

The older generation will be happy to hear that yes, the younger generation is still being taught manners. The National League of Young Men (NLYM) hosted its Social Etiquette Dinner on March 18, drawing 50 area teens. Every year, about 25 junior boys from NLYM and about 25 junior girls from the National Charity League (NCL) attend the dinner. The students represented Corona del Mar, Newport Harbor, JSerra Catholic, Mater Dei and Orange Lutheran high schools, and St. Margaret's Episcopal School.

The Newport chapter of National Charity League Inc. celebrated its 42nd annual charity ball, introducing 27 accomplished young ladies to local society. The National Charity League motto is , "We search for charity within ourselves and strive for the graciousness to share it with others." To celebrate this community spirit, more than 500 guests converged upon the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Irvine to pay tribute to the social deliverance of local daughters, sisters and friends of the National Charity League.

Presenting the 2009 National Charity League debutants from the Newport Beach Chapter. Seventeen young ladies have been immersed in the spirit of volunteerism and service to community. They worked diligently over a six-year period, beginning in the seventh-grade, and completed their service in their senior year of high school. In all, these young ladies, who contributed more than 8,200 hours of volunteer efforts, were presented to society at the end of last year. The honorable debutants are now college freshmen at universities across the United States, including Stanford University, Cornell University, Southern Methodist University, USC, UCLA, UC Santa Barbara and many more.

As the national debate rages on over government funding versus private-sector support of charitable social and educational programs directed at disadvantaged sectors of the American population, there are those among us who ignore the rhetoric and take action. In the O.C., Newport Beach resident Henry T. Nicholas III , co-founder of Broadcom, joined forces with retired Superior Court Judge Jack Mandel in 2008 to launch the Nicholas Academic Centers. On Nov. 20 in Santa Ana, 300 inner-city high school students and their families came together for the fourth annual Nicholas center "Thanksgiving Dinner" celebration recognizing the accomplishments of the students and the programs that such academic success will ultimately bestow upon the community at large.

Alicia Robinson Being a debutante isn't all white gloves and formal dances. Those are the fun parts that have to be earned through hard work. Just ask Mary Pat Lucas. Or her mother. Or her daughter. Being presented as a debutante is a final rite of passage for girls in the National Charity League, but those who belong to the organization say its most important parts are the philanthropy and volunteer work they do to get to be a debutante. Founded in 1925 in Los Angeles as the Charity League, the organization is devoted to helping the community and fostering mother-daughter relationships.

Barbara (Bobbie) Johnson passed away peacefully November 19, 2011 at her home in Newport Beach, CA. She was born September 30, 1927 in San Luis Obispo, CA the second of three children born to Elmo and Ann Sanders. She was preceded in death by her daughter Diane Marie. Beloved wife, Sister, Mother and Grandmother, Bobbie graduated from Hollywood High School in 1945 where she participated and excelled in several girls' sports and other school activities. While working at a Savings and Loan in Los Angeles , she met her husband Mervin Johnson.

As the national debate rages on over government funding versus private-sector support of charitable social and educational programs directed at disadvantaged sectors of the American population, there are those among us who ignore the rhetoric and take action. In the O.C., Newport Beach resident Henry T. Nicholas III , co-founder of Broadcom, joined forces with retired Superior Court Judge Jack Mandel in 2008 to launch the Nicholas Academic Centers. On Nov. 20 in Santa Ana, 300 inner-city high school students and their families came together for the fourth annual Nicholas center "Thanksgiving Dinner" celebration recognizing the accomplishments of the students and the programs that such academic success will ultimately bestow upon the community at large.

Barbara Ward Aune died peacefully at age 87, in her beloved “Villa Montana” home October 21, 2012. She had called Newport Beach home for 62 years. She was known as the real estate lady with the hat! She was born in Clinton Montana to Sidney and Zoe Ward on December 28, 1924, the youngest of six children who grew up in a rustic one room cabin. She graduated from Missoula High in 1943 and went to the University of Montana where she was an active member of Delta Gamma. In 1946 she married Arthur Aune in Missoula.

