About Us
Our History: 110 years and still going strong
The North Mecklenburg Woman’s Club–with over 200 members–has a 110+ year history of bringing women together to promote and support social, educational, and civic progress. In 1914, a small group of women became concerned over local needs. Huntersville was not yet a town, and they saw students and families struggling. They also wanted to organize events for enjoyment with each other and their families.
As the years passed, the group led civic programs including beautification projects, war bonds, a new library, rebuilding a kitchen for a house that burned, helping establish a local medical clinic, providing reading tutors, and so much more. The club’s boundaries grew as members joined from all around Lake Norman.
We hold fundraising events, provide support to our schools, participate in community service activities, organize needed collections, and have tons of fun along the way. Through the years, many charities in the Lake Norman area have benefited from the hard work and generosity of our ladies.
To learn more about the club’s rich history, click here. The document will give you a sense of our history and our events going back to our establishment in 1914.
Executive Board 2024-2025
The Board of Directors governs the organization. It is comprised of the elected officers, appointed officers, and the immediate past President. The Board sets the organization’s mission, strategy, and objectives, while ensuring NMWC complies with all legal and ethical standards. For more information on the Board or responsibilities of members, please review NMWC’s Bylaws and Policies and Procedures.
Officers
- President – Lesi Jonap
- 1st VP of Membership – Sheila Tucker
- 2nd VP of Fundraising – Cindy Hovis
- 3rd VP of Communications and Technology – Kathleen Zeigler
- Treasurer – Janet Scarcelli
- Recording Secretary – Marissa Gilbert
- Corresponding Secretary – Carol Woody
Appointees
- Parliamentarian – Betty Beard
Committees
- Appropriations – Catherine Graffy
- Community Affairs – Teresa Miller
- Education – Joyce Benes
- Historian – Grace Johnston
- Hospitality – Tina Michael
- Programs – Sande Griebner
- Special Interest – Nancy Van Buskirk
Committees
Appropriations
Responsible for reviewing Charitable Grant applications, and proposing a list of charities for consideration by the Board and general membership.
Communications & Technology
Responsible for the NMWC website, our member management software, social media platforms, the member newsletter, and relationships with local media outlets.
Community Service
Plans volunteer and collection events to support local charities.
Education
Supports education in our community through student tutoring, volunteering to read, proctoring exams, teacher recognition, and more.
Fundraising
Leads fundraising activities for the club, including major fundraisers led by the club and the Sponsorship Campaign seeking the support of businesses in the community. Also supports smaller fundraisers led by club members.
Hospitality
Responsible for the monthly meetings and coordinates meals for members in need, such as after a hospital stay or the death of a loved one.
Membership
Facilitates orientations for new members to ensure members are engaged and stay connected to the club and its benefits.
Programs
Provides programs and speakers for our monthly meetings.
Social Committee
Leads the fun activities for the club, including book club, mahjong, canasta, movies, arts and crafts, wine and dine, dining around, and more.
Operating Documents
The North Mecklenburg Woman’s Club (NMWC) is a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization. EIN # 26-1458873. Questions about further financial information can be sent to nmwclub@gmail.com.