Mary McGann Lauer, a 30-year resident of Newport Beach and Corona del Mar, CA died peacefully on June 21, 2012 at the age of 59. Mary was born in Los Angels.  She grew up in Los Alamitos and attended St. Joseph's High School. She was a graduate of the University of Southern California and active in her sorority, Delta Delta Delta.  For many years she acted as an alumni advisor for the Tri Delt chapters at USC and UCI.  She was a member of the Newport chapter of National Charity League.  Additionally, Mary dedicated many hours providing home safety checks for a dog rescue organization titled Bichon FurKids Rescue.             A loving mother, Mary is survived by her daughters, Courtenay Lauer Taylor and Allison Lauer Trama.  In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Bichon FurKids at http://www.bichonfurkids.org/Fundraising.

A picture-perfect Saturday afternoon in Newport Beach was the backdrop for "Under the Big Top. " The circus-inspired theme was chosen for the 2012 National Charity League, Juniors Mother-Daughter luncheon and fashion show held at the Balboa Bay Club & Resort. It was one of the most exceptionally designed events held in the Bay Club ballroom, transforming the massive space into the interior of a romantic circus tent. National Charity League, Juniors President Jenny Gehl joined co-chairs Samantha Anderson , Erin Greenwald and Becky Scanlan in welcoming some 500 mothers and daughters under the big top. The event ultimately raised more than $100,000 for the group's charities.

The older generation will be happy to hear that yes, the younger generation is still being taught manners. The National League of Young Men (NLYM) hosted its Social Etiquette Dinner on March 18, drawing 50 area teens. Every year, about 25 junior boys from NLYM and about 25 junior girls from the National Charity League (NCL) attend the dinner. The students represented Corona del Mar, Newport Harbor, JSerra Catholic, Mater Dei and Orange Lutheran high schools, and St. Margaret's Episcopal School.

Earla Styll obituary Earla Marie Cann Styll, 82, a resident of Costa Mesa since 1958, passed away on March 21, 2012, to be with the Lord and the love of her life, who preceded her in death by four months. She was a California native, and grew up in Alhambra with her parents, Earl Weston Cann, and Alice Genevra Fletcher Cann.  She was voted Prom Queen in her senior year at Alhambra High School.  She attended Pepperdine University, where she met her husband of 62 years, Marshall James Styll.

Helen “Sunny” Perino, a 47-year Newport resident, passed away peacefully in her home on November 21, with her daughter, Carroll, holding her hand. She was 81.        Sunny was born in Burgettstown, PA and moved to Los Angeles when she was 16.  She married Louis Perino when she was 20, and they had 4 children.  In 1964, they moved to Westcliff in Newport.       Sunny loved life and had a fun sense of humor.  She was a singer, and model for Bullock's before becoming a homemaker and mother.

COSTA MESA — Holiday shoppers dined on southwestern Caesar salad, wild mushroom enchiladas and blackened catfish tacos while Sara Tengelsen, 15, and her mother, Terrie Tengelsen, waited. The two sat in Z'Tejas Southwestern Grill among wrapping paper printed with metallic silver snowflake, Santa Claus riding his sleigh and Frosty the Snowman; ribbons of different colors and textures; and scissors, tape and gift tags. Although no one came during their shift Saturday afternoon, the Tengelsens were volunteering to wrap presents for South Coast Plaza shoppers for a donation to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Southern California.

Barbara (Bobbie) Johnson passed away peacefully November 19, 2011 at her home in Newport Beach, CA. She was born September 30, 1927 in San Luis Obispo, CA the second of three children born to Elmo and Ann Sanders. She was preceded in death by her daughter Diane Marie. Beloved wife, Sister, Mother and Grandmother, Bobbie graduated from Hollywood High School in 1945 where she participated and excelled in several girls' sports and other school activities. While working at a Savings and Loan in Los Angeles , she met her husband Mervin Johnson.

More than 60 vendors will participate in the Shopping with a Heart charity holiday boutique Wednesday at the OC Mart MIX, an organizer said this week. The more than two-decades old annual event put on by the Newport Beach chapter of the National Charity League will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the shopping center on Hyland Avenue in Costa Mesa, said co-Chairwoman Sue Willett. Vendors will donate 15% of sales to benefit local charities, including Girls Inc., Second Step, Heritage House, Orange Coast Interfaith Center and Special Camps for Special Kids.